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Natural remedies for tendinitis inflammation
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Tendinitis can take time to heal. Natural remedies for the inflammation include rest, ice, compression, physical therapy, and complementary treatments, such as acupuncture. Source: Medical News Today Read More
Maximal running shoes may increase injury risk to some runners
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Lower leg pain and injuries have long been a problem for runners, but research at Oregon State University-Cascades has shown maximal running shoes may increase such risks for some runners. […]
What you need to know about shoulder pain — and shoulder surgery
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The part of the body we call the shoulder consists of several joints that work with tendons and muscles to allow the arm to move in many directions. We can […]
Following pitch count guidelines may help young baseball players prevent injuries
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Young pitchers who exceed pitch count limits are more prone to elbow injuries. Season statistics of players were compared relative to pitch count limits. Source: ScienceDaily Read More
Strong Workout, Stronger Recovery!
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The American Heart Association says that running is good for your heart. But for every 100 hours of running, the average runner will sustain at least one injury. But, there […]
2 Simple Shoulder Exercises Anyone Who Works Out Should Be Doing
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In the case of exercise routines, most individuals are likely to concentrate on muscle teams that they’ll see or really feel working instantly—suppose legs, butt, abs, and arms. Smaller muscle […]
Frozen shoulder: What you need to know
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The term “frozen shoulder” is often used incorrectly for arthritis, but these two conditions are unrelated. Source: Medical News Today Read More
Hamstring injuries in baseball may be preventable
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Creating a program to prevent hamstring injuries in minor league and major league baseball players might be a possibility say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society […]
Single image slice may not capture 3-D muscle measurements in rotator cuff tears
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Patients with rotator cuff tears experience fatty infiltration increased percentages of most likely caused primarily by muscle atrophy and a single image slice did not capture 3-D muscle measurements, according […]
Does platelet-rich plasma for the knee work?
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Athletes such as Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal are rumored to have undergone a relatively new treatment that involves injections of platelet-rich plasma. Proponents say the therapy offers cutting-edge treatment […]