Episode 41: NFL Game Changing Sideline Orthopaedics with Dr. James Voos & Dr. Robin West Live at AOSSM 2023

We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Robin West is the Chair of the Sports Medicine service at Inova Health and team physician for the Washington Nationals. She serves on the board of director of the NFL Physician’s Society and NFL Scouting Committee. Dr. West was also Program Chair this year at the AOSSM Annual Meeting and did a phenomenal job ensuring that and educational and engaging program was delivered.

We are also joined by Dr. James Voos, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at University Hospital in Cleveland. He is also the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and President of the NFL Physician’s Society. Dr. Voos has published extensively on the use of wearable technology to track player’s work loads and medical stats, in an effort to keep our athletes safe. So, we are very excited to have him join Dr. West for our discussion today on the newest technology available to reduce the risk of injury and optimize performance. 

So, without further ado, let’s get to the Exhibit Hall!

Further Info about the evolution of technology in the NFL:

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2022/03/29/Technology/nfl-mandates-load-management-wearables-at-all-preseason-practices

https://www.nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/equipment-and-innovation/aws-partnership/nflexplainedinnovation