Take Time Out Now for School Sports Physicals
Source - Health Day
Most states require school athletes to have a sports physical, and now is the time to book it, doctors say.
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Take Time Out Now for School Sports Physicals
Source - Health Day
Most states require school athletes to have a sports physical, and now is the time to book it, doctors say.
Youth sport superspecialization: A path to injuries, burnout
Source - Healio
Young athletes are specializing in a single sport at earlier ages with the belief that more hours focused on one sport will result in them becoming a better athlete. However, research has shown this may not be the case and putting more hours into a sport at a young age may have such consequences as burnout and overuse injuries.
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.What causes knee buckling?
Source - Medical News Today
Knee buckling can be a sign of injury or damage to the knee. It can increase the risk of falling and can prolong recovery from knee problems.
MACI Makes New Knees
Source - Ivanhoe
People who severely damage cartilage in their knees have a new treatment option that uses their own cells. MACI, or matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation is the first FDA approved product that actually grows a patient’s own cells on scaffolds, to be re-implanted.
No One-Size-Fits-All for Hydrating During Sports
Source - Health Day
Waiting until you're thirsty to drink during sports could lead to dehydration and poorer performance, a new study finds.
Expert Pointers for Avoiding Basketball Injuries
Source - Health Day
Basketball provides a great full-body workout. But there are steps you should take to reduce your risk of knee, ankle and foot injuries, an orthopedic specialist says.
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
Source - Science Daily
For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon often ensures a trip right back to physical therapy. However, a new technology could one day help tell whether your tendons are ready for action.
Study shows men and women tear ACL the same way in non-contact injury
Source - Science Daily
While women are two to four times more likely than men to tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee, the cause of this injury is no different between the sexes, according to new research.