DonJoy pioneered the concept of functional knee bracing more than 30 years ago. Our first prototypes were simple neoprene sleeves sewn together in the Carlsbad,
Category: Volley Ball
Set, Bump, Spike, and Remember to Keep Shoulders Free of Injury During Volleyball
Volleyball involves repetitive and strenuous use of the upper extremities, and the shoulder joint is at risk for both acute and overuse injuries. The overhead
Jumping High Can Predict Strong Bones in Adolescents
Every year at least 250,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture, and many people lose
Shoulder and Elbow Overuse Injuries
What is shoulder/elbow overuse syndrome? Overuse syndrome is a condition in young athletes caused by repetitive motion and over practice. Sports medicine physicians at Midwest
Improve your Understanding with 3D Animation on UCL Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)
The ulnar collateral ligament stabilizes the inside of the elbow through its various flexing and extending motions. This ligament can be ruptured by sudden traumatic
Brain brownout: Concussions may cause worse memory problems for women
Women may have a harder time recovering from concussion, a new study suggests.?Taiwanese researchers found women were more likely than men to continue to have
Shoulders for Life Campaign; Shoulder Dislocations
Episode 15.09?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One:?About Shoulder and Elbow
Returning to Play after ACL Surgery
Claire Martin, an 18-year-old from Orland Park, has been playing volleyball for many years and recently joined the Vikings women’s volleyball team at Augustana College
Competitive Sand Volleyball Player Returns to the Court 4 Months after ACL Reconstruction
One of the most dreaded things an athlete can hear is that your ACL is torn. I had to process this difficult news after waking
Preparation for Weekend Warriors & Treatment for Joint Swelling
Episode 14.08 Segment One – Preparation for Weekend Warriors Christine Licata, Physical Therapist with ATI Physical Therapy discusses the risks for Weekend/Summer Warrior who become
