Spondylolysis is a common cause of lower back pain in young athletes. Despite being labeled as a fracture, I suggests, through this article, that it is often a developmental issue rather than a true fracture. Understanding the condition and providing proper treatment and rest are crucial for recovery and a return to play.
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Rotator Cuff Strains and Injuries
Modern intel on Rotator Cuffs and Injuries here.
“That’s a real issue for us in the field. The fact that is was called “torn” rather than “strained” makes a poor mental picture and truly affects recovery.”
General Sprains and Strains
A Modern approach to treating Sprains and Strains in athletes.
Like many things in sports med, “It works. It’s just working through an entirely different mechanism than we thought it was.”
Relationships with Athletic Trainers
They are there for protection, treatment, workups, and as a first line of treatment in an emergency. This year more than at any other time in history, it has been shown that ATs make a difference. They save lives, speed recovery, win super bowls, change protocols and care. They care man!
The State of Chiropractic (and Healthcare in General 2022.)
True, I’m a chiropractor, and I’m not ashamed of that, but I’m not a chiropractor in the sense of what your granddaddy would think.
Foot Issues and Fixes. Runner’s Edition.
I’m not focusing on willpower at this point. I’ve GOT that! Why would I just “willpower my way” into a slower decline?
The 3 Key Components of Performance and Recovery are now 4!
“How ready are you to pitch today?”
Elbow pain- A Learning Lab
Elbow pain is mind-numbing. Especially when it is sabotaging your ability to have fun and play.
High Ankle Sprain/Syndesmosis
Classically these are healed and fully recovered in 2 weeks and continue treatment with your sports med. team.
AC Joint Sprain/Separation Explained.
See, the thing is, what we say as practitioners, matters. You can take the same injury and make it something that the patient is going to recover from or you can be scary