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Our hips can handle a heavy load of wear and tear. Yet despite their durability, overuse and time can cause cartilage and tendons to wear down, resulting in pain and...

In September of 2020, Dru Gylten, a University of Utah Women's Basketball player, felt a pinching sensation in her hip and groin area. Thinking it was normal muscle soreness from...

International Olympic Committee Reaffirms Commitment to U of U Health Partnership to Promote Athletic Health

Suffering from a torn ACL, basketball player Amber Whiting was devastated. Her family set up an appointment with Dr. Travis Maak, the head orthopedic surgeon for the Utah Jazz who...

Polly Creveling, a third-year medical student at University of Utah, was skiing through two feet of deep, fresh powder when her ski got stuck in the hard snow below. An...

When working with a patient who has femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI), knowing how and when to work with an orthopaedic surgeon can feel daunting. Dr. Travis Maak puts your mind...

Competitive speed skater, Blair Cruikshank, experienced persistent, worsening hip pain that began to interfere with her athletic training. The Hip Preservation Program at �鶹ѧ����Ʒ�� was able to...

Helmets, goggles, correctly fitted equipment, water and snacks—these are essentials as you get ready for a day on the slopes. A helmet will protect your head if you fall, and...

Professional athletes push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of big moves, and big points. Unfortunately, that can sometimes lead to big injuries.

There are tremendous benefits to this popular athletic program, but as with any fitness program, it comes with factors worth considering before jumping onboard. Here's what you need to know...

It is something that every ski patrol member knows: Most injuries happen at the end of the day. There are two main contributing factors to the “injury magic hour.”