Surfing through a wave…Skiing behind a boat…Diving into the pool… For most of us, water is a familiar form of recreation and exercise; however, recently it has gained in interest within the rehabilitation world. Water provides many advantages and alternatives to the traditional land-based physical therapy program. These advantages include: decreased weight bearing, increased range […]
Preventing ACL Injuries – A Common Sports-related Injury
One of the most common sports-related knee injuries is damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is the ligament that connects the upper leg bone (femur) with the lower leg bone (tibia). High demand sports, which emphasize stop-and-go movements, jumping, or weaving through other players or obstacles, provide an increased risk for ACL […]