Sports-related injuries are a common occurrence in athletes around the globe. Whether you are a recreational athlete, college or high school athlete, or simply enjoy being active, you will likely suffer from a sports-related injury at one time or another.
Knee injuries are one of the most commonly sustained injuries among athletes and can be the most debilitating. The knee joint contains four bones, multiple ligaments, tendons and muscles which are crucial for proper functioning.
According to the CDC, Americans suffer from approximately 250,000 ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries each year. The ACL connects the femur to the tibia and helps stabilize the knee, making it one of the most vital ligaments in the knee.
Sure you’ve heard of rehabilitation but how about prehabilitation? Prehabilitation (prehab) is a process that focuses on improving functional capability with targeted exercises at areas prone to injury.
Workplace injuries happen annually at an alarming rate of 7 million per year. Workers who must lift heavy objects tend to suffer overexertion injuries, particularly to their back, knees, hips, and shoulders. Repetitive motion injuries such as rotator cuff tendonitis in the shoulder can cause acute damage and chronic pain. These injuries create a loss of productivity while the individual's economic and professional standing takes a hit.
A damaged ACL is one of the most common injuries in sports, especially in football. Understanding the anatomy and purpose of the ACL helps to explain why this is and what can be done to prevent an ACL injury.
The ACL, anterior cruciate ligament, is essential to knee stabilization. According to the CDC, every year an estimated 250,000 ACL-related injuries occur in the United States. Although not all ACL injuries require surgery, around 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed each year.
Whatever your age, the meniscus of your knee stands up to a lot in your everyday activities. As a weight bearing cartilage, the meniscus is an amazing shock absorber, which makes it vulnerable to injury whatever your age.
