UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

11/18/2025

Exercise and physical activity can help reduce and prevent back pain. Here are five workouts to try at home.

More than half of all older adults struggle with back problems. Learn how exercise and better habits can help ease your back pain.

11/14/2025

Did you know dehydration can be influenced by how much sleep you get? Here’s why.

Do you wake up thirsty? If so, the reason may not be that you’re dehydrated from drinking too little water throughout the day.

11/12/2025

Should you keep exercising outdoors when temperatures plunge? Here’s what sports medicine experts recommend.

The cold weather may make you want to stay inside this winter, but research shows that there are unique advantages to working out in the cold.

11/10/2025

Did you know strength training after an injury can help expedite recovery? Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Allison Gilmore explains how.

Strength training provides a number of benefits for children, especially kids recovering from sports injuries.

11/07/2025

Weighted vests seem to be everywhere lately. Is it a trend worth taking up? Sports medicine specialist Dr. Jacob Calcei explains.

A weighted vest adds load to your body, forcing muscles, bones and your cardiovascular system to work harder during movement.

11/05/2025

If you want to increase your physical activity while taking it easy on your joints, a water exercise program might be the solution. Here’s how to get started.

If you want to increase your physical activity without overstressing your joints, a water exercise program might be just what you're looking for.

11/03/2025

One of the keys to Cleveland Browns veteran Joel Bitonio’s incredible 12-year career in the NFL: expert care from University Hospitals and Dr. James Voos, Head Team Physician for the Browns. Learn how groundbreaking care has kept him on the field and doing what he loves at the highest level.

University Hospitals is proud to be the official healthcare partner of the Cleveland Browns and your hometown medical team.

11/03/2025

As winter sport season approaches, these four exercises can help reduce the likelihood of common skiing and snowboarding injuries.

Every year, over 600,000 people in the U.S. get injured while skiing and snowboarding. Here's how to avoid injury this winter.

10/31/2025

Biceps tendonitis is often mistaken for some kind of shoulder tear. Sports medicine expert Dr. Jacob Calcei explains how to tell the difference and what to do next.

Many people book a visit to the doctor thinking that they have some kind of tear in their shoulder, when in fact they have biceps tendonitis.

10/29/2025

Building muscle mass starts with microtears – tiny muscle fiber injuries that lead to growth. An expert shares how to maximize gains while avoiding burnout.

You have to break muscle down to build it back up stronger. If done correctly, microtears sustained from exercise will accumulate to form muscle mass.

10/27/2025

Research shows that walking at least 7,000 steps per day lowers the risk of premature death by 50% – 70%. But is walking alone enough exercise?

High-intensity workouts aren’t your thing. Walking is more your speed. But is walking good enough exercise? The short answer is yes.

10/24/2025

Exercising at moderate intensity – instead of maximum effort – can increase training effectiveness and unlock significant fitness gains. Here’s why.

Exercising at moderate intensity can maximize the effectiveness of your training and unlock significant fitness gains.