Sandy’s Story Part 2: The Role of Therapy Before and After an ACL Surgery
You've torn your ACL. You decided to have surgery. The next step is the operating room, right? As we mentioned in our last post, an ACL reconstruction surgery doesn't [...]
Sandy’s Story: Building Strength, Restoring Range of Motion and Getting Back to Life!
When Sandy went in for her first physical therapy appointment on Friday, January 8 (the day after her ACL surgery) she had one main goal - to get her [...]
ACL Tears: Not Just For Athletes
With so many high-profile, professional athletes overcoming ACL tears, it's becoming well-known that this is one of the most common sports-related injuries. However, what may be less understood is [...]
Mental Recovery After Surgery
In preparing for surgery, the focus of the doctor and the patient is traditionally on the physical: what the operation entails, how the patient's affected body part will feel [...]
Total Knee Replacement and the ACL
Is the ACL necessary for a successful total knee arthroplasty (replacement)? Recently, due to advertising, there has been considerable discussion about keeping the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in total [...]
Leg Swelling After Surgery
Leg swelling after surgery, especially lower extremity surgery, is common. It can result in questions and concerns from the patient: Is this swelling normal? Swelling is normal after surgery. [...]
Location, Location, Location. What the diagnosis of hip pain really comes down to.
Posted by Dr. Will Enright The mantra of real estate has equal importance in the diagnosis and treatment of hip pain. When a patient comes to the office with [...]
