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…
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…
WHAT IS THE ROTATOR CUFF? The Rotator Cuff (RTC) is a group of 4 muscles that provide strength and stability to the shoulder. They connect from your scapula (angel wing in the back of your arm) to the head of the humerus (top of your arm), forming a cuff around the shoulder joint. These muscles…
