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

Understanding LeBron James and His Cramping Episode In Game 1

After San Antonio’s Game 1 victory in the NBA Finals, the topic of conversation isn’t Tim Duncan’s 90 percent shooting from the field or Manu Ginobili’s first quarter barrage. Instead the focus is on the heat and I don’t mean the team in the red jerseys. With the air conditioning in the AT&T Center malfunctioning, […]

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Can Tony Parker Remain Effective Despite Injury? History Suggests Yes

The Finals are upon with the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat set for a rematch one year in the making. In a season dominated by injury, both teams have survived the war of attrition to reach this point. While both squads weren’t completely immune to the injury bug, the pair of finalists each finished […]

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Breaking Down Serge Ibaka’s Plantaris Injury

The title hopes of the Oklahoma City Thunder took a significant hit Friday when it was revealed power forward Serge Ibaka suffered a Grade 2 plantaris strain in his left leg. This little known muscle is tiny in size but can prove to be very problematic. The plantaris is situated on the posterior aspect of […]

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Breaking Down Al Jefferson’s Game 1 Foot Injury

The Charlotte Bobcats were already considered underdogs entering their first-round matchup against the defending champion Miami Heat. The team didn’t look overwhelmed early in Game 1 jumping out to a nine-point lead behind strong play from Al Jefferson.

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Five Injuries To Watch During the NBA Playoffs

After a grueling 82 game season the stage is set for the 2013-14 NBA postseason. Yet the toll of the regular season will have a carryover effect as injuries promise to play a factor into the crowing of the eventual champion. Here’s a look at five injury situations I’m closely monitoring as the playoffs begin.

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