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November 15, 2018You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy helps people recover or gain physical abilities that have either... -
August 28, 2018Head injuries and concussions are in the news all the time these days. But what you think you know about these common injuries may not actually be true. First things first, though — let’s nail down some specifics about concussions. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, commonly referred... -
February 21, 2018Here at Erlanger Health System we are proud to be the title sponsor for the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon on March 2-4, 2018. We look forward to a fun-filled and safe event for everyone. With the marathon fast approaching we asked one of our primary care sports medicine specialists, Dr.... -
November 13, 2017Fall sports are ramping up. Do you know the facts about kids and concussions — and how to keep your little ones safe? Each year in the United States, approximately 2 million children suffer a concussion, which is also commonly called a mild traumatic brain injury. Concussions and other TBIs have... -
September 3, 2015Exercising and playing sports not only improves your child’s fitness, it boosts self-esteem, coordination, and self-discipline. But these benefits sometimes come with a price — injuries. Fortunately, you can help your children prevent many sports injuries by taking some simple precautions. First, make sure your child is using the right... -
August 3, 2015Each year, one out of every five student athletes playing a contact sport suffers a concussion from a blow to the head. Concussions — one of the most common sports injuries — should not be taken lightly. Even what seems like a mild whack to the head can be serious.... -
September 9, 2011Back, Bone & Joint Health, Erlanger News, Regain Health, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Sports MedicineChattanooga, TN – UT Erlanger Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will begin offering Saturday Sports Medicine Clinics this Saturday, September 10, at two convenient locations in the Chattanooga and North Georgia communities. The free clinics for student athletes will be offered at the UT Erlanger Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offices in Erlanger’s Medical...
