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  • A proposed algorithm for the treatment of core muscle injuries

    In recent years, there has been increased awareness and treatment of groin injuries in athletes. These injuries have been associated with various terminologies including sports hernia, core muscle injury (CMI), athletic pubalgia and inguinal disruption, among others. The purpose of this review is to...
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery
  • Why You Should Start Doing Planks

    Plank exercises work your core muscles, which are located between your pelvic floor and diaphragm. The area is also known as your trunk. These muscles support your movements and stabilize the spine.
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : healthessentials
  • Osteoporosis Fractures Treatment amp Prevention

    Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which increases the risk of fractures. It is considered a silent disease, meaning there are no other symptoms until a fracture occurs. The increased risk of fractures with osteoporosis can make you more ...
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • New study finds procedures treating spinal fractures associated with reduction in opioid use and decreased payer costs

    Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the results of a study published in Osteoporosis International that demonstrate a decrease, and in some cases elimination of oral opioids, and decrease in payer costs following balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) or vertebrop...
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : PR Newswire
  • Q and A Scoliosis treatment options

    Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine that can occur in about 1 in 300 children. In growing children, curves can progress rapidly, especially during the adolescent growth spurt.
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Only certain patients with chronic neck pain need invasive procedures to treat it

    The use of radiofrequency ablation targeted heat from an electrical current to ease nerve pain may be helpful for treating chronic neck pain, but only...
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Back pain can be better localized using a newly developed technique

    While much prior research has looked at different spine structures as possible sources of pain, more attention is now being paid to the lower back muscles using MRI imaging.
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Precise blood pressure control may aid patient recovery from spinal injury

    A study using machine learning techniques suggests that maintaining an optimal range of blood pressure control during surgical repair of spinal injuries may improve patient outcomes
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Science Daily
  • FDA Authorizes Marketing of Virtual Reality System for Chronic Pain Reduction

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized marketing of EaseVRx, a prescription-use immersive virtual reality (VR) system that uses cognitive behavioral therapy and other behavioral methods to help with pain reduction in patients 18 years of age and older with diagnosed chronic lower bac...
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : FDA
  • Increased glenohumeral joint load can be reversed

    Rotator cuff repair can be used to reverse increased glenohumeral joint load, according to a new study.
    On : 24-Dec-2021
    - Source : Orthopedics This Week