This weekend the Detroit Lions continued their great season with a 47-9 road win against the Dallas Cowboys, however suffered a massive loss with a season ending injury to their Pro-bowl edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. While tackling Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, his leg appeared to snap above the ankle when it collided with his teammate’s …
NFL Week 5 Injury Spotlight: Marshawn Kneeland Lateral Meniscus Tear (Knee)
Published October 12, 2024 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.The Dallas Cowboys’ rookie defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland, sustained a knee injury in their 20-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers this past Sunday. He was chasing down Pittsburgh quarterback, Justin Fields, and while taking him to the ground sustained an injury to his knee. He immediately grabbed his knee and after being evaluated on the …
Week 4 NFL Injury Spotlight: Anthony Richardson Hip Pointer
Published October 5, 2024 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.This week Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback, Anthony Richardson, suffered a hip pointer injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s 27-24 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was running the ball when he took a hard hit causing him to fumble the ball. He sat out two plays before returning to the game, however sustained a …
NFL Week 3 Injury Spotlight: Marcus Epps ACL Tear
Published September 29, 2024 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.In week 3 we saw several notable injuries; however, Las Vegas Raiders defender Marcus Epps suffered a season ending injury. The Raiders most experienced defensive starter sustained an ACL rupture in their 36-22 loss against the Carolina Panthers. Late in the 3rd quarter he lunged for a tackle and his knee buckled. He laid on …
NFL Week 2 Injury Spotlight: Kansas City Chiefs Isiah Pacheo Fractured Fibula
Published September 23, 2024 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Week 2 has finished up and we had several key injuries, however one of the most notable injuries occurred to the Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheo. Pacheo sustained a fractured fibula after colliding with Patrick Mahomes after an interception by the Bengals defense. The Chiefs ended up winning the game 26-25 but lost …
NFL Week 1 Injury Spotlight: Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love MCL Sprain
Published September 16, 2024 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.The NFL season has finally returned! Week 1 wrapped up with several key injuries across the league. We will be focusing on Green Bay Packers quarterback, Jordan Love’s MCL sprain, sustained Friday night in their 34-29 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. In the final seconds of the game, he was tackled by two Eagle’s players causing his knee to …
Week 11 NFL Injury Spotlight is Kenneth Walker of the Seattle Seahawks.
Published December 5, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Kenneth Walker of the Seattle Seahawks. Walker missed Week 12 game due to oblique strain. The NFL has seen many oblique and abdominal strains this season as it is common during the season. What is the oblique and why is it important? Well we all have an internal and external oblique on both sides of …
Week 10 NFL injury spotlight is Deshaun Watson, Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns with a displaced glenoid fracture of the right shoulder.
Published November 24, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.This week’s NFL injury spotlight is Deshaun Watson, Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns with a displaced glenoid fracture of the right shoulder. So what is the glenoid? Well, the glenoid fossa is part of the scapula. The glenoid is the part of the scapula that helps keep the head of the humerus in …
Week 9 NFL injury spotlight is Daniel Jones, QB1 for the New York Giants, who tore his ACL
Published November 13, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Week 9 NFL injury spotlight is Daniel Jones, QB1 for the New York Giants, who tore his ACL in his week 9 game. So why is the ACL so important?? Well the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a huge stabilizing ligament for the knee. It helps prevent severe forward translation of the tibia …
Week 8 NFL injury highlight goes to DeVante Parker of the New England Patriots
Published November 6, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.Week 8 NFL injury highlight goes to DeVante Parker of the New England Patriots. DeVante Parker, WR for the Patriots, was in a helmet to helmet collision during their game against the Dolphins. Devante Parker is now in concussion protocol. So let’s talk about concussions and how PTs can help. Sports related concussions …