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

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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Understanding Terrence Jones’ Pneumothorax

Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones has endured a tough season. He missed 41 games early in the season after suffering a peroneal nerve contusion in his right leg. Now, with the NBA playoffs on the horizon, Jones will miss additional time with a rib injury that included a partially collapsed lung. The injury occurred when […]

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Profiling the 2015 NCAA Tournament: East Regional Injury Report

You don’t amass a 32-2 record if injuries are an issue. Villanova, the top seed in the East Regional, had seven of its top eight players play in all 34 games this season. Leading scorer Darrun Hilliard was the only one in the group to miss a game, sitting out a December contest with a […]

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Profiling the 2015 NCAA Tournament: South Regional Injury Report

With big name programs like Duke, Gonzaga, UCLA, and Georgetown scattered through the rankings, the South Region is primed with intrigue. Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils have made 20 straight NCAA appearances and will now look to add a fifth national title to their impressive resume. Jahlil Okafor, a prospect projected to be […]

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Profiling the 2015 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional Injury Report

The Midwest Region is host to several marquee programs with the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats poised at the top. While it’s hard to imagine the top ranked team in the nation being even more formidable, Coach John Calipari’s team has had its share of injuries. Junior forward Alex Poythress tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in […]

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