What is a humerus fracture? A humerus fracture refers to a break or crack in the humerus, which is the long bone of the upper arm. The humerus extends from [...]
Our shoulders are constructed to maximize our movement in many different directions. We can reach overhead, hang off of things, stand on our hands, throw or rotate our shoulders through [...]
In 2011, Nike unveiled the SPARQ Vapor Strobes eyewear. They were designed to improve cognitive processing, reaction time, attention, anticipation, and hand-eye coordination in athletes; but the history of stroboscopic [...]
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a common condition defined by pain along the shin bone (tibia). This is one of the most common lower [...]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury with an estimated 200,000 occurring each year in the US.1 The ACL connects the bottom end of the femur (thigh bone) [...]
Adductor injuries, often encountered in sports, can be quite a challenge for athletes. These injuries occur when certain muscles in the groin region are strained during intense physical activity. Interestingly, [...]
What is iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome is characterized by pain at the outside (lateral) aspect of the knee. It is one of the most common lateral knee [...]
What is a calf strain? Calf strain, also known as “tennis leg” or “calf tear”, is a common injury in running sports such as tennis, American football, Australian football, basketball, [...]
What is a torn biceps tendon? A distal biceps rupture is a tear in the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the forearm. This type of injury is relatively [...]
What is a disc herniation? A herniated disc is one of the most common spinal injuries and involves damage to the intervertebral disc, which is connective tissue found between vertebrae [...]