Healthcare News
Strong Workout, Stronger Recovery!
Source: Abc30
The American Heart Association says that running is good for your heart. But for every 100 hours of running, the average runner will sustain at least one injury. But, there are things you can do after a run to cut the risk of a future injury.
No One-Size-Fits-All for Hydrating During Sports
Source: HealthDay
Waiting until you’re thirsty to drink during sports could lead to dehydration and poorer performance, a new study finds.
What a pain: The iPad neck plagues women more
Source: Science Daily
Gender and posture — not screen time — are biggest factors behind developing ‘iPad neck’ and shoulder pain, new study finds.
When Can I Return to Play After an Orthopedic Sports Injury?
Source: US News
Recovery is as unique to the individual as is their genetic makeup – it really does depend on a wide variety of factors. However, for many common orthopedic injuries, there’s usually a fairly consistent timeline for return to sport or active living.
Health Tip: Signs You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery
Source: HealthDay
The rotator cuff is a collection of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder. It’s common for athletes — for example, baseball pitchers — to injure this area.
Are Pricey Orthotic Insoles Worth It for Heel Pain?
Source: HealthDay
For people with chronic heel pain, costly “custom” shoe inserts are probably a waste of money, a new research review suggests.
What is the best thing for stiff joints?
Source: Medical News Today
Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Sometimes, people can treat stiff joints at home.
Return to play for soccer athletes and risk for future injury
Source: Medical Xpress
A new study presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) looked at soccer athletes who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to better understand the average return to play time and their risk of injury following a revision ACL reconstruction.
Jymmin: How a combination of exercise and music helps us feel less pain
Source: Science Daily
Pain is essential for survival. However, it could also slow rehabilitation, or could become a distinct disorder. How strongly we feel it depends on our individual pain threshold. Scientists have discovered that this threshold can be increased by a new fitness method called Jymmin. It combines working out on gym machines with free musical improvisation — and makes us less sensitive towards physical discomfort.
Optimizing range of motion may prevent a stiff knee after TKA
Source: Healio
Knee stiffness following total knee arthroplasty is a rare complication, which is multifactorial and can be prevented with techniques that help optimize knee range of motion, according to a presenter.