Orthopedics & Sports medicine

An innovative approach for evaluating muscle coordination and fatigue

by Chiba UniversityThe traditional sEMG approaches are unable to evaluate the activity of multiple muscles at the same time. This is important to study the coordination of muscles in the human bo

Updated on: March 13,2024

An innovative approach for evaluating muscle coordination and fatigue

by Chiba UniversityThe traditional sEMG approaches are unable to evaluate the activity of multiple muscles at the same time. This is important to study the coordination of muscles in the human bo

Updated on:March 13,2024

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should

Updated on: June 12,2024

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should

Updated on:June 12,2024

Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of

Updated on: June 28,2024

Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of

Updated on:June 28,2024

Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat to Women’s Health

According to recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime.

Updated on: March 19,2025

Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat to Women’s Health

According to recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime.

Updated on:March 19,2025

Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance

byJapan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe field of sports science has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the primary goal of resear

Updated on: April 27,2024

Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance

byJapan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe field of sports science has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the primary goal of resear

Updated on:April 27,2024

$Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors$

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Updated on: November 29,2024

$Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors$

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Updated on:November 29,2024

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Updated on: May 23,2024

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Updated on:May 23,2024

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Updated on: May 13,2024

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Updated on:May 13,2024

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar

Updated on: June 17,2024

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar

Updated on:June 17,2024

Better implants key to repair damaged knees

by Martin Viljoen,Stellenbosch University South AfricaExample of an implant design. Credit: Dr. Johan van der MerwePeople whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the &#39

Updated on: March 24,2024

Better implants key to repair damaged knees

by Martin Viljoen,Stellenbosch University South AfricaExample of an implant design. Credit: Dr. Johan van der MerwePeople whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the &#39

Updated on:March 24,2024

Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterDr Qing-Jun MengA University of Manchester biologist has for the first time established that the painful and debilitating symptoms endured by osteoarthri