Self-Healing Potential of the ACL

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…

Fall Prevention

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…