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...
Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine
Preventative measures may not be able to ward off back pain completely, but knowing proper lifting techniques can certainly protect you from an avoidable back injury. We’ve got tips...
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Training Proven To Reduce ACL Injury Risk
Female athletes are highly vulnerable to ACL knee injuries unless they participate in training programs designed to reduce injury risks. We explain how to evaluate your daughter’s program to...
The Link Between Weight And Orthopedic Risks
Excess weight contributes to a number of serious health problems. A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explores the impact of obesity...
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Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: An Overview
If you and your surgeon determine that arthroscopic surgery is the best option for your knee issue, we tell you what to expect. Our knees are our flexible passports...
Osteoarthritis And Your Joint Health
This disease affects 27 million Americans. We explain the basics of this disease, and what you can do to improve your lifestyle if you have osteoarthritis. When our joints...
Medical Discovery May Improve Treatment of Knee Injuries
The discovery of a new knee ligament offers hope of improved treatment for sports-related knee injuries. Sports that require sudden changes in direction can take a toll on athletes’...
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A Runner’s Guide for Healthy Knees
A contestant at the annual October Twin Cities Marathon described the start of this year’s race over the misty Mississippi as “running into heaven.” There’s no reason why a...