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Thoughts on Kevin Ware’s Injury

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The University of Louisville Cardinal guard Kevin Ware sustained a horrifying tibia fracture in the Midwest Regional final today against Duke.  CBS insisted on showing multiple slow motion replays that demonstrated Ware’s tibia breaking and then puncturing through the skin.  While the injury looked extremely gruesome, there is still a favorable prognosis for Ware.  It is certainly a season-ending type of injury, but not career-threatening.  Notable players with similar injuries are Joe Theismann, Michael Bush, Edgar Sosa, and Sid Vicious ...

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31
MAR
2

Categories: Sports Injuries

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Is Football Safe for Our Kids?

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shoulder_padsI have written on this subject in the past, and many medical experts have weighed in on this topic over the past year.  An excellent collection of expert responses to the question “Would you let your son play football?” can be read here on Dr. David Geier’s blog.  Since President Obama was recently asked about the violence in American football in an interview in The ...

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27
JAN
1

Categories: Sports Injuries

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Don’t Rush Back from Injury

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Roethlisberger-sackIf you lead an active lifestyle, then you know that injuries are sometimes just a part of life.  Certain activities and sports are riskier than others from an injury standpoint, and if you participate in those then you also have to accept the fact that you may miss some time getting over an injury.  It can be a big disruption to your normal routine, but I can’t stress how ...

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15
JAN
0

Categories: Sports Injuries

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High Ankle Sprains

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ankle_sprainThe University of Louisville’s Mens’ Basketball Team has announced that Chane Behanan will miss 7-10 days because of a high ankle sprain he suffered during practice.  I have written extensively about different types of ankles sprains in the past, but wanted to give a quick overview for those interested.

 

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries seen in sports, and also one of the most common ...
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8
JAN
1

Categories: Ankle Injuries

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What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment (Guest Post)

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(Note from Dr. Carter – Once again I asked one of our local physical therapists, George Herbig II, to share his insights, this time about what to expect at your first physical therapy appointment.)

You have scheduled your first appointment for physical therapy.  Below are some commonly asked questions about what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect.

What should you bring to your physical therapy appointment?

For your first appointment you should bring your insurance card, photo ID, your doctor’s ...

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13
DEC
0

Categories: Miscellaneous

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