What it is: A spinal condition in which one of the spinal vertebrae slips out of alignment. Depending on the amount of slippage, the vertebrae could compress a nerve, resulting …
What is GIRD? GIRD is a condition, commonly seen in the throwing and overhead athlete population, which results from a loss of internal rotation range of motion at the glenohumeral …
For 7 months out of the year, we all get to enjoy America’s favorite pastime…baseball of course! As of now, we are a little more than halfway through the season. …
It’s that time of year again, and it’s my favorite time of year at that! It’s baseball season and for the next few months the boys of summer will be …
Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) is caused by increased friction between the head of the femur bone and the acetabulum. This abnormal rubbing leads to damage of the hip joint, possibly …
Anatomy: The achilles tendon, also known as Calcaneal tendon, is the culmination of three muscles before their attachment on the calcaneus (heel bone). The three muscles in descending depth from the …
With the increasing intensity of competitive sports these days, it is important to recognize the different types of heat illness, their signs and symptoms, and preventative measures that can be …
The Boxer’s fracture is a broken bone of typically the fourth or fifth metacarpal (ring or pinky finger). The metacarpal bones of the hand connect the wrist to the fingers …
Global Running Day is today, June 1st, and so far over 2.4 million people have pledged to get out and run! You may be thinking, “yay for them…I won’t be …
What is it? An inguinal disruption is when abdominals or associated tendons and surrounding ligaments experience a sprain or tear. Completely unrelated to a hernia associated with intestinal bulging and …