Guidelines for Reducing the Risk of Knee Injuries in Young Athletes

It’s likely that many individuals know someone who has experienced an ACL tear, a common injury seen particularly among athletes. With the increase in the number of games and practices, as well as a trend towards specialization in a single sport, the incidence of ACL injuries has been influenced by these factors. Youth sports continues […]

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Preventing Injuries for Volleyball Players

Especially in Nebraska, volleyball has become increasingly popular and competitive. Players often have aspirations of continuing to play in college, so staying healthy despite the rigors of their middle and high school seasons, plus potentially other leagues like the YMCA or Nebraska Elite Volleyball, is important. Continuous play can lead to overuse injuries, most commonly […]

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ACL Recovery Time and NFL Athletes

Kwon Alexander, Carl Lawson, Jay Ajayi, Jimmy Garoppolo, DJ Foster, Jerick McKinnon, Jake Ryan, AQ Shipley, Hunter Henry. Aside from being notable players in the NFL, what do they have in common? They are all just a few of many players that have had their 2018 NFL season prematurely ended due to a torn ACL. […]

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