Meniscal root tear
Meniscal Root Tears The meniscus is a tissue that lies between the bones of the knee. There is a medial (inside) meniscus and a lateral (outside) meniscus. They are strongly [...]
Gastrocnemius Tears
I watched it happen right in front me. My friend attempted an amazing dance move at a party, jumped, landed, and hopped to the closest chair. He felt something pull [...]
Achilles Tendon Tears
Achilles tendon Tears The achilles tendon was named after the Greek god Achilles. This was the only part of his body that was still vulnerable after his mother dipped him [...]
Physical Activity after Concussion
Traditional recommendations for treatment after a concussion were to physically rest, avoid sports activities and allow the mind to rest as well, termed "Cognitive rest". This has been the mainstay [...]
Kids sports injuries: Is it a sprain or something more ?
Your daughter twists her ankle playing soccer this weekend and says it hurts to walk on it. Your next thought is 'is it broken?'. How can you tell? Do you [...]
Lacrosse injuries and how to prevent them
Lacrosse has grown in recent years to become one of the most popular sports for young athletes. Teams and tournaments seem to be springing up everywhere, especially here in Southern [...]
What is a cartilage injury ?
What is cartilage?Nearly every joint in your body is made up of surfaces that allow incredibly smooth almost motion. This allows you to painlessly bend your elbow, your knee, or [...]
How to measure a concussion
Concussions in youth and adult sports remain a significant concern. Research over the past several years has shown the importance of proper diagnosis and follow up. The tools to perform [...]
Message to coaches: Protect your Young Athletes and Avoid Injury
Coaching our young developing athletes is an incredibly rewarding experience. Coaching gives us a chance to instill sportsmanship, teach valuable skills, boost confidence, and prepare for a lifetime of fun [...]
ACL reconstruction in the aging athlete
50 is the new 30 ‘Fifty’ is the new ‘thirty’, I’m told. In prior generations, people were more apt to ‘act their age’ and slow down but now anymore. People, [...]