In this video, Dr Jeff Berg and I talk about the ACL graft choices you have. In order to reconstruct your new ACL we need to use a tendon as a graft. During the surgery … continue reading
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 in sports requiring rapid changes in direction. Because of … continue reading
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 well written post on why we need to focus … continue reading
Shoulder Stiffness After Rotator Cuff Surgery
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
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 ?
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 make a meniscus tear worse if I run on it?
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
Video: The Runners Knee: Do you need an MRI? Do you know why it occurs?
The Runners Knee or anterior knee pain syndrome is a very common cause of pain in the front of your knee. Runners of all ages can suffer from a runners knee. A classic runners knee … continue reading
Video: Should We Operate On All Athletes With A Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocations are more common in contact athletes. A shoulder dislocation implies that the ball or humerus has slid off the socket, or the glenoid. Most shoulder dislocations will cause a tear in a structure … continue reading