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Health Magazine & Dr. Alexis Colvin
Dr Alexis Colvin talks microscopic muscle tears that can lead to muscle.
Dr Alexis Colvin says Jozy could return for round of 16
If he has avoided a more serious tear, Altidore could return before the elimination round, said Alexis Colvin, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Dr. Colvin discusses Sabathia and stem cells
Dr. Alexis Colvin, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said there have been “promising” studies done regarding stem cells’ ability to reduce cartilage damage, as opposed to cortisone, which only provides pain relief.
Dr Alexis Colvin talks about “kinetic chain” of a pitcher’s delivery
According to Dr. Alexis Colvin, an orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and associate professor of orthopaedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, there are a number of contributing factors. The overspecialization of youth sports, especially with the unhealthy workloads of young pitchers on multiple teams, is a good place to start. Also, the “kinetic chain” of a pitcher’s delivery — from the legs, to the hips, to the core and shoulders — has plenty of moving parts that can be corrupted.
Dr. Alexis Colvin speaks about Amar’e Stoudemire injury
Just being aware of the genetic makeup of the body, I think that all plays a very, very big part of my recovery,” Stoudemire said.
