What factors predict recovery time for an athlete who has suffered a concussion? A new study has some answers. As the Stanford University authors wrote, “Prognosticating recovery times for individual athletes with a concussion remains a challenge for health care providers. Several preinjury and postinjury factors have been proposed to be predictive of prolonged return-to-play times, but the data in this area are still sparse.”
Compared with conservative treatment, hematoma aspiration combined with platelet-rich plasma injection may shorten return to play and reduce recurrence rate among athletes with grade 2 hamstring strains, according to published results.
There's long been evidence that moderate aerobic exercise (think walking, running, or cycling) are good for your lifelong health and well-being. But what about resistance exercise—like lifting weights? a recent study now shows that 30–90 minutes of resistance training a week is enough to potentially decrease risk of premature death from all causes by 10%–20%.
Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that connect bone to bone are stretched too far, causing inflammation and sometimes tears. These injuries most commonly affect the ligaments on the outside of the ankle when a person's foot rolls too far inward. This injury is called a "lateral ankle sprain." This can happen while walking on uneven surfaces, stepping off a curb, playing sports, or during a fall.
The medial malleolus is the bony bump on the inner side of the ankle. Fractures of the medial malleolus are relatively uncommon and usually occur as part of a more complex pattern of ankle fractures. This article explains what medial malleolus fractures are, as well as their symptoms and causes. It also addresses treatment options and their potential complications.
Many patients who undergo surgery to correct a collapsing foot share the question: Will I be able to get back to doing the things I love? A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City provides attainable goals for return to sports and related physical activities for patients who have undergone procedures to correct progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), a severe musculoskeletal pathology that can drastically inhibit a patient's daily function.
Finding ways to remain physically active can be a challenge for people who suffer from serious injuries and find their movement temporarily restricted because they have to wear a cast on any part of the body after an injury, such as a broken bone.
The ankle joint is one of the major weight-bearing joints in the body. As a result of this function and partly due to its structure, the ankle is often injured, such as when jumping and landing incorrectly.
Minimally invasive surgery is a safe and reliable technique for Achilles Tendon Repair, researchers of a new study contend.
If you've ever broken a bone, you probably thought it was best to rest and not put any weight on it. But somewhat counter-intuitively, exercise may actually play an important role in making sure fractures heal properly. In fact, research shows that being physically active can promote bone healing—and even help you avoid future fractures.
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