I had the opportunity recently at nine o’clock with Janet Cantwell-Pope. She impressed me as someone who has her family and career priorities right. It also provided the interest in life and the renewal of faith that was inspired in two ways. Janet Cantwell had natural athletic talent and a drive to be born in […]
Tag Archives: Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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Finding out your dog has a major ACL injury can be very overwhelming, not only emotionally, but possibly financially at some point. Understanding what to expect in the coming weeks and months will give you peace of mind. Below you will find some information that I have provided to help you understand what is going […]
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Anyone who plays sports can be injured, and football players are certainly not at risk. As fans we have seen players pulled from the field and heard of unfortunate accidents in practice. Keeping hydrated, warming up and cooling down well, and maintaining a balanced workout are all strength training and stretching. which can help the […]
ACL Knee Surgery, the First 3 Days There are 4 major ligaments in the knee, and the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of these. It is an important ligament to stabilize the knee as it connects the femur bone to the tibia bone. It is very common to injure this ligament while playing […]
When choosing a knee brace, there are several factors to take into consideration, the first being what type of injury you have. This is important as the right brace makes all the difference in a bad injury. Here is a breakdown of different braces and what they might be used for. Be sure to seek […]
Most professional sports are very physical so it comes as no surprise that a lot of players get injured. Some athletes’ careers are shortened or even ended thanks to injuries. Every once in a while though you’ll hear of an injury that took place that is a little bit odd. Nobody ever wants to see […]
Two points, two rebounds. For many people in the NBA a line in the box score of two points and two rebounds wouldn’t mean a whole lot. If Lebron James, Allen Iverson or Shaquille O’Neal had two points and two rebounds it would be a pretty disappointing game, even for a preseason game where the […]
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Dejuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs is a 6’8″ center with no ACL’s (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in either knee. Yes, you read it right, that was not a typo. Both of Dejuan Blair’s ACL’s are gone. Coming out of college, Dejuan Blair was expected to be a first-round pick until the doctors checked him […]