Knee ligaments

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 in…

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 start…

New Curtin research into injuries suffered by trail users has found that mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-ridden sport reserved for thrill seekers and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Researchers analyzed data from dozens of studies around the world, including Australia, involving 220,935 injured mountain bikers and 17,757 injured hikers. The study…

Air pollution, a worthy opponent? How pollution levels affect athletes’ physical, technical and cognitive performance. Beavan A, Härtel S, Spielmann J, Koehle M. Sci Total Environ. Jul 27, 2023;900:165707. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165707. E-publishing prior to printing. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969723043309 Take home message High levels of nitrogen dioxide and coarse particulate matter in the air were associated with poorer…

Medial tibial stress syndrome is one of the most common athletic injuries, especially among those who participate in high-impact activities. However, there are other risk factors for shin splints, and not all patients who complain of the characteristic pain along the shin are athletes. MTSS is a condition that often resolves on its own. Physical…

Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that college athletes had worse outcomes after injury due to concussions suffered outside of sports than those they experienced while playing sports. In addition, female athletes who sustained their injuries outside of exercise had more severe symptoms and more sports days lost due to injuries than…

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy Neuropathological changes are uncommon in men who played amateur American football Iverson GL, Jamshidi P, Fisher-Hubbard AO, Deep-Soboslay A, Hyde TM, Kleinman JE, deJong JL, Shepherd CE, Hazrati LN, Castellani RJ. Anterior neurol. June 19, 2023; 14:1143882. doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1143882. PMID: 37404944; PMCID: PMC10315537. Full text freely available Take home message Among the brain…

Hiking in Arizona is a breathtaking experience, with its rugged landscapes, beautiful canyons and diverse flora and fauna. As the weather cools in Arizona, more people are hitting the trails for a hike. To maximize your hiking adventures and avoid injuries, follow our six hiking tips to trailblaze happily and healthily! 6 essential walking tips…

New brain biometrics could help determine whether an athlete is ready to return to play after a concussion, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Conducted in collaboration with the University of California San Francisco (UCFC), researchers found that changes in brain micro-movements – called ‘head pulses’ – could detect the lasting…

Balance training under fatigue: a randomized controlled trial of the effect of fatigue on adaptations to balance training. Keller M, Lichtenstein E, Roth R, Faude O. J Strength Cond Res. August 29, 2023. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004620. E-publishing prior to printing. PMID: 37643391. Full text freely available Take home message Balance training in a non-fatigued state produces…