Extreme Heat: Dr. Tabaddor Urges Athletes to Take Precautions
These sweltering temperatures are dangerous, especially for athletes. Here's how to stay safe.
These sweltering temperatures are dangerous, especially for athletes. Here's how to stay safe.
Dr. Ramin Tabaddor wears many hats. Not only does he serve as the director of the Hip Preservation Institute at University Orthopedics and head orthopedic team physician for University of Rhode Island sports teams, he's also recently took on the role of Chief of Orthopedics at Kent Hospital in Warwick.
Carolyn suffered from debilitating hip pain for years. But years of treatment, even several surgeries didn't offer any relief. Then she turned to Dr. Tabaddor.
Dr. Ramin Tabaddor is used to teaching medical school students and residents. But last month, his students were quite a bit younger.
Kelsi Chappell, 33, has been running marathons since 2008. However, her running career nearly came to an end when she began suffering from hip pain.
While golf is often seen as a leisure activity, Dr. Ramin Tabaddor, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon with University Orthopedics, said it's indeed a sport that can put a lot of tension on your back and hips. He said that can lead to injury without proper conditioning.