Soccer requires a player to change directions quickly, accelerate and decelerate continually, and execute lateral movements and pivoting. Then a ball and other moving soccer players are added to the sporting field to provide a competitive, engaging environment. Unfortunately this means that injuries, due to the nature of the game, do occur. Common Soccer Injuries…
ACL injury
Sports Medicine – not just for athletes
Dr. Wright was interviewed on the Providence Health Talk. Here is a summary of what he had to say about Sports Medicine and how it can help to keep people participating in their desired activities pain-free. With so many people who like to work hard and play hard in this region sports medicine is an…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injury
Dr. Gary Willstein uses the knee model in clinic today to explain to a patient about the role of the ACL, Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The ACL is one of the four ligaments in the knee joint that provides stabilization. It crosses from front to back across the knee joint, connecting the tibia (shin) bone to the…
