Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsBone HealthNeck & SpineBackPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 3/7/2016 Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function? Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel …Read More 2/29/2016 Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is …Read More 2/29/2016 Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make …Read More 2/29/2016 Tips To Prevent Hamstring Injuries Although hamstring injuries are common in certain sports, anyone can injure this muscle group that runs along the back of the upper leg. We explain how proper warm-ups and …Read More 2/22/2016 Treatments For Common Basketball Injuries In a contact sport like basketball, injuries are fairly common and range from minor sprains to serious joint injuries. We review treatments for the most common injuries in this …Read More 2/22/2016 Safety Equipment A Basketball Player Needs It is difficult to completely avoid injury in a contact sport like basketball, but using the right protective equipment can help. We have a list of the safety equipment …Read More 2/22/2016 Know The Most Common Basketball Injuries Basketball is a fast-paced game with explosive action that puts particular stress on feet, ankles, and knees. Understanding how stress is linked to injury is the first step to …Read More 2/15/2016 Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are Surgical Options For Unstable Kneecaps? Once a kneecap has dislocated, the risk of subsequent dislocations, permanent cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis increases substantially. Dr. Skendzel discusses the surgeries he uses to reduce this escalating injury …Read More 2/15/2016 Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are The Risks Of An Unstable Kneecap? Once you’ve dislocated a kneecap, unstable kneecap risks increase with subsequent dislocations that can cause significant knee damage over time.Read More