I was asked to share some helpful tips on conditioning and well-being during this quarantine on Chicago Radio 670AM and 780AM. Here’s a transcript of the Medical Minute segment: All of us enjoy different ways to stay active and fit;...read more
Patellofemoral pain syndrome a.k.a. “Runner’s Knee” is one of the most common types of knee injuries sustained by young athletes participating in running sports. The condition is characterized by pain in the kneecap region that is aggravated with running...read more
Young athletes participating in contact sports like soccer, football, volleyball, and hockey are more prone to certain injuries like a meniscus tear. With a meniscus tear, there may be swelling and pain in the knee, a popping sensation during...read more
Knee injuries are very common in basketball due to the repetitive jumping as well as the twisting and cutting movements that are an essential part of the sport. The different types of knee injuries include: Jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis):...read more
Knee buckling, which is the sudden giving way or instability of your knee, can pose a serious health hazard. You could fall and sustain grievous injury if it occurs when you are running or climbing stairs. Let’s look at...read more
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most dreaded injuries in sports and athletics. Once an ACL tear has occurred, the knee becomes unstable and weak. Complete recovery from this type of an injury could take...read more
