Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Sports and Fitness
September 4, 2020
Meet Alexander Weber, MD
Dr. Weber is an orthopedic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic sur...
July 22, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About a Torn Meniscus
The knee plays an important role in your mobility, but this common injury can lead to a host of symptoms, includi...
November 5, 2019
Common Ice Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Learn how to protect yourself and your children from injury while enjoying these winter sports. Ice skating can b...
September 5, 2019
Common Youth Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
As more young people get involved in sports, more end up in the emergency room with a sports-related injury. Here...
April 26, 2019
What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?
You may have heard about the healing properties of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, therapy. Here’s what science c...
March 12, 2019
10 Tips for Your Best Race-Day Running Experience
Seth Gamradt, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in sports medicine, shares some...
October 4, 2018
The Top 5 Basketball Injuries That Ended Players’ Careers
Even if you’re not a pro baller, take precautions to avoid damage, while on the court. You might not think of b...
March 6, 2018
6 Reasons Why Team Sports Are Good for Your Health
It feels good to be part of a team. Now, researchers have found that it’s also a boost to your overall health a...
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