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When Is It Safe to Start Running After an Ankle Fracture?
When Is It Safe to Start Running After an Ankle Fracture?
Source: Verywell HealthIf you have suffered a fractured ankle and had to have surgery with plates and screws to reduce the fracture, you may wonder when you can return to running. Some amount of healing must take place initially, but over time, one of your goals may be to return to running after your fracture. Is there a safe way to determine when to start running after ankle surgery, and can a physical therapist help? How long does it take before you can hit the road and get back to running after an ankle fracture?
What to know about shoulder impingement
What to know about shoulder impingement
Source: Medical News todayShoulder impingement, which people sometimes call swimmer's shoulder, is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder due to a tendon or bursa rubbing against the shoulder blade.
Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Source: Medical News todayKnee joints are under a lot of physical stress each day. It is very common to experience pain in one or both knees due to normal wear and tear, physical activity, or injury. Often, if a person has a knee injury or strain, the pain can feel as though it is burning.
How to treat hip osteoarthritis
How to treat hip osteoarthritis
Source: Medical News todayOsteoarthritis, sometimes called "wear and tear" arthritis, is a common degenerative condition. Doctors can treat osteoarthritis with medication and surgery. People can also manage their symptoms with different exercises and stretches.
Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
Source: US NewsWinter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new research suggests extra safety measures may be in order for younger children.
Osteoarthritis research: Hot mud and salt baths
Osteoarthritis research: Hot mud and salt baths
Source: Medical News TodayCould hot mud treatments and sodium chloride mineral baths relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis? A small scale pilot study, although limited in scope, concludes that they are worth further investigation.
Elbow Dislocation Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Elbow Dislocation Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Source: Verywell HealthAn elbow dislocation occurs when the upper arm and forearm get separated from their normal position. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) normally touching the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna). When an elbow dislocation occurs, these bones are separated from their normal alignment. Elbow dislocations are the second most common joint dislocation, following shoulder dislocations.
Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation
Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation
Source: Science DailyTendon tears, both to the rotator cuff and Achilles heel, are common injuries, especially in aged individuals. Painful and disabling, they can adversely impact quality of life. New approaches are required to help patients suffering from chronic tendon injuries. A novel study identified mediators that promote resolution of inflammation as potential new therapeutics to push chronically injured tendons down an inflammation-resolving pathway.
Is Partial Knee Replacement Right For You?
Is Partial Knee Replacement Right For You?
Source: Verywell HealthThe partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it uses a smaller incision and has a faster recovery than full knee replacement surgery. Partial knee replacement is a type of and minimally invasive surgery. The idea is to remove only the most damaged areas of cartilage from the joint and leave any healthy parts of the joint for continued use.
Heated suit simulates exercise benefits for people unable to take part in physical activity
Heated suit simulates exercise benefits for people unable to take part in physical activity
Source: Medical XpressScientists are testing a heated suit which replicates some benefits of exercise without the need for physical activity.
