HOUSTON – David Quessenberry thought he was sick, feeling “something was off.” It was June 6, 2014, during Quessenberry’s second minicamp with the Texans, who made him a sixth-round choice in 2013. Texans head athletic trainer Geoff Kaplan sent Quessenberry to see Dr. James Muntz, the team’s internist. Muntz listened to Quessenberry’s lungs and heard […]
In recent years, the term “concussion protocol” has become such a part of the NFL lexicon that everyone refers to it — from players to coaches to those of us who cover the league to all the fans who watch. But how many of us could actually describe the different elements of the protocol? Or […]
September 26, 2018 (Charlotte, NC)— Nancy Gritter, M.D., started her new role as lead internist of the Carolina Panthers, making her the first woman to serve as the lead internist on a National Football League (NFL) team. “On behalf of the NFLPS, I would like to congratulate Dr. Gritter on her new role. She has brought, and […]
By Joe Lemire September 7, 2018 This four-part series examines the NFL’s $60 million investment in the Engineering Roadmap to develop research and technology to make football safer. Part one discusses the data behind the controversial helmet rule. Part two outlines the engineering work supporting the roadmap. Part three discusses the crowdsourcing of innovative solutions. This part looks at the future of […]
By Joe Lemire September 6, 2018 This four-part series examines the NFL’s $60 million investment in the Engineering Roadmap to develop research and technology to make football safer. Part one discusses the data behind the controversial helmet rule. Part two outlines the engineering work supporting the roadmap. This part discusses the crowdsourcing of innovative solutions. Part four looks at the future […]
By Joe Lemire September 5, 2018 This four-part series examines the NFL’s $60 million investment in the Engineering Roadmap to develop research and technology to make football safer. Part one discusses the data behind the controversial helmet rule. This part outlines the engineering work supporting the roadmap. Part three discusses the crowdsourcing of innovative solutions. Part four looks at the […]
By Joe Lemire September 4, 2018 This four-part series examines the NFL’s $60 million investment in the Engineering Roadmap to develop research and technology to make football safer. This part discusses the data behind the controversial helmet rule. Part two outlines the engineering work supporting the roadmap. Part three discusses the crowdsourcing of innovative solutions. Part four looks at […]
The NFL implemented a new helmet rule in late March, and league officiating crews are making the rounds visiting team training camps to educate coaches and players on the changes. But there has been confusion among some players in the past week, leading to the league to release a fact sheet Wednesday morning related to the rule. Under […]
SAN DIEGO, CA – Neal S. ElAttrache, MD will be installed as the 47th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 7, 2018, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in San Diego. Dr. ElAttrache is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He is […]
KANSAS CITY – The Kansas City Chiefs provide us a behind-the-scenes look at the medical facilities at Arrowhead Stadium. Source: By Tom Martin, Sports Anchor/Reporter and By Nick Sloan, Digital Producer for KCTV