ACL Knee Surgery, the First 3 Days There are 4 major ligaments in the knee, and the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of these. It is an important ligament to stabilize the knee as it connects the femur bone to the tibia bone. It is very common to injure this ligament while playing ...
Dejuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs is a 6’8″ center with no ACL’s (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in either knee. Yes, you read it right, that was not a typo. Both of Dejuan Blair’s ACL’s are gone. Coming out of college, Dejuan Blair was expected to be a first-round pick until the doctors checked him ...
Most professional sports are very physical so it comes as no surprise that a lot of players get injured. Some athletes’ careers are shortened or even ended thanks to injuries. Every once in a while though you’ll hear of an injury that took place that is a little bit odd. Nobody ever wants to see ...
Learning that your dog has an ACL injury can be very overwhelming, not only emotionally but perhaps at some point financially. Understanding what you can expect in the coming weeks and months may give you peace of mind. Below you will find some information I have complied, that may help you on your way to ...
DonJoy Ice-Man Model 1100 Cold Therapy Unit Review The Ice-Man Cold Therapy Unit is a device used to provide continuous cold therapy or ice therapy following a surgical procedure. We used this device following ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery. The purpose of the device is to provide cold/ice therapy continuously without having to keep changing ...
Anyone who plays sports can be injured in the game, and football players are certainly no stranger to the risks. As fans we’ve watched players pulled from the field and heard of unlucky accidents in practice. While keeping hydrated, properly warming up and cooling down, and maintaining a balanced routine of strength training and stretching ...
Several years ago, Dr. Ann Gerhardt suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in an alpine skiing accident. An accomplished long-distance runner, cyclist and kayaker, the Sacramento physician began to walk as part of her lengthy rehabilitation. Walking helped, but it also provided a dilemma. “I wasn’t getting any endorphins from regular walking, Gerhardt recalled. “My ...
Two points, two rebounds. For many people in the NBA a line in the box score of two points and two rebounds wouldn’t mean a whole lot. If Lebron James, Allen Iverson or Shaquille O’Neal had two points and two rebounds it would be a pretty disappointing game, even for a preseason game where the ...
When choosing a knee brace, there are several factors to take into consideration, the first being what type of injury you have. This is important as the right brace makes all the difference in a bad injury. Here is a breakdown of different braces and what they might be used for. Be sure to seek ...
I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Janet Cantwell-Papale recently. She impressed me as someone who has the priorities of family and career properly balanced. She also exhibited a zest for life and a belief in renewable goals that were dually inspiring. Janet Cantwell’s natural athletic talent and drive led to a birth ...