Heading into the College Football Playoff National Championship this Monday, all eyes will be on Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa—specifically, on his ankle. As the number one ranked Crimson Tide goes for its third championship in five years (it won in 2016 and 2018) against number two ranked Clemson, everyone is wondering: Will the Hawaiian sophomore’s ankle hold up for the big game? Two weeks ago it seemed unthinkable that Tagovailoa would be Alabama’s starter in the National
Sports Medicine
Dr. Abrutyn’s Speaks at Athletic Trainer Symposium
Dr. Abrutyn’s Speaks at Athletic Trainer Symposium
Dr. David Abrutyn, sports medicine specialist and sought-after speaker and presenter, spoke with an audience of experts about neck and shoulder injuries youth wrestlers face. The event, titled “A Sports Medicine Approach to Wrestling” and sponsored by JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, was held in Chatham, NJ on October 17, 2018. Dr. Abrutyn was one of three presenters speaking to an audience of certified athletic trainers serving wrestling teams throughout New Jersey. He was chosen by the organizers
ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete
ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the four major ligaments that support the knee. This ligament prevents forward motion of the tibia (shin bone), especially during sports-specific movements. Female athletes are eight times more likely to sprain or tear their ACL. There are several theories to explain why women are at higher risk than their male counterparts: The role of hormones, such as estrogen Size and strength of the ligament Size and strength of the female
Introducing the NovoStitch® Pro Meniscal Repair System
Introducing the NovoStitch® Pro Meniscal Repair System
Meniscus injuries are one of the most common knee problems—and sources of knee pain—in the United States, affecting more than one million people every year. Now, patients of Summit Medical Group Orthopedics have a new option for repairing a meniscus tear: the Ceterix® Orthopaedics NovoStitch® Pro Meniscal Repair System. “The NovoStitch Pro has been of great benefit to my practice and my patients,” says David Abrutyn, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Summit
Avoiding Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports with Dr. Kavanagh
Avoiding Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports with Dr. Kavanagh
Some children just want to be the best, whether it’s in school, in their social circles or on the playing field. When it comes to sports, many young athletes and their parents believe that focusing on one sport for at least three seasons—a phenomenon known as sport specialization—is the way to go for college scholarships or even lucrative professional contracts. In fact, a 2017 study published in Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that more than 4 out of 10 high school athletes
Preserving Your Lower Back with Dr. Ibarbia
Preserving Your Lower Back with Dr. Ibarbia
Most people think six-pack abs when they hear the term “core,” but it actually encompasses much more than just your stomach muscles. In fact, one of the biggest aspects of core strength is your lower back, also known as your lumbar spine. Unfortunately, an emphasis on abs leads to many people’s lower backs being weak, and that’s a recipe for injury and disability. Worse than that, many people don’t do anything for their core at all, leaving their whole trunk weakened. In that condition, if
