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When it comes to sports medicine in Baton Rouge, J. Michael Robinson, M.D., stands on the front lines—not just on the sidelines. As head team physician for multiple LSU sports, including baseball, track, swim and tennis, he’s no stranger to high-stakes athlete care. But his work at Our Lady of the Lake Health extends far beyond Tiger Stadium.
INNOVATION IN CONCUSSION CARE
Concussions have been a hot topic for decades, and the way they are treated keeps evolving. “Concussion care is always changing,” Dr. Robinson explains. “One of the newest treatments we’re using is hyperbaric treatment to help speed up recovery. It’s shown some promise in getting athletes feeling better, faster.”
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center boasts a state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, which has been used to accelerate concussion recovery for numerous LSU student-athletes. Dr. Robinson envisions a future where this technology is more widely available. “In athletics, being out even one day is a big deal. We want to bring that same level of urgency and recovery to everyone—not just athletes.”
