A twist, a pop, a fall to the ground, pain, and immediate swelling…unfortunately, this experience is too common in our young athletes. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures cause instability and potentially end sports activity and careers, causing long-term physical and psychological consequences. Is surgery the best option, or is there a self-healing potential for the…
Falls are the leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 years and older. Every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall in the US, and many more are injured, costing $50 billion a year. Approximately a third of older adults who live at home, and half of those living in nursing homes, fall…
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of two ligaments that cross in the middle of the knee. The ACL stabilizes the knee by preventing forward motion of your lower leg. It is a very strong ligament but also the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. ACL injuries are often higher in those who…
A disc herniation is a cut in the disc that enables the inner material, known as the nucleus, to squeeze out and put pressure on the surrounding ligaments and potentially a nearby nerve. As scary as this sounds, a tear in the disc is like a cut on your knuckle. Can a herniated disc heal?…
Research shows that nearly half of all recreational runners get injuries. As a runner, nothing is worse than being sidelined because of pain. Runners are usually in tune with their bodies except for when it comes to injuries, as most ignore the warning signs and try to muddle through. Both elite runners and novices experience…
Running is one of the most powerful actions to treat the stresses of everyday life, increase your overall physical and mental well-being, improve your sleep quality, and, most importantly, realize your abilities and discover more about yourself. Improvements in your running form will aid in achieving your performance goals and reduce your chances of injury.…
A meniscal tear is one of the most common sports-related knee injuries in the United States. Traumatic tears in young athletes and middle-aged weekend warriors are usually treated surgically, even though beneficial evidence from clinical trials is lacking and has even shown no difference in outcomes for range of motion, pain, quality of life, and…
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows us to see a clear image of soft tissues and deep structures inside our bodies. They can create high-resolution images of the entire musculoskeletal structures, including bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. MRIs are valuable as they show details when there are red flags. But MRIs also show natural changes…
Being physically active has been shown to improve health and longevity. Exercise increases muscle and bone strength, improves your immune system, lungs, and heart, and prevents many cancers and chronic illnesses. Not surprisingly, physical activity is now linked to COVID-19 outcomes and inactivity is the #1 Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19. Physical inactivity is more…
Exercise is one of the most important lifestyle choices that significantly impact your health and adds years to your life. Being physically active has amazing benefits not only in preventing many chronic diseases but also aids in treating them. Benefits of physical fitness include improvement of brain health and cognition, weight management, strengthening your muscles…
