If you have overstretched the tendons in your forearm, you know how painful and annoying it can be. This condition is known as lateral epicondylitis, aka “tennis elbow.” It can be prevented by doing some simple stretches daily, especially before activities that cause you tennis elbow pain, as well as by icing the area after …
When President Nixon signed Title IX of the Education Amendments into law in 1972, he guaranteed females an equal right to participate in sports. Since that landmark decision, female participation has exploded: 900% more girls play high school sports and almost 550% more play college sports. With their increased playing time, though, has come increased …
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If you’re an athlete and have mercifully escaped an injury to your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), chances are someone else on your team or in your league has suffered from this unfortunate knee injury: It’s the most common knee injury, and up to 200,000 ACL ruptures (tears) sideline Americans every year. If you’ve experienced an ACL injury …
Athletes and highly active people are typically in good overall health. When they require medical attention, it’s usually for injuries sustained during competition or for conditions that hinder their performance. Sports medicine focuses on these sports-related issues with specialized care that gets you back into the game as soon as possible. Our team of experts …
Your shoulder and the joint that makes it work are crucial to your ability to function normally. When your rotator cuff is injured, it can effectively put you out of commission. Fortunately, there’s a way to reduce your recovery time and enhance your long-term healing results without surgery. At Dr. McKenna’s Orthopedics and Biologics, Dr. Wade McKenna and …
