The interdisciplinary practice of sports medicine helps people diagnose and treat injuries, as well as improve athletic performance and prevent future injuries. Its function is not only curative and rehabilitative, but also preventative.
A sports medicine “team” includes specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, and, of course, the athletes themselves.
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Physical therapist Carol Passarelli reveals the truth about “tight upper traps” in cyclists, what the usual causes are, and how to fix neck pain.
This course gives coaches the tools they need to navigate medical gray areas, including clear protocols and simple decision-making frameworks.
In this course for coaches, experts show how reduce the chance for concussions, respond to injuries, and support athletes in their journey to recovery.
Learn from dermatologist Dr. Lela Lankerani and other experts about the importance of skincare for endurance athletes.
We explore the ways in which the heart changes through training and adaptation with two leading experts in sports cardiology.
Three great minds of bike fit share their bike fitting methods, the role of technology, and other practical considerations.
Dr. Andy Pruitt explores common sources and potential treatments for relieving pain under the ball of the foot.
With the help of three of the great minds in bike fit, we discuss bike fit philosophy and how science plays in role in shaping that mindset.
Our Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Andy Pruitt, addresses how and why the cockpit is such a critical component to bike fit.
We explore health conditions elicited by heat, including heat stress, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion, with expert guest Dr. William Adams.
Dr. Andy Pruitt and Betsy Welch hold a frank discussion about saddle sores, sexual dysfunction, and other female-specific saddle/chamois pathologies, addressing both preventative measures and potential long-term consequences.
Saddle sores, numbness, and erectile dysfunction are just a few of the issues that can hamper male cyclists. Dr. Andy Pruitt details how to avoid these and other cycling saddle problems.
The saddle you choose to ride, and its proper placement, play huge roles in your comfort and performance on the bike.
With the help of CTS coach Renee Eastman, we field questions on injury, the power of consistency, weight vs. power, and fast-twitch fibers.
Because the knee is caught between the hip and the foot, it often bears the brunt of biomechanical pedaling forces, which leads to injuries. Dr. Andy Pruitt explains why.
We discuss the physical and mental aspects of safely and effectively returning to the bike after an injury.
Healthy knees are critical for cyclists. See how to keep your knees happy with bike fit, strength training, mobility, and expert advice from Dr. Andy Pruitt, Jess Elliott, and Menachem Brodie.
A blood profile can help athletes track progress and diagnose issues—but they need to know what to look for and work with a physician to interpret the data. This article will help to demystify your blood profile.