Whiplash – A Common Snowboarding Injury
I hurt my neck snowboarding. What can I do to make it better? Unlike skiing injuries, which typically involve torsional or twisting injuries at one of the joints in the […]
Osgood-Schlatter Disease in the Young Athlete
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is an irritation of the patellar tendon at the tibial tuberosity. It is a common cause of knee pain in children and young teenagers, […]
Foot Orthotics
Do foot orthotics work and should I use them? An orthotic for the foot is an orthopedic device designed to adjust or accommodate for a variety of biomechanical foot disorders. […]
TMJ Soreness
I wake up with a sore jaw every morning. Is there anything I can do about this? The jaw, or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and surrounding muscles can often be the […]
Core Strength
I recently have heard people talking about the importance of core strength. Why is it so important? Your core muscles, consisting of the abdominals and gluteal muscle groups, are a […]
Acetabular Labral Tear
How do I know if I have a hip labral tear? The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage that follows the outside rim of your hip socket (acetabulum) that […]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
What are shin splints and how do I treat them? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as shin splints, affects many active children and adults. MTSS refers to a […]
Adjusting From Winter To Spring
I’ve been running on a treadmill and an indoor track. How quickly and when should I convert to running outdoors? It makes sense that training outside on the streets of […]
Patellar Tendinopathy
How can I treat my Jumper’s knee? Patellar tendinopathy (aka patellar tendonitis/tendinosis or “Jumper’s knee”) is a common knee injury, typically due to overuse. It is often seen in individuals […]
Minimalist Running
What is Minimalist running and what are its benefits/risks? Minimalist running is the use of shoes with very minimal support at the arch and sole of the foot. A true […]