It is common in our practice to observe athlete’s who suffer from balance and coordination deficits following a concussion. These deficits may remain well beyond when an athlete is approved for participation is their sport. I read an article recently in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise that explored the frequency of leg injuries […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineWe tend to associate Fall with pumpkin picking, leaves changing colors, and brisk breezes reminding us of impending Wisconsin Winter months. We rarely associate the season with injuries and disability related to falling at home or in the community. This year, National Fall Prevention Awareness Day lands on September 23rd which happens to also be […]
Injury PreventionIt is not uncommon to be in the clinic after school and see at least one young patient rehabbing an ACL tear. The ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament is one of the four major ligaments in the knee. It’s located deep in the knee, and is a crucial stabilizer for rotation and forward movement.1 Non-contact, […]
Injury PreventionIt’s time to throw away the winter doldrums and embrace the warmth and glorious sun that comes with spring in Wisconsin!!!! For many of us, it’s to dust off the lawnmower and shovel, and start cleaning up the yard and garden. To avoid injury, it’s important to keep a few things in mind when starting […]
Injury Prevention
