3 Ways Skiers and Snowboarders Should Prepare for Winter
This time of year, seasonal athletes start thinking about how to prepare for Winter. Passionate skiers and snowboarders anticipate the opening of their favorite ski areas, and they might …
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Myths About ACL Injuries (Part I)
As an expert in ACL injury prevention, I’ve heard some interesting comments and perspectives about the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) over the years. There’s a lot of misinformation floating …
3 Things You Should Know About Knee “Valgus” and Exercise
The knee is a hinge-joint, right? The simple answer is “Yes”, because the knee bends and straightens for walking and running. But the complex answer is “No”, because it …
Why Female Athletes Have More ACL Injuries
Female athletes rupture their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) more frequently than males…nearly 6-8 times more! The most common sports in which female athletes suffer ACL injuries are soccer and …
Best Off-Season Conditioning Strategy for Serious Athletes
…And How To Help Them Explode into Next Season Every year, as Summer approaches and many sports are winding down for a brief rest period, supportive parents of serious …
Shane’s ACL Injury Story
Shane tells her story about how she tore her ACL, underwent multiple surgeries and complications, and overcame it all in the end. She was inspired by her experience to become …
Returning to Sport after ACL Surgery
Why it might take longer than you think You’ve heard of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)… and the devastating effects of injury as well as the lengthy rehabilitation process …
What I Learned From My Patient Today
Words from an 18 year-old, wise beyond his years… Knee surgery as a young adult can be a heavy burden…and the mental struggle often outweighs the physical. In Tom’s …
3 Ways to Protect Your Knees in 3 Minutes
In this post, I’ve put together 3 exercises showing 3 different pillars of training that will help to strengthen your legs and protect your knees from injury. The best part …
“5 Words That Saved Our Knees”
Sometimes you say something in a way that truly resonates with someone. When you see the “lightbulb” go on, you know you’ve connected and made a difference. Moments like this …
What did pro athlete Lindsey Vonn do immediately before an Olympic race, to Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance?
In the final minute before she raced in the 2018 Winter Olympics, the camera zoomed in for a close-up of American alpine ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, as she prepared for …
Why You Should Strengthen Your Hip Muscles
Have you ever wondered why you need to strengthen your hip muscles? Hips were the forgotten link for a long time, but now we put a lot of focus on …
ACL Injuries in Field Sports
Anterior Cruiciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming increasingly more prevalent in youth sports, especially in sports that involve running, cutting, jumping, and competing with other players. If you are involved …