Sideline Stories

Posted on December 4, 2019 at 2:19 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

Sleep is important for anyone's day-to-day activities, but how important is sleep for an athlete? McFarland Sports Medicine physician Sarah...

Posted on November 5, 2019 at 10:53 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

The transition from fall sports to winter sports can be one of the busiest times of the year not just...

Posted on October 18, 2019 at 10:54 AM by McFarland Sports Medicine

AC joint shoulder injuries tend to happen in football as the season goes on. Peter Buck, MD of McFarland Orthopedic...

Posted on October 14, 2019 at 4:42 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

Iowa State Football Coach Matt Campbell recently said that he appreciates multisport athletes. Bryan Warme, MD of McFarland Orthopedic Sports...

Posted on October 10, 2019 at 3:34 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

When young athletes dedicate themselves to one sport to achieve collegiate or professional status, that's known as youth sports specialization....

Posted on October 1, 2019 at 3:40 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

How do you prepare when the gameday forecast is hot? Thomas Greenwald, MD of McFarland Clinic Orthopedic Sports Medicine has...

Posted on September 23, 2019 at 3:31 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

The “Return to Learn” protocol is for student-athletes who suffer a concussion and helps them return to their classes before...

Posted on September 20, 2019 at 11:44 AM by McFarland Sports Medicine

What kind of impact can poor field conditions have on an athlete's performance and health? Bryan Warme, MD of McFarland...

Posted on September 10, 2019 at 3:45 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

Concussions are head injuries that occur from a direct or indirect blow causing a transient brain injury. Student-athletes that suffer...

Posted on August 21, 2019 at 3:45 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

Hydrating during physical activity is important no matter your fitness level. McFarland Sports Medicine physician Sarah Bancroft, DO talks about...