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How to Prevent an Achilles Injury
Purple and Gold nation is in a state of mourning. Kobe Bryant fueled a late-season run to get the Lakers into the playoffs, but the megastar tore his Achilles tendon [...]
The Challenges of Returning From an Injury
Returning from an injury is a grueling process that can be physically and mentally challenging. A great example is Derrick Rose's long-awaited return from an ACL injury. The length of [...]
What Happens After an ACL Tear?
Every year between 250,000 and 300,000 athletes undergo the long and arduous process of recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, according to Dallas Mavericks team physician Dr. Tarek [...]
9 Tips to Recover from Surgery Faster
If you're currently recovering from athletic surgery, you're probably itching to get past rehab and back to playing your sport. Following your doctor's orders and waiting for the healing hands [...]
First-Hand Account of a Torn ACL Surgery
A torn ACL, whether full or partial, is one of the most severe and painful injuries an athlete can suffer. However, now, with advances in sports medical technology, an ACL [...]
Topical Gear’s ACL Tube: A Game Changer for Female Athletes
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III can attest that ACL reconstructive surgery is a painful procedure. Unfortunately, it's becoming commonplace in hospitals across America as athletes are increasingly tearing their ACLs. (See Athletes [...]
Holding Your Breath? It Could Be Harming Your Health and Weightlifting Form
Are you holding your breath during weightlifting? Although it might not seem like a huge deal, proper breathing technique is a tremendously important—yet often overlooked—factor in strength training. Referred to as [...]
How and Why RGIII Will Rehab Quickly From His Knee Injury
Robert Griffin III was one of the most dynamic players during the 2012-2013 NFL season. He led the Washington Redskins to the playoffs while suffering from a concussion, an LCL [...]
Sports Injuries Affecting The Super Bowl, Lakers and Yankees
Sports injuries, the players affected and how their seasons progress are always interesting to watch. Here's a short list of the latest and most newsworthy, affecting the Super Bowl and [...]
Returning to Football After an ACL Injury: The Adrian Peterson Way
It was not that long ago that an athlete's career was over if he or she "blew out" a knee (mostly referring to ACL injuries). It's a traumatic injury with [...]