TENDINITIS What Is Tendinitis? Tendinitis (also called tendonitis) is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. What Causes Tendinitis? Tendinitis is most often caused by…
POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a ligament within the knee. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones. The PCL — similar to the anterior cruciate ligament…
Turf Toe – Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments Turf toe is not a term you want to use when talking to a head football coach about their star running back or the…
Meniscus Tear Knee Injury Like a lot of knee injuries, a meniscus tear can be painful and debilitating. Unfortunately, it’s quite common. In fact, a meniscal tear is one of the most frequently…
Repetitive Motion Injuries Repetitive motion injuries are among the most common injuries in the United States. All of these disorders are made worse by the repetitive actions of daily living.…
What Is a Concussion? The most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. The word comes from the Latin concutere, which means “to shake violently.”…
