Every athlete knows that injuries are par for the course, and athletes generally decide that it’s worth the risk. After all, sports are fun, rewarding, and usually great for your overall health. Injuries sustained while playing a sport are usually orthopedic, meaning musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and the related structures). Different sports have different risks, but…
Meniscus Tear
Is Your Knee Pain from Arthritis, or Something Else?
Arthritis is a condition that an estimated 54.4 million Americans have a clinical diagnosis for, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This isn’t taking into consideration the number of people with arthritis that haven’t gone to a practitioner for an official diagnosis. One commonplace for arthritis to strike is your…
Surviving a Meniscus Injury
If you ever had any sort of injury, especially a knee injury, you probably appreciate how your knees power you through various sports and activities: kicking, jumping, running, and pivoting. To avoid knee injuries, it helps to understand how your knees work and what you can do to protect them. The first thing to understand about…