ACL Injury
Radical New Surgery Allows You To Regrow Your ACL
Unfortunately, ACL injuries aren’t going away any time soon. Although strength coaches and athletic trainers take greater preventative measures than ever before to protect the anterior cruciate ligament, only so [...]
See the Latest Battle Armor in the Fight Against ACL Injuries
Every year, more than 100,000people undergo reconstructive surgery to repair torn ACLs, and hundreds of thousands more deal with other ACL-related injuries. The need for a brace that allows these [...]
5 Simple Knee Injury Prevention Exercises
It’s easy to take your knees for granted. They support your entire body and allow you to take thousands of steps every day. For athletes, they withstand the stress of [...]
Jamaal Charles Shows Off Amazing Rehab Progress After Torn ACL: ‘Nobody Doing This Four Months After Surgery’
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was on pace for another stellar campaign in 2015, before a torn ACL in Week 5 brought his NFL season to a screeching [...]
This On-Field Exam Offers Instant ACL Diagnosis as Accurately as an MRI
A simple hand-off up the middle. Three yards and a cloud of dust. The ref’'s whistle blows the play dead. Several behemoths patiently untangle their limbs, escaping the pile of [...]
How Travis Benjamin Went From One-Dimensional Speedster to True Number One Receiver
Coming out of the University of Miami, Travis Benjamin was known for one thing—pure speed. The turbocharged wide receiver and return specialist clocked a 4.36-second 40-Yard Dash at the NFL [...]
Female Athletes: 3 Plyometric Exercises That Prevent Knee Injuries
Since female athletes are 3.5 times more susceptible to ACL injuries, their is a necessity for a plyometric program to reduce injury. A plyometric...
Holiday Wish List: DonJoy WEBTECH Knee Brace Provides More Support with Less Bulk
Having previously torn my PCL, I’ve tried a lot of different knee braces. Carbon fiber braces worn by a lot of football players offer the most support, but they can [...]
Why Overuse Causes Tendon Injuries and What to Do About It
One of the most topical areas of sports medicine at the moment lies in the research and discoveries with regards to tendons, tendon injuries and their...
The Long Road Back: Carson Palmer’s Grueling Recovery From a Torn ACL
The sky over Southern California is not sunny today. Black storm clouds loom over Ed Burke Field at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, where the living hope for [...]