Imagine this: you wake up on a Monday morning to the sound of your blaring alarm. Surprisingly, you awake refreshed and ready to start your day. You take a deep breath and sit up. As you throw your legs over the side of the bed, you grimace at the sharp pain in your knees. “Oh no, it’s one of those … Read More
3 Ways to Protect Your ACL This Season
So you have probably heard of your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and likely even know someone who has torn theirs. We hate to say it’s a common injury, but if you play sports or are around athletes enough it may seem that way. It is the most common torn ligament in the knee and often times requires surgery to fix with … Read More
Rehabilitation following a meniscus tear
So your doc said you have a meniscus tear? Ouch! And now you are wondering what rehabilitation will be like. This is going to depend on whether or not you had surgery and how bad the tear is. Small meniscus tears are common and can even heal on their own if in the right place, which is the outside one-third … Read More