Sports Medicine Posts

Tips from the OrthoVirginia Sports Performance team so teen athletes can make the best nutritional choices for themselves.

by OrthoVirginia Sports Performance

Read about the different treatment options for an ACL tear. This blog includes the different graft options as well as tips to make the process better.

by Daniel E. Thompson, MD

Staying active is the key to healthy aging. Read our blog for ways to keep your body moving without causing wear and tear to your joints.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Dr. Alexander Croog explains how parents can best help their children avoid injuries when playing baseball.

by Alexander S. Croog, MD

Tennis elbow is extremely common both on and off the tennis court. In order to prevent symptoms, keep these prevention tips in mind.

by Eli Reece

As fall begins, football season does too. Regardless of the level of football you play the risk of injury is still there. Read our blog post to learn more.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Skateboarding is an extremely popular sport that also poses the risk of extreme injury. Keep these tips in mind to prevent common skateboard injuries.

by Eli Reece

Learn to recognize common soccer injuries you or your child may have, and when and how they should be treated.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Fifty percent of all concussions are not sports related. Dr. Omar Elkhamra discusses concussions outside or sports and answers frequently asked questions.

by Omar Elkhamra, MD

Kris Paley, durable medical equipment equipment services manager, explains how to use knee braces, slings and boots properly and gives tips for first-time users.

by Kris Paley