Sports & Media
Ask Dr. Rick – October 2011 – Hip Pointers
Football season is here, and with so many high school and college athletes participating in this contact sport, one of the most common injuries that will be seen is a hip pointer. Although most athletes, coaches and parents have heard of a hip pointer, in my experience, very few people really understand or know what [...]
Sports Injuries This Week
Ram’s Quarterback Sam Bradford injured his ankle last week against the Packers. It’s a high ankle strain that could cause some issues Sunday in Dallas. Meanwhile, Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton appears to be over his groin injury. Or is he? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rick Lehman explains these types of injuries.
Ryan Howard’s Injury
One of the more sympathetic, bitter-sweet, surreal moments in baseball happened last week. The Cardinals celebrated the Phillies defeat while St. Louis Native turned Phillie Ryan Howard was on the ground reeling in pain. It was the result of a ruptured tendon. Howard had surgery this week on his torn Achilles tendon. Could he be [...]
Texting Can Be Dangerous to Your Bones
Dr. Lehman: Texting Can Be Dangerous to Your Bones