Why You Should Wear a Knee Brace When Playing Sports
Holly B. is an active professional in her late twenties who spends her free time playing recreational flag football and league basketball. She recently tore her ACL and will be sharing her experiences...
View ArticleWhat is Fascia?
Fascia is important tissue that surrounds the muscles, blood vessels and nerves in your body. This great article we found written by Dr. Kevin McIntyre of Burlington Sports Therapy explains why this...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff has the greatest range of motion of any joint in your body. It’s made up of muscles and tendons that help keep the ball of your upper arm bone securely in your shoulder socket. Rotator...
View ArticleShoulder Braces for Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries can be very painful and prevent you from performing everyday activities. A few days ago we posted about how to prevent rotator cuff injuries, which recommended wearing shoulder...
View ArticleSelecting an ACL Knee Brace
Holly B. is an active professional in her late twenties who spends her free time playing recreational flag football and league basketball. She recently tore her ACL and will be sharing her experiences...
View ArticleBaseball Injuries Are On The Rise
We recently came across an article which revealed that injuries among Major League Baseball players are increasing, even though advances are being made in sports medicine. In fact, players are...
View ArticleTai Chi for Joint Health
Exercise is often a part of rehabilitation after a joint injury. Most people are aware of low impact activities such as swimming, but what do you do if you don’t have a pool nearby? That’s when tai chi...
View ArticleACL Reconstruction Surgery: 3 Weeks Post-Op
Holly B. is an active professional in her late twenties who spends her free time playing recreational flag football and league basketball. She recently tore her ACL and will be sharing her experiences...
View ArticleExercise As You Age
Many people use age as an excuse for reducing exercise. While risk of certain injuries do increase with age, there are many types of exercises that are suitable for all levels of maturity. Dr. Kevin...
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Youth Sports Injuries
Did you know that more than 775,000 U.S. children ages 14 and under are taken to the emergency room each year due to sports related injuries? What’s shocking is that more than half of all sports...
View ArticleCommon Martial Arts Injuries
Martial arts are practiced all over the world. It’s also a popular sport for children because it teaches discipline and respect. Despite its popularity, not much attention is brought to the fact that...
View Article3 Tips to Prevent Volleyball Injuries
Holly B. is an active professional in her late twenties who spends her free time playing recreational flag football and league basketball. She shares her experience with us as she explores the world of...
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How to Keep Your Soccer Career Alive and Kicking
Soccer (or football) is arguably the most popular sport in the world. With the largest worldwide soccer tournament less than a week away, we’re taking a look at the most common soccer-related injuries...
View ArticlePrevent ACL Injuries
Did you know women are between 2 and 10 times more likely to injure their ACL? Wearing a DonJoy knee brace like the Playmaker II with a FourcePoint hinge reduces your chance of on an ACL injury. This...
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Cheerleading: The Most Dangerous Sport
When you think of sports injuries, full contact sports like football probably come to mind. However, one of the most dangerous sports in terms of serious injury is not football, soccer, or...
View ArticleOuch, I’m Hurt! Now What?
It’s not how it happens, it’s how you react, rehab, and recover your injury that matters. We get it: sitting on the sideline watching your teammates play is frustrating. Besides rehab, there’s not much...
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Facts About Plantar Fasciitis
The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons. That’s 52 bones in your feet, which make up about 25 percent of all the bones in your body. Since a quarter of all the...
View ArticleWhat to Do About an Ankle Injury that Affects Your Day to Day
Ankle injuries can happen to anyone, not just athletes. You can twist your ankle walking on an uneven surface or simply by not wearing proper footwear. If you’ve twisted, rolled, or sprained your...
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DonJoy Clima-flex OA: A new and improved way to ease OA knee pain
A new level of comfort and cooling relief through compression is now available for patients dealing with mild-to-moderate OA knee pain. Osteoarthritis (OA) can cause a significant amount of pain, even...
View ArticleEveryday Pain Relief for Plantar Fasciitis
If you have plantar fasciitis, you know the symptoms all too well. Pain or stiffness in your heel, which is usually the most prominent upon taking your first steps in the morning. While the pain and...
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