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.
Female athletes are at higher risk for ACL injuries. Here is how to reduce the risk.
Anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injuries are one of the most common among athletes. Each year, approximately 150,000 ACL injuries occur in the United States, particularly in sports that involve cutting...
Is Meghan Markle’s Epsom Bath Salt Recipe Safe to Try at Home
In an episode of "With Love, Meghan," Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a scented Epsom bath salt recipe that immediately sparked safety concerns on social media.
What is 'rucking'? Doctors say new fitness trend embraced by Guy Fieri could extend life
Dr Amit Momaya, who is an orthopedic surgeon based out of Alabama, says rucking offers 'a unique blend of cardio, strength training, and mental resilience, making it a versatile workout with potential benefits for all fitness levels'.
Two UAB physicians named Alabama’s only US Soccer preferred providers
Amit Momaya, MD, associate professor and chief of Sports & Exercise Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Steven Brown, MD, associate professor and chief of Sports & Exercise Medicine...
Dr. Amit Momaya featured on the Road to Recovery Segment of the '3 Man Front' radio show.
In hour two of 3 Man Front we caught up with Barrett Sallee and got his take on SEC week 3 matchups, discussed some betting lines heading into the weekend, had our #RoadToRecovery segment regarding Tua by Dr. Amit Momaya, and got your reaction!
