Understanding knee anatomy, biomechanics, and how the joint works.
Last winter I connected with another NFL player who was going through an ACL recovery. Before meeting him, he had been working as hard as he could to recover efficiently from the ACL injury. But he had just been to his doctor, who had taken him through several to test to determine how well his…
Did you know that heart disease and osteoporosis are closely linked – to the extent that it is suggested that people with heart disease should be screened for osteoporosis and vice versa? According to emerging science, the two conditions are linked by one key factor: inflammation. That’s why, for February’s Heart Health Month, I recommend…
We know that after a lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear, joint-related symptoms often occur, such as swelling, loss of motion and instability. But as we learn more about these injuries, there also appear to be several neuromuscular consequences. In this episode, I talk to Terry Grindstaff of Creighton University about his…
Chronic pain and joint instability can significantly affect your quality of life. Joint replacement surgery may be the answer when physical therapy and non-surgical treatment options fail to provide relief. Bone & Joint Specialists Orthopedic Center, with four convenient locations in Indiana, offers comprehensive joint replacement solutions to help you regain an active, pain-free…
A few months ago, a woman who had recently torn her ACL scheduled a time on my calendar for a phone call (you can do the same here). She initially said she just wanted to know more about the program and its costs, but when I got her on the phone it was clear she…
