[KMSP-TV, February 21, 2016]
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million children participate in organized sports in the United States every year. The American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine said more than 5.5 million kids from age 5 through high school suffer injuries playing sports each year.
February 21, 2016
[WFTC - Game On, January 10, 2016]
The new movie, Concussion, featuring Will Smith, is bringing renewed attention to the permanent injury that multiple concussions can cause. Dr. Jamie Peters , a sports medicine physician with Allina Health's Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists , was interviewed on the new research on the dangers of repetitive head injuries.
January 10, 2016
[KMSP Fox 9, May 26, 2015]
A quick two minute test that can be administered on the sidelines may give an indication if a young athlete has suffered a concussion and should be taken out of the game. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Jamie Peters , at Allina Health 's Sports & Orthopaedics Specialsts talked with Fox 9 News about the test and concussion dangers for young athletes.
May 26, 2015
[KMSP Fox 9, March 11, 2015]
All this great weather has lots of us aching to get outdoors to start playing and running. But is your body ready for all this activity after a long, cold winter?
March 11, 2015
[KMSP Fox 9, November 17, 2014]
Patrick Schoonover, a bantam hockey player from Eastview, Minn. tragically collapsed on the ice while playing at the Brainerd Area Civic Center on Friday, and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the 14-year-old's death was caused by a heart condition.
November 17, 2014
[KSTP TV, January 18, 2013]
Lance Armstrong's admission he took performance enhancing drugs has raised many questions. Among them, what drugs did he take and how did he escape detection for so long.
January 22, 2013
[KMSP Fox 9 News, October 22, 2012]
A new study shows cheerleading injuries are soaring, and experts say it's time to call it a sport and make rules. Brent Millikin , director of sports medicine services at Allina Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists , says Minnesota is already headed in that direction.
October 23, 2012
[KMSP Fox 9 News, August 12, 2012]
Impressive! That's how Allina orthopedic surgeon, Pearce McCarty, MD, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, describes Viking's running back Adrian Peterson's rapid recovery and return to the active roster after a season-ending injury last year. Watch the full report from KMSP Fox 9 News here.
August 13, 2012
[KSTP TV, April 02, 2012]
Minnesota high school baseball has adopted new rules requiring bats that reduce the speed of the ball coming off the bat. Orthopedic surgeon Pearce McCarty , at Allina's Sport and Orthopaedic Specialists , says the goal is to reduce the number and severity of injuries for fielders.
April 05, 2012
[KMSP Fox 9, December 30, 2011]
Vikings fans are hoping that star running back Adrian will make a full and speedy recovery from knee surgery to repair damage from a season-ending injury on Dec. 24.
January 02, 2012