by wpadmin | Dec 30, 2015 | General Health, Sports Medicine
The knee is the largest joint in the body and it’s responsible for allowing the leg to bend and straighten. That means that a lot of stress is put on the area on a daily basis and it’s not surprising that it’s one of the most frequently injured parts of the body. In...
by wpadmin | Dec 30, 2015 | General Health, Sports Medicine
Achilles Tendinitis The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscle to the heel bone. Because that tendon transfers the force of the muscles in the calf to lift the heel, it’s easy for the tendon to become inflamed due to overuse,...
by wpadmin | Oct 24, 2015 | Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Everyone knows that running puts a pounding on your knees. The constant pressure of slamming your foot against a surface can cause many parts of the knee to break down, and one of these places is the patellofemoral junction. The patella is your kneecap and serves to...
by wpadmin | Sep 16, 2015 | Sports Medicine
Dr. Estess is set to travel to Honduras as team physician for United States Under-20 Women’s National Soccer Team. Dr. Allyson Estess will be headed to San Pedro Sula, Honduras this Friday as the team physician for the US Under-20 Women’s Soccer Team as they...
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