Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about ACL Injuries
February 22nd, 2013 | by Papa Doc
This is a follow-up on the previous article about posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Anatomy There are two cruciate ligaments in
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Don’t let your feet give you the boot!
September 7th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
Many of the problems seen commonly in derby are those involving foot disorders, such as blisters, calluses, foot pain, sore
OH,OH! And now what do I do?
June 27th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
Many times skaters are practicing without a medically trained person on hand. Although it is difficult to cover all the
Cross your knees
June 2nd, 2012 | by Papa Doc
There are two cruciate ligaments in the knee. They are both attached to the tibia (shin bone) and femur (thigh
A Tall Drink of Water
April 22nd, 2012 | by Papa Doc
One of the things I notice often in derby is the neglect of properly hydrating during practice and bouts. The
No Sweat - Good or Bad?
April 15th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
“No sweat” means “ it’s good,” right? Not always the case-when exercising in hot, humid weather, it means danger. Sweating
Allergy and Asthma - Part II
March 19th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
Asthma is best described as a genetically-determined, reversible over-reactivity of the small bronchial airways of the lung. This hyper-irritability results
Allergy and Asthma - Part I
March 8th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
Now is the time when skaters with allergies begin their annual “suffering” season along with the skating season. And although
Hip Check
February 6th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
Just as a derby blocker would, I recommend “hip checks” – before playing as well as during – because of
Immunization: Just Kid Stuff?
January 20th, 2012 | by Papa Doc
Immunization: just kids’ stuff, eh? No, my daring derby devastators, protecting yourself from disease is not just for kids. Adults
