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January 22, 2025
By MedStar Team
As we welcome the new year, it's the perfect time to hit the reset button and elevate your running game. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, 2025 o...
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December 08, 2021
Whether you play an organized sport or exercise for fun, being active is important for your physical and mental health. However, playing sports and exercising always comes with the risk of developing ...
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November 12, 2021
By Nicholas Samuel Streicher, MD, MPH
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is increasingly in the news—often in connection to severe mood and behavior changes in former athletes. You may be asking the same question as many people withi...
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October 07, 2021
By Nicholas Samuel Streicher, MD, MPH
Policymakers, parents, and athletes are talking about the risks of concussions more than ever before—partly because of growing public awareness of the relationship between concussions and the n...
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August 04, 2021
By Andrew Radu, MD, MBE, Psychiatrist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Did you know that most Olympic hopefuls begin intense training in their sport before their tenth birthday? After years of unrelenting pressure and stress related to athletic performance, it shoul...
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June 01, 2021
The knee is one of the busiest joints in our bodies. Knees bear a lot of weight and, in nearly every activity, withstand a lot of force. Connective tissues stabilize the knee, and cartilage preve...
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May 20, 2021
The hips are a critical source of power and force, not just in sports but also in everyday living. Hip mobility and strength are vital to function, performance, and quality of life. Yet the health of...