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What Is a Lisfranc Injury?
New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes recently suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury. Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub sustained the same injury last season. What is this injury and why is [...]
High Ankle Sprains, Part 1: Definition, Symptoms, Prognosis
Aaron Hernandez, tight end for the New England Patriots, recently limped off the field with a high ankle sprain. This injury can be devastating, but Hernandez should be able to [...]
The Athlete's Guide to the ACL
Ever tune into SportsCenter to find that yet another star athlete is out for the season because of an ACL injury? In 2011 alone, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine [...]
How to Tell if You Have an ACL Tear
Ever watched in amazement as an athlete fell to the ground in pain when no one even touched him after a jump? It doesn't take a doctorate degree to know [...]
Baseball Injury Prevention: The Strasburg Limit Is Not the Only Way
Stephen Strasburg burst onto the MLB scene and dominated batters with his 100+ mph fastball. Unfortunately, it quickly led to Tommy John surgery. Two years after the surgery, his general [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Preventing Acne Scars
Q: Why can’t I just pop a pimple? A: Lots of teens (and most adults, too) have the same urge: pop that date breaker! The problem is that when most [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Preventing Blemishes
Q: What’s the best way to prevent blemishes from breaking out in the first place? A: Having a healthy, well-balanced diet is a good start. It’s much better to eat [...]
Avoid a UCL Injury and the Dreaded Tommy John Surgery
San Fransisco Giants closer Brian Wilson had his second Tommy John surgery last week, and he'll be out of commission until at least halfway through next season. Pitchers often hear [...]
Protect Your Legs From High Heel Damage
Women have long sacrificed comfort for style by wearing high heels. Although you're probably willing to tolerate some pain or discomfort for the sake of fashion, you may be surprised [...]
The Truth About Athletic Scholarships
We've all seen it splashed across our hometown paper: local athlete signs with college for a four-year athletic scholarship. Not true! Colleges are not allowed to offer four-year athletic scholarships. [...]