Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is something everyone reading this has probably experienced. Some feel their heaviest DOMS 24 hours after a workout, whereas others know they pay the most for their leg days 2 days later. Both are normal responses to exercise. What is DOMS? DOMS is perceived as a dull, aching pain in […]
5 Things to Avoid After a Hamstring Injury
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ACL injury prevention- part 2 (Quadriceps Dominance)
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MRI’s vs MRI’s
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”754131″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”763714″][kc_column_text _id=”887185″] The Aim of this article is to show you the current research on MRI’s results and how reliable they can be and help you if you worried about your MRI’S results !! In the study by Herzog R, et al. Spine J. 2017, they study […]
Who does need an X-ray after an ankle sprain?
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”787878″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”595337″][kc_column_text _id=”202041″] Ankle sprains are a common occurrence in athletes as well as the general population. Traditionally, physicians would order radiographs for all ankle injuries, although less than 15% would have a clinically significant fracture, and add to healthcare costs.The Ottawa Ankle Rules were established to help […]
Acute Injury Management (Avoid HARM)
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Osgood Schlatter Treatment
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”711134″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”540097″][kc_column_text _id=”455121″] Osgood Schlatter syndrome presents in children who are experiencing growth spurts, (boys, 12-15 years; girls, 8-12 years) with local pain, swelling and tenderness over the patella tendon (tibial tuberosity). It caused by overuse and symptoms are exacerbated with sporting activities that involve jumping (basketball, volleyball, […]
The healing stages of soft tissue
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”640327″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”263380″][kc_column_text _id=”868047″] Soft tissue injuries are commonly categorized depending on the time frame since the injury and the healing processes that are occurring at that time. Acute – Protection Phase The 1st acute stage is the #inflammatory stage and it is usually the first 72 hours of the initial […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Prevention Program
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”903940″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”629290″][kc_column_text _id=”113174″] Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is costly, with conservative estimates of surgery & rehabilitation at $17,000-$25,000 per injury. This is in addition to potential loss of the entire season for sports participation, long-term disability & significantly greater risk of radiography diagnosed #osteoarthritis. An ACL injury occurs […]
Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain
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