Anatomy Corner: Transversus Abdominis
The TA is a deep abdominal muscle that wraps around the lower thoracic and all of the lumbar spine, in a horizontal plane. When the muscle is contracted, it supports...
Anatomy
The BEAR Implant for ACL Repair
The BEAR Implant is indicated for skeletally mature patients with a complete rupture of the ACL confirmed by MRI. The BEAR restores the torn ACL quality and size similar to...
Decrease Your Risk of Plantar Fasciitis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot injury which causes sharp pain on the sole of the foot near the heel and pain is typically worse upon first accepting weight...
The “Foot Core” and Running-Related Injuries
The foot is the first thing to hit the ground when running or walking, which affects how the impact is distributed throughout the body. Good foot stability will provide a cascade effect...
Anatomy Corner: Knee
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. It consists of the patella (kneecap), femur (thigh bone), and tibia (shin bone). There is another bone next to the tibia called the fibula that is...
Anatomy Corner: Hip Abductors
Hip abductors are a group of muscles that help stabilize the pelvis and are responsible for the outward movement and rotation of the leg. They include the Gluteus Medius, Gluteus...