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Iselborn Honored at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 Dr. Anthony Iselborn, director of Iselborn Chiropractic and Sports Medicine in Jacksonville, Fla., was named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP). The award was announced during the ACBSP's Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium held April 18-21 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo....
ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Robert G. Graw, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Righttime Medical and founder of HeadFirst Sports Injury and Concussion Care Centers, shared his expertise at a breakfast meeting with the Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of Parks and Recreations on the subject of Concussion Awareness at their annual conference in Ocean City April 16(th), 17(th), and 18(th). The theme of this year's conference is "Celebrate Maryland;...
Focus on eight identified areas will enhance quality and outcomes in anticipation of 2014 Soccer World Cup and 2016 Olympics NEW YORK, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical pathways and quality initiatives leading to world class outcomes are the foundation of a far-reaching agreement between New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the recognized leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and related specialties, and Amil Par, the largest managed healthcare organization in Brazil, on...
Made for real ice, these specially constructed wraps help the user to reduce inflammation and heal properly, as ice is thought to be the most effective method to reduce swelling and inflammation at the time an injury occurs, and can also be helpful for preventing injuries. Created with neoprene material and thick Velcro straps, these state-of-the-art wraps provide firm and constant pressure to specific body parts that need healing, offering compression, stability and mobility to the...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences in May 2013: May 22, 2013, HealthSouth President and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Grinney, will be speaking at 9 a.m. ET at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference held at the Sheraton New York Hotel in New York. May 30, 2013, HealthSouth President and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Grinney, will be speaking at 8 a.m. ET at the...
CHANDLER, Ariz., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MS -- Kelly Smith was like most young moms - she struggled with her weight after having her second child, but eventually managed to shed the pounds through setting and achieving fitness goals. But the triumph of getting back into her pre-pregnancy weight didn't stop there. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130501/NY05045) Smith decided to make a career change. Now, as a Certified Personal Trainer, she sets her own schedule and...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced that the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama denied the Company's motion to vacate the decision of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") panel which, on December 18, 2012, dismissed the Company's claims against Ernst & Young. HealthSouth has until June 6, 2013, to file a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court of Alabama and is currently evaluating whether to...
Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for avoiding baseball, golf and lacrosse injuries ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's spring, and the fields, courts and courses are teeming with sports enthusiasts. But after months of indoor activity, how do you ensure that the exuberance brought on by the sun and warmer temperatures doesn't result in injury? Baseball, golf and lacrosse are popular spring sports. And while outdoor exercise is advantageous, these sports do...
Young athletes may be at risk for throwing injuries during summer baseball season CHICAGO, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As summer draws near, little league baseball and softball teams are starting to form all across the country. Overuse injuries are increasingly common in young athletes, particularly those involved in throwing sports, including baseball. To help young athletes minimize injury this summer, Northwestern Medicine(®) sports medicine experts offer their advice on...
Male athletes are the group most likely to tear their Achilles tendon, according to a new study published in the April 2013 issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), A SAGE journal. The activity most likely to cause the injury was basketball, and NBA players such as Kobe Bryant have been in the news lately for this exact injury. Drs. Steven Raikin, David Garras and Philip Krapchev reviewed 406 records from patients at one clinic diagnosed with Achilles tendon injuries from August 2000...
