It's September and cooler months are coming. How do cooler days affect your pain? For some people, their pain lets them know what's about to happen with the weather.
In today's world, we always seem to be rushing around and looking for instant gratification. But consider this-What's more important, immeidate pain relief or learning how to control your pain over time and situations? We know instant relief would be great. But if your pain keeps returning, other...
Posted on 2019-09-19
Last week, we looked into the causes, symptoms, and methods of prevention of ACL injuries. This week, we will discuss prevention methods, treatment options and the subsequent risks involved.
Prevention
Proper training and exercise can help reduce the risk of ACL injury. A physical therapist, athletic trainer or other specialist in sports medicine can provide assessment, instruction and feedback that can help you r...
Posted on 2018-03-04
This week, we will delve into one of the most common career-enders for professional football players – the dreaded ACL injury. Although football players are particularly susceptible to this type of injury, anyone who takes an impact of the knee at an oblique angle can damage their ACL.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. The ACL helps stabilize the knee. An ACL injury is a tear in one of the knee lig...
Posted on 2018-02-25
