Blog – Page 11 – Howard J. Luks, MD

Ankle Sprain Risk And The Role of Hip Strength

Posted December 12, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

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 in sports requiring rapid changes in direction. Because of … continue reading

5 Key Reasons Why Injury Prevention Will Enhance Athletic Performance

Posted December 7, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

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 well written post on why we need to focus … continue reading

Shoulder Stiffness After Rotator Cuff Surgery

Posted November 26, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of disability and shoulder pain. While many rotator cuff tears do not require surgery, some tears will. One of the most common side effects of rotator cuff and … continue reading

Peroneal Tendon Subluxation : Exploring Lateral Ankle Pain

Posted November 25, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

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 slide out of the groove then … continue reading

Am I genetically challenged ?

Posted November 23, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Have you ever run a 4.oo minute mile? Neither have I. Can you blow out 300W of power continuously for a 3 mile climb? – Nope. I respect and applaud all of you, who, like … continue reading

Can I run with a meniscus tear in my knee

Can I make a meniscus tear worse if I run on it?

Posted November 23, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Runners often develop knee pain. If given enough time, decreased training, or cross-training and physical therapy that knee pain will often subside. Degenerative “posterior horn meniscus tears” are very common in runners. Most runners will … continue reading