Ankle Sprains
What is an ankle sprain? The ankle is a complex maze of ligaments which allow for movement in multiple planes of action. Sprains can be… Read More »Ankle Sprains
Prevention
IT Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band (IT Band) Syndrome is a common cause of lateral knee pain due to inflammation of the distal IT band. This can be due… Read More »IT Band Syndrome
ACL Injuries
Anatomy: The tibia, patella, and femur are the three main bones that meet to form the knee joint. The knee joint is held together by… Read More »ACL Injuries
Turf Toe
What is it? Turf toe is a sprain of the Metatarsophalangeal joint, the largest joint on the big toe. How does it occur? Turf toe… Read More »Turf Toe
How to Prevent Injury In Dance
As in most things in life, we want a quick breakdown on what to do and what not to do for injury prevention that we… Read More »How to Prevent Injury In Dance
Core Strength
The Anatomy To understand the importance of the core, we first must look at the anatomy and what makes up the core. The core is… Read More »Core Strength
Common Injuries in Figure Skating
Figure skating is a highly technical sport that requires both prowess in aerobic fitness and precision of balance. This combination of technical challenges creates a… Read More »Common Injuries in Figure Skating
Little League Elbow
What is Little League Elbow (Medial Apophysitis)? Little League Elbow occurs in young throwing athletes and generally refers to an injury to the elbow’s tendons,… Read More »Little League Elbow
Pickleball Injury Prevention
Pickleball, a cross between, tennis, badminton and table tennis, has been rapidly gaining popularity. With the increased number of people participating in the sport and… Read More »Pickleball Injury Prevention
Common Volleyball Injuries
Volleyball is a fast-paced game with many aspects that leave players susceptible to injury. Common injuries sustained in volleyball include ankle sprains, knee and shoulder… Read More »Common Volleyball Injuries
