by Megan Bishop | Jan 12, 2021 | ACL 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 | ACL 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...
by Radhika Shah | Nov 19, 2020 | Athletic, Biostabilizer, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Disc herniation is found to be more prevalent in athletes than non-athletes due to the unnatural dynamic loading, lateral bending, and shear and compressive forces on the spine athletes undergo during exercise. (1, 2) These spinal injuries can significantly reduce an...
by Joy He | Oct 29, 2020 | Athletic, Medical Officers, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Athletes place immense stress on their body on a daily basis. Recovery plans and diet regulation are extremely important to help these individuals recover to reach their peak performance. Cryotherapy and protein-rich diets are widely considered the best modes of...
by Radhika Shah | Oct 14, 2020 | ACL Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
An estimated 55% of all high school students participate in sports, which include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, and more. (1) With an increasing number of young adolescents playing sports, risks of injury are increasing. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)...
by Lauren Limbach | Sep 26, 2020 | ACL Injury, Athletic, Joint Spy, Physical Therapy / Medicine and Rehabilitation
Most people who enjoy playing or watching sports are familiar with the devastating progression of athletics-related ACL injuries: the initial pain, the invasive surgery, the lengthy rehabilitation process, and the prolonged absence from competition. ACL injuries are...