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Should you exercise when you`re sick?
Source: Medical Xpress
The winter cold and flu season may try to knock out your new year's plans to get or stay healthy, but the good news is you can fight back.
Decision aids may not reduce odds of hip, knee arthroplasty
Source: Medical Xpress
Use of decision aids developed for shared decision-making does not appear to reduce the odds of hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Study: 'Pre-habilitation' by peer coaches before knee replacement may improve outcomes
Source: MedicalXpress
Rehabilitation after knee replacement is an essential part of the recovery process. But what's the best way to prepare patients before the procedure?
What Happens With a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
Source: Verywell Health
The quadriceps tendon is a thick, strong tendon that can withstand tremendous force. In daily life, it acts as part of the extensor mechanism to straighten the knee. People who injure the extensor mechanism may tear the quad tendon, tear the patellar tendon, or fracture the kneecap. All of these injuries have similar treatments and rehabilitation plans.
Tendonitis and Tendinopathy
Source: Verywell Health
Tendonitis and tendinopathy are not the same things. Knowing the differences will determine your treatment.
What to know about shoulder impingement
Source: Medical News Today
Shoulder impingement, which people sometimes call swimmer's shoulder, is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder due to a tendon or bursa rubbing against the shoulder blade.
Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Source: Medical News Today
Knee joints are under a lot of physical stress each day. It is very common to experience pain in one or both knees due to normal wear and tear, physical activity, or injury. Often, if a person has a knee injury or strain, the pain can feel as though it is burning.
Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
Source: US News
Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new research suggests extra safety measures may be in order for younger children.
Osteoarthritis research: Hot mud and salt baths
Source: Medical News Today
Could hot mud treatments and sodium chloride mineral baths relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis? A small scale pilot study, although limited in scope, concludes that they are worth further investigation.
Causes and treatments for burning legs
Source: Medical News Today
It is common to feel burning legs during exercise, or because of sunburn. Other medical conditions can cause nerve damage, which may lead to a burning sensation.