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Drs. Fredericson, Hagan, Jayaram, Restrepo, Tekmyster and Vuong: In the News, December 16, 2020

Dec 16, 2020
  • Michael Fredericson, MD, FAAPMR, director of PM&R sports medicine at Stanford University, was recently featured in a few interviews on preventing shin splints, lowering the risk of injury in those who play racket sports and the health benefits of stretching.
  • Kenton Hagan, MD, the team physician for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, was featured in a podcast discussing COVID-19, his role as team physician for the University of Arkansas and how the Southeastern Conference is handling college athletics during this time. Listen in.
  • Prathap Jayaram, MD, FAAPMR, director of regenerative sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, served as the lead investigator of an in vivo study demonstrating efficacy of platelet-rich plasma with clinical-level formulations. Read more.
  • Jose Andres Restrepo, MD, FAAPMR, medical director for outpatient rehabilitation at Miami Neuroscience Institute, shared his thoughts on how you can prevent the most common holiday injuries. Read more.
  • Gene Tekmyster, DO, FAAPMR, physiatrist at Keck Medicine of USC, discusses “Is Running Bad for Your Knees?” on the Healthy Runner Podcast. Listen in.
  • Bryant Vuong, DO, FAAPMR, a physiatrist with Lee Health, discusses the importance of rehabilitation after stroke. Read more.
Do you have a newsworthy story to share with your peers? Send us an email at: pressinquiries@aapmr.org. Please note: AAPM&R reserves the right to deny requests where the purpose or content may not be considered in the best interests of AAPM&R or its members.