Blog Entries in category Sports Medicine Primary Care

Blog posts from the Sports Medicine Primary Care physicians of McFarland Sports Medicine. See our physicians' profiles:

Sarah Bancroft, DO
Marc Shulman, MD

Why Athletes Need Sleep

Posted on 12/04/2019 at 02:19 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

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

Categories: Sports Medicine Primary Care, Video

Is Youth Sports Specialization Harmful?

Posted on 10/10/2019 at 03:34 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

Youth Sports Specialization video

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

Categories: Sports Medicine Primary Care, Video

Return to Learn - What Happens After a Concussion?

Posted on 09/23/2019 at 03:31 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

students in class

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

Categories: Sports Medicine Primary Care, Video

What to Know About Concussions

Posted on 09/10/2019 at 03:45 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

athlete looking disoriented on sideline

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

Categories: Sports Medicine Primary Care, Video

Maximize Your Hydration - Tips for Staying Hydrated

Posted on 08/21/2019 at 03:45 PM by McFarland Sports Medicine

athlete drinking water during a workout

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

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Maximize Your Strength - How a Strength Training Routine Can Improve Your Health

Posted on 01/02/2019 at 11:13 AM by Sarah Bancroft, DO

Maximize Your Strength

Sarah Bancroft, DO Family Medicine Sports Medicine Featured Partner: Ames Fitness Center Learn how you can partner with McFarland Sports...

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Maximize Your Flexibility - The Health Benefits of Yoga

Posted on 10/01/2018 at 08:12 AM by Sarah Bancroft, DO

Maximize Your Flexibility

Sarah Bancroft, DO Family Medicine Sports Medicine The practice of yoga started about 5,000 years ago. As this practice moved...

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VIDEO: 4 Ways to Maximize Your Performance with HIIT Workouts

Posted on 01/02/2018 at 10:45 AM by Sarah Bancroft, DO

4 Ways to Maximize Your Performance with HIIT Workouts

Sarah Bancroft, DO Family Medicine Sports Medicine It's the beginning of another year. A time when people often think about...

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