Do All ACL Tears Require Surgery? No. Many ACL tears do not require surgery and can be managed non-operatively. Many factors go into the decision-making
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Which “graft” should I choose for my ACL reconstruction?
A graft is the tissue we use to give you a new ACL. The choices available break down into two large categories. Autograft is your own tissue, and allograft is
What is a Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction?
The native ACL is made up of two bundles; the anteromedial bundle and the posterolateral bundle. Over the last 20+ years surgeons have been reconstructing only
ACL Tears and Young Athletes
I've spoken to horribly disabled old football players who told me they'd do it all again, whatever life's sacrifice, just to have played the game. How many
ACL Tears
You turned to run upfield or avoid a defender and felt your knee pop and give way. In a short while, your knee is swollen, and you wonder, "Did I just tear my
Building an exercise routine: The 30-day challenge
Starting and committing to a new exercise program can be a challenge. Here we discuss the concept of a 30-day challenge. Staying with the same theory that
The key is to keep your goals simple and easy to accomplish
Keeping it simple. Let’s face it, change is hard. However, habits are easy to maintain. Getting folks to adopt healthier lifestyle choices is something I
Fitness and Heart Rate: What You Should Track — and Why
Show Notes In this episode Paul and Howard talk about fitness and heart-related measures, from resting heart rate to heart rate variability. We will get
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
Show Notes In a continuing series, Paul and Howard talk about parts of the body that sometimes hurt. This time we’re on about Why Knees Sometimes
Metabolic Syndrome, Part II: Managing Metabolic Syndrome
Show Notes In the second of a two-part series, Paul and Howard talk about metabolic syndrome, in particular about how its effects can be reduced, and even
Rest, Recovery, and Exercise Addiction
Show Notes Paul and Howard talk about rest, recovery, and exercise addiction. We range across its causes, diagnosing it, and its consequences. There is—drum
Metabolic Syndrome, Part I
Show Notes In the first of a multi-part series, Paul and Howard talk about metabolic syndrome, from its rise, to its prevalence, to its causes, and its