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How a golf swing can lead to early lumbar degeneration
In the article "Golf: a contact sport. Repetitive traumatic discopathy may be the driver of early lumbar degeneration in modern-era golfers" published today in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Drs. Corey T. Walker, Juan S. Uribe, and Randall W. Porter from Barrow Neurological Inst...On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Medical Xpress -
Computers can be a real pain in the neck
Many people slouch or strain their necks while working at the computer. A new study shows how jutting the head forward to read more closely compresses the neck and leads to neck and shoulder problems.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Science Daily -
The course of back pain over time
Back pain is among the most frequently reported health problems in the world. New research examines patterns in back pain over time and identifies the patient characteristics and the extent of healthcare and medication use (including opioids) associated with different patterns.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Science Daily -
FDA clears absorbable foot and ankle implant
Ossio announced Monday it received FDA 510(k) clearance for a bioabsorbable orthopaedic fixation implant for foot and ankle conditions that leaves behind no permanent hardware. The material integrates into the surrounding anatomy in 18 to 24 months.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : MedTech Dive -
Foot and Ankle Injuries in Football
W h e t h e r y o u r e a p r o f e s s i o n a l f o o t b a l l p l a y e r g e a r i n g u p t o w i n t h e c h a m p i o n s h i p t i t l e t h i s S u n d a y , o r j u s t a f a n p l a n n i n g a p i c k - u p g a m e d u r i n g h a l f t ...On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : GlobeNewswire -
Health Tip Understanding Orthotic Inserts
Custom orthotics are specially made devices designed to support and comfort the feet, ankles and legs.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : HealthDay -
Finding the Right Athletic Shoe
While it will do some damage to your bank account, you need a sport-specific pair of shoes for any activity you do more than three times a week. Otherwise you risk injury and may hamper your performance.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Health Day -
For arthritis in the big toe surgeons offer new option
T h e s i z e a n d s h a p e o f a m i n i a t u r e m a r s h m a l l o w , t h e i m p l a n t i s m a d e f r o m s a l i n e s o l u t i o n a n d p o l y v i n y l a l c o h o l t h e s a m e m a t e r i a l a s i n s o f t c o n t a c t l e n ...On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Medical Xpress -
Exercise injury prevention Protecting your ankles
Guarding against injury means increasing both flexibility and strength. Target the muscles that support your ankles to protect your joints by strength-training two or three times a week on alternating days and always after you've warmed up.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Medical Xpress -
Three weeks in a cast may be just as good as six for healing ankle fractures
Wearing a cast or ankle support for three weeks may be no worse than the usual six weeks for healing ankle fractures, suggest the findings of a randomized controlled trial.On : 15-Feb-2019- Source : Science Daily