Whiplash is an injury to your neck, or “cervical spine.” It is often caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs), particularly with rear-end accidents. Often the injury results from a sudden acceleration then deceleration, where the trunk is forced backwards, and then...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain around the kneecap, often in the front of the knee. Your knee is a complex joint and is the largest joint in the body! It consists of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shin bone) and the patella (kneecap). There...
An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and are partially or completely torn. Depending on how much damage is done to the ligaments, these injuries can range from mild to severe. The most common type of ankle...
This is an extremely common overuse condition that causes pain on the outside of the elbow. Overuse of the muscles of the forearm, wrist and elbow can put too much strain on the elbow extensor tendons. Overtime, this can cause disrupted healing patterns in the tendon...
