by Marina Norfolk | Apr 9, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, I. Issues, II. Roles, III. Solutions, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is commonplace amongst athletes and individuals alike, yet despite its frequency, this injury devastatingly increases morbidity and greatly impacts one’s day-to-day schedule (1). ACL injuries comprise up to 50% of ligamentous... 
by Sophie Gilbert | Apr 2, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
A good night’s sleep affects every aspect of the time spent awake, from hunger control and cravings to cognitive function and emotion regulation. Both proper duration and good quality sleep are essential for peak performance in any activity. Current research... 
by Sophie Gilbert | Feb 5, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Medical Officers, Prescribers
It is well-established that female athletes are at a 4-10x higher risk of developing injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) compared to their male counterparts (1). These injuries are immediately disabling, require long-term rehabilitation, and carry the... 
by Leigh Ann Green | Jan 29, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Women spend about half of their adult lives in an estrogen-deficient state.(1) Because of this deficiency, it’s estimated that 80% of menopausal women experience symptoms interfering with their quality of life.(4) One area of life significantly impacted by menopause... 
by Megan Bishop | Jan 12, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Athletics are at the root of American culture: sports teach young children teamwork, provide teenagers and young adults with passion and identity, and as one grows older, serve as an active hobby. Sports steal the hearts and time of Americans everywhere, yet it only... 
by Joy He | Dec 8, 2020 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
ACL injuries are common and represent a significant personal and societal burden. An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the major ligaments in the knee. An estimated 70% of ACL injuries occur in non-contact sports. These tears... 
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