Osteoarthritis of the knee does not always end a long-running career. Most runners over 45 have some degree of arthritic change in their knee and don't even
What is an AC Separation- Terminology Tuesday
AC Separations are a relatively common cause of shoulder pain and deformity. An AC Separation, also called a Shoulder Separation is a different injury then a
Running : The Best Medicine
Is running the happiness miracle? It sure does come close to being the perfect outlet. It's inexpensive, easy to find a place to do it, and running properly
What Is An MCL Tear?
MCL or medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee are a relatively common injury. The MCL is one of the most commonly torn ligaments around the knee. The
The Aging Athlete : Staying In The Game
If you were asked to describe an elderly person, what sort of words would you come up with? For many, the answer probably includes something along the lines of
Tennis Elbow : Terminology Tuesday
Tennis elbow is a very common cause of elbow pain. It is a very silly name because most tennis players do not get tennis elbow, and most patients I see with
What is ITB Friction Syndrome : Terminology Tuesday
Once again, thank you for suggesting topics of interest to you for our TT series. Today's post is about ITB friction syndrome. Or ITB Syndrome for
Common Running Injuries and How To Avoid Them
Runners are a unique breed. I am fortunate to treat many local runners. They are motivated, and they need to run to feel whole. Most runners are fairly
What is a Shoulder Subluxation? : Terminology Tuesday
Subluxation is a term that Orthopedic Surgeons commonly utilize. For the purpose of this post we will put it in the context of shoulder injuries. Our shoulder
Hydration Myth Busting: The 8×8 Myth: 8 (8oz) Glasses of Water a Day
Should we really drink 64 oz of water per day? Although many people have heard that they should drink 8 glasses of water a day, there is actually no scientific
Achilles Tendon Pain : Why Does it Hurt So Much?
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Achilles tendon pain due to achilles tendonitis is very common in runners or athletes. Many
What is Bursitis : Terminology Tuesday
Bursitis is a term that most of us have heard... yet the majority have no idea what it actually is. A bursa is a small, very thin walled sac that the body