Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls
A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.
Source: HealthDay
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Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.
Source: UPMC
Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows
Computer modeling at the University of Waterloo shows that professional baseball pitchers could make mechanical changes to avoid a common, career-threatening elbow injury without necessarily sacrificing competitive velocity.
Source: Medical Xpress
Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows
Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.
Source: Medical Xpress
7 Types of Exercise That Help Improve Bone Density Naturally
Bone loss can begin in your 30s. However, your bones are living tissue that respond to weight-bearing exercises by getting stronger. Whether you enjoy lifting weights, hiking trails, or playing pickleball, the right combination of exercises can improve your bone density.
Source: Verywell Health
Therapeutic Evaluation of Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma, Steroid, and Viscosupplement Injections for Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis is a well-recognized cause of axial low back pain and significantly contributes to chronic cases seen in orthopedic and pain clinics.
Source: Cureus
Got Tennis Elbow? Try These 10 Exercises
The pain might make some daily activities and physical activity a little difficult, but there are exercises and stretches you can do to ease the pain and help the affected tendon recover.
Early sports specialization linked to increased injury risk
Parents of athletic children can protect them from injury by encouraging them to try out a wide variety of sports, a new study says. Repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete's risk of injuries into adulthood, according to a pair of new studies presented this week at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons' annual meeting in New Orleans.
Source: Medical Xpress
Fall prevention programs in emergency departments may help older adults after discharge
Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, especially if the factors that led to the fall aren't fully addressed. A new study suggests that emergency departments may be able to take meaningful steps during visits to help older adults stay safer once they return home.
Source: Medical Xpress
Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries
Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to these athletes.
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