Ankle Sprains The Ankle Is Highly Susceptible To Sprains Ankle sprains occur when one or more of the ligaments around the ankle are overstretched or tear. Ligaments are a fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones providing stability to joints. The ankle is highly susceptible to sprains due to the small size [...]
ACL Tears Why Exercise is Important Video About ACL Tears – Why Exercise is Important Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are injuries that are associated with twisting or pivoting on a leg when the foot is planted on a surface. They occur without external force on the body. An ACL tear [...]
Injuries In The Throwing Shoulder Throwing Shoulder Injuries There is a tremendous amount of stress placed on the shoulder during overhead throwing. "According to American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, there has been a fivefold increase in the number of serious shoulder and elbow injuries among youth baseball players since 2000." 75% of [...]
