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Daily Archives: September 15, 2014

Achilles Tendon Ruptures in the NFL

Achilles tendon ruptures are frequent injuries in the NFL, causing significant loss of playing time. How are they usually treated and what are the probable outcomes for NFL players? Dr. Christopher Geary, Chief of Sports Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, explains why recovery is more certain and shorter than ever for NFL and college football…

September 15, 201414 CommentsMedicineBy Dr. Christopher Geary

Anatomy of a Blocked Punt

Some of the most important, game-changing plays in the NFL and college football take place on special teams. Kick returns, punt returns, blocking on punt returns, the audacious fake punt return – these plays are often the difference between winning and losing. A blocked punt is among the rarest plays in the NFL, with only…

September 15, 20149 CommentsMiami Dolphins, New England Patriots, NFL Special TeamsBy Chuck Zodda