Neeru Jayanthi
M.D.
Associate Professor
Medical Director, LUC Athletics
Medical Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specialties
General Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Arthritis - General Rehabilitation, Adolescent Health
Board Certifications
Family Medicine - General Cert: AM Board of Family Medicine
Sports Medicine - Subspecialty Cert: AM Board of Family Medicine
Research Summary
Sports specialized training and growth in young athletes
Return to play functional progression in NCAA athletes
Publications
EpicondylitisJayanthi,N. A.UpToDate 2011 ;2011(2011, September 7th):1
The evaluation of injury risk and recovery in junior competitive tennis players.Jayanthi,N. A.; Robertson,T. C.; Dugas,L.; Luke,A.Journal of medicine and science in tennis 2010 ;15(2):12-15
Risk Factors for Medical Withdrawals in USTA Junior National PlayersJayanthi,N. A.; O'Boyle,J.; Durzao,R.Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach 2009 ;1(3):231-235
The evaluation of injury risks, performance, and recovery in competitive junior tennis players using a weekly electronic survey: a pilot studyRobertson,C.; Jayanthi,N.; Dugas,L.; Luke,A.St. Albert's Day Graduate Research Forum 2009 ; ( ):
Assessing injury rates in club sport athletesMerrill,S.; Jayanthi,N.; Dugas,L.; Tonino,P.St. Albert's Day Graduate Research Forum 2009 ; ( ):
Medical Withdrawal in Elite Young Tennis PlayersMarsho,T.; Jayanthi,N.; Durazo,R.Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 2009 ;19(2):
The effects of leg flexibility on performance and injury rates in college runnersLingor,R.; Jayanthi,N.; Dugas,L.St. Albert's Day Graduate Research Forum 2008 ; ( ):
The effects of iron status on performance in college runnersLingor,R.; Jayanthi,N.; Dugas,L.St. Albert's Day Graduate Research Forum 2008 ; ( ):
Fracture of the first sternocostal synchondrosis: an unusual injuryBrylka,D.; Iqbal,N.; Jayanthi,N.Loyola Orthopaedic Journal 2007 ;16( ):87-88
Lower leg and ankle injuries
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Tennis injuries: occurrence, aetiology, and preventionPluim,B. M.; Staal,J. B.; Windler,G. E.; Jayanthi,N.BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2006 ;40(5):415-423
Risk Factors for Medical Defaults in USTA Junior National Tennis TournamentsJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Common Problems of Pediatric and Adolescent Tennis PlayersJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Comparison of Topical Anesthesia with Ethyl Choride Spray vs. Placebo Prior to Intraarticular Knee Injections
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Cramping DebateJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Evaluation and Prevention of the Injured Recreational Tennis PlayerJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Heel pad syndrome in tennis players
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How much is too much tennisJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Risk factors for medical withdrawal in USTA National Junior Tennis playersJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Strength and Conditioning in Junior Tennis Players
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Tournament Injury and Medical Withdrawal RiskJayanthi,N. ; ( ):
Understanding Tennis Specific Functional Progression Following Injuries
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Wrist injuries in the tennis player
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Education
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Residency
Rush University Medical Center/Illinois Masonic Family Practice Program, Family Medicine
Fellowship
Indiana University Medical Center/Methodist Sports Medicine Center, Family Medicine: Sports Medicine
Languages
Spanish
Interests & Hobbies
Tennis
Sports