Shoulder Surgery Helps Mature Tennis Players Stay on Court This Winter

Posted on April 15, 2012 by admin

NY, NY and Greenwich, CT (PRWEB) December 11, 2006

Tennis continues indoors for the winter, so does the risk for tennis related injury. Whether you play a casual game each Sunday morning or compete for a league at a top level, sometimes the winning overhead smash and the service ace can come with a price – a sore shoulder, a common occurrence among tennis players. According to the National Center for Health Statistics; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, about 13.7 million people went to the doctor in 2003 for a shoulder problem.

“Don’t overlook a sore shoulder,” advises Kevin Plancher, M.D., a leading NY-area orthopedist and founder of the Orthopedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles (http://www.ofals.org) – a non-profit organization dedicated to advancements in research and education for orthopedics and sports medicine. “Pain could be the sign of a more serious injury, such as a torn rotator cuff.” Dr. Plancher warns against playing through pain and recommends a visit to a doctor as soon as possible before the condition worsens.

Shoulder injuries of varying degrees plague recreational as well as professional tennis players. A shoulder injury forced Amelie Mauresmo to withdraw from the Zurich Open in the fall of 2006, limiting her chance of becoming the top ranked WTA player of the year. “Tennis players at any level can stress their shoulder by the repetitive motion demanded particularly by the serve and the overhead,” says Dr. Plancher.

Yet injured players, especially those without youth on their side, need not despair. With medical advancements, treatments are now more successful in getting players back on the court. In the past, mature players who suffered from a rotator cuff tear combined with arthritis would undergo traditional shoulder replacement surgery. Yet the operation after left them with pain and very limited motion. Now with a relatively new procedure called Reverse Total Shoulder, zealous players can get back on the court pain-free and with motion. Total Reverse Shoulder was approved for use in the United States in November 2004 and has been successful in Europe for the past 20 years.

In a traditional shoulder replacement, an artificial socket is attached to the shoulder blade and a corresponding ball is attached to the end of the upper arm bone, the humerus, explains Dr. Plancher. This prosthesis is powered by the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and tendons.

“In reverse total shoulder replacement, we shift the strength needed to move the arm from the damaged rotator cuff to the stronger deltoid muscle that covers the shoulder joint,” says Dr. Plancher. For the reverse procedure, the ball is put on the shoulder blade and the socket is placed at the end of the humerus. The shape of the shoulder often stays the same, and movement is now restored. In one European study, most patients who had the procedure reported pain-free movement afterward.

Before heading to the courts this winter, there are precautions players can take to help prevent shoulder injuries. Dr. Plancher recommends a thorough warm-up to get the blood flowing before playing, particularly if the tennis club or bubble is cold. Secondly, he advises using proper technique since hitting the ball incorrectly can cause further stress on the shoulder and arm. Finally, shoulder strengthening exercises, under the direction of a fitness trainer, can help in keeping the muscles strong.

Bio:

Kevin D. Plancher, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O.S, is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert with extensive practice in knee, shoulder, elbow and hand injuries. Dr. Plancher is an Associate Clinical Professor in Orthopaedics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY. He is on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Journal of Medicine and Sports and the American Journal of Orthopedics.

A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Plancher received an M.S. in Physiology and an M.D. from their school of medicine (cum laude). He did his residency at Harvard’s combined Orthopaedic program and a Fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins clinic in Vail, Colorado where he studied shoulder and knee reconstruction. Dr. Plancher continued his relationship with the Clinic for the next six years as a Consultant. Dr. Plancher has been a team physician for over 15 athletic teams, including high school, college and national championship teams. Dr. Plancher is an attending physician at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, The Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY and has offices in Manhattan and Greenwich, Connecticut. http://www.plancherortho.com

Dr. Plancher lectures extensively domestically and internationally on issues related to Orthopaedic procedures and injury management. During 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Dr. Plancher was named among the Top Doctors in the New York Metro area and was the New York State Representative for the Council of Delegates to the American Academy of Orthopaedic surgeons. For the past six years Dr. Plancher has received the Order of Merit (Magnum Cum Laude) for distinguished Philanthropy in the Advancement of Orthopaedic Surgery by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. In 2001, he founded “The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles”, a non-profit foundation focused on maintaining and enhancing the physical well-being of active individuals through the development and promotion of research and supporting technologies. http://www.ofals.org.

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Russian Kettlebells? Why Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa Used a Mysterious “Cannonball with a Handle” to Get an Edge in his Fight Against the Heavyweight Champion of the World

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 26, 2006

Russian kettlebell author and leading kettlebell expert, Pavel Tsatsouline explains why Rocky turned to kettlebells in his hour of greatest need. http://enterthekettlebell.com/b33.html

Kettlebells would help give Rocky Balboa the brute punching power he needed to stand a chance in the ring against his younger, faster, stronger opponent

In Sylvester Stallone’s new Rocky Balboa movie, Rocky Balboa’s trainer advises him that his only chance against the unbeaten heavyweight champion of the world is to develop a devastating punch that can truly punish his far younger opponent.

So we see Rocky condition and toughen himself with a series of brutally unusual workouts, involving massive chains, barrels and the mysterious Russian kettlebell. And without giving away the ending, it is clear that Rocky’s choice of training methods was a resounding success.

The Russian kettlebell, which looks like a cannonball with a handle, has long been a favorite strength building tool for Russian martial artists, military and Olympic athletes. http://www.russiankettlebell.com

Because of the kettlebell’s offset center of gravity and unique design, the kettlebell challenges the body faster and more effectively than traditional weight lifting. The result? Dramatic increases in strength, power, speed and endurance that help even older athletes compete at the highest levels. And for a fighter, the ability to throw more powerful, explosive punches.

Almost completely unknown in this country, kettlebells have now become all the rage thanks to the publication in 2001 of fitness author Pavel Tsatsouline’s landmark book The Russian Kettlebell Challenge and his more recent Enter the Kettlebell!

Since 2001, publisher Dragon Door Publications (http://www.dragondoor.com) and their author Pavel have established a worldwide network of certified kettlebell instructors and spawned a revolution in fitness training for both the serious athlete and weekend warrior alike.

While the fastest-growing segment of the kettlebell market are middle-aged women who are attracted to the kettlebell’s uncanny ability to burn off unwanted fat, the most vocal advocates of the kettlebell’s benefits have been the martial artists, police, military and professional athletes who experience an immediate upgrade in their real-life physical performance.

The kettlebell has come to symbolize a return to the old school training methods, stressing brute toughness and durability achieved with the simplest of exercise equipment.

Small wonder then, that the savvy Stallone made sure to incorporate this “tough guy’s” fitness weapon into Rocky’s training regimen.

To learn more about Russian kettlebells visit http://www.russiankettlebells.com

To arrange an interview with Pavel Tsatsouline or receive review copies of Enter the Kettlebell! contact John Du Cane at 651-487-3828 or email him at the address below.

Enter the Kettlebell! is available online at http://www.dragondoor.com or by calling 1-800-899-5111.

Dragon Door Publications, Inc is the leading provider in the United States of cutting-edge information on strength and conditioning for high performance.

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LocalEdu.com Targets Obesity with Local Physical Training Degrees

Posted on April 13, 2012 by admin

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 16, 2007

Educational resource LocalEdu.com provides location-specific school information to those interested in a fitness training education or career and to help address the growing problem of adult and childhood obesity. Obesity, a disease which affects about 60 million adults in the U.S., ranks second in the nation’s leading causes of unnecessary death. In the article “Exercising Good Sense: Career Education in Tacoma (http://www.localedu.com/state/washington/exercising-career-education-tacoma.php),” LocalEdu.com columnist Jessica Groach-Santina writes, “As a result of this health crisis, the need to fill positions in the healthcare industry is already becoming particularly acute.”

Childhood obesity is also on the rise, with 45 percent of youth in the U.S. currently categorized as overweight or obese. “At least 300,000 deaths in the U.S. and approximately $ 100 million in healthcare costs can be attributed to obesity,” writes Groach-Santina in her article. “Needless to say,” she writes, “the healthcare industry is bracing itself for a difficult future.”

For adults interested in fitness instructor training, LocalEdu.com (http://www.LocalEdu.com) offers a searchable directory that provides links to local fitness training resources including those at universities, colleges and vocational schools. Health professionals typically recommend lifetime fitness knowledge over high-intensity dieting or fasting methods. Aerobic activity, which is achieved by jogging, biking, or aerobic fitness classes, is highly recommended.

Local fitness instructor training programs offer courses geared to students wishing to earn physical fitness degrees and promote physical fitness in their area. Fitness training courses vary based on the student’s location and could include courses on safe fitness plans for various age ranges. “A fitness trainer program prepares you for a career in the healthcare industry, a fitness center, athletic training facility, or as a personal trainer,” writes Groach-Santina.

LocalEdu.com is an educational resource that provides students with information on cities, schools, and educational programs. Students can search the LocalEdu.com directory to find universities, colleges and vocational schools anywhere they want to go to school–from California to Florida, Texas to Illinois.

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Health, Fitness Clubs Look to ‘Exertainment’ and Interactive Fitness

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007

Video games aren’t just for computer geeks and couch potatoes anymore. A new kind of digital activity is captivating the fitness world, attempting to help more people get off the couch and stay active.

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a teaching organization that helps fitness enthusiasts become certified personal trainers, has examined the latest phenom of video game technology and how it can play a role in the lives of both active and inactive people. The ISSA interviewed exertainment experts, conducted product reviews, and worked with personal trainers, club managers and gym owners to determine the role of video game technology in fitness and health clubs of the future.

Exertainment, also known as exergaming, is a term used for video games that also provide exercise. Many people, including personal trainers, health clubs and even school districts, are looking to Sportwall, Cateye Game bikes, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Sony Playstation, Nintendo Wii and other gaming systems to introduce a new group, or generation, of people to the health benefits of regular physical activity. Most inactive and sedentary people are aware of some of the most basic benefits of exercise: from preventing heart disease and type II diabetes to managing weight and reducing stress levels. However, many of those same people find it hard to reconcile the concept of “exercise” with “fun” and thus lack the motivation to make a commitment to physical activity. Now, with the advent of new technologies that combine activity and entertainment, gyms and health professionals have a tool that will attract those that have previously shied away from exercise as too “boring”, “difficult” or just plain “unpleasant”.

“When I am thinking of video games fighting obesity, I am thinking of interactive games as opposed to sitting on a couch moving your thumbs. Generally sedentary individuals could certainly get more active as a result of this phenomenon of movement based video games,” says Josh Trout, Ph.D., exergaming expert and Assistant Professor of kinesiology at the California State University, Chico. “These new systems provide more opportunities for people to be physically active. Some people may not want to put on a heart rate monitor and walk around the block, but they can get their heart rate up in their own living room using the Sony iToy, Dance Dance Revolution or Nintendo’s Wii.”

“The interesting thing about these kinds of games is, the better you get at a video game, the more energy efficient you become. While playing DDR, as I was getting more efficient at the game, the game would become faster, so I was still getting a good workout,” reports Dr. Trout. “Not only was my heart rate staying up, but I was also getting better at the game, moving my feet faster, and staying in control as I progressed.”

But, it isn’t just professors of kinesiology that are realizing fitness benefits from new video game technology. “The greatest benefit I have seen is that, regardless of a child’s physical ability, every child can participate and have fun while doing so,” says Kristin L. McEwen, Executive Director, Metro Atlanta YMCA, who installed a Sportwall into their facility to help their members get and stay active using this technology.

“There are over 700 locations worldwide using our Sportwall, including schools, YMCA’s, JC’s, 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Gold’s Gym and other fitness and tennis facilities,” reports Tom West, Vice President of Sportwall International, Inc. Sportwall International Inc. initially manufactured non-electronic backboards for tennis. Now, as the manufacturer of the Sensory Integration Training system, they sell a line of training systems that combine computer games with a cardiovascular workout to get the feet moving and help develop hand-eye coordination.

“Because our systems require active participation, engaging neurological feedback, you have to respond to the equipment, making our Sensory Integration systems interactive. With traditional fitness machines you don’t have to be so engaged,” reveals Mr. West. “Also, many digital systems qualify for general liability insurance, while standard junior strength training equipment requires a separate insurance policy. This is attractive to health clubs looking to develop fitness programs for the young members of their facilities.”

“Health clubs will start to incorporate more interactive gaming tools to attract populations that may not otherwise get involved,” discloses Rick Sikorski, CEO and Founder of the Fitness Together Franchise Corporation. “This will help more people get hooked on positive fitness habits, especially kids and those that want a change to their normal routine.” Mr. Sikorski has set up over 400 private one-on-one personal training studios worldwide and has plans to establish studios tailored toward the younger population: “Because of the demand, we are in the infancy stages of developing a program for teens — a fun, high energy, colorful place using the latest interactive technology to help our youth build life long fitness habits.”

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Clark Bartram agrees that exertainment technologies have a huge potential to be of benefit to our youth. As former owner and operator of International Fitness — a 7,500 square foot gym located in San Marcos, CA — he has trained dozens of kids after school and on weekends.

“Kids between 8 and 14 don’t want to be thrown into what I call the ‘stinky diaper pit’, littered with small children, while their parents are working out,” says Clark Bartram, international fitness professional and proud father of two. “We invested in lifecycles attached to Sony Playstations for this group to have fun while exercising. The only way they can keep playing is if they keep pedaling.”

Despite its role in increasing the amount of physical activity undertaken by more sedentary individuals, especially youth, the grass isn’t necessarily much greener for video game technology than it is for traditional fitness equipment. “It all depends upon how it’s used,” says Dr. Trout. “It really comes down to intensity level, just like being on a cardio machine. If you are on level 3, you will not gain as much health benefit as you would if you were pushing yourself on a higher level, say level 8.”

When one enlists a certified personal trainer to design a fitness program, the goal is usually weight management, increased athletic performance, stress reduction or functional training that better enables your body to handle the physical demands of your daily life. A video game console cannot replace the services of a competent fitness trainer, but it can be a great help as far instigating a fun and active lifestyle.

(For complete story see: Health, Fitness Clubs Look to ‘Exertainment’ and Interactive Fitness)

About ISSA

Since 1988 the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has provided certification and continuing education to over 80,000 satisfied fitness professionals. ISSA certifications are recognized worldwide. From Youth Fitness to Senior Fitness, ISSA offers 10 certification programs and dozens of continuing education courses. For more information on the ISSA, please visit: http://www.issaonline.com

To schedule an interview with a representative of ISSA, please contact:

Sabeen Sadiq

Director of Public Relations for the ISSA

Email: ssadiq @ issaonline.com

Toll-free: 1-800-892-4772

International: (805) 745-8111

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John Ratzenberger, Renaissance Man, talks with BigButtRadio.com

Posted on April 8, 2012 by admin

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 4, 2007

What drives a man like John Ratzenberger? Most widely recognized to American audiences as the know-it-all postal worker, Cliff Claven from TV’s Cheers and currently host of Made in America on the Travel Channel, Ratzenberger keeps busy with a number of other endeavors.

“I guess I’m driven by an old school work ethic, which sadly, is lacking in today’s generation,” he recently told BigButtRadio.com host, Andy Savage. “I, with a lot of other talented people, am working to get the message out to the youth of today, that skilled labor is a very respectful goal. But, kids today think that they all will be professional athletes or celebrities. That mentality is keeping smart, gifted people from pursuing careers in the trades.”

Patrick the Trainer, fitness expert to the show wanted to know if Ratzenberger was conscious of maintaining his good health and its impact on his audience.

“Yeah, it’s important that I take care of myself, so that I can maintain the energy to do all the things that I’m passionate about”, replied Ratzenberger. And is he passionate about dancing? “Ha”, he laughed. “Not really. I did this as test for myself to measure what I’m capable of. Believe me, it may look easy, but there is a lot of hard work behind the show that people don’t see. But for a sixty year old guy, I think I’ve done pretty well.”

His run on the hit show may have come to an end, but the exposure gave him the opportunity to promote his philanthropy. “I’m very active in raising money for diabetes research, protecting the environment and of course, the work of http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org, a group that mentors youth in developing manual skills.” One point he was clear to emphasize on the internet radio show, “Get out and do something for your community. Change is only going to happen if you act. So, start today. And be an example by taking care of your health, so that you can help others for a long time to come.”

With a career that has lasted over thirty years on television, the stage, film and as a voiceover artist, he must be doing something right.

“I agree with the message that you’re giving on http://www.bigbuttradio.com, start with baby steps and just keep going. You would be surprised at just how much you can accomplish.”

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Local, State and National Leaders Convene to Mobilize Communities on Problem Gambling

Posted on April 5, 2012 by admin

Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) May 21, 2007

Local, state and national leaders are convening today and tomorrow at the Grosvenor Resort in Lake Buena Vista to address the topic, “Problem Gambling: Everyone’s Issue” and to devise a strategic plan of action to increase awareness at the community level across the State of Florida.

Joining the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling at its 13th Annual Conference will be Keynote Speaker Bill Janes, Director of the Florida Office of Drug Control, Lottery Secretary Leo DiBenigno, and leaders of prominent organizations and gaming industry members, including the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering within the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Federation of High School Associations, the U.S. Probation Office, the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, the Florida Certification Board, Seminole Casinos, Dania Jai-Alai, Derby Lane, and Isle of Capri Casinos.

Also participating will be local community based entities such as the Center for Drug Free Living in Orlando, The Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Community, Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, Family and Children Faith Coalition in Dade, Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, Broward County Human Services Department (Elder and Veterans Services Division), as well as treatment professionals, recovering persons and others.

“We are depending upon the active participation of all attendees throughout the course of the conference for their input in panel discussions and presentations leading up to the Roundtable Exchange – our Think Tank and foundation for formulating a strategic plan of action,” explained Pat Fowler, Executive Director of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. “There are more than 500,000 Floridians struggling with the effects of a gambling problem and thousands more adversely affected. Problem gambling is treatable for those who seek help. Through the power of the collective, we can approach this problem from a community-based vantage point,” advised Fowler.

The extensive two-day conference is an educational pathway featuring original work and insight into the world of problem gambling prevention, outreach and treatment. Nationally renowned trainer and clinician, Joanna Franklin, MS, NCGC-II, will be facilitating the forum, including the Roundtable Exchange. Also presenting is adolescent expert Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky of McGill University, and other highly-regarded specialists in the field. Panels will focus on problem gambling among adolescents, college students, special populations (minorities, women and elderly) and will feature recovering persons, who will share their roads to recovery.

Finally, the FCCG will announce special recognition awards of outstanding organizations and individuals for their leadership in establishing programs benefiting students, patrons, and the general public. Honorees include Thomas Hall, Director of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programming at the University of Central Florida; Orlando Sentinel reporter Mike Berry; Mardi Gras Gaming Vice-President, Daniel Adkins; the National Federation of State High School Associations; and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. (FCCG) is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) educational and advocacy organization whose primary mission is to help persons adversely affected by problem and compulsive gambling. Established in 1988, the FCCG is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, is a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling and maintains a neutral stance on the issue of legalized gambling. The FCCG is funded by the State of Florida and receives additional support from membership dues, training fees and donations.

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Pondz Family Fitness & Learning Center Opens in Largo

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

Largo, FL (PRWEB) July 1, 2007

Pondz Family Fitness & Learning Center announces its grand opening in Largo on June 30, 2007 with a mix of adult fitness classes, personal training and youth afterschool programs for area residents.

The owners, James and Alicia Ponds are combining their skills to help individuals and families meet their fitness and academic goals. James is a certified professional trainer, kick boxing and kung fu fitness instructor. “We are building a team of excellent personal trainers that will motivate our members to go beyond their limits,” Ponds said. “Our fitness programs will help gain energy, lose unwanted pounds and improve quality of life.”

Alicia is a seasoned business manager and currently a magnet teacher in Pinellas County Schools. Her goal is to create a relaxed family atmosphere conducive to focus and learning. “In the fall, we will be offering math and reading tutoring services from board certified teachers,” she said. “It won’t be a babysitting service it will be a homework assistance program that includes FCAT preparation.”

Featured at the fitness center will be daily classes for cardio kickboxing, strength training with resistant bands and athletic group activities. James is also offering a robust 10-week fitness Boot Camp for beginners or advanced students. The program includes personal training, meal plans and regular evaluations.

The Pondz Family Fitness & Learning Center is located at 3665 East Bay Drive at the corner of S. Belcher Road and East Bay. For more information, visit their website: http://www.pondzfamilyfitness.com or call 727.536.3959.

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Evan Longoria Named No. 1 in Minor League News MLN FAB50 Baseball 2007 Rankings

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

Boca Raton, FLA (PRWEB) August 3, 2007

Third baseman Evan Longoria, promoted yesterday to the Triple-A Durham Bulls in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays farm system, was named as the No. 1 prospect in minor league baseball by the editorial board of Minor League News in its annual MLN FAB50 Baseball 2007 rankings featured in the current issue of MLN Sports Zone, the only four-sport magazine dedicated to minor and independent sports news in baseball, hockey, basketball and football.

This is the fourth year of the mid-season MLN FAB50 Baseball rankings, which are breaking new ground in talent evaluations.

“Most of the lists that are put out by the other publications are beauty pageants,” said MLN senior editor Brian Ross. “They’ll tell you about the players’ tools, and they’ll keep selling the virtues of the player that they, or some other lists and scouts, began back when the young man was playing in high school or college.”

The system develops favorites, but once they get to the minors, all bets are off, says Ross.

“The biggest problem with most ranking systems is that they don’t deal with reality. They make a pronouncement: ‘This kid is a phenom.” Even after they’ve been chewed on by a lot of other hungry future phenoms fighting for a few open spaces on those major league rosters, or something that isn’t recorded on a stats chart goes a bit awry, no one seems to want to make notice of it, because it calls their original take into question.”

The FAB50 takes into account signing bonuses, blockage of depth charts by high-dollar veteran players and the farm system in which they play into consideration. The farm system itself can have a big impact on their future.

“Not all farms are created equal,” reminds Ross. “A player and the system they are in don’t always fit. Or a talented player ends up in a system where there is nowhere further up that they can go. Or you have a system that makes some changes in its development department that cause a disruption in the flow of players available to the club. Playing in top form through the frustration of being in an organization where you’re stuck or you’re not meshing well may mean the difference between a major league future and guys at the major league publications commenting on how you just didn’t pan out. The FAB50 tries to represent those realities.”

Minor League News also rewards great farms. The Los Angeles Angels of Anahem were named as the MLN Farm System of the Year 2007 for generating the most top talent with the greatest opportunities to be used by their parent club. Past winners have included the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) and the Boston Red Sox (2005).

“We listen to a lot of sources, from scouts and farm directors to players, coaches, trainers and the beat guys who see these players in the minors every day. We evaluate a lot of information before we make our final selections.”

MLN offers both the hardcores and the new casual fans that make up the more than 40 million strong minor league audience insight into the players that they cheer for every day, and, by way of the top-notch features on each of the 50 players and the 17″ photo layouts for each athlete, it offers major league fans a great sneak peek at the stars of tomorrow as well.

Who are the fifty brightest stars in the minor league universe?

For the full feature, click here to go to the FAB50 Baseball 2007.

To see the list of the 25 hottest players readying themselves for future fast-track status, see the MLN Ones2Watch 2007.

About MLN Sports: Founded in 2000, Minor League News was the first sports publishing company dedicated to minor and independent sports exclusively. Our flagship publication MLN Sports Zone was the first true electronic magazine on sports, and the first publication to do full-length features on the largely unknown players of the minors in baseball, hockey, basketball and football.

MLN Sports Group LLC has since expanded its publications to include MLN – The Raw Feed, the first newswire of professional minor league and independent sports news in RSS, and [The MAJOR BLOGS of Minor League News, the first sports critics and columnists publication with a minor league specific focus. MLN also sponsors the Open Source Sports Directory which features biographies of players from 1900 to the present added by fans of baseball in a wikimedia format.

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Elite Athletic Trainer Joins Plancher Orthopaedics

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

Greenwich, CT and NY, NY (PRWEB) October 1, 2007

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, located in New York City and Greenwich, Conn. is pleased to announce that Hunter Greene, MS, ATC/L, OTC has joined its practice as an athletic trainer. “We are delighted to welcome Hunter Greene to our group. His extensive knowledge in a variety of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine-related specialties will be an invaluable community health resource for adults and children,” says Kevin Plancher, M.D., leading area sports medicine expert and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics.

Greene brings expertise in injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, casting, bracing, sport specific strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, surgical management of orthopaedic injuries, post operative care, and sports medicine related research. Prior to joining Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, he provided athletic training services for the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, NBA Players, Tennis professionals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, track and field Olympians, University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Emory University, and many high schools.

“I am looking forward to joining the accomplished team at Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, and working with them to help keep athletes healthy and injury-free through education about proper training techniques, injury prevention, and rehabilitation,” said Greene.

Greene is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training in 2003. He earned his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville in 2006

Plancher Orthpaedics & Sports Medicine is devoted to the care and treatment of the musculoskeletal system for adults and children. This includes the bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, as well as the treatment of arthritis conservatively and surgically. Its goal is to provide state-of-the-art comprehensive care in arthroscopic shoulder and knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, wrist, hand, and ankle surgery, ACL and PCL ligament reconstruction, sport medicine, joint replacement, minimally invasive and fracture care, including all aspects of complex orthopaedic trauma surgery. It also treats all types of hand and microvascular ailments ranging from cosmetic to congenital and reconstructive. http://www.plancherortho.com

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Pennsylvania Sports Injury Lawyer Joins Juniata Board of Trustees

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 3, 2007

Nathaniel “Ned” Ehrlich — attorney and partner at the Philadelphia law firm of Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman and Smalley – has joined the board of trustees at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa.

His service began September 1, 2007 and runs through August 2010. Ehrlich graduated from Juniata College in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in history. In 1983, he went on to earn a law degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa.

“I am honored to have been asked to serve and give back to Juniata”, said Ehrlich. “I was given the opportunity as a student to develop the relationships and education that has allowed me to be where I am today. I hope to be able to ensure that future students have similar opportunities.”

Before his law career, Ehrlich, who is still a certified athletic trainer, worked extensively as an athletic trainer for all sports at Juniata from 1976 to 1980. He went on to work as a student trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1979 and as a student for the Miami Dolphins during the 1980 pre-season. During law school, he also worked as an assistant to the Staff Counsel for the National Football League Players Association in Washington, D.C. from 1981 to 1982.

Ehrlich focuses his law practice on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Drawing from his experience as an athletic trainer, Ehrlich also concentrates his practice in sports workers’ compensation claims for professional athletes in football, basketball, hockey, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. He is approved by and provides counsel to members of the National Football League Players Association, the Professional Hockey Players Association, the National Hockey League Players Association, the Professional Lacrosse Players Association, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and the National Basketball Players Association.

He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association Ethics Committee, the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Association, the Sports Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association Sports Law Committee.

On October 5, 2007, Ehrlich will be speaking about workers’ compensation at the Professional Lacrosse League Players Association Executive Committee in Vancouver, BC.

SOURCE Anapol Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman and Smalley, P.C.

CONTACT: Anapol Schwartz, Nathaniel Ehrlich, (610) 375-2750, nehrlich(at)anapolschwartz.com

About Anapol Schwartz P.C.

Since 1977 Anapol Schwartz has been one of the nation’s preeminent law firms known for landmark verdicts and settlements and for providing clients with the highest level of personalized legal services. Eleven of Anapol Schwartz’s lawyers have received jury verdicts in excess of $ 1 million. The Pennsylvania firm specializes in maintaining its tradition of excellence in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical, toxic tort, class actions, construction site accidents, products liability, automobile litigation, security fraud, and employment litigation. Anapol Schwartz has offices in Philadelphia, Media, Reading, and Harrisburg PA, and Cherry Hill, NJ.

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