Curriculum Vitae
Luga Podesta, M.D.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Presently:
- Sports Medicine / Physiatrist, Podesta Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute
Thousand Oaks, California August 2008 - Present
- Sports Medicine / Physiatrist, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California August 1997 - Present
- Board of Directors, The American Board of Exercise Sciences
August 2000 - Present
- Board of Directors, Amateur Baseball Development Group
2004 - Present
Formerly:
- Sports Medicine / Physiatrist, Ventura Orthopaedic and Sports Medical Group
Thousand Oaks, California June 1994 - July 2008
- Executive Committee, Ventura Orthopaedic and Sports Medical Group
Thousand Oaks, California January 1998-January 2006
- President Medical Staff, HEALTHSOUTH Channel Island Surgery Center
Oxnard, California July 2000 - August 2006
- Sports Medicine Consultant/Production Physician, The Longest Yard, Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, California August 2004
- Rehabilitation Director, Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center
Diamond Bar, California July 1995 - 2004
- Medical Advisory Board, Baseball Central
Culver City, California January 1998 - 2002
- Medical Director, HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
Oxnard, Camarillo & Simi Valley, California April 1998 - 2004
- Medical Director, West Coast Baseball Schools
Agoura, California May 1999 - 2001
- Sports Medicine/Physiatrist, Orthopaedic, Hand and Sports Medicine Specialists
Ventura County, Camarillo, California May 1992 - May 1994
- Sports Medicine/Physiatrist, Staten Island Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Staten Island, New York July 1990 - May 1992
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Presently:
- St. John's Regional Medical Center
Oxnard California May 1992 - Present
- St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital
Camarillo, California May 1992 - Present
- Community Memorial Hospital
Ventura, California June 1994 - Present
- Centinela Hospital
December 2004-Present
- Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital
September 2006-Present
Formerly:
- Orthopaedic Hospital
Los Angeles, California June 1994 - 2004
- Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, California May 1999 - 2001
- St. Vincent's Medical Center of Richmond
Staten Island, New York July 1990 - May 1992
- Bayley Seton Medical Center
Staten Island, New York July 1990 - May 1992
EDUCATION:
- New York Medical College/St. Vincent's Medical Center of Richmond
Staten Island, New York
Fifth Pathway 1984 - 1985
- Autonomous University of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico
Medical Doctor 1980 - 1984
- State University of New York-Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York
Long Island University-C.W.Post College
Greenvale, New York
Candidate for Master of Science 1978 - 1980
- Wagner College
Staten Island, New York
Bachelor of Science 1973 - 1977
SPECIAL TRAINING:
INTERNSHIP:
- Department of Internal Medicine; Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York 1985 - 1986
RESIDENCY:
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
New York, New York
Chief Resident and Resident 1986 - 1989
FELLOWSHIPS:
- Sports Medicine; Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Inglewood, California
A sports medicine fellowship encompassing the orthopaedic care of professional teams (Los Angeles Dodgers, Rams, Lakers, Kings), college, high school level athletes; basic science, biomechanical and clinical research.
Fellow in Sports Medicine January 1990 - July 1990
- Sports Medicine; Staten Island Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Staten Island, New York
A fellowship encompassing the orthopaedic care of high school, college level athletes and clinical research.
Fellow in Sports Medicine July 1989 - December 1989
ACADEMIC HONORS:
- Wagner College
Deans List 1973 - 1977
- Who's Who in Medicine
2000 - Present
Life Member
MEDICAL LICENSURES:
- State of California
1989
- State of New York
1985
- Qualified Medical Evaluator
State of California 1994
- Radiation and Fluoroscopy
State of California 1996
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
- Sports Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
September 1, 2008
- Diplomat, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
May 1991
- F.L.E.X.
June 1985
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Western University of Health Sciences
June 22, 2007 - Present
- Clinical Instructor of Sports Medicine
Ventura County Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program
July 2007 - Present
JOURNAL MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER:
- The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine
2002 - Present
- The Journal of PM&R
2008 - Present
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Presently:
- Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1991
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 1995
- International Spinal Injection Society 1994
- California Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1995
- Ventura County Medical Society 1992
- California Medical Association 1992
- Arena Football League Physicians and Trainers Society 2002 - Present
- California Orthopaedic Association 2006
- Major League Baseball Team Physician Association 2005 - Present
Formerly:
- Fellow, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation 1994
- Charter Member, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine 1999
- American College of Sports Medicine 1983
- Vice President, Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity July 1980
- Student Member, American Academy of Family Practice 1980 - 1985
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 1986 - 1989
- Richmond County Medical Society 1991 - 1992
- American Medical Association 1988 - 1995
- Greater New York Chapter - American College of Sports Medicine 1985 - 1992
TEAM PHYSICIAN:
Presently:
- Los Angeles Angels Professional Baseball Team (MLB) 2007 - Present
- Los Angeles Avengers Professional Football Team (AFL) 2002 - Present
- Los Angeles Riptide Professional Lacrosse Team (MLL) 2006 - Present
- Camarillo High School 2006 - Present
- Oxnard Junior College 1991 - Present
Formerly:
- Los Angeles Dodgers Professional Baseball Team (MLB) 1990 - 2006
- Los Angeles Xtreme Professional Football Team (XFL) 2000 - 2001
- Moorpark Junior College 1995 - 1999
- Moorpark High School 1992 - 2001
- Rio Mesa High School 1992 - 1995
- Pacific Suns Professional Minor League Baseball Team 1998 - 1999
- Anaheim Splash Professional Indoor Soccer Team 1994 - 1995
- Valley Golden Eagles Professional Soccer Team 1995 - 1997
- Moorpark Express Semi Professional Soccer Team 1992 - 1993
- Staten Island Stallions Professional Basketball Team 1986 - 1988
- College of Staten Island 1990 - 1992
- New York City Police Department "Finest" Football Team 1990 - 1992
- Susan E. Wagner High School 1985 - 1992
- Port Richmond High School Baseball Team 1990 - 1992
- New York City Public High School Metro Bowl All-star Football Team 1986
CONSULTANSHIPS:
Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine Consultant:
Presently:
- Major League Baseball Umpires 2000 - Present
- California Lutheran University Baseball Team 2002 - Present
- Loyola Marymount University Lacrosse Club 2004 - Present
Formerly:
- Los Angeles Lakers Professional Basketball Team 2002 - 2004
- Oaks Christian High School 2002 - 2004
- Los Angeles Women's Championship, L.P.G.A. Tour 2000
- Ventura Open Tae Kwon Do Championships 1995 - 2000
- Camarillo Road Runners Youth Football Organization 1992 - 2000
- Moorpark Packers Youth Football Organization 1996 - 2001
- Inaugural Disneyland Marathon 1995
- New York City Public Schools Athletic League 1985 - 1992
- New York City Public School Athletic League Class A Football Championships 1986, 1988 - 1990
- Fugazzi Outstanding Senior Football Classic 1987 - 1990
- 21st Annual East-West Ventura County All-Star Football Game 1994
- 22nd Annual East-West Ventura County All-Star Football Game 1995
- Western Collegiate Lacrosse Association Final Four Lacrosse Championships 1992
- 12th Annual Camarillo Mayor's Cup Tae Kwon Do Championships 1995
- 1998 USA Hockey Junior B National Championships 1998
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND EXIBITS:
National / International:
- Podesta L; Rational and Protocol for Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation, Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Poster Presentation
Orlando, Florida, October 22, 1987.
- Podesta L; Rational and Protocol for Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation, 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Scientific Exhibit
Atlanta, Georgia, February 4-9, 1988.
- Sherman MF, Leiber LD, Bonamo JR, Podesta L, Reiter I: The Long Term Follow-up of Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: Defining a Rational for Augmentation; 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Reiter I: The Long Term Follow-up of the Modified MacIntosh Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, ACL Study Group
Switzerland, March 1990.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Rosenberg L, Bonamao JR: Injury Patterns and Associations in Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, 5th Annual Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Fellowship Alumni Meeting
Inglewood, California July 12, 1991.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Rosenberg L, Bonamo JR: Patterns and Associations in Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, ACL Study Group
Vail, Colorado, January 1992.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Reiter I: The Long Term Follow-up of the Modified MacIntosh Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: 59th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Washington DC, February 21, 1992.
- Injuries in Baseball and Racquet Sports: The Physiatrist as Team Physician: 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Beach, Florida, October 31, 1993.
- Current Concepts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Beach, Florida, November 2, 1993.
- Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Overhand Athletes: 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Course Director and Moderator
Miami Beach, Florida, November 4, 1993.
- Shoulder Instability and Impingement in Throwing Athletes: Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Overhead Athletes, 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Beach, Florida, November 4, 1993.
- Elbow Injuries in Athletes: Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Overhead Athletes, 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Beach, Florida, November 4, 1993.
- Lower Extremity Physical Examination Workshops, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation Annual Meeting and the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Chicago, Illinois, October 13, 1996.
- Current Concepts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilation, 8th Curso International Avanzado de Medicina de Rehabilitacion
Manzanillo, Mexico, June 3, 1999.
- Shoulder Instability in the Throwing Athlete, 8th Curso International Avanzado de Medicina de Rehabilitacion
Manzanillo, Mexico, June 4, 1999.
- Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes, 8th Curso International Avanzado de Medicina de Rehabilitacion
Manzanillo, Mexico, June 5, 1999.
- Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field, 8th Curso International Avanzado de Medicina de Rehabilitacion
Manzanillo, Mexico, June 5, 1999.
- Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Lesions: Current Advances in Evaluation & Treatment Interventions, Annual Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Anaheim, California, June 19, 2001.
- Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field, 16th Annual Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship Alumni Meeting
Manhattan Beach, California, June 7, 2002.
- The Initial On-Field Assessment and Management of Cervical Spine Injuries, VII National Congress of the Mexican Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, November 2, 2002.
- Cervical Spine Injury-Initial On-field Assessment, Management and Return to Play, VII National Congress of the Mexican Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, November 2, 2002.
- Low Back Pain, When is it Serious? VII National Congress of the Mexican Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, November 2, 2002.
- Non-surgical Diagnosis and Treatment of Industrial Back Pain, VII National Congress of the Mexican Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, November 2, 2002.
- Spine Injury-Return to Play Guidelines, VII National Congress of the Mexican Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, November 2, 2002.
- Cervical Spine Injury Initial On Field Management, Arena Football Physicians and Trainers Association
Las Vegas, Nevada, December 10, 2005.
- Injury Patterns in Professional Arena Football, Arena Football Physicians and Trainers Association
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 13, 2006.
- Initial On Field Management of Cervical Spine Injuries, American Osteopathic Association Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar
San Diego, California, October 2, 2007.
- Starting a New Medical Practice, Out Performing Expectations, GO Partners Annual Corporate Meeting
Branson, MO, September 12-15, 2008.
Local:
- Podesta L: Rational and Protocol for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation, New York Academy of Medicine, New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Resident's Night Oral Presentations
New York, New York May 6, 1987.
- Knee Bracing; Instructional Workshop: 2nd Annual Meeting of the Greater Metropolitan Sports Medicine Society, New York Academy of Medicine
New York, New York April 9, 1988.
- Postoperative ACL Rehabilitation: School of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Erie County Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Buffalo, New York August 7, 1988.
- Knee Bracing: New York University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Goldwater Hospital
New York, New York October 14, 1988.
- Rehabilitation of the ACL Deficient Knee: New York University, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
New York, New York February 1, 1989.
- Physical Examination of the Shoulder; Diagnosis and Management of Shoulder Injuries: Centinela Hospital
Inglewood California April 26, 1990.
- Prophylactic Knee Bracing in Sports: Greater Metropolitan Sports Medicine Society Annual Meeting, New York Academy of Medicine
New York, New York May 5, 1990.
- Postoperative ACL Rehabilitation: Greater Metropolitan Sports Medicine Society Annual Meeting, New York Academy of Medicine
New York, New York May 5, 1990.
- Knee Bracing-An Update: Prosthetics and Orthotics Symposium, Park Avenue Townhouse
New York, New York May 17, 1991.
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation-State of the Art 1991: St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York, Department of Physical Therapy
New York, New York August 9, 1991.
- Shoulder Injuries in Overhand Athletes: DeVita/Becker Physical Therapy Associates
Staten Island, New York October 17, 1991.
- Current Concepts in Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Health and Active Rehabilitation Training, CHART Workshops
San Jose, California April 15, 1993.
- Current Concepts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
New York, New York November 11, 1993.
- Common Elbow Injuries in Athletes: Ventura County Orthopaedic Study Group
Camarillo, California January 27, 1994.
- Shoulder Instability and Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Athlete and Injured Worker: Comprehensive Health and Active Rehabilitation Training, CHART Workshops
San Jose, California April 19, 1994.
- Medical Management of On-Field Emergencies: Moorpark High School Coaches Certification Symposium
Moorpark, California September 1994.
- Sports Bracing: Ventura County Orthopaedic Study Group
Oxnard, California November 17,1994.
- Injuries in Baseball-Keeping the Young Arm Throwing: Moorpark High School
Moorpark, California February 13, 1995.
- Advanced Rehabilitation of the Post-Surgical Shoulder: Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center
Diamond Bar, California April 10, 1995.
- Inaugural Ventura County Football Injury Symposium: Course Director
Moorpark, California June 10, 1995.
- Spinal Injuries in Football: Inaugural Ventura County Football Injury Symposium
Moorpark, California June 10, 1995.
- Management of On-Field Emergencies: Inaugural Ventura County Football Injury Symposium
Moorpark, California June 10, 1995.
- First Aid and Emergency Management of Sports Related Injuries: Moorpark High School Coaches Certification Symposium
Moorpark, California August 12,1995.
- Shoulder Instability and Rehabilitation in the Athlete: Ventura County Orthopaedic Study Group
Oxnard, California September 29, 1995.
- Current Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation: Western States Conference Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, Oxnard College
Oxnard, California December 5, 1995.
- Shoulder Instability in the Overhand Throwing Athlete: Western States Conference Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, Oxnard College
Oxnard, California December 5, 1995.
- Keeping the Young Arm Throwing: 2nd Annual Injuries in Baseball
Moorpark, California January 10, 1996.
- Sports Medicine: Moorpark Rotary Club
Moorpark, California February 23, 1996.
- Shoulder Injuries in Athletics: Athletic Training and Injury Course-PE 2, Oxnard College
Oxnard, California March 18, 1996.
- Shoulder Injuries in Overhand Athletes: Scientific Conference, St. John's Regional Medical Center
Oxnard, California April 2, 1996.
- Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes: A.O.T.C.'s Summer Seminar
Ventura, California July 27,1996.
- Shoulder Instability in Throwing Athletes: HEALTHSOUTH
Van Nuys, California October 1, 1996.
- Sports Medicine as a Profession: Moorpark High School
Moorpark, California October 4, 1996.
- Sports Medicine as a Career: Channel Islands High School Career Day
Channel Islands, California November 21, 1996.
- Injuries in Girls Softball: Moorpark Girls Softball Association
Moorpark, California January 21, 1997.
- Keeping the Young Arm Throwing: 3rd Annual Injuries in Baseball and Softball
Moorpark, California February 5, 1997.
- Injuries in Youth Baseball: Conejo Valley Little League Coaches Clinic
Thousand Oaks, California January 24, 1998.
- Keeping the Young Arm Throwing: 4th Annual Injuries In Baseball
Thousand Oaks, California January 31, 1998.
- Sports Medicine-Taking Care of the Pros: Oxnard Lions Club
Oxnard, California May 22, 1998.
- Shoulder Pain in the Workplace: Springtime Industrial Symposia, St. John's Regional Medical Center
Oxnard California April 23, 1999.
- Sports Medicine as a Profession: Moorpark High School Career Day
Moorpark, California 1999.
- Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete, St. Vincent’s Medical Center of New York City
New York, New York April 6, 2000.
- Office Management of Common Sports Injuries, St. Johns Regional Medical Center
Oxnard, California May 16, 2000.
- Sports Injuries, Point Magu Navel Medical Center
Port Hueneme, California August 22, 2000.
- Physiatry-The Non-Surgical Approach to Industrial Injury, 2nd Annual Kerlan-Jobe/Healthsouth Workers’ Compensation Symposium, Beverly Hills Country Club
Los Angeles, California November 9, 2000.
- The Non-surgical Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Industrial Injuries, 3rd Annual Kerlan-Jobe/Healthsouth Workers’ Compensation Symposium, Radisson Hotel
Los Angeles, California November 15, 2001.
- Examination of the Shoulder, Seminars in Sports Medicine, California Lutheran University Department of Athletic Training
Thousand Oaks, California March 7, 2002.
- The Initial Recognition and Management of On-Field Emergencies, Channel Coast Football Officials Association
Ventura, California September 3, 2002.
- Cervical Spine Injury-Initial on-field assessment, management and return to play, Concussion Symposium-Tools for assessing and managing concussions. Harbor House
Marina del Rey, California October 15, 2002.
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-A Sports Medicine Approach. Western University of Health Sciences
Pamona, California May 2003.
- Cervical Spine Injuries, Initial On Field Management. Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California October 5, 2006.
- Concussion In Sports, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California October 12, 2006.
- Concussion In Sports, Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, California January 2, 2006.
- Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California January 25, 2006.
- Initial On Field Management of Cervical Spine Injuries, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California September 27, 2007.
- Lumbar Spine Injuries in Athletes, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California December 20, 2007.
- Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California January 24, 2008.
- Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field, Team Heal
Los Angeles, California January 25, 2008.
- Lumbar Spine Injuries in Athletes, Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, California February 19, 2008.
PUBLICATIONS:
Scientific Papers:
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Reiter I: Rational and Protocol for Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Vol. 257 August 1990.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR: Bilateral Simultaneous Rupture of the Infrapatellar Tendon in a Recreational Athlete: A Case Report.
American Journal of Sports Medicine May-June 1991.
- Sherman MF, Leiber LD, Bonamo JR, Podesta L, Reiter I: The Long Term Follow-Up of the Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: Defining a Rational for Augmentation.
American Journal of Sports Medicine May-June 1991.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR: Bilateral Simultaneous Rupture of the Infrapatellar Tendon in a Recreational Athlete.
Sports Medicine Digest, 1:17-18 1992.
- Podesta L: Back Pain-What are the symptoms that indicate serious back problems?
Camarillo Daily News September 27, 1992.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Reiter I: The Long Term Follow-Up of the Modified MacIntosh Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
Orthopaedic Transactions 1992.
- Podesta L, Podesta GJ: Rehabilitation of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
J Musculoskel Med, 11(1):54-64 January 1993.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR: Distal Humeral Epiphyseal Seperation in a Young Throwing Athlete: A Case Report.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 74 November 1993.
- Podesta L: Epidural Steroid Injections as a Treatment for Herniated Discs, Health Watch.
Camarillo Daily News October 1994.
- Roberts B, Podesta L: Competitive Edge: Baseball a Game of Inches.
Training ad Conditioning Magazine, 5(6):39-40 December 1995.
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Reiter I: Management of Range of Motion Deficits in the Postoperative Knee. (Submitted for publication).
- Podesta L, Rosenberg L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR: Injury Patterns and Associations in Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. (Submitted for publication).
- Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Podesta L: A Comparison of Open Versus Arthroscopic Assisted Modified MacIntosh Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions. (Submitted for publication).
- Podesta L, Nicholl J, Gambardella RA, Jobe FW: Functional Strengthening of the Shoulder in a Professional Baseball Player After Anterior Glenohumeral Reconstruction and Rotator Cuff Repair. (Submitted for publication).
- Podesta L, Herbenick M, Atobelli C, Nugyen B, King J: Injury Patterns in Professional Arena Football.
American Journal of Sports Medicine January 2008.
Book Chapters:
- Podesta L, Sherman MF: Knee Bracing. Orthopaedic Clinics of North America
19(4) October 1988.
- Podesta L, Mellman MF: Common Medical Problems in Sports Medicine. Clinics in Sports Medicine
16(4) October 1997.
- Podesta L et al: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. In Maxey L, Magnusson J (eds): Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopaedic Patient.
Mosby 2001.
- Podesta L et al: Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field. In Maxey L, Magnusson J (eds): Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopaedic Patient.
Mosby 2001.
- Podesta L et al: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. In Maxey L, Magnusson J (eds) 2nd ed: Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopaedic Patient.
Mosby 2006.
- Podesta L et al: Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field. In Maxey L, Magnusson J (eds) 2nd ed: Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopaedic Patient.
Mosby 2006.
Videotapes:
- Podesta L, Sherman MF, Bonamo JR, Reiter I: Rational and Protocol for Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation. Videotape Demonstration. 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Audiovisual Program and Audiovisual Library 1989.
- Podesta L, Gambardella RA, Glousman RE, Shields CL: Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament-From Injury to Repair.
1990.
Magazine Articles:
- Podesta L, Bissonette G: Stretches for Drummers
DRUM! Magazine December 2005.
- Podesta L: Overuse Injuries in Drummers
DRUM! Magazine January 2006.
- Podesta L: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
DRUM! Magazine February 2006.
- Podesta L: Knee Pain, When is it Time to Seek Help
DRUM! Magazine March 2006.
- Podesta L: Knee Pain-Treatment and Prevention
DRUM! Magazine April 2006.
- Podesta L, Espinoza H: I Can’t Hear You!
DRUM! Magazine May 2006.
- Podesta L: Oh, My Aching Shoulder!
DRUM! Magazine June 2006.
- Podesta L: My Achy Thumbs
DRUM! Magazine July 2006.
- Podesta L: Low Back Pain
DRUM! Magazine August 2006.
- Podesta L: Low Back Pain-Disc Bulges, Herniations Protrusions
DRUM! Magazine September 2006.
- Podesta L: Low Back Pain-Prevention and Treatment
DRUM! Magazine October 2006.
- Podesta L, Schwartz: We Are What We Eat-Simple Nutritional Tips To Keep Us At Our Peaks
DRUM! Magazine November 2006.
- Podesta L: Why Should We Exercise
DRUM! Magazine December 2006.
- Podesta L: Warm-up and Cool Down-Pre and Post Performance Recommendations
DRUM! Magazine January 2007.
- Podesta L: What Makes Our Feet Do What They Do
DRUM! Magazine February 2007.
- Podesta L: All Cramped Up
DRUM! Magazine February 2007.
- Podesta L: Achilles Tendon Pain in Drummers
DRUM! Magazine March 2007.
- Podesta L: Arm Pain-Biceps Tendonitis
DRUM! Magazine April 2007.
- Podesta L: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
DRUM! Magazine May 2007.
- Podesta L: This is a Real Pain in the Butt
DRUM! Magazine June 2007.
- Podesta L: I Think I Have a Pinched Nerve
DRUM! Magazine July 2007.
- Podesta L: No Pain Yes Gain
DRUM! Magazine January 2008.
- Podesta L: If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now
DRUM! Magazine, Pending Publication.
- Podesta L: Feeling the Vibe
DRUM! Magazine April 2008.
- Podesta L: Not Feeling so Much of that Vibe
DRUM! Magazine May 2008.
- Podesta L: Say “Ahhh!”, Health Tips
DRUM! Magazine June 2008.
- Podesta L: My Aching Feet, The Doctors In
DRUM! Magazine July 2008.
- Podesta L: Big Toes Blues, Health Tips
DRUM! Magazine August 2008.
- Podesta L: Alignment of the Gods, Health Tips
DRUM! Magazine September 2008.
- Podesta L: Heeling Foot Pain, Rhythmic Physician
DRUM! Magazine November 2008.
- Podesta L: Why Can’t I Feel My Finger? Rhythmic Physician
DRUM! Magazine February 2009.
- Podesta L: Aching Fingers, Rhythmic Physician (PDF Format 2.1MB)
DRUM! Magazine April 2009.
- Podesta L: Sticky Fingers, Rhythmic Physician
DRUM! Magazine May 2009.
INTERNET PUBLICATIONS:
Contributing Writer-Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics : The SportsCoach.com
- Keeping the Young Arm Throwing-Overuse Injuries 1999
- Warm up, Flexibility and Cool Down July 2000
- Coach My Elbow Hurts-Little Leaguers Elbow November 2000
- Knee Pain-When is it time to seek help? July 2001
- My Ankle Hurts, I think it’s only a sprain October 2001
TELEVISION AND RADIO APPEARENCES:
- Sports Close Up with Joe Nuggent, Staten Island Cable Television
Staten Island, New York October 3, 1990.
- Ventura Talk with John O'Brien, KCLU Radio
Thousand Oaks, California January 21, 1996.
- In the Dugout with Chris Gwynn and Coach John Kantera, XTRA Sports Radio, 690 AM
Culver City, California July 26, 1998.
- Gunnar Peterson’s Core Secrets
Guthy-Renker 2005.
- Drum TV, DW Drums
Oxnard, California September 2007.
