ACL injuries are common in athletes. Thankfully, many different types of braces are available to help prevent or treat these injuries, including prophylactic, functional, and rehabilitative braces. Each type of brace has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to understand the differences before making a decision about which one is right for…
Archives for September 2022
How to Know if You Are Suffering from Bursitis in the Knees
Bursitis is a condition that results when the bursae, or fluid-filled sacs, become inflamed. Bursae are located in many joints in the body, such as the elbows, shoulders, and knees. However, bursitis has some of the same symptoms as arthritis and other joint conditions, so sometimes it’s hard to tell whether your pain is from…
4 Ways to Tell if You’ve Suffered an ACL Injury
The most common sign of a torn anterior cruciate ligament is a loud popping noise, followed by immense knee pain. However, there are some other signs of ACL injury. Let’s talk about four different ways to tell if you’ve injured your ACL, including physical symptoms and tests you can do at home and where you…
How to Heal a Sprained Wrist
It’s no secret that early diagnosis and treatment is the key to a successful recovery from any injury. The earlier you start, the sooner you can return to your everyday routine. This is especially true for sprained wrists, one of the most common injuries people experience. If you have recently injured your wrist or are…
What Are the Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis?
The elbow, while not a weight-bearing joint like the knee and hip, is equally susceptible to problems that can disrupt its function. One of these problems is elbow bursitis, a condition that causes the small, fluid-filled sac that surrounds the elbow (olecranon bursa) to get inflamed. Below, you’ll learn more about elbow bursitis – particularly…