Physical therapy may be utilized either instead of or after surgery The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage between the thighbone (femur) and the shinbone (tibia), and its job is to stabilize the knee…
Patients’ expectations are not often met after surgery Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common injuries in athletes. These injuries are seen in a variety of sports, but athletes who participate…
Patients generally want to learn more about their pain Pain is necessary for our survival and something that we all experience to a certain degree from time to time. But dealing with pain on a…
Updated review of studies needed Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most commonly reported injuries in the field of sports medicine. The condition is most prevalent in runners and active individuals, and individuals…
Popularity of softball is growing rapidly in the U.S. Fast-pitch softball is one of the most popular and fastest growing sports among youth females, and the number of high school softball players in the U.S….
One shoulder dislocation increases the risk of injuring it again in the future The shoulder is the most frequently dislocated joint in the body, which is mainly due to the difference in size between the…
