Articles about sports medicine
Rising temperatures and long, sun-soaked days are an annual signal of summer’s approach – a predicable change even in the midst of the vast irregularity of 2020 so far. Many South Carolinians are anxious to greet the season with visits to the beach, hikes and other outdoor activities, especially as most have been sequestered indoors … Read more
The Lowcountry has racked up a number of accolades in recent years, including distinctions in a certain sport whose origins can be traced back to 12th century France. Which sport, you ask? Tennis, of course! The Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau reported that Charleston was awarded the title of America’s Best Tennis Town in … Read more
Ultramarathon runner Catherine Rubinstein said that of the 52 marathons and ultramarathons she has under her belt, one of her favorite races remains the Cooper River Bridge Run. She has run it so many times, she has lost count, having completed almost every single bridge run since the early 1990s. But, back then, until 2008 … Read more
How to have a healthy mind and body is an age-old question. As medical technology advances, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s good and not so good for our bodies. The current theory, that is usually not debated, is that a healthy diet and exercise routine are recommended. As we age, our … Read more
When it comes to physical fitness, who wouldn’t want to choose an exercise that gives you a full-body workout? What sport works all major muscle groups in the body at the same time? Few come to mind, except maybe swimming and cross-country skiing. What about rowing? According to the Coastal Rowing Studio, located in Mount […]
Dr. Andrew McMarlin decided to increase his focus on concussions in his career practice of sports medicine after he was the physician for the major league soccer team in Washington D.C. “Three of the players had to retire early because they had not recovered properly from concussions,” he said. “Every time they exerted themselves, to […]