By Evan Weil What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a pain in the medial (inner) side of the elbow, commonly diagnosed in golfers, baseball players and bowlers. Diagnosed as medial epicondylitis, or swelling of the medial epicondyle, this painful injury is generally caused by repetitive flexing,...
By Lauren Wolfe What is the ACL? The ACL, otherwise known as the anterior cruciate ligament, is one of four ligaments that allows for stability in the knee joint by connecting the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). How does one tear their ACL? "ACL injuries are so common...
By Adam Schwall A concussion — caused by one or several impacts to the head — is bad news for an athlete. A concussion can take a player out of action for months, so this is something that many players try hard to avoid. Professional teams...