Expert guidance on managing knee conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
Initiating a robust exercise program earlier after surgery can prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from re-injuring and allow them to return to sports more quickly. Researchers from the University of Adelaide spent three years analyzing evidence from 3,600 existing studies and concluded that a tailored exercise program starting three to six weeks after surgery is…
A crucial aspect of recovery after a knee injury or surgery is how far your knee bends and extends. Two common knee problems that require regular knee measurements are an ACL injury or surgery and a knee replacement. Bending and extending your knee is also called knee range of motion. One of the great…
Use of cryotherapy in the postoperative treatment of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children: a prospective randomized controlled trial Wong JYS, Ashik MBZ, Mishra N, Lee NKL, Mahadev A, Lam KY. J Pediatr Orthop B. August 25, 2023. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000001120. E-publishing prior to printing. PMID: 37669155. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37669155/ Take home message Young patients experienced minimal benefits…
It’s fair to say that I’ve been a rule follower for most of my life. After all, I am an eldest child. I have always valued and protected my health, making sure I eat healthy foods and do many of my favorite exercises such as walking, yoga, swimming and cycling. I have been grateful for…
It used to be believed that stretching before a workout was as important as eating breakfast before the start of a big day. If you want to minimize the risk of possible muscle tears, joint injuries or pain-free running, then stretching to prevent injuries is an essential part of your exercise regimen before you…
