LOS ANGELES, Aug 7: Beach volleyball athletes throughout California will continue to have access to expert orthopedic care, sports medicine expertise and injury prevention resources through a renewed partnership between Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and the California Beach Volleyball Association .
Cedars-Sinai will continue as the organization’s Official Healthcare Partner, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the health, performance and recovery of beach volleyball athletes throughout California.
Founded in 1962, the nonprofit hosts nearly 1,000 tournaments annually across more than 20 California locations, serving approximately 8,000 active members spanning youth, amateur and elite competition.
“Our continued partnership with the California Beach Volleyball Association reflects Cedars-Sinai’s commitment to helping athletes stay healthy,” said Mark Vrahas, MD, chair of Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. “Together, we’re giving players of every age and skill level access to expert care that helps prevent injuries, supports recovery and keeps them enjoying the sport they love.”
Through the collaboration, Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine will provide athletes with access to orthopedic specialists, sports medicine physicians and injury prevention resources designed to help players perform safely and recover effectively.
Beach volleyball places unique demands on the body, requiring explosive movement, agility and endurance. Cedars-Sinai sports medicine physicians regularly treat shoulder, knee, ankle and hand injuries, while emphasizing evidence-based injury prevention strategies that help keep competitors in the game.
“Whether treating professional athletes or weekend competitors, our goal is always the same: helping patients return safely to the activities they love,” said Joshua Scott, MD, orthopedic specialist at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. “We’re excited to continue working with the association to provide guidance on injury prevention, performance optimization and comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout the season.”
A nonprofit organization, the California Beach Volleyball Association is dedicated to nurturing, promoting and growing the sport through organized tournaments and opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to compete. The organization has helped grow the sport and foster healthy competition for generations of athletes.
“CBVA has been putting on tournaments on California sand for more than 60 years, and keeping our players healthy has always been part of our job,” said Kathy Hubbell, the group’s executive director. “Partnering with Cedars-Sinai gives our athletes—from the kids just learning to bump and serve to the dedicated weekend players who never miss a tournament—access to real experts when they need them. That kind of support is hard to find for a sport like ours, and it makes a difference.”