Understanding knee anatomy, biomechanics, and how the joint works.
Does headgear prevent sports-related concussions? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 6311 players and 173,383 exposure hours. Al Attar WSA, Mahmoud H, Alfadel A, Faude O. Sports health. May 19, 2023: 19417381231174461. doi: 10.1177/19417381231174461. E-publishing prior to printing. PMID: 37204092. Full text not freely available Take home message Headgear worn…
Through Mike Basten PT, DPT, MTC Over the past two decades, more and more states have provided patients with pain with direct access to physical therapy without a physician referral. Although the state of Arizona has offered this type of access for several years, insurance companies have only recently begun paying for physical therapy…
BALTIMORE , Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Orthopedic surgeons Marc W. Hungerford, MD, Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, and Philip Neubauer, R.Ph., MD, Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy, are among the first surgeons in Maryland that offered “smart implant” technology during knee replacement surgeries. Developed by ZIMMER BIOMET, the Persona IQ®…
Effect of the FIFA 11+ injury prevention program in collegiate female soccer players over three consecutive seasons. Magoshi H, Hoshiba T, Tohyama M, Hirose N, Fukubayashi T. Scand J Med Sci Sports. May 21, 2023. doi: 10.1111/sms.14379. E-publishing prior to printing. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37211876/ Take home message Over three seasons, injury prevention programs effectively reduce lower…
Dynamic versus static stretching are two common methods for warming up and improving flexibility, but they serve different purposes and are best suited for different situations. Understanding the right type of stretching before and after activity is essential to improve performance and prevent injuries. When young athletes engage in physical activity, they are often encouraged…
