Tag Archives: basketball

Putting Your ACL Back Together Again

| December 29, 2016

The ACL—anterior cruciate ligament— provides stability to the knee by keeping the tibia (shinbone) from sliding in front of the femur (thighbone). About 250,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually in the United States on individuals who experience the condition. ACL tears are not usually sutured together because the repairs do not fare well over time. […]

A Safer Basketball Game for Every Age

| December 2, 2016

If you have ever wondered whether basketball is too stressful on your body as you age, you are not alone. While many people worry that older adults should not enjoy the benefits of fast-moving sports like basketball—for fear of injury or health—with a little help from us, you can continue to participate in this sport. […]