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Fort Knox area gets easier access to military veteran sports medicine physician
When sports medicine physician Scotty Newcomer, D.O., was offered a chance to treat soldiers from Fort Knox, he jumped at it. “I said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’” Dr. Newcomer said. Dr. Newcomer, an Air Force […]
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Thinking of going back to the gym? Ask these questions first
Working from home, staying safe at home or just not moving much? If you’re ready to start or resume a fitness routine, there are plenty of new considerations such as whether you need to wear […]
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Mental performance specialist Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., on overcoming disruptions
Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., is more than a captivating and insightful mental performance specialist. She is also one of those rare people who can see everyone’s side on an issue, speak truth to you in a […]
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COVID-19 stresses present new challenges for athletes resuming their sports
Athletes of all ages are coming back to their sports. And while they are getting back into game shape physically, there are many mental and emotional hurdles athletes face with COVID-19 still looming. “In theory […]
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Lifelong Cardinals fan and orthopedic surgeon cares for the women’s basketball team
Samuel Carter, M.D., has always rooted for University of Louisville basketball. This season, as the orthopedic surgeon to the women’s team, he’s had a front row seat. The women’s basketball team has been among the […]
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Fort Knox area gets easier access to military veteran sports medicine physician
When sports medicine physician Scotty Newcomer, D.O., was offered a chance to treat soldiers from Fort Knox, he jumped at it. “I said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’” Dr. Newcomer said. Dr. Newcomer, an Air Force […]
Read Full Story
Thinking of going back to the gym? Ask these questions first
Working from home, staying safe at home or just not moving much? If you’re ready to start or resume a fitness routine, there are plenty of new considerations such as whether you need to wear […]
Read Full Story
Mental performance specialist Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., on overcoming disruptions
Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., is more than a captivating and insightful mental performance specialist. She is also one of those rare people who can see everyone’s side on an issue, speak truth to you in a […]
Read Full Story
COVID-19 stresses present new challenges for athletes resuming their sports
Athletes of all ages are coming back to their sports. And while they are getting back into game shape physically, there are many mental and emotional hurdles athletes face with COVID-19 still looming. “In theory […]
Read Full Story
Lifelong Cardinals fan and orthopedic surgeon cares for the women’s basketball team
Samuel Carter, M.D., has always rooted for University of Louisville basketball. This season, as the orthopedic surgeon to the women’s team, he’s had a front row seat. The women’s basketball team has been among the […]
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