Overview The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is part of the knee. It is susceptible to various injuries that cause severe pain and reduced range of motion. An ACL injury occurs when the ligament gets stretched beyond its capacity, which...
Joint Preservation and Restoration
Joint Preservation and Restoration Orthobiologics, PRP/Stem Cells, and Supplements Compared with other aging-related disease, arthritis has the greatest impact on activities of daily living with nearly double the prevalence and impact of coronary artery disease, which ranks a distant second. For those who have sustained a prior athletic injury such as a meniscus tear, […]
Why Walking is Good for You
Walking is widely recommended by health and fitness gurus for its numerous health benefits. Today, there are several physical activities you can engage yourself in, but walking is one of the best of them all. This is because walking is not complicated, requires minimal or no equipment to perform, it is low impact, can be […]
Causes of Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is generally any injury to your muscles/tendons or ligaments connecting your leg bones to the foot. Ligaments play a vital role in making leg movements possible. This type of sports injury is very common among active people. An ankle sprain can be overwhelmingly painful and unbearable for anyone. It can also cause […]
Maintaining Health & Wellness for Athletes
Maintaining proper health and wellness when you are a premier athlete might seem logical to attain. It certainly would be if you are concerned about finding a balance between rest, stress and recovery. For optimal athletic performance, these three aspects must be in balance. While it may be easy to adapt to a routine to achieve this […]
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: What is it? Has your shoulder suddenly lost movement? Is it painful or stiff? You may have “Frozen Shoulder Syndrome”, also known as adhesive capsulitis. Affecting up to 5% of the population, this is a fairly common ailment. It can often occur after an injury, overuse, or even after a disease such as […]
Dr. Kevin Crawford Named 2016 KCBD Best of the West
2016 Best of the West – Orthopedic Surgeons For the sixth consecutive year (7th in 8 years), Dr. Kevin Crawford has been named the KCBD News Channel 11’s Best of the West Orthopedic Surgeon. Voted by the community at large, Dr. Crawford was but one of many orthopedic surgeons to be nominated. Garnering the […]