Preventing Labral Tears: Strategies and Exercises for Hip Health
Is an unexplained pain or locking sensation in the hip restricting your activities? Labral tears are common but often overlooked sources of hip dysfunction.
Hip Arthroscopy: A Game-Changer for Hip Injuries in Athletes
"Surgery" is one of the most dreaded words for an athlete to hear. Not long ago, hip surgery would set an athlete back for many months, to a year, or longer.
The Evolution of Hip Arthroscopy: Advancements in Surgical Techniques
A lot has changed since the inception of hip arthroscopy in the 1970s. Initially, hip arthroscopy was used by surgeons to acquire better visualization and was solely used for diagnostic purposes.
Hip Arthroscopy vs. Traditional Hip Surgery: Understanding the Differences
Chronic hip pain can take a major toll on your physical and mental well-being. Hip pain doesn’t discriminate.
Groin Injuries in Athletes: Causes, Symptoms, and Strategies for Prevention and Recovery
Athletic groin injuries are prevalent in sports that involve sudden starts and stops, twists and turns, and explosive movements.
Unlocking the Future of Hip Health
A decade ago, common hip conditions that failed to respond to non-surgical treatments usually resulted in a hip replacement. Fast forward to 2023, and many orthopedic surgeons offer hip preservation surgery as an alternative.
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery: A Closer Look at Arthroscopic Techniques
Whether you are a high-level athlete or an active person, hip injuries are relatively common. The hip joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. It can handle a lot of wear and tear, but for various reasons can still succumb to injuries.
Common Symptoms of a Sports Hernia
Athletes who use their bodies with a lot of explosive movements and twisting are susceptible to groin injuries, which can be hard to diagnose. Football, soccer and hockey players are especially vulnerable to groin injuries, and sports hernias.
Play Safe in the Summer Heat
Summer brings on the heat for many athletes, contributing to dehydration for many players. Proper hydration is critical to an athlete’s performance. Dehydration can reduce reaction time, speed, and strength.
Hip Preservation vs Hip Replacement: What is Right for You?
Hip pain and lack of mobility are nothing new to athletes around the globe. With this ball and socket type joint, it's no surprise that highly active athletes tend to suffer from some type of hip injury at one point in their career.
