Which pitches are tearing up major league arms? This researcher-surgeon has answers - and advice for young pitchers.
At the major league level, a pitcher’s arm can be worth tens of millions of dollars. Players, teams and Major League Baseball itself all have a vested...
‘It can get pretty dangerous’: UAB sports medicine expert talks protecting student athletes from extreme heat
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While the triple digit heat index can be dangerous for anyone, it can particularly take a toll on student athletes who are often outside for many hours during practice.
5 simple ways to avoid a fall this season – Heersink School of Medicine
“Falls are one of the most common injuries we see,” says Amit Momaya, M.D., associate professor and chief of Sports & Exercise Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
How to stay safe while playing and viewing golf this season
Golf season is in full swing, and while golf is a relatively safe sport, injuries can still happen. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say that, by following a few simple tips, golfers can reduce their risk of injury.
UAB offers golfing safety tips, injury prevention
Golf season is in full swing, and while golf is a relatively safe sport, injuries can still happen.
UAB expert warns of backpack misuse, injuries ahead of school year
“The correct way is to wear a backpack that both straps go around the shoulders, asymmetric right, you have the pull tabs at the bottom,” said Dr. Momaya.
Sports medicine expert shares advice to protect student athletes from injuries
Whether teens are playing on the school football or soccer teams, Chief of Sports Medicine at UAB Dr. Amit Momaya said knee and shoulder injuries are common this time of year.
Criteria-based return-to-play testing after arthroscopic Bankart repair may not be enough
Criteria-based return-to-play testing for patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair may not address baseline differences between patients, according to data presented here.
UAB Sports Medicine: Female athletes at higher risk for ACL injury
Female athletes are two to eight times more likely to sustain an ACL injury than males, according to UAB Sports Medicine.
UAB Highlands
