Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the United States and may cause pain, stiffness, and limitations with day to day activities. Unfortunately, many people feel forced to give up their favorite sports or lifestyle as a result of being labeled with “osteoarthritis”. A diagnosis of “osteoarthritis” can be
Sam’s Story: *Name changed to protect the identity of the athlete. It was early spring of 2020 and Sam was eager to prove herself on the soccer field in an off-season scrimmage against a neighboring university. She chased after a ball and attempted to evade an opponent. She planted her
Do you know how many people are walking around on a torn meniscus without even knowing they have a tear?? 💥Approximately 5% of young people and up to 67% of older people have asymptomatic (non-painful) meniscus tears! 💥 How is that possible? Depending on the type of injury and how
A Need for “External Focus of Attention” in ACL Rehab Can an injury to a ligament actually affect how your brain works? And can the change in your brain actually make you more prone to injury? If you have torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, you understand
Working on the slopes at a ski resort is one of the most thrilling and satisfying jobs you can earn. If you are lucky enough to land one of these sought-after positions as an instructor, patroller, host, or operator, then you have more on the line when it comes to
Are you tired of holding stretches for 30 seconds? Do you want to get more stretching done in less time? Do you want to get MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS overall? I’m going to show you how you can be MORE EFFICIENT with your workouts, by stringing movements together into
Ever wonder why so many snow-skiers have KNEE pain? Are YOU making these mistakes? It’s not your imagination, it is proven in the research that knees are the most frequently injured body part and the risk of severe arthritis is high. In this post, you will learn 5 reasons why
What do ankle sprains, knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain all have in common? 👉 When evaluating a patient with any of the above complaints, we OFTEN find an underlying balance deficit that was most likely present before the pain or injury was ever acknowledged. Do you have
An injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, known as the ACL, can be season-ending and life-changing for a competitive athlete. As a coach, parent, or athlete, you would prefer to hear anything besides those three letters…A.C.L, which is why choosing an injury prevention program before that happens is essential. A
Injury management has evolved over the years, and the once highly recognized R.I.C.E. method may not be the only, or best, way to handle acute injuries. A more active recovery strategy is stepping front and center. R.I.C.E. is an acronym for Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate, which was the standard
A classic movement pattern in everyday life, that you don’t even realize you are doing, can be the cause of your knee problems. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and movement expert, people often come to my clinic with pain or an injury, of which the cause or trigger is
Have you experienced a sports injury? Have you ever felt overwhelmed or discouraged because of a long recovery? Have you (or a loved one) ever had surgery for a torn ACL or total knee replacement? Were you worried about getting your life back? Have you felt nervous or anxious about
Nobody wants to be sidelined with an injury. Nobody wants to watch their kid suffer through pain and frustration of a major injury and long road to recovery. Nobody wants to be the coach with a star athlete on the bench because of a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in
Do fit, healthy, competitive athletes need neuromuscular training? When I met this fit, healthy, competitive athlete, he had complaints of chronic hip pain that “nobody could figure out” for years. He eventually gave up and accepted that he would deal with hip pain for the rest of his life. He
Does joining ACL Strong make you “Coach of the Year”? Or does the type of coach who earns “Coach of the Year” choose ACL Strong for their team?? We’re pretty sure it’s the latter; but all joking aside, this is an important point! The type of coach who earns “Coach
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