Sports Medicine on Tap

We welcome back former major league pitcher Greg Burke. We follow up on our previous episode discussing banned substances in pitching. We talk a little about Charlie Morton's leg injury and the impact on the Atlanta Braves. Lastly, we discuss what looms ahead, potential player lockout beginning December 2nd....

Welcome back Dr. Brad Bernardini to talk about Zach Wilson and his PCL tear. We rant about why PCL injuries are talked about so much less than the more common ACL injury and how are these injuries different? What does this mean for Zach Wilson going forward?

We welcome first time guest Dr. Jim Sanfilippo to talk about the on field management of cervical spine injuries like the two seen last week during prime time games. We also finish up talking about some fantasy football impact injuries.

We welcome back Dr. John Jennings a hand, wrist and elbow specialist. He uses his unique humor and insight to shed light on a potentially devastating injury to all-star quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Of course we finish out with a rash of recent high impact fantasy football injuries as well.

We welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Murray to talk about the Baker Mayfield's shoulder subluxation and how he was able to keep playing without missing a snap. Of course, we wrap up with fantasy football injury analysis.

This week, Steve and Jason review the unusual injury of pectoralis major tendon tears. We discuss strains to full thickness tears and the difference in treatment and time to recovery. Finally, we conclude with some helpful fantasy football injury assessments.

This week, we welcome first time guest, Dr. Joe Dwyer, who specializes in hand, wrist and elbow surgery. Our main topic is the elbow dislocation witnessed by so many on the opening night of the NFL season. What can Sean Murphy-Bunting, cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. and Buc fans expect after this gruesome injury.

We welcome back physical therapist, Dean Millard, core muscle injury specialist, to discuss the details of the black box type injury otherwise known as a sports hernia. We get some clarity on what it actually is, why it is not a hernia, and what to expect for Rhys Hoskins going forward. We also continue with week 2 of our fantasy football talk.

We welcome back Dr. Matt Brant to discuss Travis Etienne, star rookie running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Lisfranc injuries. We discuss what a Lisfranc injury is and what this could mean for Etienne. We are also excited to introduce a new segment which will run weekly, rapid fire fantasy football injuries and potential impact.

Special guest, 8 year NBA veteran, Jason Thompson joins us to share some stories about what it is like to be selected 12th in the NBA draft and how to succeed via the road less traveled. We get into the benefits of preventative training and prolonging your career.

We welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Murray, former baseball player, to talk about Anthony Rendon and femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). We get into why this case is unusual, and of course the conversation happens over a couple of delicious "Neck of the Woods" brews!

We welcome back Dr. Matthew Brant to help decipher the cryptic foot injury of Carson Wentz. We discuss different possibilities as well the most likely actual injury and the impact this could have on his return date and his level of play this season. We even address possible fantasy football impact. This is followed by a special guest appearance by Pat Nolan, COO of Inspira Medical Center, Mullica...

We welcome psychiatrist, Jenna Reid, MD, to the show to talk about the the most prominent current topic in sports, Simone Biles and her inability to continue with most of her Olympic events. Great insights directly from the right professional.

We follow up lasts weeks talk about ACL injuries with a talk about life after ACL tear without surgery, and also, what physical therapy looks like for people who do undergo surgery. We also discuss the unusual Kawhi Leonard Injury and close with an update on Drew Robinson, a baseball player with one eye after attempted suicide.

Jason and Steve welcome back Dr. Brad Bernardini to talk about former 76er, and current NBA finalist, Dario Saric as well as one of the top young baseball stars, Atlanta Brave Ronald Acuna Jr. and their ACL tears.

We welcome Dr. Matthew Brant to the latest episode for a discussion about some the expectations and controversies regarding treatment of Achilles tendon tears. We discuss the impact on speed guys like Roman Quinn, and recurrent tears like Mike Soroka, as well as some other scenarios.

Jason and Steve welcome Greg Burke to the show to discuss Tyler Glasnow's UCL injury and gain unique insight into Glasnow's frustration with MLB about the abrupt crackdown on banned substances used for pitching. Will the crackdown lead to more injuries?

Jay and Steve Welcome back Dr. Dan Evering to talk about the shocking events of Christian Eriksen's collapse in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. Then they briefly discuss Kyrie Irving's ankle injury.

We welcome Dean Millard, physical therapist, to the show to discuss Joel Embiid's torn meniscus which is being treated with PT. Plus we revisit our predictions for James Harden as he reinjures his hamstring.

In the first portion, Jason and Steve welcome Dr. Robert Greenleaf , spine surgeon, to the show to talk about a variety of sports spine injuries. Then, we welcome our next guest, Dr. Alex Strauss, psychiatrist, to discuss Naomi Osaka and the anxiety which caused her to withdraw from the French Open.

Jason and Steve welcome Dr. Dan Evering to the show to talk about Mike Trout's calf injury and discuss Chris Paul's unusual "shoulder" injury

We invite hand specialist, Dr. John Jennings, onto the show to talk about Zion's ring finger injury and Jaylen Browns wrist injury, scapholunate dissociation. We also get into incredible story of Drew Robinson...

We bring in orthopeadic traumatologist, Dr. Christopher Haydel, to talk about the gruesome tibia-fibula fracture MMA fighter Chris Weidman sustained in his recent fight with Uriah Hall.

Jay and Steve talk about James Harden and hamstring injuries with guest physical therapist, and fellow podcaster, Dan Gorrin.

Part 2 of the two part episode on Fernando Tatis Jr and 'batters shoulder' injuries. We explore what goes into non-operative management of these injuries with guest physical therapist, Jessica Harrison