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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...
Mar 21, 20233 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...
Sep 27, 20223 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...
Apr 1, 20213 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...
May 13, 20201 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 23, 20193 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....
Sep 4, 20192 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...
Jan 9, 20191 min read
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