Megan Wolf MD

Megan Wolf MD Dr Megan Wolf is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist & offers services in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington and Cheshire, CT.

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.
12/19/2025

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.
12/12/2025

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

If you have knee pain or other knee problems, your physical therapist may pay close attention to your hips and the strength of your hip muscles. Why? Because your hip muscles, like the gluteus medius, control the position of your knees when you are walking, running, or jumping.

Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times.
12/05/2025

Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times.

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to keep athl...

Short to mid-term outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears in patients with diabete...
11/28/2025

Short to mid-term outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears in patients with diabetes.

The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at short- to mid-term timepoints comparing these results to a control group of non-DM patients.

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.
11/21/2025

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.

The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial impingeme...

What You Should Know About the Forefoot.
11/14/2025

What You Should Know About the Forefoot.

You may be surprised to learn that your forefoot carries and balances nearly half of the body's total weight, and is designed to handle significant force and wear-and-tear.

What to know about deltoid pain.
11/07/2025

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.

What to know about knee stiffness.
10/31/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.
10/24/2025

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: an overview of systematic reviews.  ...
10/08/2025

Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: an overview of systematic reviews.

Hip arthroplasties for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in adults can be total replacement or hemiarthroplasty. Despite the large number of studies on the topic, the best choice of arthroplasty to be used remains unclear.

Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility.
09/12/2025

Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility.

Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries.

Quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength differences in adolescent and adult recreational athletes 6 months after autog...
08/22/2025

Quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength differences in adolescent and adult recreational athletes 6 months after autograft bone-patellar-tendon-bone.

Knee muscle strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is crucial for a safe return to sport (RTS) but it is poorly described in the adolescent population. Therefore, we compared the knee muscle strength at 6 months post-surgery in adults and adolescents. We hypothesize...

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