Scoliosis: Symptoms & Treatment Options
Many adults are surprised to discover they have a condition called scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. Unlike a normal spine that gently curves from back to front in a subtle S shape, spines with scoliosis curve from side to side in a C or S shape. If the curvature of the spine deviates … read more
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
If conservative treatments fail, our highly experienced team is able to offer the most advanced surgical treatments, including microscope-assisted surgery and surgical navigation for improved precision. We are also able to offer minimally invasive spine surgery, which is a popular option for patients facing back surgery because it uses smaller incisions than traditional, “or open,” … read more
Why Women are More Likely to Injure their ACL
Tearing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be an athlete’s worst nightmare. And it turns out, female athletes are four times more likely to injure their ACLs than their male counterparts. This disparity has been the subject of several research studies as of late. It appears several factors contribute to the increased incidence of injury among … read more
ACL Injury Prevention Guide
The United States has an average of 100k-200k ACL injuries annually. We created a free ACL Injury Prevention Guide to help you avoid injury and stay in the game. This guide includes: Get your ACL Injury Prevention Guide * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name… read more
Are we sacrificing injury prevention for performance? Footwear has a role to play.
By Colin Ditsworth In recent years, it seems midfoot and forefoot injuries have become more and more prevalent in cleated athletes (Foot injury prevalence estimated to approx. 15 per 10,000). Players in college and in the NFL are routinely missing extended time due to forefoot and midfoot injuries such as turf toe and Lisfranc complex … read more