The Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL

An ACL Tear The ACL is one of the most important ligaments in the knee as the ACL provides the most stability to the knee.  The ACL is responsible for preventing the knee from shifting forward, but more importantly, from the knee buckling when twisting.  This...
Shoulder Pain? Could be the rotator cuff

Shoulder Pain? Could be the rotator cuff

Shoulder Pain? There are a lot of reasons for shoulder pain, but the most common reason can be due to the rotator cuff.  Rotator cuff tears are the most common injuries to the shoulder and are often times caused by wear and tear over time. Pain from a rotator cuff...
The Dreaded Hamstring Tear

The Dreaded Hamstring Tear

Hamstring Tears The dreaded feeling of running hard and feeling a pop in the back of the leg is an all too common situation for many high level sprinting athletes and even from everyday injuries.  Often times this may be a hamstring strain, but can be a complete...

ACL tear in Rochester, MI and Shelby Township, MI

ACL tears and ACL reconstruction: Initial injury: ACL tears can be devastating injuries in any population.  ACL tears most commonly occur during sports activities and can occur in athletes of all sorts.  Younger high school athletes, college athletes or any individual...