The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament inside the knee that provides stability to the knee. ACL injuries are very common and can happen to active athletes of all ages. Maybe you tore your ACL skiing or playing recreational basketball, or your child tore his or her ACL playing competitive sports. Most ACL injuries are non-contact meaning that a collision is not ...

Sometimes the terms ‘weight lifting’ or ‘strength training’ can seem intimidating and conjure up images of buff men pumping iron. Don’t be fooled – or scared – by this notion! When done right, strength training can help you lead a much healthier life.Strength training can come in all shapes and sizes – you could attend a CrossFit or Boot Camp class, perform bodyweight exercises at home ...

Deciding to have a total joint replacement, whether hip or knee, is a huge, life-changing decision. First, it is important to understand why most people undergo total joint replacement. The most common reason that a patient undergoes any form of hip or knee replacement is osteoarthritis. This is the typical "wear-and-tear" type of arthritis. Other reasons that patients may ...