Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsNeck & SpineBackPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 3/14/2016 How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain? A trigger point is a tight knot in muscle tissue that can cause pain. We explain how these knots develop in your neck, review options you can try at …Read More 3/14/2016 How Muscle Injury Causes Neck And Back Pain Inflamed muscles are a common cause of neck and back pain. Understanding the conditions that make you vulnerable to this muscle injury can help you take steps to reduce …Read More 3/8/2016 Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Can I Expect After Knee Cartilage Surgery? Most cartilage repair surgeries can be done at convenient outpatient facilities with advanced minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Skendzel explains how postsurgical recovery steps promote the best surgical outcomes for …Read More 3/8/2016 Dr. Skendzel Explains Treatments For Knee Cartilage Injuries Our cartilage stabilizes our knees and keeps the knee joint moving smoothly. When an injury damages cartilage and affects knee function, Dr. Skendzel explains the procedures available to treat …Read More 3/7/2016 Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function? Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel …Read More 2/29/2016 Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is …Read More 2/29/2016 Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make …Read More 2/29/2016 Tips To Prevent Hamstring Injuries Although hamstring injuries are common in certain sports, anyone can injure this muscle group that runs along the back of the upper leg. We explain how proper warm-ups and …Read More 2/22/2016 Treatments For Common Basketball Injuries In a contact sport like basketball, injuries are fairly common and range from minor sprains to serious joint injuries. We review treatments for the most common injuries in this …Read More