by Kerry Lamkin | Sep 6, 2026 | Education
Returning to Sports Safely After an ACL Injury Takes More Than a Strong Knee Returning to sports safely after an ACL injury takes more than a doctor’s note and a strong knee. Sixteen percent of athletes who return to sport after ACL surgery tear it again....
by Kerry Lamkin | Sep 5, 2026 | Education
Signs Your Young Athlete Needs Physical Therapy Most parents in Lafayette and Abbeville wait to see if a young athlete’s pain just goes away on its own. Sometimes that works. Often it doesn’t — and missing the real signs your young athlete needs physical...
by Kerry Lamkin | Sep 4, 2026 | Sports Injuries
The Three Injury Risks of Football Season Football carries a higher injury risk than almost any other high school sport. Most of that risk falls into three groups: heat illness, ACL and knee injuries, and overuse injuries from heavy practice loads. Knowing what to...
by Kerry Lamkin | Sep 3, 2026 | Education
How Long Does ACL Recovery Actually Take? Most young athletes return to sport 9 to 12 months after ACL reconstruction. Recovery moves through distinct phases. It starts with early swelling control and ends with sport-specific testing. Returning too early is one of the...
by Kerry Lamkin | Aug 16, 2026 | Treatments
Most Elbow Pain Builds Up Slowly — and That Means It Can Be Stopped Early Pickleball and tennis elbow are two of the most preventable injuries we see in Lafayette and Abbeville. Most cases build up slowly, from small habits repeated over months on the court. The good...
