Meniscus Tear by Janell Pierce
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). There are two menisci in each knee joint. They can be
Three Strikes and You’re Out: Tommy John Surgery by Crystal Finlen
Who is Tommy John and what is Tommy John Surgery? Tommy John is a former pitcher in the MLB whose 288 career victories rank him
Foot Pain and Caring for Your Feet by Darren Naito
Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot pain. The human foot contains 26 bones, 133 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles, so there are many
Most Common Sports Injuries by Vanessa Fitzgerald
Participating in sports can have many benefits to both the body and mind. Sports involve the activity of each and every muscle in your body.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury by Janell Pierce
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments within the knee. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone
Hiking and Dehydration by Lindsey Burt
Hiking is a great activity for all ages and an excellent form of exercise, but a day hiking in the sun can quickly go from
Swimmer’s Ear by Monique Herb
What Is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear is the layman’s term for Otitis externa, an infection of the outer ear canal that typically occurs within a
Endless Summer: Surf Injuries by Amy Haverkamp
In Pacific Beach, we are starting to see more and more surf injuries with the travel and tourism season beginning to take off. Some injuries
Nursemaid’s Elbow by Marianne Leffert
Children ages one to four seem to be the most active out of any age group; running, climbing, jumping, and falling are all favorite pastimes