The ACL—anterior cruciate ligament—provides stability to the knee by keeping the tibia (shinbone) from sliding in front of the femur (thighbone). About 250,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually in the United States on individuals who experience the condition. ACL tears are not usually sutured together because the repairs do not fare well over time. Instead,Continue Reading »
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Lecture on Understanding Low Back Pain
As part of the APEX ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION HEALTH SERIES we are sending out a reminder about our next talk titled UNDERSTANDING LOW BACK PAIN. This is a great opportunity to learn about Low Back Pain in a relaxed forum followed by an informal question and answer period. Learn about Low Back Pain in both preventionContinue Reading »
Low Back Pain and Bed Rest
Be careful about too much bed rest. Multiple studies show more than 2-3 days of bed rest for patients who have low back pain actually demonstrate a greater loss of range of motion and are weaker than patients who remained active as soon as possible without increasing their symptoms. Other studies demonstrate pain levels ofContinue Reading »
Using Physical Therapy for a Safer Run
Running may seem like a simple activity, one that results in many health benefits, but it can bring with it the risk of related injuries. This is especially true during the warm summer months, when outdoor running is more pleasurable. Fortunately, proper training can help to reduce this risk. Most running injuries occur from overtraining,Continue Reading »