Blood clots in the leg (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) can form spontaneously, following trauma, long flights, or after surgery. If treated promptly most blood
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Knee Compression Sleeves : How Useful Are They?
Knee pain is very common. Knee compression sleeves have been proven in many studies to be effective in managing knee pain from osteoarthritis. Whether you have
Can ACL Tears Be Repaired?
Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL have become commonplace on the ball fields across the world. ACL injuries are usually treated with a
Hamstring Injury Recovery and Return To Sports
Are we letting our athletes return to sports too soon after a serious hamstring injury? Hamstring injuries are quite common in sports involving sprinting and
Your Favorite Types of Exercise
One of my goals is to get as many of you as possible to adopt healthier lifestyles. That means eating better and exercising more. Planning on
What is Patella Subluxation ?
With patella subluxation, the kneecap is not moving in a groove on the top of the femur properly. Patella subluxation, or malalignment is a common cause
The Bridge ACL Surgery: Is An ACL Repair Possible?
Upwards of 400,000 people will tear their ACL this year. Many of those athletes will choose to have surgery for their ACL injury in order to allow them to
Is Single Sport Specialization Hurting Our Children
Single sport participation can be defined as the deliberate advancement of systematic training and planned competition ...with the specific goal of guiding the
5 Ways to Enhance Your Exercise Recovery
Recovery is a weapon. Sounds brash, but it is true. It's not unusual for me to see multiple 60 + year old runners, cyclists or triathletes in the office on
6 Common Reasons For Pain In The Elbow
Elbow pain is a very common reason to seek medical attention. Elbow pain is common in nearly all age groups, albeit for different reasons. It's not unusual
What Is The Function of a Meniscus ?
The function of a meniscus is to act as a shock absorber within the knee. We have two menisci. We have a medial meniscus on the inner side of our knee, and a
Why Does My Knee Swell ?
Knee swelling after an injury can be sign that your knee injury is serious. In general, knee swelling is a very common reason to see an Orthopedic Surgeon.
