Bracing after ACL surgery has been recommended for many reasons. But there is no evidence to support routine bracing after ACL surgery. Some propose that it improves proprioception. Some believe that a brace is protective. The … continue reading
What is Patellar Tendonitis or a Jumpers Knee?
Your junior athlete and star of the basketball team is complaining of pain in the front of their knee. They complain that it hurts when they sprint, or jump. You may see a little swelling … continue reading
Video Series: Which ACL Graft To Choose?
ACL surgery is commonplace today. One of the choices you will have to make is with regards to which graft to use to replace your ACL during surgery. Which ACL graft should you choose? Does … continue reading
How Long Does It Take To Recover From ACL Surgery?
ACL surgery requires an extensive, specific and long recovery. The ACL recovery process is long in order to limit your risk of reinjury and to give you the best chance of returning to your chosen … continue reading
Physical Therapy Before ACL Surgery Improves Your Results
When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament or ACL your knee swells with blood. When the knee swells, that triggers a cascade of events which causes you to loose quadriceps strength. In addition you will … continue reading
Platelet Rich Plasma- PRP Injections- Video: When, Why and How
PRP injections are created by centrifuging a sample of your blood. The platelets in your blood will settle in a layer that can be withdrawn into a syringe and injected back into you. We … continue reading
Video: Avoiding Running Injuries … Your Intensity Matters.
Runners by nature are a competitive bunch. If all your runs are slow, it holds true that slow training produces slow runners– yet even elite runners spend most of their time on long slow runs. … continue reading
Two Orthopedic Surgeons: A Video Series Begins
I have known Dr Jeffrey Berg for 20+ years. We trained together and have remained friends since. Between us we have 40 years of Orthopedic Surgery experience between the two of us. We have witnessed … continue reading
Hip Flexor Injuries and Prevention Strategies
Hip flexor (rectus femoris) injuries occur more frequently in running, sprinting and kicking sports. Soccer players in particular are prone to hip flexor injuries. Chronic hip flexor, rectus femoris, and groin pain can also … continue reading