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Sports medicine expert on Chris Paul's hamstring injury
Star point guard Chris Paul will not play Saturday night due to a hamstring injury. He limped off the court in the final minute of the Rockets' Game 5 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, said, “Even as a fan it’s never good to see one of your star players do anything other than sort of light up the scoreboard.”
Recognize, Treat Meniscal Root Tears!
A team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine has just published a paper in RadioGraphics indicating the importance of recognizing and treating tears of the root of the meniscus. In their paper, they offer communication tools that can help radiologists and surgeons obtain clarity.
Safety precautions before you take the ice this winter (Dec 2016)
Ice skating rinks are popping up across the country this time of year, even in milder climates, and while ice skating during the holidays is a time-honored tradition for many families, there are some safety precautions to keep in mind. Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and an expert in sports medicine, offers some tips:
Let the Olympics inspire your fitness goals (Aug 2016)
If Olympic fever has you itching to go for the gold in a new sport, a Baylor College of Medicine sports medicine expert has advice on how to get started.
Some muscle soreness normal after workout (Jul 2016)
Have your workouts become a sore subject? A Baylor College of Medicine sports medicine expert offers advice on what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to soreness after exercise.