Playing Multiple Sports Reduces Injury Risk
Source: NHFS
According to the latest research, the single biggest risk factor that predicts whether or not a young athlete gets injured is specialization or competing in one sport for more than eight months a year.
PUBERTY IN FEMALE ATHLETES MAY PROTECT AGAINST INJURY
Source: Orthopedics This Week
A new study, “Age-Dependent Patellofemoral Pain: Hip and Knee Risk Landing Profiles in Prepubescent and Postpubescent Female Athletes,” published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine on August 9, 2018, suggests that the progression from prepubertal to postpubertal status in female athletes may have a protective effect on high-risk hip mechanics associated with patellofemoral pain in female athletes.
PHYSICAL THERAPY OFTEN AS GOOD AS SURGERY FOR ONE TYPE OF KNEE INJURY
Source: Physician’s Weekly
For many people with a tear in the rubbery cartilage that cushions the knee, physical therapy may work just as well as surgery in terms of quieting pain and returning the joint’s function, a new study suggests.
Long-term success of ACL reconstruction is connected to way you move post-surgery
Source: Science Daily
Researchers conducted a study to observe walking biomechanics of 130 subjects who have had ACL reconstruction surgery. They found people who report lingering symptoms post-surgery either underload their injured leg (6-12 months after surgery) or overload the injured leg (after the 24-month mark), as compared to those who have had the surgery but no longer report symptoms.
Medicine balls: Exercise tools that add fun to fitness
Source: Medical Xpress
Consider working out with a medicine ball, an inexpensive fitness tool that's exploding in popularity. This weighted ball helps you develop strength, endurance and even flexibility—and many exercises are done with a partner, adding a fun dimension to workouts.
How poor technique contributes to majority of running injuries
Source: Medical Xpress
A recent study from The University of Salford's Running Performance Clinic has found that many running injuries may be influenced by simple technique errors.
Early treatment of chronic hip pain in young athletes may have long term impact on health
Source: News Medical
Treating young athletes with chronic hip pain may be the key to slowing or halting the progression of degenerative hip disease. Recently, increased understanding of hip structural abnormalities has allowed specialists to better identify underlying hip conditions that previously went unrecognized and to more accurately diagnose hip problems in children, teens and young adults.
What to expect from knee surgery rehabilitation
Source: Medical News Today
A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as torn cartilage or a torn ligament. It can also treat other conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Treating and Managing Shoulder Pain
Source: Healthline
Sore shoulder remedies: This common joint problem can affect anyone. Shoulder pain may involve the cartilage, ligaments, muscles, nerves, or tendons. It can also include the shoulder blade, neck, arm, and hand.
Overhydrating presents health hazards for young football players
Source: Medical Xpress
With August football practice fast approaching, every coach's favorite cheer will be to "stay hydrated" and "keep urine clear" during the summer heat.
