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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
Focuses on bone and sports injuries.
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Opto-RANK: A light switch for osteoclasts that could activate bone repair

Opto-RANK: A light switch for osteoclasts that could activate bone repair

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA representative micrograph of osteoclast differentiation and activity in response to irradiation with blue light. Numerous small pits formed on the bone-lik

Opto-RANK: A light switch for osteoclasts that could activate bone repair

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA representative micrograph of osteoclast differentiation and activity in response to irradiation with blue light. Numerous small pits formed on the bone-lik
Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

by Laura Castañón,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWatching Simone Biles, Frederick Richard, and other Olympic-level gymnasts compete with gravity-defying flips, twists, and spi

Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

by Laura Castañón,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWatching Simone Biles, Frederick Richard, and other Olympic-level gymnasts compete with gravity-defying flips, twists, and spi
Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for ScoliosisTreatment for a Lateral Curve of Your SpineByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on October 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTPhysical therapy (PT) for&

Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for ScoliosisTreatment for a Lateral Curve of Your SpineByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on October 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTPhysical therapy (PT) for&
New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview its 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at ACR Conve

New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview its 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at ACR Conve
Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds study

Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds study

Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds studybyUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Sout

Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds study

Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds studybyUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Sout
New mechanism uncovered behind osteoarthritis could inform new treatments

New mechanism uncovered behind osteoarthritis could inform new treatments

by Mass General BrighamAge-related matrix stiffening in articular cartilage initiates pathogenic mechanotransductive signaling, driving chondrocyte dysfunction as well as disrupted cartilage integrity

New mechanism uncovered behind osteoarthritis could inform new treatments

by Mass General BrighamAge-related matrix stiffening in articular cartilage initiates pathogenic mechanotransductive signaling, driving chondrocyte dysfunction as well as disrupted cartilage integrity
Cracking joints isn't bad for you and could even serve a useful purpose

Cracking joints isn't bad for you and could even serve a useful purpose

by Neil Tuttle,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people habitually crack their joints, others can't, and many are irritated by those who do.So what's going on? Why do people

Cracking joints isn't bad for you and could even serve a useful purpose

by Neil Tuttle,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people habitually crack their joints, others can't, and many are irritated by those who do.So what's going on? Why do people
Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get

Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get

by BMJ Open Sport & Exercise MedicineCredit: Rhys Park via Wikimedia CommonsThe number of injuries sustained while playing rugby, and match and training days lost as a result, is higher among play

Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get

by BMJ Open Sport & Exercise MedicineCredit: Rhys Park via Wikimedia CommonsThe number of injuries sustained while playing rugby, and match and training days lost as a result, is higher among play
Online yoga programs may improve knee function in the short term

Online yoga programs may improve knee function in the short term

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial of adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis has found that a 12-week online yoga program improved knee function in

Online yoga programs may improve knee function in the short term

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial of adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis has found that a 12-week online yoga program improved knee function in
Elite athletic events may not be out of reach for recreational athletes

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

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