News tagged with knee injury
Hormone promises to keep joint injuries from causing long-term osteoarthritis
An existing osteoporosis drug is the first ever found to prevent cartilage loss from osteoarthritis following injury to a joint, and may also regenerate some cartilage that has been lost to osteoarthritis, according to an ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 12, 2009 |
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Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles (w/ Podcast)
New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs.
Jul 24, 2009 |
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New clues to healing arthritis caused by traumatic injury
A strain of laboratory mice that has "superhealing" powers has been found to resist inflammation after a knee injury, and also to avoid developing arthritis at the injury site in the long term, according to researchers at ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 22, 2009 |
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Biomarker could make diagnosing knee injury easier, less costly, othopaedists say
A recently discovered biomarker could help doctors diagnose a common type of knee injury, according to a new study.
Feb 16, 2011 |
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Study: When to end a run
Runners who continue running when they are exhausted unknowingly change their running form, which could be related to an increased risk for injury.
Dec 09, 2010 |
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More Research Needed to Verify Effectiveness of ACL and Knee Injury Prevention Programs, Study Says
The jury is still out on the effectiveness of prevention programs for knee injuries in young athletes, according to a study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Better designed ...
Jul 17, 2010 |
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Repair of torn knee meniscus at the time of ACL reconstruction is safe and effective for children
Eighty-four percent of children 18 and younger had successful clinical outcomes during an eight year follow-up to repair a torn meniscus (cartilage that provides cushioning to distribute your body weight across the knee joint) ...
Mar 15, 2010 |
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Program may prevent knee injuries in young female soccer players
A soccer-specific exercise program that includes individual instruction of athletes appears to reduce the risk of knee injuries in young female players, according to a report in the January 11 issue of Archives of Internal Me ...
Jan 11, 2010 |
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Timing of surgery for knee injuries may not affect outcomes
Multiple-ligament knee injuries resulting from traumatic knee dislocations - such as high impact car accidents or certain sports are uncommon, and the optimal timing of surgical repair or reconstruction has not been definitively ...
Dec 01, 2009 |
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Enhanced plasma shortens time off for injured athletes
(PhysOrg.com) -- Injured athletes who have their own enriched plasma injected into their bodies are healing faster and spending less time on the bench or on the disabled list.
Nov 12, 2009 |
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Prevent Injuries by Preparing Kids to Get Back in the Game
(PhysOrg.com) -- With the beginning of school comes the beginning of school sports seasons. This fall, make sure children and teenagers are prepared to get back in the game with an awareness of the risks and ...
Sep 11, 2009 |
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ACL reconstruction doesn't harm NFL career length, study suggests
Knee injuries are a common problem in collegiate and professional football, often hindering an individual's career length and future. A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting ...
Jul 11, 2009 |
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