Discussing Patellar Tracking Abnormalities and Patellar Instability

Discussing Patellar Tracking Abnormalities and Patellar Instability

recently joined Dan Braun on the Brawn Body Health and Fitness podcast. We talked about patellar tracking abnormalities and patellar instability. So first of all, the patella is the kneecap – and a lot of people start having patellar pain when they’re teenagers.

MCL Injuries and Recovery

MCL Injuries and Recovery - Pistons' Marvin Bagley III (knee) out 3-4 weeks

MCL injuries usually heal on their own, but it really depends on where the MCL is torn and how badly it is torn. Many injuries are low grade and respond well to physical therapy and immediate range of motion.

All athletes – including kids – need to cross train

Here is an article by a physical therapist who I respect, adding yet another opinion that kids need to do multiple sports. Even if the child does travel hockey, they should also do tennis or swimming once a week. All athletes need to cross train.   Keeping Kid Athletes Safe – Resident Source: resident.com/keeping-kid-athletes-safe/   […]