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Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it?
Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it?
Source: Medical News TodayPain on the outside of a person’s foot can occur before, during, or after activities such as walking. It can make standing or moving around difficult. Possible causes include joint or tendon inflammation and small fractures.
Deltoid Muscle Anatomy and Function
Deltoid Muscle Anatomy and Function
Source: Verywell HealthThe deltoid muscle is the main muscle of the shoulder. A triangle-shaped muscle, it helps move your upper arm and stabilizes the shoulder joint.
Can adults get osteochondritis dissecans? What to know
Can adults get osteochondritis dissecans? What to know
Source: Medical News TodayOsteochondritis dissecans typically affects children and teens, but it can also occur in adults. It is a condition that commonly affects the knee joint, but it can affect any joint in the body.
What causes pain in the right hip in females?
What causes pain in the right hip in females?
Source: Medical News TodayPossible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.
Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones, says researcher
Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones, says researcher
Source: Medical XpressResearch shows that collagen supplements may also have many benefits for our physical health too—which could be important for enhancing athletic performance, reducing the risk of injury and improving quality of life as we get older.
How To Relieve Hip Pain
How To Relieve Hip Pain
Source: Verywell healthHip pain can be caused by overuse or damage to the hip joint, cartilage, or surrounding muscles, and can significantly impact your ability to perform everyday activities, including walking, going up and down stairs, and sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Pickleball Is All the Rage, Here's Tips on Preventing Injuries
Pickleball Is All the Rage, Here's Tips on Preventing Injuries
Source: US NewsPickleball 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.
Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty
Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty
Source: HealioYounger patients may have worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty compared with older patients.Higher rates of activity in younger patients may explain increased stress and loading on the prosthesis.
Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement
Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement
Source: Medical XpressWheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, highlight the importance of comprehensive preoperative counseling and risk assessment for patients who use wheelchairs.
Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced
Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced
Source: NBC NewsIt’s long been thought that a torn ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, has limited ability to heal on its own and requires surgery. Recent research suggests that a nonsurgical treatment, including physical therapy, could be as effective.
