Helping Muscles Recover with Electrical Stimulation
Watching the ESPN CrossFit games last summer, it was interesting how many television advertisements were for home electrical stimulation units being marketed for “recovery.” Electrical stimulation machines have been used for decades in collegiate, professional, and Olympic training rooms facilities for decades. Over the past few years
it has become increasingly apparent that small, portable devices are making their way into individual athletes’ homes and travel bags. Neuromu
To Screen or Not to Screen for ACL Injury Risk: That is the Question
Youth sport participation is on the rise, particularly among female athletes. Approximately three quarters of American households have a child who plays organized sports.1 ACL injuries are of particular concern because adolescents with major knee injuries are more prone to functional deficits, poorer quality of life, and increased risk of obesity in the decade following injury.2 Screening programs may help to identify youth athletes at higher risk of ACL tear. Targeted injury
Know Your Ability and Prevent Knee Injuries on the Slopes
For over a century, downhill skiing has been at the forefront of popular, recreational winter activities. Like any other specialty sport, skiing comes with a unique set of physical demands and risks. While continuing advancements in equipment have created decreasing trends in most ski injuries, knee injuries have remained static, and in some studies, increased in the past forty years. 1,2 It is estimated that there are approximately 100,000 acute knee injuries in North Americ
Sports Medicine Myths vs. Truths
Preventing and recovering from sports injuries is an ongoing issue for athletes of all ages. Below we address some of the misperceptions about some common injuries and their treatment Myth: Throwing curveballs leads to the highest risk of injury in young pitchers. Truth: Overuse, high pitch counts, and poor mechanics are the highest risk factors for injury. Throwing only fastballs with inappropriate rest and high pitch counts is a significant risk in young arms. Myth: A recon
