ACL RECONSTRUCTION IN TEENS
An estimated 35 million American kids play a sport every year. And while athletics are a great way for students to stay in shape, make lifelong friends and learn valuable skills like cooperation and teamwork, orthopedic specialists are noticing an increasing number of ACL injuries among student athletes. According to…
STRESS FRACTURES IN RUNNERS
How Do Stress Fractures Occur?Stress fractures occur due to repetitive loads on bones from exercises that cause an imbalance between bone resorption and bone repair. A sudden increase in repetitive stresses like running or cross training can unfortunately lead to increased bone breakdown and possibly even fracture. Muscle weakness can…
I TORE MY ROTATOR CUFF, NOW WHAT?
The rotator cuff is the group of four tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint. When the rotator cuff is injured, it is the tendons of these muscles that are injured. Tendons connect muscle to bone, and can be susceptible to inflammation or tearing near this attachment.Different Rotator Cuff…
I TORE MY ROTATOR CUFF, NOW WHAT?
BASEBALL PLAYERS PRONE TO SHOULDER PROBLEMS
With baseball season in full swing, we figured it would be a good time to discuss shoulder injuries, which are very commonly seen in baseball players.Our shoulder structure allows for tremendous flexibility, and a large range of motion. With proper training, this allows for the unique ability to throw a…
THE IMPORTANCE OF REHAB AFTER SURGERY
Depending on the severity of the injury and the type of surgery, as well as other factors like age and activity level, you may need to participate in a formal rehabilitation program to regain strength and flexibility after your orthopedic surgery.Rehabilitation often takes three forms: physical therapy to increase your…
WHY FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS SUFFER ACL INJURIES
After 2 two weeks of Olympics coverage, many viewers tuned in to enjoy the most popular sport on the planet – soccer. The popularity of the sport is at an all-time high, and individuals across the country are currently spending their summer months competing at various levels.Unfortunately, with an increase…
BENEFITS OF ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
Arthroscopic surgery, which comes from the Greek words “arthros” (joint) and “scopos” (to look), is a surgical procedure that allows surgeons to view the inside of joints and surrounding spaces. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure often utilized to confirm a diagnosis made by physical examination and imaging studies. Surgeons…
HOW TO PREVENT KNEE INJURIES
Knee pain is often caused by either a one-time acute injury or repetitive motions that stress the knee over time, particularly as we age. But while many people will experience knee injuries at some point in their lives, there are ways to prevent them. Here are some tips on how…
FEMALES MUCH MORE PRONE TO SUFFER ACL INJURY
With the increased popularity of women’s sports and the new generation of aspiring female athletes, there has been a rise in female sports participation. However, the increase in participation has also revealed that females have a higher risk of damaging or tearing their ACL during athletic activity.Studies show that women…
STRENGTHENING YOUR KNEES AND SHOULDERS
Most people forget how much targeted exercises can help when it comes to strengthening and injury prevention, especially when it comes to commonly injured body parts like the knees and the shoulders. The knees and the shoulders are often injured due to the high ranges of motion that tear the…