An ACL tear is an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament, which is located in the knee joint. A common injury among athletes, it compromises the stability of the knee joint, restricts mobility and flexibility, and causes pain and discomfort in the knee. Types of ACL Tears ACL tears and injuries typically involve damage to other structures in the knee, including the meniscus, articular cartilage, as well as other ligaments. Based on how damaged or sprained the ligaments are, these injuries are then categorized into three types: Grade 1 [...]

ACL tears are injuries of the ligaments in the knee, connecting the joint to the bones. While the severity of the injury varies depending on the type of ligament sprain, it’s usually a painful condition that causes significant distress. Here are a few activities that may cause ACL tears. Participating in High-Impact Sports High impact sports are the biggest cause of ACL tears and related injuries. High impact sports are those in which you have to move excessively and intensely, using your weight-bearing joints including the knees. Individuals who [...]

Injection therapy has steadily become the preferred choice of treatment in Canada for patients suffering from body pain. It is non-surgical and requires less recovery time. You may have heard of the terms PRP therapy and Prolotherapy being discussed in this context. They’re both forms of injection treatment that target the musculoskeletal system and are used to treat painful joints, ligaments and tendons in different parts of the body. Instead of suppressing pain and inflammation, they restore the affected areas naturally. So what’s the difference between the two and [...]

Despite the popularity of the sport, golf is notorious for different kinds of musculoskeletal injuries it can cause. In part one of this blog series, we took a look at a few common types of injuries golf players are likely to sustain. Here are a few more golf injuries you should know about. Wrist Injuries Golf involves a lot of repetitive movements. Just how repetitive swinging motions can cause overuse injuries of the elbow such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow, they can also affect the tendons in the [...]

Golf is a beloved Canadian sport, often taken up by athletes during their childhood or teenage years. However, this summer sport also causes a number of musculoskeletal injuries that may range from mild to severe. Here’s a look at a few of them. Golfer’s Elbow (elbow tendinitis) Let’s start with the most common injury sustained by individuals who play golf on a regular basis: golfer’s elbow. Also known as medial epicondylitis, this occurs when the inner tendons attached to the elbow get injured. This form of injury is typically brought [...]