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It happens in the blink of an eye. One minute, you are running down the field, ready to make a cut and weave past the defender. The next, as your foot plants into the grass, something “pops,” and you crumple to the ground, clutching your knee. An examination on the sideline can aid in the diagnosis: It’s a torn anterior cruciate ligament — more commonly known as the ACL — and it is one of the most common and devastating knee injuries that affect both young athletes and adult “weekend warriors.” Cheshire Medical Center's Sports Medicine department — led by Neal Goldenberg, MD — is here to help you through this injury, from diagnosis and surgery to return to sport. “ACLs don’t typically heal on their own,” Goldenberg says. “So when this injury occurs, it’s important to recognize it because it has implications for your long-term knee health.” ACL injuries are 2 to 6 times more common in females than males and most common while playing sports such as soccer, football, basketball, skiing, rugby, and snowboarding. However, they can happen in any sport or athletic activity, even after a slip and fall injury. If you are active and wish to return to cutting and pivoting type sports, surgery is usually the best form of treatment. Full recovery takes about 9 to 15 months. “We want our patients and student-athletes to get back to sports and the activities they enjoy." For more information about what to expect if you've torn your ACL: https://lnkd.in/eBcBz7TY

Did you know foot health is vital for performance, comfort, and injury prevention in sports and exercise? Liam Stapleton PGc PGdip FFPM RCPS(Glas) FRCPodM, Specialist in Podiatric Sports Medicine shares the importance of good foot function this #UKFootHealthWeek24 Read his blog at https://lnkd.in/eFkfYAzb #podiatricsportsmedicine #foothealth #sportsmedicine

🚨 Antony Lo’s new course, The Female Athlete - LITE, is on sale until 30th September 2023! 🚨 🎉🎉 Save $100! 🎉🎉 https://lnkd.in/gYBSKt6n Join Antony Lo, Orthopedic and external Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and international educator, in this 12-hour course that dives into the key concepts for treating female athletes. There are so many conflicting viewpoints about ‘mandatory’ core progression pathways and exercise restrictions for women who have pelvic health conditions. How many are supported by research? How many enable women to meet World Health Organization recommendations for cardio and strength training for health maintenance? How many actually leave our clients feeling broken and defeated, despite our guidance coming from a well-meaning place? 💁🏽 The details:
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April is #NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth, and at St. Cloud Orthopedics, we're committed to keeping young athletes safe and healthy on and off the field! Here are 5 important tips to promote injury prevention and maximize performance: ☑️ Stay Hydrated: Keep athletes hydrated before, during, and after activities to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses. ☑️ Practice Proper Technique: Emphasize proper technique and form during training and gameplay to reduce the risk of overuse injuries and accidents. ☑️ Listen to Your Body: Teach athletes to listen to their bodies and recognize signs of pain or fatigue. Encourage them to speak up if they're feeling unwell or experiencing discomfort. ☑️ Rest and Recovery: Ensure athletes get adequate rest and recovery time between practices and games to prevent burnout and reduce the risk of overuse injuries. ☑️ Educate Coaches and Parents: Provide coaches and parents with education on injury prevention strategies and the importance of proper sports safety protocols. By prioritizing safety and wellness, we can help young athletes thrive and enjoy the many benefits of sports participation. Let's work together to keep our youth safe, healthy, and active!

Better Outcomes Treating Foot & Ankle Problems | Level up your Skills Every time I treat a patient’s foot they are astonished at the changes I can make in their mobility, alignment and function – and they ask me – “Why don’t more physiotherapists treat like this?” I tell them I am doing my best to train more physios and teach them how I treat the foot 😊   The foot/ankle complex is a common underlying Driver for a wide variety of symptoms and problems our patients face, and I want more physiotherapists to know that MORE change is possible!   The secret lies in looking beyond just “neutral, pronation and supination” to a whole new paradigm to look at foot function - AND you need to understand how the rest of the body both influences and reacts to the status of the foot.   This is what the ConnectTherapy™ clinical reasoning framework will give you.   Curious? Want to know more?   ➡ take my 10 hour online Virtual ConnectTherapy & the Foot/Ankle Complex course – which includes practical demonstrations of assessment & treatment techniques - you will learn so much, from wherever you are in the world.   ➡ next, come on the 2.5 day InPerson Course – this gives you the hands-on practice and feedback on the skills you need to radically change your outcomes – join me in Sydney, Australia (August 8-10, 2024), happening right before the iconic City2Surf run 🏃♀️   For anyone who is already a ConnectTherapy Series or ISM Series Grad – there are MANY updates and new techniques in this material. So it is a great way to get current and boost your clinical practice. If your Series was prior to 2022 then you will learn HEAPS on both the Virtual and InPerson portions of this course! ⭐ Sign up today at ljlee.ca

Explore our Sports Medicine capabilities! Whether you're recovering from an injury or aiming to enhance performance, our specialized care includes comprehensive treatment plans tailored to athletes of all levels. #SportsMedicine #FeelBetterMoveBetterBeBetter

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Check out this insightful article on tendinitis from the American Podiatric Medical Association. Whether you're an athlete, active individual, or just curious about foot conditions, understanding tendinitis can make a big difference in your well-being. Read more below! 👣💡 https://loom.ly/PoXM1Dg

GSP Ice Bandage Wrap: Your Cold Therapy Solution 🧊 #icebandage #icebandagewrap #coldbandage #coldbandagewrap #gsp #medicalproducts 🔍 What is the Ice Bandage Wrap? In the world of sports medicine and rehabilitation 🏋️♀️, the Ice Bandage Wrap stands out as a unique and effective cold therapy tool. Unlike traditional ice packs ❄️, this innovative bandage is designed to provide a consistent, comfortable cold therapy experience, especially for injuries like ankle sprains 🦵. 🌟 The Advantages of the Ice Bandage Wrap The Ice Bandage Wrap offers several key benefits. Firstly, its flexible design allows for a custom fit, ensuring that the cold therapy is evenly distributed across the injured area. Secondly, the use of pins for fixation means you can adjust the tightness and positioning of the bandage as needed, without having to remove it completely. Finally, the Ice Bandage Wrap is reusable, making it a cost-effective choice for athletes and rehabilitation patients. 📝 How to Apply the Ice Bandage Wrap Applying the Ice Bandage Wrap is a simple yet effective process. Start by ensuring that the ankle is clean and dry. Then, slowly wrap the bandage around the ankle, using the pins to secure it in place. Adjust the tightness until you achieve a comfortable fit. Once in place, the Ice Bandage Wrap will provide continuous cold therapy, helping to reduce pain and inflammation. For those looking for a convenient and effective cold therapy solution 🔍, the Ice Bandage Wrap is a great choice. Whether you're an athlete recovering from an injury or a patient undergoing rehabilitation, this innovative bandage can help you achieve your recovery goals 🏆.

🔔 Monday Article Sharing #EMD   📑 #CaseReport: Return-to-play decision-making following ankle injury: a comprehensive case analysis of the functional hop test ✒ Authors: Michael Crinion, Andrew Ball, Michael Agnone ✔ Keywords: #Ankle, #Sprain, #FunctionalHopTest, #ReturnToSport, #PhysicalTherapy   💡 The primary aim of this case report was to assess the potential value of the functional hop test in tracking functional progress and in clinical reasoning regarding RTP status-post ankle sprain injury and rehabilitation. If suboptimal, we secondarily hoped to uncover additional efficient and effective component tests with which to modify the functional hop test for future case study and eventual validity testing.   🔎 Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gADKUsQS 🔎 PDF: https://lnkd.in/gvxrufxD