Articles tagged with 'sports medicine' | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Beach volleyball athletes throughout California will continue to have access to expert orthopedic care, sports medicine expertise and injury prevention resources through a renewed partnership between Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and …

As the United States men’s national team competes on soccer's biggest stage, Bert Mandelbaum, MD, is helping oversee the health, performance and wellbeing of the team’s players throughout the tournament.A longtime leader in sports medicine, …

Two Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s patients and their families traded hospital hallways for the Los Angeles Rams' practice field, spending a day with players and coaches at the team's Woodland Hills practice facility.For Frankie Torres and Avery …

As Los Angeles prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports medicine experts from around the globe gathered for Soccer Medicine Updates and New Innovations, a conference co-hosted by the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports …

In what has become an annual tradition, more than 20 members of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 rookie class dedicated a day to visiting patients, families and caregivers at Cedars-Sinai and Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital.The rookies made stops throughout …

When emergencies happen in sports, experts agree that the difference between life and death often comes down to seconds—and preparation.Preparation was at the center of the 2026 Emergency Care in Sport (ECS) Conference in Woodland Hills, where …

Cedars-Sinai, the Official Medical Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is  playing a key role in planning for what will be one of the largest sporting events in the world.Behind the scenes, that preparation includes building a vast, …

For professional soccer player Savy King, returning to the pitch for this season’s home opener with Angel City FC means everything. Nearly one year after the defender had a life-threatening sudden cardiac arrest on the field, Sunday’s game signifies …

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches this summer, Cedars-Sinai and Select Medical, in collaboration with Dignity Health, will bring together leading sports medicine experts from around the world for an educational event …

David Kruse, MD, a sports medicine specialist in the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, will serve as Head Team Physician for the Team USA Milan Village Sports Medicine Clinic at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.In this role, …

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common and serious injuries in young athletes and teenage girls, and young women are especially vulnerable, particularly those who play high-impact sports like soccer, basketball and …

When professional soccer player Savy King talks about her on-field collapse, it is with the same calm demeanor that helped her survive. King didn’t feel like herself while playing in a National Women’s Soccer League game in May.“I knew something …

The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is now home to a new Sports Cardiology Program created for athletes and athletic enthusiasts seeking specialized care for their heart health.“This novel program brings Cedars-Sinai’s exceptional expertise in …

Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics has appointed new leadership for its sports medicine program, further strengthening the medical center’s position as a premier destination for orthopedic care.The four newly named leaders have extensive expertise in …

Cedars-Sinai sports medicine specialist Casey G. Batten, MD, has been named chief medical officer for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.Batten’s appointment follows Cedars-Sinai’s announcement last fall that it will be the …

As the weather warms up, many are eager to get back to their favorite outdoor activities. But jumping in too fast or without proper preparation can lead to strains, sprains and overuse injuries that could sideline you for weeks or even months.Taking …