Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Sports and Fitness
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 16, 2019
Meet Frank Petrigliano, MD
Frank Petrigliano, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC and the head team physician for the Los A...
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 who specializes in sports medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, shares some k...
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...
July 3, 2017
When Should You See a Doctor About Joint Pain?
Your knee has been feeling funny for several days, but you’re not sure if you need to make an appointment with ...
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