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Drexel MedcastDr. Eugene Hong, associate professor and chair of the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine, is featured in the May Drexel Medcast, discussing sports medicine. Click here to listen!

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine* has many useful resources for athletes of all levels. The following information from their website may be of interest to you:

AMSSMWhat is a Sports Medicine Physician?*

Health and Wellness
Sports Nutrition Essentials for the Female Athlete*
A Guy's Guide to Sports Nutrition Essentials*
Heat Illness*

Common Musculoskeletal Injuries
Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Shin Splints*
Ankle Sprain*
Patellofemoral Knee Pain*
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis*

Additionally one of our own physicians, Dr. David Berkson, has given several lectures on Injury Prevention in the Weekend Warrior, which you may download for viewing by clicking here.

Click here to read about fluids and dehydration during exercise activity
Click here to read about exercising when feeling sick

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Please note that all the information on these pages is provided for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace medical treatment or the advice of your physician.


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