Meniscus
The Signs of a Torn Meniscus and How to Fix It
The knee is an incredible joint. It can straighten and bend while supporting your body weight—or more if you’re lifting weight—and handle the stress of athletic movements such as sprinting [...]
Why the Traditional Procedure for a Torn Meniscus Can Lead to a Lifetime of Pain (And The Smarter Approach Pro Athletes Favor)
Your meniscus is important. Two pads of cartilage wedged between your shin and thigh bones, the meniscus works to absorb shock, distribute load and provide stabilization in and around the [...]
A Simple Tool for Building Stronger Glutes
How to use Mark Bell's Hip Circle Bret Contreras contacted me to be featured on his website as the Glute Specific gym of the month- WHAT AN HONOR! I...
Just Three Weeks After Knee Surgery, Roger Federer Is Jumping as High as Spider-Man
Just three weeks after suffering a torn meniscus the day after his Australian Open semifinals loss to Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer returned to the practice court. Maybe more impressive, though, [...]
How to Deal with Meniscus Pain
(via www.proplayerinsiders.com ) The Buffalo Bills first round pick E J Manuel played in a preseason game and afterward he had swelling, stiffness and...
Kevin Durant Is Down, But Not Out
Photo via nba.com Ever since his running mate Russell Westbrook went down with a torn meniscus early in the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Kevin Durant has vowed to do [...]
The Athlete’s Trouble Spots: Knees and Shoulders
Whether it’s a car a computer or a relationship, everything has a breaking point. Our bodies are no different. We can get shut down by an acute injury (like a [...]
How to Prevent a Meniscus Injury
The ligaments are always mentioned during discussions of knee injuries. But other structures in the knee are also susceptible to injury. A study published in this month's issue of Medicine [...]
How to Customize Your Goalie Equipment
Recently, a charging forward's skate ended up cutting an artery in the opposing goalie's leg. The goalie was taken directly from the ice to the hospital. This same goaltender was [...]
Knee Injuries: Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Knee problems are the second most common acute injury in sports (ankles are the first) and the most common overuse/chronic injury. Knee issues come in three general categories: traumatic, acute [...]