Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL) injuries are common in sports. Post-surgery, a lengthy rehab program is required to return the athlete to wellness and sports activity. Beginning exercise immediately after surgery is important for restoring range of motion to the knee joint as well as strength to surrounding ligaments and muscles.
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL) serves a critical role in the function and stability of the kneee joint. This ligament is frequently injured in sports. Sports medicine and orthoepedic surgical and non-surgical treatments for this injry are available.
Dr. Andrews believes the number one causal factor in the increasing number of injuries is fatigue. All athletes, especially young athletes, need rest. The musculoskeletal system needs periodization, an annual plan that includes periods of rest and recovery. The average high school pitcher requiring Tommy John surgery has only one week off from baseball per year, ...
The most common injuries to children are a result of overuse and fatigue. Young pitchers need to have a pitch count limit and rest cycle, like professionals. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iijmxFegDQ]
2011 - A Deadly Record When it comes to heat-related deaths, 2011 has set a record according to USA Today. During this summer's record heat wave, six high school football players and one coahc have died. Cause has not been determined in all cases. But if heat is a factor, this would be more than double the ...
Courtesy of the U.S. Army, what to look for in a sports drink after a workout. Calorie count should be less than 96 calories per 8 ounce serving. That's 9 to 19 grams of carbohydrates per 8 ounces Carbs to protein ratio should be 4 to 1. Four times as many carbs as proteins. No more than 240 milligrams of ...
The Anterior cruciate ligament is the key stabilizer of the knee. Sometimes it is turn in such a way that it can be repaired rather than reconstructed. Sutures are arthoroscopically placed in the torn ligament and connected to suture anchors into an insertion sight in the torn ligament. Growth factors, and occassionally stem cells, are formed into ...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction is commonly done with a graft from the patella tendon or hamstring. A graft from the patella tendon is about 10 centimeters long and includes pieces of bone from the knee cap on one end and the upper tibia on the other end. The defect in the patella tendon is closed. The tendon ...
Date Of Injury: 10/01/2011 Rehab Date: 10/08/2011 Body Part Injured: Knee Activity: Range Of Motion Training What Was My Goal? 90 degrees What Did I Accomplish? 85 degrees
Running with the right stride increases your enjoyment of the sport while reducing your risk of injury. The right running technique can make running a lifetime sport.
