NSAIDS and Osteoarthritis: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common of all joint diseases, affecting more than 30 million Americans. In the next few decades, the number of people suffering with osteoarthritis is expected to skyrocket, as people are living longer and the percentage of the...

The Treatment and Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a powerful stabilizer of the knee, possessing 2 different bundles (Fig. 1) that help stabilize the knee against anterior shear force, valgus collapse, and excessive internal tibial rotation. Despite its overall strength, the ACL...

Managing Sesamoid Injuries

Published in Dynamic Chiropractic, Vol. 30, Issue 3 The word sesamoid is Latin for “sesame seed.” These small bones are located inside specific tendons, where they improve mechanical efficiency by pulling the tendon farther away from the joint’s axis...