It’s a name most Orlando residents recognize and one the world of soccer looks up to. An athlete who changed the face of the sport. He brought immediate attention to the new Major League Soccer team in 2015 and was a prime reason for the explosion of support and painted purple city. His number (10) can be found on the backs of hundreds of soccer kits. His name is Ricardo Kaká, … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Takes to the Pitch, XL Soccer Style
Do you call it soccer or fútbol? Either way, start cheering “Vamos!” Lace up your cleats and warm up because XL Soccer World is coming! For those of us soccer fanatics who reside in Lake Nona, we usually take to pick-up games, school teams or Orlando City matches to get our fix. As of early 2019, we won’t have to travel far to take the pitch. XL Soccer is officially coming … [Read more...]
Venous Insufficiency and the Athlete
Surprising as it may seem, venous insufficiency is extremely common among athletes and is frequently the cause of decreased performance. Venous insufficiency arises out of a weakness or dysfunction in the valve system in the lower extremity veins. Although we don’t commonly think of healthy athletes as having circulatory problems, the truth is most athletes do suffer from the … [Read more...]
Concussions Outside of Athletics
Most people are familiar with concussions in the context of athletic events. However, concussions also happen in everyday life. While most athletes have medical professionals on the sideline to evaluate them quickly if there is concern for a concussion, this is not true of the general public. I wanted to briefly review the cause and symptoms of concussions, as well as provide … [Read more...]
USTA October Update
October marks a big month for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Campus in the world of adult tennis. Throughout the month of October, the USTA National Campus will be hosting five USTA League National Championships covering a number of age and skill divisions. Established in 1980, USTA League has grown from 13,000 players in a few parts of the country in … [Read more...]
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