Orthopedics/Sports - February 2018 Archives

It was shaping up to be just another hockey game for two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians … until one of their "Mighty Docs" teammates ...

From peewees to the pros as well as the 2018 Winter Olympics, this is the heart of hockey season. Although some may consider it a ...

Every athlete has the championship dream at some point: the tennis player winning a Grand Slam or the Olympic athlete taking home multiple medals. Dr. ...

If you're ready to hit the slopes this winter, there are several things you can do to stay safe while downhill skiing. Making the right ...

Frigid winter temperatures may make you want to skip your workout and curl up in a blanket indoors, but it's important not to let the ...

For the past 11 years, a team of physicians and researchers at Mayo Clinic has been collecting data from athletes in an attempt to ...

Regular stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk for injury. However, as with all exercise, form is important. Stretching incorrectly can do more harm than good. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Six years ago, at age 67, I had my right hip replaced. I’d been feeling fine until about eight weeks ago, when ...

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 2/3/18 On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Michael Joyner, an anesthesiologist and human performance expert at Mayo Clinic, discusses ...

Professional athletes spend countless hours training to be the best in their sports. But if you're a weekend warrior getting back into the game after ...

Sports are on the minds of Americans as the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics take place in February. Whether you’re a professional athlete, high school ...

It's a proud moment for parents when their child wins in sports, but too much pressure to win could be problematic, according to Dr. Max ...