Winter is in full swing, and ski season is officially here. It’s the time of year when we see a rash of knee injuries, especially sprains and tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Skiing puts a lot of stress on the ACL. This relates to the design of the ski boot, particularly the way […]
Author: Jonathan Chappell MD
Don’t Forgo the Stretch
Several patients have asked me over the past week about a study that was released by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that found that stretching before running may not prevent injuries. This is just one study of many looking at sports and injury prevention. With every study the findings are slightly different and since […]
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