Reading Time: 4 minutesCongratulations – you’ve made it to the end of your ACL rehab! Phase IV is the last stage before you officially get back on the field, and most would consider it to be the best part of the process. Not only is this stage full of sport-specific activities, but it’s also a great confidence booster […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAs you move forward with your recovery after surgery for an ACL tear, things start to get a little more intense – as expected. The stage of recovery that usually begins in the third week after surgery and lasts until week 12 is known as Phase II. Phase II is a big deal because it
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Reading Time: 7 minutesOnce you decide to have surgery for an ACL injury, you’re likely to have many questions related to your recovery time, the rehab process, or when you’ll be able to return to your normal routine. First of all, it’s crucial that you discuss any and all questions about your upcoming ACL surgery with your surgeon
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Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you had to guess what injury affects between 1.8 and 3.6 million adolescents a year, what’s your call? Here’s another hint – it’s an injury that makes up 6-7% of total injuries in organized sports, with increased numbers in contact and collision sports. Drum roll please… we’re talking about concussions. Concussions are the talk
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Reading Time: 6 minutesACL recovery is an extremely physical process that involves months of rehabilitation. But that’s not all there is to it. Though it’s a long road to recovery, it’s possible to have a great outlook with the right tools to help you bounce back after ACL surgery. As you’re well aware, the main goals of ACL
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Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all know that ice hockey is a high-impact sport. At any given moment, there’s a chance for a collision with other players, the boards, or the possibility that the hockey puck will come hurling at your face at high speeds. Due to the particular physical, and fast nature of the game, hockey players put
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Reading Time: 8 minutesACL tears are one of the most recognized injuries in sports and athletics, and not for a good reason. Many are aware of the devastating consequences that come from ACL injuries, from surgery to missed games. Add to that several months of rehabilitation and recovery, and it’s easy to see why these athletes with ACL
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Reading Time: 7 minutesHave you ever wondered what type of injury can sideline an athlete? From knee blowouts to Achilles tendon tears, the lower body plays a huge role in almost every sport imaginable. It should not come as a surprise, then, that hip injuries can be equally devastating. The hip is a large joint that plays multiple
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Reading Time: 6 minutesBetween training for a marathon or a form of stress management, running is loved by many and is considered to be a staple when it comes to working out. And, not to mention, it’s free to get started. But running has its downsides, too. There are a variety of muscles that work together while running
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Reading Time: 11 minutesToday’s blog is based on a conversation that Dr.Natty had on the Myokinetix podcast with Dr. Claudia Ginsburg of Tri-County Orthopedics. Dr. Ginsberg is an expert in the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and attended medical school at Cornell University. Currently, she’s a team physician for a
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