So You Think You Tore Your Meniscus?
Knee pain can happen when least expected. Whether running, weight training, hiking, or getting out of the car, a misstep or a twist of the knee results in pain and swelling. Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries, but with proper diagnosis and treatment almost all patients are able to return to … Continue reading “So You Think You Tore Your Meniscus?”
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – The Facts
Ultrasound imaging involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use radiation (as in x-rays).
Weight Training Advantages for Female Athletes
Studies have shown that women have higher levels of HgH (human growth hormone) during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle (immediately after menstruation). Fitness programs may want to utilize this finding to gear results specifically for women.