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Howard Head Sports Medicine
Howard Head Sports Medicine’s Vail Clinic reopened with five new treatment tables, new training equipment and office space for the clinicians. Therapists now have more room to work with each patient, and higher ceilings allow for new exercises—golfers will be able to practice their swing, for example. The carpeted floors have been replaced with a high performance compressed rubber athletic flooring. Finally, space has been allotted for EXOS, a new service to help guide patients in meeting their individual fitness performance goals through strength and endurance training.
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Understanding ACL Tears: From Risk to Recovery - Part 1
Some say an ACL tear is a rite of passage for those who live and play in the mountains. Everyone who has experienced it wears an invisible badge of honor, and most are quick to share their story with the newest members of this not-so-elite club.
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Understanding ACL Tears: From Risk to Recovery - Part 2
“Pop!” It’s that dreaded sound and unforgettable feeling of an ACL tear. Not everyone who tears an ACL experiences the sensation, but those who do have a strong indication that a visit to the orthopaedic surgeon is going to be necessary.
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Understanding ACL Tears: From Risk to Recovery - Part 3
While ACL tears are common, and super-humans like Lindsey Vonn make reconstructive surgery look easy, the reality is that recovery is a process and it’s different for every person. Because the timeline is so unpredictable, Dr. Tom Hackett, a complex knee surgeon at The Steadman Clinic, recommends managing your expectations when it comes to the recovery timeline.