Category: ACL Injuries
When to see an Orthopedic Specialist with Dr. Michael Parman
When it comes to orthopedic injuries and pain, it is important to know when you should see a specialist – especially one that cares about getting you back to the things you love. Dr. Michael Parman, OSMS Orthopedic Surgeon, describes [...]
ACL Injuries in Youth Female Athletes with Dr. Parman and Dr. Ziegler
The term ACL is something that we are all familiar with. More often than not, when someone thinks or talks about the ACL, it is connected to an injury. Whether you have had an ACL injury or not, it is [...]
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 need to happen immediately after the injury occurs, and it oftentimes [...]
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 right knee back to full function. To do this quickly, safely [...]
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 that ACL tears don't just affect professional or competitive athletes. Understanding [...]