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For even the most experienced athletes, working out in colder temperatures can seem like an intimidating feat. Worries surrounding stiff muscles and potential ACL injuries may lead some to avoid the activity altogether. The good news is that there is no need to fear the prospect of working out during the winter.  According to the…. read more

When it comes to youth sports injury rates, the number of injuries reported for teenage athletes is quite comparable to the number of professional athlete injuries. In fact, there are 2 million injuries that occur each year from high school sports-related activities. The concern with youth and high school sports injuries is that teen athletes…. read more

The age-old question about the relationship between cold weather and aching joints continues to elude people. There is still not enough research to prove that the drops in temperature directly correlates with worsening joint pain. However, a change in barometric pressure does increase sensitivity. While our joints work to expand as they adjust to this…. read more

Dr. Van Thiel was recently featured in a set of news segments to pay tribute to surgeons who are helping connect to patients safely during the pandemic with the help of telemedicine.  Beginning in April, Dr. Van Thiel made the choice to remain as available as possible to patients during the pandemic, by shifting to…. read more

Hip pain is not a new phenomenon for dancers- so much so that often they simply dance through the discomfort until it becomes unbearable. The constant excess rotation on the hip and repetitive extension of the legs put extra stress on a very important and large joint. Hip injuries in dancers can arise over time…. read more