Posts Tagged ‘Dr. Robin West’
How I… Made history with the NFL, MLB, Washington Business Journal, September 15, 2016
Inova doc is 1st female to head a team’s medical staff for both leagues. Read more.
Read MoreIs Robin West the most influential person in pro sports medicine?, ESPN, September 9, 2016
Dr. Robin West is the first woman to be a head team physician of an NFL team and the lead physician of an MLB team simultaneously. Stephania Bell of espnW sits down with Dr. West and learns why she always felt comfortable competing with the guys.
Read MoreMeet the Nationals’ Lead Team Physician: Dr. Robin West
The Washington Nationals revamped their approach to treating and rehabilitating injured athletes following the 2015 season, opening the door for a new, progressive team of sports medicine experts to join the club as its official medical team. The Nationals’ overhaul of their medical staff led the club to Dr. Robin West, Chairman of Sports Medicine…
Read MoreInova’s Partnership with Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Association Provides Comprehensive Care for Youth Athletes
Washington DC – January 25, 2016 – A newly formed relationship between Inova Sports Medicine and the Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Association (GFLA) aims to provide personalized, comprehensive care within the community. GFLA is a youth organization in the Northern Virginia area for athletes from age 4 through high school. The program aims to…
Read MoreGame On: Dr. Robin West Heads up Inova’s New Sports Medicine Program
New Inova Sports Medicine Program to serve athletes of all ages, abilities For Robin West, MD, peace is found in the locker room. As former assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and former head physician for teams at Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh, the orthopedic surgeon relished the process of shepherding players from…
Read MorePlatelet Rich Plasma: Is it a “Golden” Cure for Sports Injuries? (Dr. Robin West)
Robin V. West, MD is the medical director of the Inova Sports Medicine Institute and is board certified in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. West will be blogging on current topics and best practices in sports injury prevention and treatment. ============================ You may have heard of Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP treatment. Does it deliver on…
Read MoreACL Injuries: Let’s Get Serious About Prevention (Dr. Robin West)
Robin West, MD is the Director of Sports Medicine at Inova. Dr. West will be blogging on current topics and best practices in sports injury prevention and treatment. ============================ Prevention Training is an important and cost-effective measure to help reduce the financial and physical costs experienced by athletes with ACL injuries. An ACL injury is one of…
Read MoreInova Concussion Program Featured on WUSA 9
Protecting athletes from concussions, July 9, 2014 Heading off danger: Concussions and teens, July 18, 2014 Family Health: Youth Sports Safety, July 23, 2014 Weather changes that can trigger headaches, November 24, 2014
Read MoreInova’s Drs. Robin West Jill McCabe Spoke with WUSA 9 about Issues Faced by Young Athletes
Hear from Inova’s Dr. Robin West about preventing ACL injuries in young athletes and Dr. Jill McCabe about post-concussion safety on WUSA 9.
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