Injury prevention has for too long taken a back seat to injury management and athletic performance. I am so pleased to have Dr Daniel Lorenz contribute this well written post on why we need to focus … continue reading
Shoulder Stiffness After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of disability and shoulder pain. While many rotator cuff tears do not require surgery, some tears will. One of the most common side effects of rotator cuff and … continue reading
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation : Exploring Lateral Ankle Pain
The peroneal tendons are located on the outer side of your ankle. The tendons are firmly held in place in a groove behind your fibula. If the peroneal tendons slide out of the groove then … continue reading
Am I genetically challenged ?
Have you ever run a 4.oo minute mile? Neither have I. Can you blow out 300W of power continuously for a 3 mile climb? – Nope. I respect and applaud all of you, who, like … continue reading
Can I make a meniscus tear worse if I run on it?
Runners often develop knee pain. If given enough time, or perhaps cross training and physical therapy that pain will often subside. When a runner sees an Orthopedic Surgeon they may be referred for an MRI. … continue reading
Video: The Runners Knee: Do you need an MRI? Do you know why it occurs?
The Runners Knee or anterior knee pain syndrome is a very common cause of pain in the front of your knee. Runners of all ages can suffer from a runners knee. A classic runners knee … continue reading
Video: Should We Operate On All Athletes With A Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocations are more common in contact athletes. A shoulder dislocation implies that the ball or humerus has slid off the socket, or the glenoid. Most shoulder dislocations will cause a tear in a structure … continue reading
What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?
Many of you an recall just how much our pecs hurt, or our quads hurt 2 days after deciding to work out for the first time in a while. Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS … continue reading
Are Celebrex, Naproxen and Ibuprofen Safe? New Study Sheds Light On Common Medication
A study released the other day compared the safety of Celebrex, Naproxen and Ibuprofen. At the doses tested, the study noted that Celebrex might be safer than Naproxen or Ibuprofen. Referred to as the Precision … continue reading