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Industry Pioneers
Blazing the Trail
Highlighting 3 Sports Industry Pioneers
By Wesley Sykes
Managing Editor
B
..y the late 1600s, the term 'pioneer' had evolved
..from referring to French foot soldiers who dug
..trenches - literally blazing trails - to take on a
more metaphorical reference to trailblazers of industry.
From the early American settlers who migrated west in
search of developing new communities to the likes of Bill
Gates and Steve Jobs building up the internet community,
the days of pioneers referring to foot soldiers are long
gone. In fact, pioneers - whether it be in industry, politics,
civil rights, or athletics - lead the way in progressing
human achievement.
They're unconcerned with the conventional. They won't
be deterred by hearing " no. " And they can't be bothered
with the well-traveled path. They envision a better future
and carry the conviction to see it to fruition.
And pioneers in the world of athletics are no different.
While the athletes work on getting results between the
lines of competition, there are many behind-the-scenes
types working equally as hard to make the job of athletes
easier - allowing them to perform longer, run faster, and,
in one case, return to the game better than ever.
Training & Conditioning magazine has identified three
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industry pioneers who have worked tirelessly to help
athletes continue to work tirelessly. These are their stories.
ANDREWS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
Rarely in the world of athletics do sports fans have
a working knowledge of sports physicians. Dr. James
Andrews, however, defies the previous statement.
Known for his scientific and clinical research in knee,
shoulder, and elbow injuries, Dr. Andrews - and his
Andrews Institute located in Pensacola, Florida - is
typically the last name you want to hear in reference to
your favorite athletes. But his work with professional
athletes, and Major League pitchers facing ulnar collateral
ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgery in particular, has
typically led to athletes returning to their respective sport
better than ever.
He perfected replacing the UCL in the medial elbow,
better known as Tommy John surgery, first done by
orthopedic surgeon and Los Angeles Dodgers physician
Frank Jobe on the aforementioned pitcher. Now a regular
surgery for baseball hurlers, Tommy John surgeries done by

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