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Mar 21, 20233 min read

Low Back Injury Prevention in Young Athletes by Guest Blogger Labonita Ghose

I am currently an MPH student at Northwestern University studying Community Health Research, and I hope to become a physician who works...

Sep 27, 20223 min read

Don't Be Hardheaded and Wear Your Helmet by Guest Blogger, Lilian Bui

Lilian Bui is an MD/MPH candidate at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine “Do you wear your helmet when you bike?” I was...

Apr 1, 20213 min read

Youth League: Preventing Injuries Related to Youth Sports by Guest Blogger, Ka'Derricka Davis

Youth League: Preventing Injuries Related to Youth Sports Ka'Derricka Davis is a current MPH candidate (2021) and Research Assistant at...

May 13, 20201 min read

Bike helmets - Fit is important

Since the stay at home order was issued in Illinois, I've been working remotely. Luckily, my home office is right next to the window. As...

Sep 23, 20193 min read

Protecting Student Athletes from Traumatic Brain Injury (TB) by Katie Ives-Louter

Some of my most memorable experiences during middle school and high school came from my time on sports teams. I made rich, lasting...

Sep 4, 20192 min read

Love your brain: Wear a helmet! by Guest Blogger - Gabriella Rader

Bike-sharing programs are popping up across the country as a fun and heart-healthy way for Americans to get to work, school, and play....

Jan 9, 20191 min read

Knee Injury Prevention Program (KIPP) for Coaches - check it out!

With funding from the Kohl's Cares, the Lurie Children's Institute for Sports Medicine is pleased to offer this free online version of...