A hip labral tear is an injury that’s more common among athletes. This injury occurs when the labrum, which is the cartilage that surrounds the joint, goes through trauma. It can be very painful and can even cause deformities if it’s severe enough. Here’s what you need to know about a hip labral tear. What…

You hear about hip flexor muscles, and you know they need to be stretched, and you know they can hurt sometimes. But do you really know what the hip flexors do and how important they are? What are Hip Flexors? Hip flexors are located on the front top part of your thigh in the pelvic…

  Researchers have found that knee pain strikes millions of Americans each year. This statistic is not surprising when one considers the knee is the body’s largest joint and arguably the most used and abused of said structures. Healthy knee joints are paramount to optimal mobility. One specific issue often impacting the knee is damaged…

The knee is one of the largest joint in the body. It is one of the few joints in the body that allows for a wide range of motion, up to 150 degrees. The knee depends on a complex system of muscles, tendons, bones, cartilages, and ligaments to perform these functions. Considering that the knee…

What Type Of Therapy Is Needed After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair? The recovery process from an orthopedic procedure known as arthroscopic bankart repair often necessitates a period of physical therapy. The Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine Center, which serves the residents of North Texas, sometimes simply abbreviated as POSMC, invites you to read this short…

  Osteoarthritis is a condition of the joints wherein the cartilage begins to break down. While it can affect any joint of the body, it most commonly occurs in the articular cartilage of the knees because of the stress that they endure on a daily basis. It is problematic because the cartilage acts as a…

Appropriate physical therapy is essential to a full recovery from ACL reconstruction. Loss of motion is the most common complication of this surgery and the most common reason some patients develop arthritis. However, loss of motion is usually preventable with the use of the proper therapies at the proper time. A typical therapeutic program can…

Managing patients thru COVID-19 and maintaining a clear plan when selecting & understanding ACL Reconstruction surgery is vital for a successful outcome! What is ACL Reconstruction? ACL reconstruction is a type of knee surgery that repairs your anterior cruciate ligament. This is one of four ligaments in the knee that help to stabilize it. Some…

Physically active people might experience a wide array of injuries. In many instances, a tear in a component of the shoulder joint known as the labrum is a quite common pain-inducing problem that precipitates individuals to seek help from an orthopedic specialist. Should a labrum tear progress, said condition might elicit a condition known as…

Injuring or tearing your rotator cuff can be debilitating and negatively impact the quality of your life. You may find yourself less able to do the things you used to. There is a specialized surgical procedure that can help. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair may be the best option for you. What Is Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff…