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Choose your running shoes carefully
Source: Medical Xpress
If you're a runner, the wrong running shoe could sideline you, a foot expert says.
Losing 20 lb improves knee replacement outcomes
Source: Medical Xpress
Losing at least 20 lb before total knee arthroplasty is associated with better outcomes among morbidly obese patients, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Lower MRI grade and humeral location linked to higher survival rates
Source: News Medical
Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw and returning to play, and a lower risk of ulnar collateral ligament surgery than players who suffered more severe injuries on the ulnar side of the elbow. The research was presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.
Outcomes of non-operatively treated elbow ulnar in professional baseball players
Source: Science Daily
Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw and returning to play, and a lower risk of ulnar collateral ligament surgery than players who suffered more severe injuries on the ulnar side of the elbow.
Study suggests surgery better than observation for older patients with meniscus tear
Source: Medical Xpress
Patients over age 50 who underwent an all inside arthroscopic repair technique had lower rates of subsequent total knee surgery than a similar group that was only observed, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting today.
Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs
Source: Health Day
While there will always be a place for sit-ups for ab definition, many trainers now suggest standing exercises that not only train abs but back muscles, too.
Tips to improve posture
Source: Medical News Today
Researchers have linked bad posture with some uncomfortable health conditions and a high risk of injury, especially during exercise.
Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
Source: Medical Xpress
In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.
Top 10 stretches for shoulder tightness
Source: Medical News Today
Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders.
Elbow Dislocation Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Source: Verywell Health
An elbow dislocation occurs when the upper arm and forearm get separated from their normal position. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) normally touching the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna). When an elbow dislocation occurs, these bones are separated from their normal alignment.