Posts Tagged ‘sports med’
Inova Sports Medicine Chairman and Musculoskeletal President Dr. Robin West Served as Keynote Speaker for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s 2026 Class
Robin West, MD, recently served as the keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s annual white coat ceremony. The event was held at the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh. Dr. West addressed many important topics for the incoming class, including mental health in the field. “Don’t be afraid to speak up for…
Read MoreStatement from J. Stephen Jones, MD, President and CEO, Inova, Regarding Washington Redskins
Falls Church, VA – Inova is a sponsoring partner with the Washington Redskins. This morning, the Washington Redskins announced that they are undertaking a comprehensive review of the team’s name. J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO, Inova Health System, issued the following statement regarding this review: “Inclusion and belonging are integral to the…
Read MoreAthletic Trainers: Your Ally in Youth Sports
Sean Burfeind, MS, LAT, ATC, OPA-C, is a residency-trained, board-certified and licensed athletic trainer. He serves as a clinical athletic trainer at Inova Sports Medicine. If you’re a parent to a youth athlete, you’ve probably crossed paths with an athletic trainer. Yet you might still be wondering: What exactly does an athletic trainer do? It’s…
Read MoreNationals donate uniforms to Fairfax County little league, Fairfax County Times
Inova Sports Medicine and Nationals team physician, Dr. Robert Najarian, joined the Reston-Herndon Little League parade that premiered the new Nationals Youth Baseball Uniform in Northern Virginia! Read more.
Read MoreInova physician named team doctor for World Baseball Classic
Robert G. Najarian, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of Inova Sports Medicine, the official sports medicine partner of the Washington Nationals. He has particular interest in treating injuries and disorders of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Read Dr. Najarian’s profile. Baseball enthusiast, sports medicine specialist…
Read MoreWinning mindset: Sports psych & the athlete
For pro athletes like players on the Washington Nationals, keeping the body in top physical form is undeniably important. But there’s also more to baseball than muscles and reflexes. In many ways, baseball is a mind game. “It’s been estimated for baseball that mental factors determine as much as 80 percent of the fluctuations in…
Read MoreFuel your body: Eat right to play your best
Pro athletes know the importance of eating right. But amateur athletes, too, could up their game by improving their diet. “Nutrition is an important part of performance at any level of play,” said Dr. Peter MacArthur, a primary care physician and part of the Inova Sports Medicine Team, the official hospital network and sports medicine partner…
Read MoreYouth sports prep guide: 7 tips for a stellar season
As the official hospital network and sports medicine partner of the Washington Nationals, the Inova Sports Medicine team is responsible for the medical care of all Nationals players, working in conjunction with the Nationals medical staff. But youth athletes also count on Inova’s comprehensive, personalized care. Sports injuries can be devastating for any athlete, even…
Read MorePreventing injuries: From pros to youth leagues
Baseball is a very safe sport. Still, like all sports, it carries some risk of injury. Fortunately, there’s a lot that players, parents, trainers and coaches can do to minimize the risk. Whether you’re a professional player or a young person still dreaming of breaking into the big leagues, knowledge is key for preventing injuries.…
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…
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