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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as
Better implants key to repair damaged knees

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

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
A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp
ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

by Karl Morgan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBetween25 and 30 playershave missed out on the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) inj

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

by Karl Morgan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBetween25 and 30 playershave missed out on the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) inj
Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance

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

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
Causes of Osteoporosis Pain and What You Can Do

Causes of Osteoporosis Pain and What You Can Do

Causes of Osteoporosis Pain and What You Can DoBySarah Bence, OTR/LPublished on November 28, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDOsteoporosisis not painful by itself,

Causes of Osteoporosis Pain and What You Can Do

Causes of Osteoporosis Pain and What You Can DoBySarah Bence, OTR/LPublished on November 28, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDOsteoporosisis not painful by itself,
Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co
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

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
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap
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