UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine

05/17/2026

It’s GAME DAY in the MAGIC CITY‼️

We’re proud to provide the best sports medicine care to the athletes of the Birmingham Stallions as they battle against the Columbus Aviators.

GIDDY UP! 🐎 BEAT THE AVIATORS!

05/13/2026

During National Shoulder & Elbow Awareness Week, we asked UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Amit Momaya, M.D., which shoulder or elbow symptoms patients often overlook. 💪

Dr. Momaya explains that worsening stiffness or loss of motion of the shoulder is often ignored early, but may be signs of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). People may ignore this as simply a stiff shoulder, but this can progress to be severe and painful. It is important to preserve the shoulder range of motion and see a board-certified orthopedic surgeon to discuss a treatment plan.

05/13/2026

Baseball tournament play is heating up! Remember: it’s not just what you throw; it’s how hard and how often. ⚾️

Higher velocities across pitches like fastballs, sliders and curveballs were tied to more Tommy John surgeries. Learn about the work UAB researchers did to identify differences between pitchers who ended up needing surgery and those who did not.

UAB ortho surgeon identifies which pitching styles are linked to MLB arm injuries and shares expert advice to help prevent long-term damage.

05/11/2026

Join us at the 2026 Robert A. Ferguson Lecture Series: A Conference on Sports & Exercise Medicine featuring keynote speaker Calvin Spellmon, Jr., MD!

Dr. Spellmon is a nationally recognized leader in sports medicine and recipient of the 2025 AMSSM Advocacy Award. He is transforming athlete care through community-focused models that expand access, build trust, and support long-term health. Learn powerful insights on the deeper impact of sports in shaping lives and communities.

📅 June 13, 2026
📍 UAB Alumni House + virtual option
🧠 CME/CEU credits available

Register now at go.uab.edu/fergusonlecture!

05/08/2026

Another great night with the hometown club! ⚽️

Our UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine team was at the match last night, connecting with fans and sharing more about the sports medicine care we provide to the athletes and across the Magic City.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and shoutout to the Legion faithful for bringing the energy all night long! 🖤💛

05/05/2026

Join us for a special evening celebrating excellence in orthopaedic care at the ASES Foundation 2026: National Shoulder & Elbow Week – Birmingham Event! 🙌

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Brandon Bushnell as our guest speaker, alongside legendary orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, who will serve as keynote speaker and honoree.

The Club, Inc.
May 14, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders in shoulder and elbow care! Register here: https://ases-assn.org/foundation/birmingham-2026/

05/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Championship Sunday at the Regions Tradition! 🏆

We’re honored to provide care all week for the athletes and caddies of the PGA Tour Champions. Congrats to Alabama native Stewart Cink on winning the Lyle Anderson Trophy!

05/02/2026

We're here for Saturday's Round of the Regions Tradition presented by UAB Medicine!

Honored to help keep the PGA Tour Champions athletes injury-free with the expert care of our amazing providers. 👏

04/29/2026

UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine is here at the Regions Tradition Tournament! ⛳️

Honored to serve as the official medical provider for the athletes and caddies hitting the course all week long.

04/28/2026

"I hope the PARAWISE study helps us really understand adaptive athletes better, so care isn’t based on guesswork... The goal is to make treatment and training more personalized, consistent and actually relevant."

Learn more about the work our team is doing to improve sideline care for adaptive athletes: https://buff.ly/BPhUWnw

04/27/2026

Hitting the links this spring? Some of the most common injuries UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine physicians see in golfers include lower back pain and injuries of the elbows, shoulders, wrists and knees. These injuries are often caused by twisting motions, repetitive strain and overuse.

Learn more about injury prevention: https://buff.ly/2kW7MZM