Heal Pain…Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?

Responsible of 80 percent of the cases, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The condition has a tendency to occur in women, military recruits, older athletes, the obese, and young male athletes. Plantar fasciitis is estimated to affect 1...

Getting back in the Game: ACL Sprains, Tears & Reconstruction

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear is one of the most common knee injuries. About 50 percent of all injuries to the ACL happen with damage to other knee structures: articular cartilage, meniscus or other knee ligaments. ACL injuries are estimated at...

Ankle Sprains- A Common Life and Sports Injury

Sometimes you are caught off guard and you lose your balance landing on your ankle. The pain quickly disappears and you think nothing of it. An ankle sprain can be more severe; your ankle might swell and hurt too much to bear weight. If it’s a severe sprain, you might...