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Expert Tips for Reducing Running Injuries
Source: Medical Xpress
Most runners are enthusiastic about their sport and take steps to work out safely. But injuries like stress fractures and muscle strains, among others, are common and can sideline you, sometimes for weeks if not months.
Types of Knee Braces for Support and Injury Prevention
Source: Verywell Health
The use of knee braces in sports medicine is a controversial topic. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces help?
High-Intensity Interval Training Increases Injuries, Study Finds
Source: Medical Xpress
People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a Rutgers study found.
Elbow Injuries and Rehabilitation
Source: Verywell Health
Stress on this joint can affect the surrounding ligaments and muscles and cause tissue damage. Learn more about elbow anatomy, injuries, and rehabilitation.
Increased Muscle Power May Prolong Life
Source: Medical News Today
Increasing muscle strength is good, but increasing muscle power may be even better for enjoying a longer life, according to a recent study.
Clinical Trial Shows Promise of Stem Cells in Offering Safe, Effective Relief from Arthritic Knees
Source: Medical Xpress
Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as a potential therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) because of their ability to regenerate the damaged cartilage. The results were released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM).
Hip pain may affect the shoulder, elbow in baseball pitchers
Source:Healio
Orthopedic surgeons should examine hip range of motion and look for asymmetry in baseball pitchers who present with shoulder pain, according to a presenter at the Advances in Throwing Symposium: Latest on Injury Treatment and Performance Optimization.
One-Third of U.S. Kids Have Back Pain, Study Says
Source:Health Day
One in three between the ages of 10 and 18 said they had backaches in the past year, according to a survey of about 3,700 youngsters. The incidence rose along with kids' age and weight and was higher among those who play competitive sports.
Rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis did not impact speed of recovery after surgery
Source:Healio
Outcomes and the speed of recovery were similar between patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with bicep tenodesis and patients who underwent only rotator cuff repair, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
What to know about MCL tears
Source:Medical News Today.com
A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary in rare cases.