One of the biggest challenges in ACL rehab is regaining adequate strength in the surgical leg. Even at 1 year post-op, many patients still demonstrate significant strength deficits compared to the non-surgical leg. Traditional early … continue reading
In this video Dr Jeff Berg and I discuss fractures of the clavicle, or the collarbone. Fractures of the clavicle typically occur from a fall, or a direct impact injury. The treatment of clavicle or … continue reading
Osteoarthritis of the knee can cause severe pain and quality of life issues. Knee pain due to arthritis can be disabling when it has progressed to its most severe form. Until recently, a knee replacement … continue reading
Thumb injuries are relatively rare in sports. Injuries to the thumb can involve the tendons which move our joints, the ligaments that hold the bones together, or a fracture of one of the bones of … continue reading
The meniscus is a cartilage disc and cushion within the knee. Meniscus tears are common in athletes. Surgical removal of a the meniscus tear is referred to as a partial menisectomy. If an elite … continue reading
Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on a routine shoulder MRI. Most of you with shoulder pain do not recall a severe injury. The majority of people with rotator cuff pain have … continue reading
Potentially limiting their appeal even further, it now appears that statins, meant to lower your cholesterol, may blunt your desire to exercise and significantly limit the way your body responds to exercise. Statins are one … continue reading
Running does not cause arthritis. This is actually not a new finding. Researchers have known for years that running will not cause arthritis. Runners, in general, have a much lower chance of developing osteoarthritis than … continue reading
Rotator cuff surgery involves a long recovery process. Trust me… it is a lot longer than you think it will be. Depending on your occupation and the type of work you perform the recovery from … continue reading
