How many steps do you take everyday? If you have a watch that counts your steps, you know it’s in the thousands! Have you ever considered all the pressure that your knees absorb each time you take a step?...read more
The knee is a very complex joint with 3 separate compartments, each lined with cartilage. It undergoes a lot of stress with everyday activities, and it can easily become injured. Here are a couple of exercises that will help...read more
Life is more of a marathon than a sprint. Decisions we make today can affect us in the long term. When you experience an ACL tear, you may be tempted to skip the doctor as long as you aren’t...read more
Tears of the ACL commonly occur in high-impact sports such as basketball, and if not reconstructed, the knee might not be stable enough to withstand the rigors of active play or work. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is an...read more
With the return of Spring to free us from the freezing conditions of the Polar Vortex, now is the best time to kickstart your fitness routine. Here’s how to do it safely and effectively with minimal risk of injury:...read more
In 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended “plyometric and strengthening exercises to reduce young athletes’ risks of being injured, and encourages coaches and school sports programs to learn about the benefits of this kind of neuromuscular training.”1...read more
