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Education

Undergraduate School

BS, Biology

Saint Joseph's College

1976, Washington, DC

Medical School

Georgetown University School of Medicine

1980, Washington, DC

Residency

General Surgery

Georgetown University Hospital

1981, Washington, DC

Residency

Orthopedics

Georgetown University Hospital

1983, Washington, DC

Residency

Emergency Medicine

Norfolk General Hospital

1985, Norfolk, VA

Fellowship

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

1997, Boston, MA

Publications

  1. Soleal Sling Syndrome: A Narrative Review. J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2025 Jun; 30(2):e70032. View Abstract

  2. Boston Marathon athlete performance outcomes and intra-event medical encounter risk associated with low energy availability indicators. Br J Sports Med. 2025 Feb 06; 59(4):222-230. View Abstract

  3. Association between running biomechanics and lower limb musculotendinous changes over an adolescent marathon training program. Gait Posture. 2025 Mar; 117:16-23. View Abstract

  4. Clinical assessment, treatment, and referral trends for adolescent runners seeking care at an injured runners' clinic. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2024 Sep; 17(3):342-352. View Abstract

  5. Athletic pubalgia in pediatric athletes: implications of the unfused pubic physis on diagnosis and outcome. Pediatr Radiol. 2024 07; 54(8):1281-1283. View Abstract

  6. Running Biomechanics and Clinical Features Among Adolescent Athletes With Lower Leg Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome. Clin J Sport Med. 2024 Jul 01; 34(4):348-356. View Abstract

  7. Youth Sport Specialization: Current Concepts and Clinical Guides. HSS J. 2024 Aug; 20(3):416-423. View Abstract

  8. Protocol and validity testing of femoroacetabular posterior translation with dynamic hip ultrasonography. Skeletal Radiol. 2024 Jul; 53(7):1287-1293. View Abstract

  9. Surgical management of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. J Orthop. 2024 Feb; 48:32-37. View Abstract

  10. Biomechanical changes identified during a marathon race among high-school aged runners. Gait Posture. 2024 02; 108:44-49. View Abstract

  11. Adolescent and young adult hip and knee strength profiles relate to running gait biomechanics. Phys Ther Sport. 2023 Nov; 64:48-54. View Abstract

  12. Outpatient Runners Clinic Visit Trends and Injury Characteristics Among 392 Child and Adolescent Patients: A 10-year Chart Review. Clin J Sport Med. 2023 11 01; 33(6):e166-e171. View Abstract

  13. Adolescent exercise-related lower leg pain musculotendinous characteristics. PM R. 2023 Nov; 15(11):1392-1402. View Abstract

  14. Running Marathons in High School: A 5-Year Review of Injury in a Structured Training Program. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 03 01; 20(5). View Abstract

  15. A Comparison of Factors Associated with Running-Related Injuries between Adult and Adolescent Runners. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17(6):1033-1042. View Abstract

  16. Biomechanical running gait assessments across prevalent adolescent musculoskeletal injuries. Gait Posture. 2022 07; 96:123-129. View Abstract

  17. Running gait biomechanics in female runners with sacroiliac joint pain. J Phys Ther Sci. 2022 Apr; 34(4):327-334. View Abstract

  18. The use of bracing in the management of lumbar spondylolysis. PM R. 2022 05; 14(5):604-610. View Abstract

  19. Generalized Joint Laxity Is Associated With Dynamic Hip Ultrasonography Measures in Female Athlete Patients Who Are Not Hypermobile. J Ultrasound Med. 2022 Sep; 41(9):2343-2353. View Abstract

  20. Femoroacetabular translation in female athletes and dancers assessed by dynamic hip ultrasonography. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2021; 7(4):e001169. View Abstract

  21. Exertional Heat Stroke at the Boston Marathon: Demographics and the Environment. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 09 01; 53(9):1818-1825. View Abstract

  22. Ultrasound Observation of Hip Translational Motion in Adolescent Dancers. J Dance Med Sci. 2021 Jun 15; 25(2):105-109. View Abstract

  23. Qualitative Assessment of a Medical Protocols Mobile Application at the Boston Marathon 2016. Clin J Sport Med. 2021 Jan; 31(1):e8-e14. View Abstract

  24. Youth running consensus statement: minimising risk of injury and illness in youth runners. Br J Sports Med. 2021 Mar; 55(6):305-318. View Abstract

  25. Ultrasound Alpha Angles and Hip Pain and Function in Female Elite Adolescent Ballet Dancers. J Dance Med Sci. 2020 Sep 15; 24(3):99-104. View Abstract

  26. Running Propensities of Athletes with Hamstring Injuries. Sports (Basel). 2019 Sep 12; 7(9). View Abstract

  27. Can Dynamic Ultrasonography of the Hip Reliably Assess Anterior Femoral Head Translation? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2019 05; 477(5):1086-1098. View Abstract

  28. Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Scan in Young Athletes With Spondylolysis. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 06; 58(6):671-676. View Abstract

  29. Medical encounters (including injury and illness) at mass community-based endurance sports events: an international consensus statement on definitions and methods of data recording and reporting. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Sep; 53(17):1048-1055. View Abstract

  30. Youth Distance Running: Strategies for Training and Injury Reduction. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019 Feb; 18(2):53-59. View Abstract

  31. Nonoperative Management of Labral Tears of the Hip in Adolescent Athletes: Description of Sports Participation, Interventions, Comorbidity, and Outcomes. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 01; 29(1):24-28. View Abstract

  32. Ischial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture in a Young Female Ballet Dancer. J Dance Med Sci. 2018 Dec 01; 22(4):233-237. View Abstract

  33. The Young Injured Gymnast: A Literature Review and Discussion. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2018 Nov; 17(11):366-375. View Abstract

  34. Short-term Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Iliopsoas Peritendinous Corticosteroid Injection. J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Jun; 38(6):1527-1536. View Abstract

  35. Ultrasound examination and patellar tendinopathy scores in asymptomatic college jumpers. Phys Sportsmed. 2018 11; 46(4):477-484. View Abstract

  36. Running mechanics of females with bilateral compartment syndrome. J Phys Ther Sci. 2018 Aug; 30(8):1056-1062. View Abstract

  37. Association between coping skills, past injury and hip pain and function in adolescent elite female ballet dancers. Phys Sportsmed. 2018 09; 46(3):385-392. View Abstract

  38. Benign Natural History of Spondylolysis in Adolescence With Midterm Follow-Up. Spine Deform. 2017 Mar; 5(2):134-138. View Abstract

  39. Contralateral Spondylolysis and Fracture of the Lumbar Pedicle in a Young Athlete. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Sep 15; 42(18):E1087-E1091. View Abstract

  40. Bony Morphology of Femoroacetabular Impingement in Young Female Dancers and Single-Sport Athletes. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017 08; 5(8):2325967117723108. View Abstract

  41. Optimizing Marathon Race Safety Using an Incident Command Post Strategy. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2017 May/Jun; 16(3):144-149. View Abstract

  42. Benign Natural History of Spondylolysis in Adolescence With Midterm Follow-Up. Spine Deform. 2017 03; 5(2):134-138. View Abstract

  43. The Reliability and Validity of a Pediatric Back Outcome Measure. Clin J Sport Med. 2016 Nov; 26(6):490-496. View Abstract

  44. Sex and growth effect on pediatric hip injuries presenting to sports medicine clinic. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2016 Jul; 25(4):315-21. View Abstract

  45. Comparison of Running Mechanics in Healthy Runners versus Runners with Bilateral Compartment Syndrome: 2190 Board #342 June 2, 2: 00 PM - 3: 30 PM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 May; 48(5 Suppl 1):620-1. View Abstract

  46. Epidural Steroid Injections for Radiculopathy and/or Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study With a Prospective Follow-Up. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016 Jan-Feb; 41(1):86-92. View Abstract

  47. Influence of statins on distinct circulating microRNAs during prolonged aerobic exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2016 Mar 15; 120(6):711-20. View Abstract

  48. Effect of WBGT Index Measurement Location on Heat Stress Category Classification. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Sep; 47(9):1958-64. View Abstract

  49. Eye Protection and Risk of Eye Injuries in High School Field Hockey. Pediatrics. 2015 Sep; 136(3):521-7. View Abstract

  50. Myocardial adaptations to recreational marathon training among middle-aged men. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2015 Feb; 8(2):e002487. View Abstract

  51. The clinical translation gap in child health exercise research: a call for disruptive innovation. Clin Transl Sci. 2015 Feb; 8(1):67-76. View Abstract

  52. Impact of statin use on exercise-induced cardiac troponin elevations. Am J Cardiol. 2014 Aug 15; 114(4):624-8. View Abstract

  53. ACSM clinician profile. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2014 Mar-Apr; 13(2):65. View Abstract

  54. Influence of chronic exercise on carotid atherosclerosis in marathon runners. BMJ Open. 2014 Feb 14; 4(2):e004498. View Abstract

  55. Rapid upregulation and clearance of distinct circulating microRNAs after prolonged aerobic exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2014 Mar 01; 116(5):522-31. View Abstract

  56. Injuries in Irish dance. J Dance Med Sci. 2013 Dec; 17(4):159-64. View Abstract

  57. Detection of pars injury by SPECT in patients younger than age 10 with low back pain. J Pediatr Orthop. 2013 Jun; 33(4):383-8. View Abstract

  58. Statins Attenuate the Increase in P-Selectin Produced by Prolonged Exercise. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2013; 2013:487567. View Abstract

  59. Be prepared--the Boston Marathon and mass-casualty events. N Engl J Med. 2013 May 23; 368(21):1958-60. View Abstract

  60. Effectiveness of protective eyewear in reducing eye injuries among high school field hockey players. Pediatrics. 2012 Dec; 130(6):1069-75. View Abstract

  61. Spinal deformity in young athletes. Clin Sports Med. 2012 Jul; 31(3):441-51. View Abstract

  62. Validation of a new instrument for evaluating low back pain in the young athlete. Clin J Sport Med. 2012 May; 22(3):244-8. View Abstract

  63. The explosion in organized sports has resulted in a concomitant increase in sports injuries. Introduction. Clin Sports Med. 2012 Jul; 31(3):xv-xvi. View Abstract

  64. Sport-specific biomechanics of spinal injuries in aesthetic athletes (dancers, gymnasts, and figure skaters). Clin Sports Med. 2012 Jul; 31(3):397-408. View Abstract

  65. Effect of marathon run and air travel on pre- and post-run soluble d-dimer, microparticle procoagulant activity, and p-selectin levels. Am J Cardiol. 2012 May 15; 109(10):1521-5. View Abstract

  66. Cardiac arrest during long-distance running races. N Engl J Med. 2012 Jan 12; 366(2):130-40. View Abstract

  67. Computerized neurocognitive testing for the management of sport-related concussions. Pediatrics. 2012 Jan; 129(1):38-44. View Abstract

  68. Back pain in adolescent athletes. Phys Sportsmed. 2011 Nov; 39(4):80-9. View Abstract

  69. Effect of statins on creatine kinase levels before and after a marathon run. Am J Cardiol. 2012 Jan 15; 109(2):282-7. View Abstract

  70. Assessment and management of sport-related concussions in United States high schools. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Nov; 39(11):2304-10. View Abstract

  71. Sports-related injuries in youth athletes: is overscheduling a risk factor? Clin J Sport Med. 2011 Jul; 21(4):307-14. View Abstract

  72. Effect of air travel on exercise-induced coagulatory and fibrinolytic activation in marathon runners. Clin J Sport Med. 2011 Mar; 21(2):126-30. View Abstract

  73. Subacute symptoms of sports-related concussion: outpatient management and return to play. Clin Sports Med. 2011 Jan; 30(1):63-72, viii. View Abstract

  74. High school concussions in the 2008-2009 academic year: mechanism, symptoms, and management. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Dec; 38(12):2405-9. View Abstract

  75. Overuse injuries in the young athlete. Acta Paediatr. 2009 Nov; 98(11):1727-8. View Abstract

  76. Exertional dysnatremia in collapsed marathon runners: a critical role for point-of-care testing to guide appropriate therapy. Am J Clin Pathol. 2009 Sep; 132(3):336-40. View Abstract

  77. Case report: a case of persistent back pain and constipation in a 5-year-old boy. Phys Sportsmed. 2009 Apr; 37(1):133-7. View Abstract

  78. Lumbar epidural hematoma associated with spondylolyses. J Neurosurg Spine. 2008 Feb; 8(2):174-80. View Abstract

  79. Lumbar epidural hematoma associated with spondylolyses: a report of 3 cases. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2007.

  80. Back pain in the adolescent athlete. Pediatr Ann. 2007 Nov; 36(11):703-12. View Abstract

  81. Cervical and Thoracic Spine Injuries. The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach by Lyle J. Micheli (Editor), Laura Purcell (Editor) . 2007; 80-108.

  82. Thoracoabdominal Injuries in Adolescents. In: The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach by Lyle J. Micheli (Editor), Laura Purcell (Editor). 2007.

  83. Prevention of infectious diseases in athletes. Clin Sports Med. 2007 Jul; 26(3):321-44. View Abstract

  84. Effects of Electrical Stimulator Use in Addition to Boston Bracing for Spondylolysis Healing in Athletes. . Annual Meeting of ACSM. 2007.

  85. Back Pain - Imaging Srategies - Introduction. 2007.

  86. Diagnosis and management of back pain in adolescents. Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2007 May; 18(1):140-64, x. View Abstract

  87. Diagnosis and Management of Back Pain in Adolescents. Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews (AM:STARS) Donald Greydanus and Dilip Patel. 2007; 18(Number 1):140-164.

  88. Prevention of infectious diseases in athletes. . In: Best T, Borchers J (eds) Clin Sports Med. 2007; 345(Elsevier).

  89. Sports Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 2007; 8(1):43-53.

  90. THIGH INJURY MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION. Clinical Sports Medicine: Medical and Rehabilitation Aspects: Edited by: Frontera W, Micheli L, Herring S and Silver J. 2007.

  91. Mid and Low Back Pain. Clinical Sports Medicine: Medical and Rehabilitation Aspects: Edited by: Frontera W, Micheli L, Herring S and Silver J. 2007; 377-392.

  92. Spondylolysis in the Young Athlete: Diagnosis and Management . The Sports Medicine Resource Manual edited by Peter H. Seidenberg, MD and Anthony Beutler, MD. 2007.

  93. Child and Adolescent Knee:Primary Care Perspective. The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee Lyle J. Micheli and Mininder Kocher. 2006; 76-90.

  94. Patellofemoral pain syndrome: evaluation of location and intensity of pain. Clin J Pain. 2006 Feb; 22(2):154-9. View Abstract

  95. Technical Note: Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain: Rehabilitation Program. The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee Lyle J. Micheli and Mininder Kocher. 2006; 382.

  96. Spondylolysis: Using electrical stimulation as a modality for the treatment of adolescent athletes with spondylolysis. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine 2005 Annual meeting. 2005.

  97. Spondylolysis in Athletes: Evaluation of the Treatment Protocol of Division of Sports Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston. Poster Session at the Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, 2005. 2005.

  98. Determinants of Injuries in Young Dancers. Preventing Dance Injuries Ruth Solomon John Solomon Sandra Cerny Minton. 2005; 3-17.

  99. Active Patients Turn Spondylolysis Care into Sports Medicine. Biomechanics. 2004; 11(10):55-58.

  100. Lumbar Spine Injuries. Orthopedic Knowledge Update Editor James G Garrick, MD. 2004; 19-27.

  101. Skeletal scintigraphy of young patients with low-back pain and a lumbosacral transitional vertebra. J Nucl Med. 2003 Jun; 44(6):909-14. View Abstract

  102. Spondylolysis: returning the athlete to sports participation with brace treatment. Orthopedics. 2002 Jun; 25(6):653-7. View Abstract

  103. Does football cause an increase in degenerative disease of the lumbar spine? Curr Sports Med Rep. 2002 Feb; 1(1):47-51. View Abstract

  104. Does Football Cause an Increase in Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine?. Current Sports Medicine Reports, Current Science, Philadelphia, PA. 2002; 1(1):47-51.

  105. Determinants of Injuries in young dancers. Medical Problems of Performing Artists Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus. 2002; 17:105-112.

  106. Spinal Injuries in Female Athletes. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2002; 10:91-97.

  107. Assistance in the palm of your hand. Portable technology can free physicians from billing and coding chains. Healthc Inform. 2001 Jun; 18(6):102-3. View Abstract

  108. Assessment of the clinical significance of asymptomatic lower extremity uptake abnormality in young athletes. J Nucl Med. 2001 Feb; 42(2):209-12. View Abstract

  109. Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain. Puddu G, Giombini A, Selvanetti A. 2001.

  110. Back injuries in the young athlete. Clin Sports Med. 2000 Oct; 19(4):663-79. View Abstract

  111. The Effect of Topically Applied Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Gel on Non Healing Lower Extremity Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes. Wounds. 1998.

  112. Spine and Chest Wall. Current Review of Sports Medicine, Johnson JJ and Lombardo J. 1998.

  113. The Effect of Topically Applied Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Gel on Non Healing Lower Extremity Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes. Wounds. 1998.

  114. Results of Brace Treatment in Young Athletes with Spondyloslysis. American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL. 1998.

  115. Sports Injuries in the Child and Adolescent. Sports and Children, Chan KM, Micheli LJ. 1998.

  116. Acute and Chronic Adolescent Thoracolumbar Injuries. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 1997; 5:164-171.

  117. Acute and Chronic Adolescent Thoracolumbar Injuries. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 1997; (5):164-171.

  118. The Effect of Topically Applied Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Gel on Non Healing Lower Extremity Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes. The European Tissue Repair Society, Cologne, Germany and The American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL. 1997.
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