knee injuries

Hi Everyone! I Have a Question About the Torn Meniscus in My Knee :/?

Question by : Hi Everyone! I have a question about the torn meniscus in my knee :/? I had orthroscopic knee sergery in my left knee last february, 2011. I injured the knee playing basketball in December 2010, and finally got in for knee sergery in february. My sergeon looked at the mri results and told me its a severe miniscus tear, and may not heal, due to the damage and little blood flow to the meniscus. But, he went ahead and operated. He sutured the meniscus back into place and basically fixed the meniscus so that it will have a chance to heal, and i would not need a cadavre replacement meniscus. Everything was good till September. I did physical therapy and took it easy, no running and walking with a brace on till september. Then, i started doing a little jogging. It would feel sore in the mornings from jogging, sort of a numbing, intense and sharp pain. But i would shake it off, and keep at exersizing. The knee got really strong, and seemed like i was set. I thought it was at a  ...

Hummel Overcomes Adversity: Wolves Forward Battles Through 2 Knee Surgeries

...  overcomes adversity: Wolves forward battles through 2 knee surgeries Hummel suffered two serious knee injuries during his college basketball playing days at Purdue, but thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, he has fully recovered and has earned a spot on an NBA roster, playing forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves … Read more on Hibbing Daily Tribune How Pilates Benefits Runners For both injured and non-injured runners, Pilates presents a functional workout routine that incorporates many components of physical therapy and strengthening and directly impacts running form and ...

Suggestions for a Broken Femur?

Question by Benny: suggestions for a broken femur? alomost a year ago i suffered a broken left femur in a car accident. i am a scholarship football player who is just aching to get back at doing what i do best. does anyone have specific range of motion/ muscle building excersies that could benefit me? all suggestions welcome Best answer: Answer by a_blue_grey_misttry the iyengar style of yoga Read more... ...

Half Marathon Worth Every Step at Finish Line

Half marathon worth every step at finish line And through it all, I'd become well acquainted with runner's knee, sciatica and the law of diminishing returns as it applies to muscles long past their prime. In short, nothing spells O-L-D like a physical therapy room full of baby boomers in denial … Read more on The Detroit News Beauty and the beast and 'she forgot to mention that,'" were the types of knee-slappers making the rounds, recalls McGowan, a San Rafael resident. "One of the … "It's not fun of, but fun with—otherwise it's just too painful to think about." … As a hairdresser I've had … Read more on Pacific Sun Read more... ...

Total Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center

by University of Maryland Press Releases Total Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center Treatments range from chiropractic care to deep tissue laser therapy. According to a spokesperson for the NJ physical therapy center, "The mission of Total Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is to provide the finest, most advanced, and most … Read more on PR Leap (press release) Merwick's New Garden Is Designed With Physical Therapy in Mind Merwick's New Garden Is Designed With Physical Therapy in Mind. Merwick Care and Rehabilitation in Plainsboro has added an outdoor dimension to its physical therapy treatments with a 7,500 square foot garden designed with a purpose. The therapy … Read more on Town Topics Read more... ...

Orthopedic Rehab Specialists: Common Orthopedic Concerns and Solutions

Millions of people in Southern California work hard and play hard. When injuries occur, getting back to good health quickly is a priority. Orange County orthopedic physician Dr. Ralph Venuto makes it his passion to help patients achieve this goal. In this article he shares a few of the most common orthopedic conditions he sees at his practice. Knee Problems Read more... ...

Manhattan Physical Therapist Treats Knee Pain

...  Physical Therapist Treats Knee Pain – http://www.Physical-Therapy-NY.com – Physical therapy for knee injuries. 65 Broadway Physical Therapy provides physical therapy for knee pain, physical thera…   Avatar Assistants Help Busy Physical Therapists So far, the hospital is only using the avatar during physical therapy sessions for knee replacement patients. “You certainly get a big buzz in the gym when you turn … in the joint when knee replacement patients exercise. It also asks them about their … Read more on Healthline Read ...