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  • Kneecap Dislocation

    A dislocation of the kneecap occurs when the patella comes completely out of its groove on the end of the thigh bone (femur), and comes to rest on the outside of the knee joint. Kneecap dislocations usually occur as a significant injury the first time the injury occurs, but the kneecap may dislocate much more easily thereafter.

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  • What to know about shoulder impingement

    Shoulder impingement, which people sometimes call swimmer's shoulder, is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder due to a tendon or bursa rubbing against the shoulder blade.

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  • No One-Size-Fits-All for Hydrating During Sports

    Waiting until you're thirsty to drink during sports could lead to dehydration and poorer performance, a new study finds.

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  • Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast

    Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

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  • How Glenoid Fractures Are Treated

    A glenoid fracture is a fracture of the socket of the glenohumeral joint. This is the ball-and-socket joint in your shoulder that allows you to rotate your arm or move it up and down and side to side. A glenoid fracture is uncommon and usually only occurs as a result of a high-impact injury.

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  • What to know about knee stiffness

    A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

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  • What to know about deltoid pain

    The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.

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  • What`s Causing Your Inner Elbow Painand How To Treat It

    Inner elbow pain pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress. It can sometimes develop in response to injury or inflammation, such as medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) or arthritis.

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  • What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly

    Research shows tennis may extend lifespan and improve heart health, bone strength, mobility, and social connection. While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.

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  • How to protect young athletes from ACL tears, other knee injuries

    The season ending knee injuries of top South Florida professional athletes Tyreek Hill and Alexander Barkov have many thinking about how to protect younger athletes from suffering similar ailments.

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