How do we combat the ACL Epidemic?

First, if you are a youth athlete make sure you play different sports challenging different muscle groups/joints…DO NOT SPECIALIZE UNTIL YOU ARE OLDER aka COLLEGE!

Despite the short hiatus we had in sports due to COVID, the athletic world continues to get faster, stronger, and more competitive with every year that goes by. This is great for all of us as we continue to be dazzled and amazed at what athletes can do every single game that is played. As a result of that, physical human achievement records get broken every single year, with no stopping in sight. However, a record that no one wants to see broken is the amount of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears that occur every year in America.

If you follow us on social media, you have probably heard us mention residency training and fellowship training at one time or another. We understand the importance of furthering our education, but what does it mean to YOU?

Sports are back and we couldn’t be more excited! As you return to practice/games it’s important to consider the strategies

“Golfer’s Elbow”, or medial epicondylalgia, is inflammation and pain at the medial elbow.

Dancing requires considerable strength, flexibility, and stability, which poses a high risk for injury in the sport. One study found that as many as 82% of modern dancers experience at least one injury in their dancing careers

Using the arm for daily activities is something we underestimate the value of until that simple ability is taken away from us due to injury.

The ACL rehab process is an extreme marathon ranging from 6-12 months in length. It will challenge you in ways you do not think were even possible.

This article is for everyone, as unfortunately 80% of us will at one time get an episode of Low Back Pain (LBP). LBP absolutely plagues this country, as it is the #1 cause of disability for individuals <45 years old

To all of our benefits, medicine has greatly evolved over time. From Lasik eye surgery, to joint replacements, to the numerous vaccines that have cured countless diseases, medicine continues to help us live longer lives with improved quality of life.

If you asked me a few years ago my opinion on CrossFit, it was unlikely that it would be a good one. I will admit, I judged it before I attempted it myself. I based my opinion simply on the fact of seeing more and more CrossFit athletes in rehab.

If you’ve been around athletics (whether watching or playing), you have most likely heard the term concussion. Although we may not realize it, concussions are a huge problem in athletics, especially concussions in children.

If you polled most athletes and asked them whether or not they’d like to increase their vertical jump, you’d more than likely get a resounding “Yes”. The vertical jump is one of the standards for overall athleticism and can translate well to many sport (and non-sport) related activities.

A common injury seen in soccer is an ankle sprain, which is a stretch or tear of the ligaments around your ankle.

This NBA finals was an exciting one, but definitely a cringe worthy one with severe injuries to two of the biggest stars in the NBA, as Klay Thompson suffered an ACL tear and Kevin Durant tore his Achilles Tendon.

One of the great things about athletics is the thrill of competition. Victory can bring incredible joy, while losing does just the opposite.

What sport do you play? Track and Field for Rowan University

We all know Ball is life. But unfortunately for many players, ball is also the cause of injuries, both serious and nagging. We all know Ball is life. But unfortunately for many players, ball is also the cause of injuries, both serious and nagging.

Four years ago I struggled to hold a gallon of milk over my head. Today, after embarking on my weightlifting journey, I can squat 185 pounds.