Ian Rice MD

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

Best Exercises for Acute Pain When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them.

Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them Sports fans hear often about high-profile athletes like U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn tearing their ACLs, and many ACL injuries are chalked up to bad luck or a part of sports that will continue to happen at all competitive levels. Still, high school-age female athletes suffer these injuries at muc...

Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn`t inevitable.

Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn`t inevitable While falls and other injuries can cause acute injury to the rotator cuff, most abnormalities are the result of everyday use of the muscles. That doesn't mean everybody will experience pain and loss of function, however.

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When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure.

When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in health care expenses.

Teeing up good health: Tips for preventing golf injuries.

Teeing up good health: Tips for preventing golf injuries While sports news headlines may focus on injuries affecting professional golfers, including Achilles tendon problems, back and ankle issues, most golf injuries are not sudden. They develop over time and are often preventable with proper warm-up, strength, and mechanics.

Does a Partial ACL Tear Always Require Surgery?

Does a Partial ACL Tear Always Require Surgery? Whether a partial ACL tear requires surgery depends on how much it disrupts your knee stability and daily function. Surgery is typically reserved for significant instability or when your injury interferes with your active lifestyle.

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Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes.

Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active patients seeking to return to high-demand sports.

Muscle Strain Treatment.

Muscle Strain Treatment Overexerting your body can lead to numerous injuries. A muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when your muscle is overstretched or torn. This can be minor and like soreness after an intense workout, or it can be so severe that it needs medical attention.