Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

by Shayne Vial,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors at the Olympic Games. Athletes

Updated on: July 23,2024

Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

by Shayne Vial,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors at the Olympic Games. Athletes

Updated on:July 23,2024

Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

byUniversity of WaterlooA traditional office chair (left) and a "dynamic" chair. Credit: University of WaterlooThose trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work m

Updated on: July 19,2024

Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

byUniversity of WaterlooA traditional office chair (left) and a "dynamic" chair. Credit: University of WaterlooThose trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work m

Updated on:July 19,2024

Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoart

Updated on: May 23,2024

Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoart

Updated on:May 23,2024

Treating osteoarthritis using artificial cartilage tissue

by SINTEFSINTEF researcher and biotechnologist Øystein Arlov shows us an alginate gel that literally acts as a growth medium for artificial cartilage cells. Credit: Thor NielsenA Norwegian-Swiss

Updated on: April 07,2024

Treating osteoarthritis using artificial cartilage tissue

by SINTEFSINTEF researcher and biotechnologist Øystein Arlov shows us an alginate gel that literally acts as a growth medium for artificial cartilage cells. Credit: Thor NielsenA Norwegian-Swiss

Updated on:April 07,2024

Exercise may make life better for those with arthritis

Meeting national physical activity guidelines could add up to 20 days of good health in one year.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise boosts quality of life and reduces health care costs for people with arthr

Updated on: March 30,2024

Exercise may make life better for those with arthritis

Meeting national physical activity guidelines could add up to 20 days of good health in one year.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise boosts quality of life and reduces health care costs for people with arthr

Updated on:March 30,2024

Viral Arthritis Characteristics and Diagnosis

Viral Arthritis Characteristics and DiagnosisByCarol EusticeUpdated on December 01, 2022Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDViral arthritis is an acute form of arth

Updated on: June 12,2024

Viral Arthritis Characteristics and Diagnosis

Viral Arthritis Characteristics and DiagnosisByCarol EusticeUpdated on December 01, 2022Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDViral arthritis is an acute form of arth

Updated on:June 12,2024

Elite athletic events may not be out of reach for recreational athletes

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new case study finds that recreationally trained athletes—"regular" people, as compared to elite athletes—may be able

Updated on: March 13,2024

Elite athletic events may not be out of reach for recreational athletes

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new case study finds that recreationally trained athletes—"regular" people, as compared to elite athletes—may be able

Updated on:March 13,2024

Indians with arthritis have increased risk of heart disease

by University of LiverpoolIndian patients with rheumatoid arthritis face a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those in Europe or the USA.(Medical Xpress)—Research at the Unive

Updated on: March 24,2024

Indians with arthritis have increased risk of heart disease

by University of LiverpoolIndian patients with rheumatoid arthritis face a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those in Europe or the USA.(Medical Xpress)—Research at the Unive

Updated on:March 24,2024

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Updated on: June 17,2024

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.

Updated on: July 24,2024

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.

Updated on:July 24,2024

Olympic medicine:Athletic injuries

Credit:www.freepik.comThe 33rd Summer Olympics officially commenced on July 27, 2024, in Paris, France. As athletes from around the world compete, Medicine.net is set to provide educational content on

Updated on: July 27,2024

Olympic medicine:Athletic injuries

Credit:www.freepik.comThe 33rd Summer Olympics officially commenced on July 27, 2024, in Paris, France. As athletes from around the world compete, Medicine.net is set to provide educational content on

Updated on:July 27,2024

Overcoming a 'stiff' reputation: Research highlights foot's variability and movement capability

by Camille Chorley,Griffith UniversityMean foot shape while bearing full bodyweight (fBW) and minimal weight (mBW), as well as mean deformations when increasing the load from mBW to fBW (mBW–fBW

Updated on: March 13,2024

Overcoming a 'stiff' reputation: Research highlights foot's variability and movement capability

by Camille Chorley,Griffith UniversityMean foot shape while bearing full bodyweight (fBW) and minimal weight (mBW), as well as mean deformations when increasing the load from mBW to fBW (mBW–fBW

Updated on:March 13,2024