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Covering sports injuries from the perspective of a certified athletic trainer and backed by analytics.

Understanding Chris Paul’s Hamstring Strain & the Issues Moving Forward

The Spurs and Clippers seven game series was a first-round matchup for the ages that was ultimately decided by Chris Paul hitting an impossible bank shot off of his left leg. What made the shot particularly impressive was Paul elevated off the same leg in which he had sustained a hamstring strain earlier in the […]

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Breaking Down Kevin Love’s Dislocated Shoulder

The NBA playoffs are often defined by an injury that alters the fate of a championship contender. Derrick Rose’ ACL in 2012. Kevin Garnett’s knee in 2009. On Sunday, the first significant injury of the 2015 NBA playoffs occurred when Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love became entangled with Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk as the […]

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2014-15 Western Conference Playoffs Injury Primer

#1 Golden State Warriors Vs. #8 New Orleans Pelicans Two MVP-caliber players lead their teams in what could be an exciting first-round matchup. Unlike the previous two seasons, the Warriors enter the playoffs healthy and ready to make their run at a title. Their regular season success allowed first-year coach Steve Kerr to judiciously manage […]

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2014-15 Eastern Conference Playoffs Injury Primer

#1 Atlanta Hawks Vs. #8 Brooklyn Nets The Hawks won a franchise record 60 games this year, fueled by a run of good health. Overall the team lost 91 games to injury, second best amongst Eastern Conference playoff teams. However they enter the postseason without the services of Thabo Selfolosha as he recovers from a […]

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Understanding Kevin Durant’s Bone Graft

The worst case scenario for Kevin Durant and the Thunder has finally emerged. The lingering soreness in his problematic right foot has been diagnosed as a regression in the healing process and a third surgery will required. The reigning MVP will not play again this year and is expected to miss at least four-to-six months […]

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