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Levels of biomarkers after ACL surgery may signal severity of osteoarthritis later in life
Levels of biomarkers after ACL surgery may signal severity of osteoarthritis later in life
Source: Science DailyA majority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients develop a condition known as posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) within 15 years of surgery, which can be debilitating and limit activity. Researchers are now highlighting how a set of biomarkers on the day of surgery may explain why some individuals have worse PTOA than others after two years.
Weight loss can slow down knee joint degeneration
Weight loss can slow down knee joint degeneration
Source: Medical XpressOverweight and obese people who lost a substantial amount of weight over a 48-month period showed significantly lower degeneration of their knee cartilage, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Even low level of physical activity may cut fracture risk
Even low level of physical activity may cut fracture risk
Source: Medical XpressShort daily bouts of walking/bicycling and a few weekly exercise sessions are both associated with a lower rate of hip fracture and any fracture, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Lifelong physical activity increases bone density in men
Lifelong physical activity increases bone density in men
Source: Science dailyMen have many reasons to add high-impact and resistance training to their exercise regimens; these reasons include building muscle and shedding fat. Now a researcher has determined another significant benefit to these activities: building bone mass. The study found that individuals who continuously participated in high-impact activities, such as jogging and tennis, during adolescence and young adulthood, had greater hip and lumbar spine bone mineral density than those who did not.
Care of Shoulder Pain in the Overhead Athlete
Care of Shoulder Pain in the Overhead Athlete
Source: HealioShoulder complaints are common in the overhead athlete. Understanding the biomechanics of throwing and swimming requires understanding the importance of maintaining the glenohumeral relationship of the shoulder.
