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Are Concussion Tests a Reliable Tool for Determining Return to Play in Athletes?

Concussions in sports are all the buzz these days, as athletes, coaches, parents and clinicians seek solutions to the pervasive problem. Protective gear helps, but some argue that it gives athletes a false sense of confidence that may in fact increase the risk of a concussion or other injury. It is known that athletes who […]

Use of Balance Tests to Identify Chronic Ankle Instability

Many people are prone to ankle sprains, and that places them at risk for falls and injury. Identifying and treating chronic ankle instability (CAI) early on can spare patients the foot and ankle pain that comes with a sprain. Once CAI is identified, treatment for ankle pain can center around strengthening and correcting the muscles, […]

Call for a Paradigm Shift in ACL Rehab

ACL Injury and Return to Play For athletes whose lives revolve around their sport, having an injury that takes them off the playing field can be to play (RTP), we may be setting them up for failure by putting them back on the field prematurely. ACL rupture is a common sports injury that can range […]

Treating Plantar Fasciitis in Runners: Load Bearing Treatment Accelerates Recovery

For dedicated runners, heel pain that will not go away is frustrating and takes the joy out of running. Ignoring the pain may work for a while, but eventually, you will need to enjoy running again. In the past, treatment for plantar fasciitis involved mostly stretching of the calf muscles and Achilles tendon, along with […]

10 Rules for Managing Lower Limb Tendon Pain

Tendons are made of strong to bones, enabling movement. Because they are subjected to properly treat your painful tendon is essential for quick and effective recovery.

Quality of Life After an ACL Tear

Healthy knees are foundational to huge amounts of force. ACL tears are the most common knee injury associated with athletics and physical activity. They often occur during landing, deceleration, twisting, cutting and changing direction on the playing field or during exercise. Ligaments have no circulato play, and ongoing impaired knee function throughout the course of […]

Steroid Shots or Physical Therapy? The Best Treatment for Rotator Cuff Pain

Chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinosis is difficult to ignore, and it may keep you from performing even the most basic tasks. The longer it goes on, the more it interferes with your quality of life, making it difficult to carry out simple activities of daily living that you once took for granted. In […]

Sports Chiropractic Care for Athletes with Vertigo

Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness and a sensation of being off balance. In athletes, vertigo is a common side effect of concussion. While vertigo often resolves itself over time, persistent symptoms may need medical intervention. If you are an athlete suffering from vertigo, sports chiropractic care may offer the best solution. Balance and Sports […]

Plantar Fasciitis: Manual Therapy

Physical Therapy vs Surgery for ACL Injuries

Trauma to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a common sports tear that can be debilitating and in some cases career-ending for people in professional sports. ACL is a key knee connective knot that joins the thigh bone to the shinbone. Risk for ACL injury is increased for some sports than for others. ACL ruptures […]