Good news: there are a huge host of factors that are totally completely under your personal control when you embark on the journey to recover from any type of orthopedic surgery. Let’s talk about a couple here today.
All in Recovery
Let's Talk ACL Tear Recovery
ACL recovery for modern-day athletes has improved dramatically from the past.
How Adopting the Right Mindset Can Help You Recover from Orthopedic Surgery
Just because you are not a world-cup winning skier, NBA player, or college soccer star doesn't mean you can't recover like one!
5 Ways to Stop Knee Pain
Nobody wants to have their quality of life diminished by pain. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help stop knee pain without having to undergo surgery. I'll outline a few here today!
These 5 Famous Pro Athletes Will Inspire You With What They Achieved After Tearing Their ACL
Dealing with a Knee injury is not fun, but in this day and age, it doesn't have to be career-ending. In fact, there are some athletes who had amazing careers despite basically playing with no ACL.
What is Cortisone and What Does a Cortisone Shot Do?
Cortisone is a 30 year old medication that we rarely use anymore. While it is a very strong anti-inflammatory medication, it also had some destructive properties to the joints and tendons.
How Long Will It Take To Return From Knee Surgery?
One of the big concerns that active people have after they have surgery on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament concerns how long it'll take to return to full speed. Many of the folks I see enjoy a high level of performance, either in recreational or professional sense, and my goal is to get them back to the same level (or in some cases, performing better) than before.
Knee Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Relief (Info-graphic)
Wondering about symptoms, diagnosis, and relief for knee pain? Here's an infographic with a quick, helpful guide to the topic.
When Can You Return to Sports After ACL Surgery? (Video)
Let's talk about a topic that people are REALLY interested in (especially athletes who want to get back onto the fields of friendly strife), and that's how to decide when it’s ok to return to sports after your ACL surgery.
Sports for People with Knee Pain
If you have lingering or recurring knee pain due to overuse, these are sports that will provide good exercise, good fun, and minimal strain to our most important joints-- the knees.