How to heal a torn meniscus naturally
A meniscus tear is a common injury among the active population and, depending on the severity, can require surgery and an extended time on the sidelines. But what is a meniscus tear exactly? What are the symptoms? And, most crucially, can it repair on its own?
Pickleball Is All the Rage, Here's Tips on Preventing Injuries
Pickleball has become wildly popular, but that may be fueling a rise in pickleball-related injuries. “It’s quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over the age of 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He also plays pickleball.
Score goals safely with these soccer injury prevention tips
While the U.S. women's national soccer team competes in the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, many amateur players may be inspired to kick up the soccer ball at home. A Baylor College of Medicine athletic trainer offers tips on how to play safely and prevent injuries.
Meniscal allograft transplantation yielded functional improvements in adolescent patients
According to presented results, meniscal allograft transplantation provided predictable functional improvements for adolescent patients with functional outcomes and graft survivorship comparable to those in adults.
Just Keep Swimming: 9 Health Benefits of Water Workouts
Swimming isn’t just good exercise, it’s great exercise. That’s thanks to the water itself, which offers buoyancy and resistance that makes it easier on your whole body than other forms of exercise.
What Is a Hyperextended Knee?
Knee hyperextension occurs when the knee joint bends backward beyond its normal range of motion. Depending on the severity, this injury can cause damage to the ligaments or tendons that support this area of your leg. It can also lead to pain and several other symptoms.
You Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries
“Move it or lose it” the saying goes, but too much exercise or playing sports can lead to overuse injuries.
Preserve knee joint, lower extremity alignment using novel meniscus implant
This blog reviews the function and importance of menisci in protecting articular cartilage.
AAOS updates practice guideline for treatment of ACL injury
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has announced an update to its clinical practice guideline for the management and treatment of ACL injuries, according to a press release.
Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year
As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new.
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