ACL Reconstruction Grafts
There are roughly 200,000 reported anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries every year. Approximately 65% of reported injuries are surgically reconstructed.
A Common Cause of Low Back Pain
A muscle strain of the lumbar spine is one of the most common causes of low back pain. This type of strain occurs when a force is created through the lower back.
What you should know about Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 80% of reported dementia in the geriatric population globally (Gill & Mahdi, 2014). Thanks to the research of Dr. Alois Alzheimer and other neuropathologists, it has been commonly accepted that the accumulation of amyloid plaques (Aβ) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are responsible for the onset of AD. As these plaques
A Review On Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. As healthcare professionals, we’re always looking for lateral and rotational components when assessing an individual’s spine.
The Dictionary of Muscle Strains
Have you ever wondered what was that sudden onset of pain or tenderness felt right after lifting a heavy box off the floor? Or after getting tackled while playing with your kids? Or maybe you had an “Oh no” moment right after performing a physically demanding task? That is what you would call a muscle
All About Elbows!
Lateral Epicondylitis VS. Medial Epicondylitis What causes elbow pain? While the elbow seems like a simple joint, there are several muscles that attach to it.
Knee Contracture Following Total Knee Replacement
After a total knee arthroplasty (TKA or total knee replacement surgery), some individuals develop joint stiffness also called a joint contracture.
Subacrominal Impingement
Subacrominal impingement is a very common diagnosis where the supraspinatus tendon, a muscle of the rotator cuff
Learn About TMJD
Tempromandibular joint dysfunction is a painful condition affecting your jaw, sides of your head/face and neck.