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01/17/2015 – Episode 522: New Year, New Medicine

Tune in to hear Doctor Souryal talk about how medical advances are impacting sports medicine, and what’s on the cutting edge in 2015. The Doc talks about platelet-rich plasma, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the difference between good medicine and the business of medicine.

Five time Pro-Bowler and two  time All-Pro Andre Gurode joins the show to talk about his football career, his advice for younger players, and who he thinks is going to win the Superbowl.

A listener calls in to ask about head injuries in sports other than football, and Doctor Souryal weighs in on why rugby players tend to get fewer concussions. Another asks whether flat feet can contribute to tendonitis in the knee. Others listeners call in with questions about returning to sports after an appendectomy, atrophying calf muscles, and types of rehabilitation after surgery.

Also on this show: what do moldy bread and willow bark have in common with platelet-rich plasma?

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10/18/2014 – Episode 511: You Can Cry If You Want To

Introducing a new feature: The House Call- where listeners can text in questions or comments and Dr. Souryal may call you back during the show. Guests today are Dr. Scott Blumenthal, world-renowned spine surgeon and Christine Golic, advisor to USA Football and and advocate for safety in youth sports.

Dr. Souryal and Dr. Blumenthal share their thoughts on the Ebola crisis that has touched Dallas, why there is no shame in crying at a football game, and explain what a “leader” is in regional parlance. They answer callers’ questions about treating a torn meniscus, patellar tendon ruptures, exercise with lower back fusions, shoulder subluxation, and more.

Christine Golic comes on to discuss her role as a spokesperson for Heads Up, a program that spreads the word on safe and healthy practices in youth and high school sports. Heads Up is a great resource for coaches and parents for proper equipment fitting, concussion recognition and awareness, as well as heat and hydration issues.

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10/4/2014 – Episode 509

The show opens with a discussion the Shane Morris concussion, communication on the sidelines, and how to prevent injured players from going back out on the field.

Tony Hill joins the show to talk about his time at Stanford and with the Cowboys, and the life of a student athlete. Doctor Craig Garrison comes on to talk about sideline evaluations and answer a few questions.

The Doc gives his take on the Ebola outbreak, and what electronic medical records have to do with the case in Dallas.
Listeners call in with questions about ankle injuries, the amount of pressure that would cause a compound fracture to the arm, pain relief after spinal fusion, cryotherapy, and more.

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9/27/2014 – Episode 508

On this week’s show, Doctor Souryal talks about fitness screenings, preseason screenings, and why he prefers the term screening to the term physical. The Doc also talks about his experiences with high-school sports physicals, and why he doesn’t do them anymore.

Casey Smith, head trainer for the Dallas Mavericks, joins the show to talk about preparation for the upcoming season, reducing days lost to injury, what he’s looking for in preseason screenings.

Listeners call in with questions about whether to use ice or heat for elbow problems, different types of anti-inflammatories for aches and pains, cardiac screenings, disc problems, and things aging athletes can do to prevent injuries.

This week’s Business of Medicine segment focuses on who pays for medicine. Guest Dave Patzwald come on to talk about realfitscore.com, and a comprehensive assessment of fitness.

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9/13/2014 – Episode 507

This week, Doctor Souryal asks listeners to vote on whether he should do a Business of Medicine segment, or return to Sports Medicine 101. He remembers a recent show where he asked listeners to call or text in with their top sports movies, and asks listeners to chime in with their favorite chick flicks.

Doctor Brad Bellard is a guest this week, and the Docs talk about changes in the NFL especially when it comes to safety, concussions, and the effect of technology. They talk about Sam Bradford’s second ACL injury, the increasing number of ACL re-injuries, and the future of the NFL.

Listeners vote for Sports Medicine 101, so the Doc talks about cortisone shots, their history of use, and weighing side effects against benefits.

Listeners call in with questions on research on brain healing after a concussion, and narcotics vs anti-inflammatories for pain management.

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