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Tears Vs. Strains
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 03-Dec-2019
After an injury, your priorities should be a diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Correctly diagnosing an injury is key to using the right treatments and exercises. A correct diagnosis also lets you know whether you need to see a doctor or visit an emergency room. If you have any doubts about your injuries, seek medical attention immediately to reduce the risk of making injuries worse or even permanent. No matter what activity caused your injury, recreational sports, work, or otherwise, you should stop that activity immediately until your wound has healed.
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Managing an ACL Tear
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 20-Nov-2019
ACL injuries are often associated with a popping noise or feeling in the knee, along with severe pain and an inability to continue normal physical activities. You may experience rapid swelling. Sudden loss of a range of motion in your limb, and a feeling of instability or “giving way” when you try to put weight.
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Understanding the Basics of ACL Injuries
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 27-Jun-2019
The good news is ACL tears are all too common; in fact, ACL tears are increasing. The bad news is you have months of recovery and therapy ahead of you. You might be wondering: How can I prevent this in the first place?
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Common Basketball Injuries
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 03-Jan-2019
Sprains and strains: Sprains and strains are caused by minor tears or stretching. Note, this does not mean stretching as in warm ups, but when an area is suddenly stretched further than it is intended.
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Wrestling Injuries
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 15-Dec-2018
Shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries in wrestling. Popular moves like head-levers, armbars and hammerlocks place immense pressure on the shoulder joint. It’s not uncommon for wrestlers to experience rotator cuff or ligament tears as a result.
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What is Arthroscopic Surgery?
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 01-Dec-2018
The type of anesthesia used will depend on the duration of the procedure. There is local anesthesia (blocks a limited area, like a knee) regional anesthesia (numbs the lower half of your body) and general anesthesia (places the patient unconscious).
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Common Overuse Injuries in Children
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 28-Feb-2018
Sever’s disease is one of most common causes of heel pain in children. It often occurs during growth spurts and is an inflammatory condition of the growth plate in the heel bone. Running, jumping, and being active lead to repetitive stress on the growth plate as the foot strikes the ground. This results in inflammation in the growth plate, which causes heel pain.
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Soft Tissue Knee Injuries
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 30-Nov-2017
Soft tissue injuries are broken down into three categories based on the severity of the stretching or tearing of the knees muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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Kneecap Injuries
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 21-Nov-2017
Soft tissue injuries are broken down into three categories based on the severity of the stretching or tearing of the knees muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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Common Causes of Knee Pain
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 30-Oct-2017
The knee is a complex system, with multiple ligaments working in conjunction with one another, so it does not take much to throw everything out of whack. Most people are familiar with knee issues through sports, whether that be from personal experience, or hearing about running backs tearing their ACL, but we have listed out some of the most common knee injuries:
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