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Sports Injury Prevention Using the 10 Percent Rule
Sports Injury Prevention Using the 10 Percent Rule
Source: Verywell FitOnce you know you can safely exercise the main thing to remember is that you need to progress slowly. The 10 percent rule is a guideline many fitness experts use to help both experts and beginners avoid injury, yet they still see continual improvement in performance.
7 Ways to Test for Tennis Elbow at Home and in Office
7 Ways to Test for Tennis Elbow at Home and in Office
Source: HealthlineTennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, develops when the forearm muscles that connect to the outside of your elbow become irritated. This can cause pain and tenderness that’s usually located on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow. There are several simple tests you can do to determine if you have tennis elbow. You can do most of these tests on your own, but a few do require the assistance of a doctor or medical professional.
Surgical, nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff tears yielded similar outcomes
Surgical, nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff tears yielded similar outcomes
Source: HealioPublished results showed no significant differences in clinical outcomes at 12 months among patients with acute traumatic rotator cuff tears who received either surgical treatment or nonoperative treatment.
Better Knee, Better Me™: effectiveness of two scalable health care interventions supporting self-management for knee osteoarthritis – protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Better Knee, Better Me™: effectiveness of two scalable health care interventions supporting self-management for knee osteoarthritis – protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersThe aim of this study is to compare, in a private health insurance setting, the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of a remotely-delivered, evidence- and theory-informed, behaviour change intervention targeting exercise and self-management (Exercise intervention), with the same intervention plus active weight management (Exercise plus weight management intervention), and with an information-only control group for people with knee osteoarthritis who are overweight or obese.
Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture
Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture
Source: Science DailySenior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery. The findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency could limit mobility in older adults, according to one of the researchers.
For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important
For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important
Source: Medical XpressWhile we don't know for sure how long our lifestyles will be affected in this way, we do know periods of reduced physical activity can affect our health. Older people and those with chronic conditions are particularly at risk.
Using Your Own Tissue vs. Donor Graft for ACL Surgery
Using Your Own Tissue vs. Donor Graft for ACL Surgery
Source: Verywell HealthInjury to the anterior cruciate ligament is a devastating injury for athletes of all ages. Treatment usually involves surgery. If you undergo surgical reconstruction, you may have to choose between using your own tissue or using a donor graft.
What Happens With a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
What Happens With a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
Source: Verywell HealthThe 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
Tendonitis and Tendinopathy
Source: Verywell HealthTendonitis and tendinopathy are not the same things. Knowing the differences will determine your treatment.
When Is It Safe to Start Running After an Ankle Fracture?
When Is It Safe to Start Running After an Ankle Fracture?
Source: Verywell HealthIf you have suffered a fractured ankle and had to have surgery with plates and screws to reduce the fracture, you may wonder when you can return to running. Some amount of healing must take place initially, but over time, one of your goals may be to return to running after your fracture. Is there a safe way to determine when to start running after ankle surgery, and can a physical therapist help? How long does it take before you can hit the road and get back to running after an ankle fracture?
