Sports After Neck Surgery: How to Approach the Elite Athlete
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One of the main concerns for an elite athlete is return to play (RTP) following spinal surgery. There are currently no evidence-based standardized guidelines, therefore these decisions are largely reliant on expert opinion and patient factors.
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First Aid for Sports Injuries: 5 Common Injuries and Their Treatment
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Back pain in athletes The Brisbane Spine Clinic
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CrossFit Controversies: Training Elite Athletes - SimpliFaster
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Athlete mothers: Meet the women fighting for rights during careers - Sports Illustrated
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Assessing & Treating Athlete Concussions: Sports Medicine Approach
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Kinesiophobia Post-ACL Professional Physical Therapy
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Trunk training during ACL rehabilitation - Sportsmith
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Physical Therapy After Your ACL Surgery: What's Most Important? - Town Center Orthopaedics
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Recovery Archives National Spine Health Foundation
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How Sports Medicine Can Benefit Athletes – Sports Medicine Weekly