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29th September 2009
Have you ever injured your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)?
Maybe you have really hurt it, but you have not completely ruptured the ligament...
1.) How Someone Can Tear Their ACL
Contact Injury : Often times people will believe that it will take... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com24th September 2009
During the Winter Olympics tournament, the Canadian alpine ski team lost a second racer to injury. Allison Forsyth of Nanaimo, British Columbia, who is one of the country's top medal threats in long-track speed skating failed to live up to expectations.
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
When players have sports injuries, they turn to physiotherapy for rehabilitation. Physiotherapy, also called physical therapy, offers help whether the player is having surgery to correct the damage or not.
One example of the many sports injuries is ... Read >
Author: Carey Hudson15th September 2009
A recent study at the University of Michigan concluded that female athletes are eight times more likely to have knee injuries compared to men. When I first read this I was a bit shocked, but then it made sense because most women that I train have stronger... Read >
Author: Wendie Pett03rd September 2009
As medical devices advance in technology the general public is at times used as guinea pigs. Even though we have the FDA on our side, there are many devices on the market that may not have gone through proper testing.
Let’s take a look at a fairly n... Read >
Author: Tim Penn16th July 2009
Athletes put their bodies (and their feet and legs in particular) under a lot of stress. Even among high school athletes, competition is fierce and so it’s no surprise that so many young people wind up in the hospital with serious foot, ankle and leg i... Read >
Author: kentsmith10th July 2009
Coding knee surgery: The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body. Anatomists and orthopedists usually describe it as having three compartments - the medial compartment, the lateral compartment and the patello-femoral compartment.
The knee incl... Read >
Author: Julia Rose11th June 2009
Do you need support for a torn ACL?
At the Conclusion :
At the ending of this informational article we will review how to find the best knee brace for you, but initially we will discuss the basics for an ACL injury.
Your ACL (anterior cruciate li... Read >
05th June 2009
Snap!
Did you hear that?
There went your ACL! - Or, that could be the sound your ACL makes when you get injured. Yes, it can happen to you. - Not trying to sound rude here, but this is not an uncommon injury...
Often times, when you hurt your ACL... Read >
04th March 2009
How have your knees been feeling lately?
Do you believe, that on some level, that you have bad knees?
Bad knee pain problems do not care who you are, they can afflict any individual, at anytime.
Bad knee problems can be due to several reasons - f... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com03rd February 2009
DonJoy's Armor Extreme has been used extensively over the years for athletes and patients suffering from a wide range of knee conditions, primarily ACL and meniscus injuries. A lot of athletes use the Armor Extreme after knee surgery to help protect them ... Read >
28th January 2009
Have you ever heard a popping sound, or a cracking sound in your knee? - We hope you have not, but if you have then this article was written for your eyes.
Often times knee pain can accompany this kind of a noise, and when it does the discomfort can b... Read >
01st December 2008
Sports injuries are inevitable when indulging in physically demanding or contact sports. So much so that there is an altogether separate branch of medicine dedicated to the treatment of sports injuries and is called sports medicine. While minor wounds can... Read >
Author: Healthbase30th October 2008
When a person runs their knees absorb a lot of force. The stress of this impact can be felt whether you are an experienced runner, or you just run to stay in shape.
Any runner is aware of the constant stress that is placed on the knees and the injurie... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com14th October 2008
Fall cases commonly result in very serious injuries to the knee. As a knee injury lawyer I regularly meet clients who have suffered knee injuries from slips on wet surfaces, trips on drop-offs, broken and irregular sidewalks, stairs and other tripping ha... Read >
09th September 2008
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a physician uses an arthroscope to evaluate or to treat meniscus injuries, for the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and to treat cartilage microfracturing.
The arthro... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com09th September 2008
What does ACL stand for?
The acronym, ACL, stands for the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Along with your PCL, LCL, and MCL, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament helps to provide stability to your knee. Due to its attachment on the femur and tibia the ACL resis... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com08th September 2008
Have you ever hurt your knee while you were on ths slopes?
We hope your answer is "no".
If you have hurt your knee while skiing, or at least have seen someone injure their knee then you will lean more about what happens in these injuries in this art... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com05th September 2008
Have you ever injured your knee while skiing?
Do you have knee pain when you ski?
While the development of release binding has been very useful in reducing the incidence of fractures to a person's lower leg bones, knee injuries are still common amon... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com03rd September 2008
Have you ever injured your knee while skiing?
Do you ever suffer from knee pain when you ski?
While the development of release binding has been very useful in reducing the incidence of fractures to a person's lower leg bones, knee injuries are still... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com16th August 2008
A custom made knee brace may seem to be more effective because it involves several trips to see a brace specialist (called an orthotist). These brace specialists will take numerous measurements and an impression of your knee at your first office visit. ... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com15th August 2008
Are you searching for a Serious Knee Brace?
Is your knee pain causing you to search a for a solution?
Are the knee issues you are having stopping you from being as active as you want to be?
Has it gotten to the point where you are looking for ans... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com23rd July 2008
One of the most common problems involving the knee joint is an anterior cruciate ligament tear. The anterior cruciate ligament (also called the ACL) is one of four ligaments that are critical to the stability of the knee joint. A ligament is made of tough... Read >
Author: Rich james14th July 2008
Did I Sprain or Strain My Knee? Have you asked yourself one of these two questions? Then read on for some useful information below...
You may have injured your knee as a result of a quick twist or turn. It is possible that your knee was forced into an ... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com20th May 2008
What Anatomical Structures Are Located In A Person's Knee?
In your knee, there are several anatomical structures: the cruciate ligaments, the collateral ligaments, menisci, and the articular (joint) cartilages. When someone injures their knee, there ca... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com28th April 2008
Have you ever injured your ACL?
Some of you may have answered yes, but if not it is quite possible that you have
atleast heard of someone who has injured his or her knee in this way.
Your anterior cruciate ligament is one of a four main ligaments f... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com25th April 2008
Have you ever injured your ACL?
Some of you may have answered yes, but if not It is quite possible that you haveatleast heard of someone who has injured his or her knee in this way. Your ACL is one of a few ligaments found at your knee and it is im... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com25th April 2008
Use of Knee Braces in Comprehensive Knee Rehabilitation & Knee Pain Management
Have you ever injured your knee?
Do you have knee pain on a consistent basis?
Are you thinking about a possible alternative to surgery?
Does your knee feel u... Read >
Author: support.drbrace@gmail.com02nd April 2008
Knee pain can be related to overuse where small stresses are placed a large number of times on knee without allowing adequate recovery, for example running too much too soon, or excessive jumping. Or knee pain can be acute where the injury is caused by an... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th March 2008
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is probably the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, the injury is a tear in a knee ligament, which joins the upper leg bone lower leg with the bone. The ACL is one of the ... Read >
Author: Alien26th March 2008
"Knee muscles are capable of protecting ligaments and preventing injury," says Edward M. Wojtys M.D., professor of orthopaedic surgery, U-M Medical School, and Director of Sports Medicine at UMHS (University of Michigan Health System). "Female athletes a... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton10th October 2007
Sometimes, chronic pain is the sign of a bigger problem inside the body. It can be caused by damage to any number of areas of the body. One common example is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) which is frequently damaged by participants in contact sport... Read >
Author: Alien22nd August 2007
by Leslie McKerns--McKerns Development
Love the sport, but hate the pain?
For pain and the sports enthusiast, you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Health, in a two year period adults age 25 and over sustained nearly 2.3 million... Read >
Author: McKerns Development18th June 2007
What is the largest joint in our body? Answer: The Knee.
The knee is the connecting point of a total of three bones in our legs: the lower end of the thigh bone or the femur, the upper end of the shinbone or the tibia, and the knee cap or the patella.... Read >
Author: Milos Pesic26th April 2007
Whether you are a fan of football, baseball, basketball, or any other recreational activity you have at one time or another heard of an ACL injury. Maybe your favorite athlete was sidelined for months with a tear to their ACL, or possibly it was you that ... Read >
Author: Christopher Pratt26th November 2006
Soccer is enjoyed both competitively and recreationally by all ages. Participation in any sport however can potentially lead to injury. Injury to the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a common injury to those participating in soccer. Rehabilitatio... Read >
Author: Beth Bartels16th June 2006
Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) is a progressive condition in
which the cartilage in the joint is slowly broken down, and bony changes occur.
Any dog with a developmental or congenital joint problem, like dysplasia or
patella luxa... Read >
Author: Anita Dzebic16th February 2006
During the Winter Olympics tournament, the Canadian alpine ski team lost a second racer to injury. Allison Forsyth of Nanaimo, British Columbia, who is one of the country's top medal threats in long-track speed skating failed to live up to expectations.
... Read >
Author: Julie Smith09th February 2006
Snowboarders and skiers are increasing in number every year. As the numbers increase so do the number of injuries. More awareness is being placed on snowboard safety and ski safety.
During the course of a year about 11 milion skiers and 4 million snowb... Read >
Author: Jeremy Hier08th September 2005
Knee brace provide lateral support and is worn on the knee after knee injury and helps you from getting injured again. It is also worn as a comfort for people with arthritis or with general knee problems and also after knee surgery. Undersleeve for knee b... Read >
Author: Anita cherry
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