A broken tibia is not common in sports. But a tibia fracture can be a very severe and very painful injury that must be managed correctly if the athlete wishes
Lisfranc Injuries Of The Foot: An Injury You Must Respect
Lisfranc injuries of the foot can be very severe. A Lisfranc injury can involve ligaments tears or a combination of fractures and ligament tears. Either way a
Ankle Sprain Risk And The Role of Hip Strength
Ankle sprains are common in youth sports. Lateral ankle sprains are particularly an issue in youth soccer and lateral ankle sprains are the most common injury
5 Key Reasons Why Injury Prevention Will Enhance Athletic Performance
Injury prevention has for too long taken a back seat to injury management and athletic performance. I am so pleased to have Dr Daniel Lorenz contribute this
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation : Exploring Lateral Ankle Pain
The peroneal tendons are located on the outer side of your ankle. The tendons are firmly held in place in a groove behind your fibula. If the peroneal tendons
What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?
Many of you an recall just how much our pecs hurt, or our quads hurt 2 days after deciding to work out for the first time in a while. Delayed onset muscle
Common Stress Fractures Of The Foot
Runners in particular are prone to developing stress fractures in the foot. Stress fractures of the foot will also occur in other sports, but are more than
Why are hamstring injuries so common in the Premier League?
Hamstring injuries are perhaps the most common sports related injury. The trend over the years in the Premier League certainly supports this statistic. More
Serious Shoulder Injuries. When Should I See A Doctor?
Shoulder injuries can be serious. How can you tell? When do you need to consider seeing a doctor after you injured your shoulder? Let's say you
Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners. Tendinopathy Explained.
The achilles tendon has brought down mythical warriors and many weekend warriors alike. Tendinopathy- by definition, implies that some degree of degeneration
Meniscus Tears In Golfers
Meniscus tears or injuries are very common. Because of the significant amount of turning and pivoting with golf, the meniscus is under a lot of stress.
Pectoral Tendon Tears: A Treatment Guide
The pectoral tendon attaches the pec major muscle to your humerus or arm bone. The pec major is a very powerful muscle. Pectoral tendons are usually