Research Update: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Chronic Tennis Elbow
Purpose of Study: To evaluate whether PRP, prolotherapy, and shockwave therapy (ESWT) provide superior clinical outcomes over 24 months compared to physical therapy for patients with common extensor tendinosis (tennis elbow).
Tennis Medicine: Endeavor Health Partners with College Park Athletic Club
Dr. Verma, director of the Endeavor Health Tennis Medicine Program, recently led development of an exciting new partnership between Endeavor Health and College Park Athletic Club (CPAC) in Bannockburn, Illinois.
Youth Sports Injury Prevention Strategies: Evidence-Based Guidelines
Over 30 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the United States.¹⁻³ While there are certainly clear benefits of participation in youth sports such as motor skill development and social development opportunities, some of the known risks include sport-related injury and burnout.⁴⁻⁶ The purpose of this blog post is to highlight two studies that resulted in evidence-based guidelines to help limit the risk of overuse injuries in young athletes.