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Dr Alexis Colvin talks about cutting corners on nutrition
There’s been a dramatic increase in the number of girls playing sports in high school, and the women’s participation rate in college sports jumped to more than 40 percent. But, many aren’t getting enough calories and protein. That can mean poor performance, bone fractures and other serious problems. Dr. Alexis Colvin, chief medical officer of the U.S. Tennis Association and orthopedic surgeon, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the health risks for women.
Alexis Colvin, MD, Keeps Players at the Top of Their Game
When athletic powerhouse Serena Williams steps onto the tennis court at the 2015 U.S. Open, Alexis Colvin, MD, will be on hand, ready to provide medical care to Ms. Williams and the rest of the athletes, should any orthopaedic issues arise.
Dr. Alexis Colvin suggest keeping sports fun for your children’s health
Parents proudly watching their aspiring major leaguers hit a home run, serve an ace in tennis, or lunge to stop a goal might find it hard to imagine that their child’s success in sports could harm his or her health. But today, games like sandlot baseball often are not kid stuff anymore.
Dr Alexis Colvin talks about Jacoby Ellsbury’s LCL injury
“There are cases when an LCL injury does require surgery, if it’s a complete tear, but if it’s a case where it doesn’t require surgery, he should be able to make a full recovery with physical therapy and time,” said Dr. Colvin, who stressed that she had not evaluated the MRI herself. “I would say my guess is probably four to six weeks, but it depends on the severity of it.”
Dr Alexis Colvin gives insight into Mirza Teletovic’s blood clot
Blood clots can form for a variety of reasons, with long travel and surgical procedures among the most common risk factors. Blood clots near the lungs carry an increased risk of sudden death, said Dr. Alexis C. Colvin, a sports medicine specialist at Mt. Sinai Hospital, who was speaking generally and not about Teletovic’s specific case.
