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• Lower MRI grade and humeral location linked to higher survival rates

  Posted on: 25 August, 2019

  Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw and returning to play, and a lower risk of ulnar collateral ligament surgery than players who suffered more severe injuries on the ulnar side of the elbow. The research was presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.
  
  

  Source: News Medical
  

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• Outcomes of non-operatively treated elbow ulnar in professional baseball players

  Posted on: 25 August, 2019

  Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw and returning to play, and a lower risk of ulnar collateral ligament surgery than players who suffered more severe injuries on the ulnar side of the elbow.
  
  

  Source: Science Daily
  

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• Study suggests surgery better than observation for older patients with meniscus tear

  Posted on: 25 August, 2019

  Patients over age 50 who underwent an all inside arthroscopic repair technique had lower rates of subsequent total knee surgery than a similar group that was only observed, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting today.
  
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs

  Posted on: 25 August, 2019

  While there will always be a place for sit-ups for ab definition, many trainers now suggest standing exercises that not only train abs but back muscles, too.
  
  
  

  Source: Health Day
  

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• Timing of steroid shots before rotator cuff surgery affects infection risk

  Posted on: 01 June, 2019

  For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don't increase the risk of surgical-site infection—unless the injection is administered within one month before surgery, reports a study in the April 17, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
  
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• High-intensity interval training increases injuries, study finds

  Posted on: 01 June, 2019

  People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a Rutgers study found.
  
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• Types of Knee Braces for Support and Injury Prevention

  Posted on: 01 June, 2019

  The use of knee braces in sports medicine is a controversial topic. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces help?
  

  Source: Verywell Health
  

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• Expert tips for reducing running injuries

  Posted on: 01 June, 2019

  Most runners are enthusiastic about their sport and take steps to work out safely. But injuries like stress fractures and muscle strains, among others, are common and can sideline you, sometimes for weeks if not months.
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• Torn Elbow Biceps Tendon

  Posted on: 22 April, 2019

  Injuries to the distal biceps tendon are not uncommon. Most often occurring in middle-aged men, these injuries often occur when lifting heavy objects. Over 90 percent of distal biceps tendon tears occur in men.
  
  

  Source: Verywell Health
  

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• Rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis did not impact speed of recovery after surgery

  Posted on: 22 April, 2019

  Outcomes and the speed of recovery were similar between patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with bicep tenodesis and patients who underwent only rotator cuff repair, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
  
  

  Source: Healio
  

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• What to know about MCL tears

  Posted on: 22 April, 2019

  A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary in rare cases.
  
  

  Source: Medical News Today
  

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• Get in shape for tennis and other racquet sports

  Posted on: 22 April, 2019

  By practicing a pregame plan for these strenuous workouts, you'll be less likely to experience injuries that could leave you sidelined.
  
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• All that slipping and sliding on tennis courts prevents injuries: A biomechanics expert explains how

  Posted on: 08 March, 2019

  Evidence has been available for decades to suggest that players have fewer knee problems if they play on clay courts rather than hard surfaces over their careers.
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• Physical Therapy Can Keep Sports Injuries at Bay

  Posted on: 08 March, 2019

  Physical therapy helps people recover from sports injuries, but it also can help prevent them, an expert says.
  

  Source: Health Day
  

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• Play It Safe With Winter Sports

  Posted on: 08 March, 2019

  Skiing, snowboarding, skating and sledding are great ways to have winter fun, but be sure to take steps to reduce your risk of injuries, experts say.
  

  Source: Health Day
  

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• What Causes Tendon Inflammation?

  Posted on: 08 March, 2019

  Tendons are thick cords that join your muscles to your bones. When tendons become irritated or inflamed, the condition is called tendinitis. Tendinitis causes acute pain and tenderness, making it difficult to move the affected joint.
  
  
  

  Source: Healthline

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• Strengthen your deltoids to help prevent shoulder injuries

  Posted on: 08 March, 2019

  When it comes to training, the anterior, or front, deltoid muscle gets almost all the attention, while the medial and posterior deltoids get the cold shoulder.
  
  
  

  Source: Medical Xpress
  

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• Why static stretching may not be as effective as you think

  Posted on: 08 March, 2019

  For a decade, the research has been clear: static, hold-the-pose stretches prior to athletic activity diminish performance and might even open athletes up to injury.
  

  Source: Medical Xpress

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• Evidence Behind Injections on the Elbow, Wrist and Hand

  Posted on: 28 January, 2019

  After reviewing corticosteroid injections of the shoulder region, we will now move distally down the arm and into the elbow, wrist and hand. This article will cover some of the randomized trials and reviews on corticosteroid injections for some of the most common issues..
  

  Source: Sports Med Review

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• The 7 Best Tennis Elbow Braces to Buy in 2018

  Posted on: 28 January, 2019

  You don’t have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition where you develop tears in tendons that attach your forearm muscles to your elbow.

  Source: Very Well Fit

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