Adam’s Journal Throughout the NFL season and now the playoffs, I’ve noticed an occasional player wearing what appears to be an oversized helmet. When I did a quick internet search, I found that these were “Guardian Caps,” padded helmet covers that football players can use to protect themselves from brain injuries. Do they work? Dr. […]
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Bodywork: Can platelet therapy help sports injuries and other ailments?
Adam’s Journal Almost six months ago, I suffered a hamstring injury while running. It is no exaggeration to say that (caution, Dad joke ahead) it’s been hamstringing me ever since. I’ve tried rest, cross-training, stretching and rehab exercises, but nothing has seemed to work. A friend recently suggested a platelet-rich plasma injection. What do you […]
Bodywork: Advice for battling blisters
Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel answers a a medical question submitted by a reader. Adam’s Journal Dear Adam, My teenage son, a 7-day-a-week basketball player, occasionally gets blisters on the bottom of his feet. Because he is continually practicing for his school team and his AAU team, there’s no real downtime […]
