This week’s NFL injury spotlight is Mohamed Ibrahim with right dislocated hip. In Week 7, the Detroit Lion’s running back, Mohamed Ibrahim, dislocated his right hip after a tough hit in the 3rd quarter of their game against the Ravens. Now let’s talk about the hip! The hip joint (aka femoroacetabular joint) is …
Week 6 NFL Injury Spotlight: Justin Fields with a dislocated thumb
Published October 20, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Justin Fields, quarterback for Chicago Bears, dislocated his R thumb during the 3rd quarter against the Vikings this past weekend. Fields’s R hand is his throwing hand. So why is the thumb so important? The thumb is crucial to most hand motions. These motions include gripping, hand opposition, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. The …
Week 5 NFL Injury Spotlight: Khalil Herbert with High Ankle Sprain
Published October 13, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Khalil Herbert suffered a right high ankle sprain in the 3rd quarter against the Washington Commanders last Thursday night. So what is a high ankle sprain? Well, a high ankle sprain is also known as a syndesmosis injury and occurs between the tibia and fibula of lower leg rather than at the ankle joint. …
Week 4 NFL Injury Spotlight: Matthew Judon with Bicep Tear
Published October 5, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Matthew Judon, a key defensive player for the New England Patriots, tore part of his bicep while playing against the Cowboys this past weekend. It has been said he had surgery on his bicep this week and his return to play is currently unknown. Now let’s talk about it! The biceps brachii is located …