Who does need an X-ray after an ankle sprain?
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”787878″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”595337″][kc_column_text _id=”202041″] Ankle sprains are a common occurrence in athletes as well as the general population. Traditionally, physicians would order radiographs for all ankle injuries, although less than 15% would have a clinically significant fracture, and add to healthcare costs.The Ottawa Ankle Rules were established to help […]
Acute Injury Management (Avoid HARM)
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Osgood Schlatter Treatment
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The healing stages of soft tissue
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”640327″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”263380″][kc_column_text _id=”868047″] Soft tissue injuries are commonly categorized depending on the time frame since the injury and the healing processes that are occurring at that time. Acute – Protection Phase The 1st acute stage is the #inflammatory stage and it is usually the first 72 hours of the initial […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Prevention Program
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”903940″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”629290″][kc_column_text _id=”113174″] Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is costly, with conservative estimates of surgery & rehabilitation at $17,000-$25,000 per injury. This is in addition to potential loss of the entire season for sports participation, long-term disability & significantly greater risk of radiography diagnosed #osteoarthritis. An ACL injury occurs […]
Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain
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