Our bodies are like a machine. The fuel we put in it, our daily maintenance, and how we utilize our body are all factors that can affect our quality of life and longevity. The problem is, in our western society, we are constantly on the go and often don’t give ourselves the much needed time… Read More
Ever wonder what goes on at the NFL Combine? Every year in March, the NFL holds its scouting combine in Indianapolis. This event showcases physical skills such as speed, agility, and strength for over 300 of this year’s top NFL draft hopefuls. In addition to the physical events such as the 40-yard dash, bench press,… Read More
The joint where the foot meets the big toe—the 1st metatarsal-phalangeal joint (MTP)—is a common site of pain for athletes and non-athletes alike. This condition is called hallux rigidus, and pain can range from a mild nuisance to disabling. Here are five important things that you need to know if you have toe pain that… Read More
I want to take a moment to share with you my experience with Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. Over the years, I have participated in sporting activities which occasionally beat up my body. In the late 1990s, I had my first knee surgery. That is when I first met Kenny Chatman. He was the… Read More
PGA touring pro Brandt Snedeker met with Dr. Burton Elrod in Nashville this week after suffering a knee injury at a corporate outing in Shanghai. Click below to read more at PGA.com. http://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/update-brandt-snedekers-knee-injury-caused-segway-fall
Sometimes the shoulder is injured in such a way that the rotator cuff sustains a massive tear and there is not enough of it left to repair. Or at times a person has an old rotator cuff tear that they never did anything about and now it is in bad enough condition (frayed ends…etc.) that… Read More
March 2nd -5th the NFL will hold its 2017 scouting combine in Indianapolis. This invitation-only event will showcase the physical skills such as speed, agility, and strength of over 300 of this year’s top NFL draft hopefuls. In addition to the physical events such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, and 3… Read More
February 23th -29th the NFL will hold its 2016 scouting combine in Indianapolis. This invitation-only event will showcase the physical skills such as speed, agility, and strength of over 300 of this year’s top NFL draft hopefuls. In addition to the physical events such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, and 3 cone drill,… Read More
Titleist Performance Institute, or TPI, is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. The screen can identify restrictions in the way your body moves within your swing so that we can accurately prescribe/develop a program to improve body mechanics and… Read More
As winter gives way to spring and the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air, people will emerge from their winter hibernation and begin the trek to baseball and softball parks. The crack of a bat, the pop of a ball hitting a mitt, and the chant of “here, batter, batter” will increasingly be… Read More
