Non-surgical management of ACL injuries - can the ACL heal?
Anterior cruciate ligament tears of the knee are, unfortunately, extremely common. Currently the immediate recommendation following...
Anterior cruciate ligament tears of the knee are, unfortunately, extremely common. Currently the immediate recommendation following...
#1 - Your quadriceps strength has not yet returned. The quadriceps are king (or queen) when it comes to the function of the knee....
As we’ve shifted to a more “functional training” mind set - we often leave out “isolated” work to muscles. While I do believe you will...
We’ve all heard the saying “Sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. This statement, when it comes to pain...
Being prepared to discuss your issues and concerns with your physician are crucial. The reality is - most providers are not able to...
We’ve all heard it, done it, said it. We want perfect form with movements. What does perfect form mean? How is it defined? Is it even...
A common question when facing ACL reconstruction is - which graft is the best? Typically the choice was between the Patellar Tendon Graft...
In a previous blog I discussed that overall I see and feel we are not pushing athletes who have had ACL reconstruction hard enough...
The “fix it” mentality is concerning - think about it - having to go see someone often to “fix you” is a little unsettling - we are...
Have you found yourself in and out of physical therapy or thru a ton of healthcare providers and either still have the same issue or have...
It’s almost spring here in Upstate NY and that means one thing - runners will start their transition from treadmill running to road...
In my little world, I see two types of people. 1 = I need my sleep , 2 = I am just fine without sleep. In my house - I am the one that...
So many times I get questions about “how much should I stretch” or statements such as “I foam roll/stretch every day”. “Is this good? Is...
You should never run again. You should never ski again. You need to be careful. You are broken. You will continue to break down. Just...
This is a hot topic - should a kid play one sport or many sports? Will they fall behind if they are not focusing on the skills of their...
Children, young adults, high school athletes, college athletes are more than often returned to sports much, much too early following...
ACL rehab - are we doing enough? No, the answer is no. When reviewing the “top” ACL protocols I had something hit me hard - none of them...
Life is an athletic event. Believe it or not, our daily activities are not that much different than a high level athlete. Yes they are at...
Is your Healthcare Provider right for you? Whatever your need be - orthopedic, primary care, chiropractic, physical therapy, etc, finding...