Sports Medicine

Sept. 7, 2023 at 6 p.m. This summer's extreme heat has sent some area young athletes to the hospital with heat related illness. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer talks about recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion caused by extreme temps or overexertion along with the prevention and treatment of some other common sports injuries. Guests include Dr. Shane Barton, Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. Michael Nammour, Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. David Berken, Orthopedic Specialist with Highland Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, and Alan Edwards, Athletic Trainer with Christus Health System.

Sept. 7, 2023 at 6 p.m. This summer's extreme heat has sent some area young athletes to the hospital with heat related illness. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer talks about recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion caused by extreme temps or overexertion along with the prevention and treatment of some other common sports injuries. Guests include Dr. Shane Barton, Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. Michael Nammour, Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. David Berken, Orthopedic Specialist with Highland Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, and Alan Edwards, Athletic Trainer with Christus Health System.

Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. When the weather warms up, it opens up so many more opportunities to enjoy outdoor sports. To tell us how we can stay safe and prevent sports injuries in the summer, Health Matters host, Dr. Patrick Lavo, will be joined by Dr. Charles W. Webb, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine and Director, of Sports Medicine Fellowship at LSU Health, and Dr. Cory Coehoorn, Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology at LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. When the weather warms up, it opens up so many more opportunities to enjoy outdoor sports. To tell us how we can stay safe and prevent sports injuries in the summer, Health Matters host, Dr. Patrick Lavo, will be joined by Dr. Charles W. Webb, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine and Director, of Sports Medicine Fellowship at LSU Health, and Dr. Cory Coehoorn, Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology at LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Repeat Broadcast Aires Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. This week on Red River Radio's "Health Matters,” the topic of discussion was Sports medicine. Dr.…

Aired Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m. This week on Red River Radio's "Health Matters,” the topic of discussion was Sports medicine. Dr. Randall Brewer was…