What is Osteoarthritits? Your doctor just told you that you have osteoarthritis, now you are wondering what is it? Osteoarthritis has many different names including degenerative joint disease, OA, and degenerative arthritis. It is a degenerative process characterized by loss and wearing away of the cartilage that protects the joint. According to the CDC. It […]
Self Treatments
ACL Prevention Part 2
ACL Injury Risk Factors Previously I wrote about an ACL injury prevention program called Sportsmetrics. This program is a revolutionary program developed after years of research by Dr. Frank Noyes and the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Educational Foundation. It is the only program scientifically proven to lower a female athlete’s risk of suffering a serious knee […]
ACL Injury Prevention
What is the ACL? The ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament. This tiny ligament has a BIG job in the knee. The ACL helps keep the knee in alignment when you twist, jump, cut, or kick the ball. ACL tears are more predominant in young female athletes who participates in sports such as soccer, basketball, […]
What is Trigger Finger
5 Tips for “Trigger Finger” What is Trigger Finger? We all have tendons in our hands that allow us to actively bend or straighten our fingers. The tendons that allow us to bend our fingers are located on the palm side of our hands. These tendons pass through several tunnels or “sheaths” that help keep […]
Cross Training For Runners
5 Exercises to Help Prevent Running Injuries Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise people use to stay in shape. However, if running is the only form of exercise you participate in, you may be putting yourself at a higher risk of injury. While we have many qualities that make us natural […]
Endurance Training Mistakes
Casual Runner or Marathon Runner Whether you’re a casual runner maybe getting in a local 5K when you can or one who puts in 50+ miles per week training for another Boston Marathon, it’s likely you have tried at least one training program to try to meet your running goals. While […]
