To Brace or Not to Brace That Is the Question
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and other ligament injuries of the knee can be devastating for...
What are Shin Splints
Shin splints are an extremely common ailment in runners. Other common names are soleus syndrome and tibial periostitis, but the proper...
SOCCER INJURY FACT OR FICTION – Does Heading Cause Concussions
Fact or Fiction: Concussions are common in soccer Fiction. Concussions are not common in soccer. All head injuries, including concussions...
Variety of Options for Athletic Recovery Drinks
In the quest for performance and fitness, athletes and the public often turn to recovery drinks for a boost. Research into this area has...
Jammed Fingers: WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEE A DOCTOR
It has happened to all of us at some point. You’re playing sports and a ball glances off the tip of your finger. Or you reach for...
What is Frostbite? And How Do I Prevent It
Athletes participating in outdoor winter sports, such as alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering, are at...
Don’t Get Behind the Wheel Too Soon After Surgery
A common patient question involves when driving is safe following a surgical procedure or injury As a rule, the day of an outpatient...
Keep the Youth Sports Experience Positive
So often we drop our kids off at their team practices and games no questions asked. A neighbor picks then up a couple of hours later and...
It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets an Eye Injury
Traumatic eye injury remains the second most common cause of visual impairment, behind only cataracts. Each year, nearly 15 percent of...
Anabolic Steroids: Performance Enhancing but at What Cost?
Competition is part of life and we are all programmed to strive to be successful. The temptations of winning and of becoming bigger and...