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
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 The platelets in your blood will settle in a layer that can be withdrawn into a syringe and
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
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
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
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery and Return to Pitching
Pitchers are more commonly injuring their ulnar collateral ligament. Ulnar collateral ligament surgery or Tommy John surgery is becoming almost commonplace in
What Is Medial Joint Space Narrowing?
Medial joint space narrowing is a common term many of you will see in your x-ray and MRI reports. Medial joint space narrowing is a long-winded way of
Growing Cartilage To Treat Arthritic Joints
Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip affects millions of people across the globe. Osteoarthritis is the number cause of disability. The medical community has
How To Exercise in Heat and Humidity
If you are like me, a treadmill is virtually a non-starter. I need to move horizontally when I exercise... and I exercise a lot. I need to run on the trails
Should We Prescribe Exercise for Type 2 Diabetics ?
No one doubts the benefits of regular exercise, particularly in those affected by diabetes. Is there an alternative to walking for 30 minutes five times a
ACL Recovery and Reinjury Risk
ACL injuries are occurring at an alarming rate. Single sport specialization, lack of proper training and many other factors all contribute to the risk of
ACL Graft Choice: Which One Fails More Often?
Athletes with a torn ACL in their knee often complain of instability and giving way. An ACL reconstruction should restore stability of the knee and enable an
