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“The people who get into trouble are usually the ones who never connected an outdoor afternoon to how lousy they felt a week later,” [Dr.] Kellum said.  Full article here.

I heard from Ethan Kellum, the team doctor for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, who said he uses a form of EMS not just for rehab but to supplement his own workouts. “It’s really a function of the nervous system,” he says, noting that in older patients, muscles can become unresponsive and “go to sleep,” requiring significant effort to reawaken them. “When used appropriately, EMS can help improve the efficiency of communication between the nervous system and the body. Add it to what you’re doing. It can be really helpful.” Read the full article here.

“If you walk into someone’s office and you’ve got back pain and they’re telling you we need to do this, try something else,” he says. “Not saying you won’t get to the point that you need surgery. But sometimes the body just needs a little help to do what it’s supposed to do.” He has watched the aftermath enough times to hold that line. During residency he operated on spines, and what he saw stayed with him. “The far majority of people didn’t do so hot after it was done,” he says. “Once you’ve had a surgery, that’s it. You’re not going back.” He tells...

Female athletes tear their ACL at up to eight times the rate of male athletes. The question everyone asks is whether hormones are to blame. The honest answer: they’re part of the picture, but they’re not the whole story. The factor that matters most is one we can actually change, how the knee is trained to absorb force when an athlete lands, cuts, and decelerates. When female athletes go through targeted neuromuscular and strength training, injury rates drop meaningfully. Grateful to Women’s Fitness for including my perspective in this important conversation, alongside some excellent colleagues in sports medicine. Full article...

In the TRI Sports Nutrition for Plus-Sized Triathletes article, Dr. Ethan Kellum emphasizes that successful endurance training begins with proper nutrition, smart training, and realistic expectations rather than rapid weight loss. He explains that athletes who want to lose weight should take a gradual, sustainable approach that supports both performance and recovery instead of relying on aggressive calorie restriction. According to Dr. Kellum, trying to lose weight too quickly while training for endurance events can hinder progress and increase the likelihood of setbacks. He encourages athletes to focus on consistent training, adequate fueling, and long-term habits that promote lasting success...

Nashville orthopedic surgeon recognized for helping active adults pursue surgery sparing treatment options through regenerative & sports medicine-based care NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — Dr. Ethan Kellum, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the Tennessee Titans, has been recognized in the national feature “Top 7 Experts to Watch in 2026: The Best Doctors, Lawyers, and Founders Disrupting Their Industries” for his work helping active adults explore alternatives to invasive orthopedic surgery. The article highlights physicians and industry leaders challenging conventional approaches in healthcare, law, finance, and wellness. Dr. Kellum was recognized for his focus...

Dr. Ethan Kellum has been featured on MSN as one of the “Top 7 Experts to Watch in 2026: The best doctors, lawyers, and founders disrupting their industries,” a curated list highlighting leaders who are reshaping how Americans think about health, wealth, justice, and performance. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/top-7-experts-to-watch-in-2026-the-best-doctors-lawyers-and-founders-disrupting-their-industries/ar-AA23LHWh The feature spotlights professionals across multiple fields who are actively challenging traditional systems and replacing outdated models with more effective, patient-centered, and outcome-driven approaches. Among them is Dr. Ethan Kellum, recognized for his work in regenerative orthopedics and his commitment to advancing non-surgical musculoskeletal care. A New Class of Industry Leaders Emerging in 2026...