May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015
On February 10, 2015 physician leaders of major medical organizations along with key federal personnel and National Security Council (NSC) staff participated in a Physicians Roundtable on a national initiative, Bystanders: Our Nation’s Immediate Responders. This medical preparedness initiative is a direct response to Presidential Policy Directive 8 (National Preparedness). The meeting was held at […]
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Apr 17, 2015
Apr 17, 2015
Washington state’s student athletes gained a measure of safety today as Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Act (PDF of legislation). About one in 250 young athletes has a heart disorder that heightens the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The new law aims to inform sports-playing students, their parents and coaches […]
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Mar 23, 2015
Mar 23, 2015
The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) today applauded the selection of member Robert Brophy, MD, orthopedic surgeon for the St Louis Rams, who was selected for an American-British-Canadian (ABC) Traveling Fellowship by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). For five weeks, from April 19 to May 22, 2015, he will tour orthopaedic centers from around the world, including […]
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Mar 05, 2015
By Mike Poorman True, his brother Tom may now be in Los Angeles as UCLA’s new defensive coordinator. But Dr. Jim Bradley – a Penn State football co-captain in 1974 – made the decision long ago to stay in Western Pennsylvania. Not that the elder Bradley, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head team orthopedic surgeon for the […]
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Feb 19, 2015
Fain-Cain Award for Outstanding NFL Athletic Trainer awarded to Steelers’ Norwig Arthur C. Rettig, M.D., Award for Academic Excellence Awarded to Ram’s Brophy Jerry “Hawk” Rhea award given to Jets’ Hershman Indianapolis, Ind. – February 24, 2015 – The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) held its annual Scientific Meeting and Symposium during the NFL Scouting Combine […]
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Feb 18, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Prospective NFL draftees don’t flinch at benching 225 pounds until exhaustion or trying to beat their personal best at the 40-yard dash. They do dread one sentence: “The doctor will see you now.” The NFL combine began Wednesday with orthopedic and medical exams for 320 draft prospects, all of whom gave blood […]
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Feb 16, 2015
What are the latest technological advances helping team doctors do their jobs? Find out from Matthew Matava, M.D., president of the NFL Physicians Society. He tells OTW, “Improved communication and a more rapid response pretty much sums up our most recent progress in the technological realm. The sidelines are so crowded—53 players, 10 coaches, trainers, […]
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Jan 31, 2015
NFLPS President and Rams head doctor Dr. Matthew Matava sits down One on One with Kelly Kultys and Kristian O’Hara of WFUV 90.7 FM at Superbowl XLIX. Listen to the full interview here.
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Jan 30, 2015
The Super Bowl, enshrined in legend and legacy, is celebrated across the United States and viewed by millions of football fans worldwide, in living rooms, bars, and locker rooms, alike. The 2014-2015 NFL season saw many positive strides being made in many key areas related to NFL player health and safety. This year’s advances in […]
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Jan 28, 2015
Doc Walker and Brian Mitchell of Inside the Locker Room interview NFLPS President Dr. Matthew Matava who discusses NFL health and safety, the “eye-in-the-sky”, and more. VisitInside The Locker Room to hear the full interview.
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