Hamstring strains are common in sports involving high speed dynamic movements such as soccer, football, hockey or any activities involving rapid changes in knee position. These injuries can cause significant pain and limit one’s participation in daily activities. This article will discuss the anatomy of the hamstrings, causes of strains, and information on recovering from
Knee injuries are common among those who engage in recreational sports or exercise. One of the most prevalent injuries are meniscus tears. This can occur acutely during activity or happen gradually over time. Regardless of the mechanism of injury, a torn meniscus can lead to significant knee pain and subsequent disability. What is The Meniscus?
Pre-op PT Preoperative physical therapy is implemented before major surgical interventions such as ACL repair, total knee/hip/shoulder replacement, and more. The purpose of this is to maximize strength in the surrounding muscles, increase flexibility, and maximize range of motion prior to surgery. Is there any evidence to show this is beneficial? Recovery Benefits A recent
In order to perform normal, pain-free shoulder motion, it is necessary that there is adequate strength around the joint. While this sounds simple, normal shoulder motion depends on what are called “force couples” – opposing forces that act simultaneously on the shoulder during motion to provide stability. If these force couples are disrupted, abnormal motion
What Is It? Lateral elbow pain refers to pain felt on the outer edge of your elbow. This pain is often from an injury known as Lateral Epicondylitis, more commonly known as Tennis Elbow. This injury comes from repetitive use or over use of the common extensor tendon muscles in the forearm. Performing repetitive motions
Pre-operative rehabilitation or “prehabilitation” has been recommended more and more in recent years. Surgeons will commonly encourage this for those who are planning to undergo an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction. Recent evidence has shown that engaging in prehabilitation can promote better outcomes during the post-operative rehabilitation process and beyond. Benefits of Prehab The typical
Many people are familiar with the concept of keeping the shoulders “down and back” to improve their posture. But this is sometimes easier said than done. This article will identify possible causes of elevated shoulder posture and provide some simple solutions that can improve it. Causes of Elevated Shoulder Posture The muscles that are primarily
Whether you are trying to push yourself to run farther or are training for an upcoming race, you may notice an onset of knee pain as you increase your weekly mileage. This pain, often over or around the patella, can limit how far you are able to run for days or weeks at a time.
Many people experience hip pain at some point throughout their life. It can limit a person’s ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods and can impact participation in sport and recreational activities. But what causes hip pain? The following article will discuss various factors that can contribute to this type of pain. Intra-articular
