Recovering from surgery can be a long and challenging process. However, advancements in sports medicine are showing promising results in helping patients heal better and faster after surgical procedures. Traditionally associated with treating athletes, sports medicine principles have now expanded to address the needs of anyone recovering from an injury or surgery. For individuals searching…
Injury
Recovery from an ACL Tear
The ACL, which is the anterior cruciate ligament, is an important ligament which is located in front of your knee, right behind the kneecap. This ligament provides knee stability along with its crisscrossed-in-back partner, the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). They are called the “cruciate” ligaments because they cross each other in the shape of an…