ACL sprains and tears are among the most common types of knee injuries in the U.S., with more than a quarter million people injuring their anterior cruciate ligaments every year. Although ACL tears are more common among athletes in high-intensity sports, like football, basketball and soccer, anyone can wind up injuring their ACL — even weekend athletes and people who lead relatively sedentary lifestyles.
Online doctor visits are a good way to make sure you get the orthopedic care you need during the COVID-19 pandemic. At OrthoIllinois, Dr. Van Thiel and his team make getting in-home medical care as easy as possible with Doxy.me, a leading, state-of-the-art telehealth system developed specifically for ease of use.
COVID-19 has changed a lot of how we interact with the outside world, and a lot of how we “do business” in our day-to-day lives. In most of the country, we’ve been advised to stay at home and avoid going out whenever possible. That includes some types of medical and dental care, like routine checkups and non-emergent treatments.
For millions of kids and parents across the U.S., the arrival of warm spring weather means one thing: It’s time to gear up for spring and summer sports. In the U.S., as many as 45 million kids participate in some sort of sport — and not just for the thrill of competition.
With the coronavirus pandemic still developing and social distancing rules in place, life has taken an odd, albeit temporary, turn. And as a result, many people are left wondering how they can adjust their routines and continue to perform many of the tasks of daily living.
