ACL prevention
The New Procedure That’s Revolutionizing ACL Surgery and Recovery
When Tom Brady tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his left knee (as well as his medial collateral ligament) in 2008, the expected recovery and rehabilitation time for such [...]
How core training can reduce the chance of sustaining an ACL injury.
The rupture of an athlete’s Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is painful and distressing. It requires surgery to repair and then a lengthy rehabilitation process before the athlete can return to [...]
How to Prevent Your ACL From Tearing Again
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most devastating injuries an athlete can go through. It is season-ending and often keeps the athlete out of a chunk [...]
Solving the ACL Epidemic in Female Soccer Players
What if I told you ACL injury is more than wide hips? What if I told you it is more than weak glute muscles? What if I told you it [...]
Preventing Collegiate Arthritis In Athletes
When college-age people come to see me with severely damaged joints, it’s a challenge. High school kids with the same issues are depressing. There are solutions, but they simply are [...]
This 5 Drill Warm-Up Will Help Athletes Conquer Knee Valgus
Knee Valgus. Two words no coach or athlete wants to hear, see or experience with regularity. Unfortunately, those two dreadful words are insanely common in today’s weight rooms and athletic [...]
6 Lower-Body Exercises Every Combat Athlete Should Add to Their Routine
Combat athletes are known for their lightning-quick reflexes and upper-body strength, but the real power in combat sports comes from having a balanced lower body. When watching your favorite combat [...]
5 NFL Stars Reveal How They Came Back Faster, Stronger And Better Following ACL Surgery
Tearing an ACL can feel like a football player’s worst nightmare. All that blood, sweat and tears you put into your game are gone in an instant. Now you’re sidelined [...]
How Concussions Increase ACL Injury Rates
Yes–athletes who have had a concussion are experiencing more lower-body injuries, which includes the dreaded ACL tear. But why? How can a brain injury...
Your Complete Guide to Recovering From an ACL Tear
You can't completely prevent a torn ACL, but you CAN decrease the incidence of non-contact injuries and reinjuries. When an athlete throws their body...