From an early age, we have been told to “Sit like a lady/gentleman.” This usually means legs crossed at the knees, shoulders back, and no slouching. This behavior for a long time has been customary etiquette in the United States, and over time, has just become a habit for many of us. Whether it is…
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The Difference Between an ACL Tear and a PCL Tear
The knees are held together and stabilized by two major ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). They cross each other forming an “X” in the middle of the knee – the ACL is in front, and the PCL is in back. They each connect the tibia (shinbone) to the…
