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Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

by Alexandra Jamieson,The ConversationThe Movin’ Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington’s championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise equipme

People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

by Alexandra Jamieson,The ConversationThe Movin’ Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington’s championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise equipme
Are professional footballers overworked? Their performance and well-being are definitely at risk, say researchers

Are professional footballers overworked? Their performance and well-being are definitely at risk, say researchers

by Wasim Ahmed and Ronnie Das,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor some professional footballers, the ultimate sporting honor is to play—and hopefully win—for their country. A pl

Are professional footballers overworked? Their performance and well-being are definitely at risk, say researchers

by Wasim Ahmed and Ronnie Das,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor some professional footballers, the ultimate sporting honor is to play—and hopefully win—for their country. A pl
New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease

New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease

by Crystal Mackay,University of Western OntarioImage of a spine. Credit: Séguin Lab / University of Western OntarioAfter hearing firsthand from patients about how the disease impacted their live

New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease

by Crystal Mackay,University of Western OntarioImage of a spine. Credit: Séguin Lab / University of Western OntarioAfter hearing firsthand from patients about how the disease impacted their live
Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive an intraarticular gluco

Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive an intraarticular gluco
Long-term exercisers have 'healthier' belly fat, study reveals

Long-term exercisers have 'healthier' belly fat, study reveals

byUniversity of MichiganComparison of aSAT remodeling capacity between EXevversus SEDev. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01103-xPeople with obesity who

Long-term exercisers have 'healthier' belly fat, study reveals

byUniversity of MichiganComparison of aSAT remodeling capacity between EXevversus SEDev. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01103-xPeople with obesity who
AI chatbots have a potentially useful role to play in idea generation

AI chatbots have a potentially useful role to play in idea generation

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, UTS Graduate School of Health Senior Lectu

AI chatbots have a potentially useful role to play in idea generation

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, UTS Graduate School of Health Senior Lectu
Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published inArthritis Care & Researchhas uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published inArthritis Care & Researchhas uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.
Reasons to Wear Arthritis Gloves

Reasons to Wear Arthritis Gloves

Reasons to Wear Arthritis GlovesByAngelica BottaroPublished on November 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDArthritis gloves, or compression gloves, are specialized glo

Reasons to Wear Arthritis Gloves

Reasons to Wear Arthritis GlovesByAngelica BottaroPublished on November 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDArthritis gloves, or compression gloves, are specialized glo
Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

by University of OxfordSimplified list of OARSI and ESCEO treatments for the non-surgical treatment of knee OA from the 2019 guidelines. Credit:Nature Reviews RheumatologyThe burden of knee

Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

by University of OxfordSimplified list of OARSI and ESCEO treatments for the non-surgical treatment of knee OA from the 2019 guidelines. Credit:Nature Reviews RheumatologyThe burden of knee
High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of