A Common Injury: Torn ACL

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) runs diagonally in the middle of the knee joint and helps to provide stability. A tear in the ACL is one of the most common knee injuries, especially for athletes in high demand sports like

Plantar fasciitis is a common source of heel pain. It is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick tissue band that runs from the heel bone to your toes. Its primary job is to support the arch in

Golfer’s elbow is a form of tendinitis and generally occurs in those that are older than 35 years of age. Golfer’s elbow is different from tennis elbow—it affects the inner part of the elbow while tennis elbow affects the outer

Spanish athlete Rafael Nadal may be one of the top tennis players in the world, but this claim to fame unfortunately puts him at risk for different types of orthopedic injuries. The repetitive motions, strength, and intensity of tennis place

Your carpal tunnel is a small passageway in your wrist containing several nerves and tendons, running from the forearm to the hand. When the median nerve is affected by pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs – manifesting itself by tingling, numbness,

A painful condition that can lead to chronic pain, tennis elbow is the result of overworked tendons in the elbow. The condition is associated with repetitive motions made with the arm and wrist, which causes tiny tears in the tendons.