A meniscus tear is a very common source of pain. In our last Expert Series post we explored the cause of most meniscus tears. The cause of meniscal tears
Search Results for: Expert Series
What is The Cause of Meniscus Tears? Expert Series
Derrick Rose is out again. This time he has torn a meniscus in his knee. The meniscus is the primary shock absorber in our knee. The meniscus plays a
Surgery For Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tears : Expert Series
You have fallen, you can not move your arm, and you have been told that you have a rotator cuff tear. Do you need to consider surgery to repair your rotator
Do I Need Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery? – Expert Series
Rotator cuff surgery involves stitching or reattaching your torn rotator cuff tendon back to the humerus. The surgery to repair your rotator cuff is performed
What is the Cause of Rotator Cuff Tears? Shoulder Expert Series
The rotator cuff is composed of 4 very important muscles. Together they surround your shoulder and help you move the arm. Rotator cuff injuries can cause
Physical Therapy Following an ACL Reconstruction : Expert Series #3
Physical therapy is the most critical aspect of your overall recovery from an ACL rupture. Why do I need physical therapy after my ACL reconstruction? You
The Role of Physical Therapy Before ACL Surgery .. Our Expert Series Continues
If you are an athlete with an ACL injury or if you are the parent of a student athlete with an ACL injury, you will likely have many questions regarding how the
Our ACL Injury Expert Opinion Series Continues : Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
ACL injuries are catastrophic for our young athletes. An ACL injury impacts not only their physical well being but their emotional well being. Furthermore, an
ACL Surgery Graft Choice : 5 Professional Opinion Series
When you are considering ACL Surgery, choosing which ACL replacement graft to use is not always an easy decision. This will be the second post in our
Can A Meniscus Tear Heal?
Meniscus tears are a very common injury. Since many people over 50 will have one and many more over 70 will have one it is normal to wonder if a meniscus tear
ACL Graft Choice: Which One Fails More Often?
Athletes with a torn ACL in their knee often complain of instability and giving way. An ACL reconstruction should restore stability of the knee and enable an
How Important is The Meniscus ?
The meniscus is one of the most important structures we have within our knees. Within each of our knees we have two menisci: We have an inner, or medial
