The ligaments in the elbow help to keep it in place during activities and to prevent too much movement in the joint.  They also relay feedback to the muscles in the elbow.  The three ligaments are: The ulnar collateral ligament The radial collateral ligament The annular ligament Injuries to the ligaments in the elbow are … Continued

Studies have shown that women have higher levels of HgH (human growth hormone) during the early follicular phase…

Runner’s Knee Whether for sport or general health, do you enjoy running but suffer from chronic knee pain? You may have “Runner’s Knee”. Symptoms and Pain Pain when you bend the knee with every day activity like walking, running or sitting is a common symptom with Runner’s knee Pain felt behind the kneecap Swelling in … Continued

Ultrasound imaging involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use radiation (as in x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through … Continued