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8 articles in sports-medicine
IT Band Syndrome: Why Runners Get It and How to Stop It Coming Back
IT band syndrome is a common cause of outer-knee pain in runners and cyclists, from irritation where the iliotibial band crosses the outside of the knee. It is an overuse problem rather than a tear, and most people recover by cutting back mileage…
May 19, 2026 · 13 min read
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee): The Complete Patient Guide
Patellar tendinitis, or jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon just below the kneecap that causes pain with…
May 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Stress Fractures: The Overuse Injury Athletes Keep Ignoring
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone caused by repetitive overuse rather than a single injury, most often in…
May 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Tennis Elbow: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury of the tendons on the outside of the elbow that causes…
May 5, 2026 · 8 min read
What Your MRI Report Actually Means (A Patient's Guide)
You got the call that your MRI results are in, you pulled up the patient portal, and now you're staring at a report…
Apr 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Rotator Cuff Exercises That Actually Help Recovery
Not all shoulder exercises belong in a rotator cuff recovery program. Some are neutral. Some make things worse. The…
Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Find the Best Orthopedic Surgeon Near You
Finding an orthopedic surgeon feels overwhelming until you understand what actually separates a good one from the right…
Feb 17, 2026 · 6 min read
How Long Does ACL Recovery Really Take? A Week-by-Week Timeline
You tore your ACL. You've probably already Googled "ACL recovery time" and gotten answers ranging from six months to…
Feb 14, 2026 · 5 min read