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Fitness Headlines
What Causes Leg Pain?
Leg pain refers to any kind of pain that occurs between the heels and the pelvis. There are many reasons for leg pain, and not all of them are caused by a problem that originates in the leg; some injuries or spinal problems can cause aches and pains in the leg(s). Leg pain can be long-term, transitory, intermittent, acute, or slowly progressive...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Muscle Soreness - Is Cold Water Immersion Effective For Treatment?
A recent study, published in The Cochrane Library, reveals that after exercise, a cold bath may be an effective way to prevent and help sore muscles. However, the researchers are not positive whether there may be dangerous side effects that could affect the person later on...
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Challenging Conventional Thought On ACL Injury Mechanism
Landing from a jump can cause a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. But evidence presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society 2012 Annual Meeting demonstrates that the injury mechanism that causes that ACL injury involves a combination of factors rather than a single factor as some have claimed...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Future Risk For Osteoporosis May Be Lowered By Exercising During Early 20s
Physical exercise in the early twenties improves bone development and may reduce the risk of fractures later in life, reveals a study of more than 800 Swedish men carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The strength of our bones is determined early in life. The more bone mass we put on when young, the smaller the risk of fractures as we grow older...
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Muscle Soreness Reduced By Cold Water Baths But Evidence Lacking On Safety
Plunging into cold water after exercise may be an effective way to reduce muscle soreness, but it is unclear whether there are harmful side effects. These are the conclusions of a new systematic review of cold water immersion interventions published in The Cochrane Library. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is associated with stiffness, swelling and soreness a day or more after exercise...
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Motivation To Exercise Affects Behavior
For many people, the motivation to exercise fluctuates from week to week, and these fluctuations predict whether they will be physically active, according to researchers at Penn State. In an effort to understand how the motivation to exercise is linked to behavior, the researchers examined college students' intentions to be physically active as well as their actual activity levels...
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Direction For Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured Knee Treatments Provided By New Data
Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction improves quality of life and sports functionality for athletes, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Following ACL Injuries, Amateur Football Players Not Always Keen On Returning To Play
Despite the known success rates of reconstructive Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery, the number of high school and collegiate football players returning to play may not be as high as anticipated, say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Researchers Say Helmet Fit Critical To Preventing Concussion
Concussions and the issues that can occur following one, continue to be a serious problem for football players. However, one simple game strategy: proper helmet fit, may be one of the easiest game winners for prevention, say researchers presenting their study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
ACL Reconstruction Delay In Children May Lead To Higher Rates Of Associated Knee Injuries
Kids treated more than 150 days after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury have higher rates of other knee injuries, including medial meniscal tears, say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment Aids Healing Of Elbow Injuries Say Researchers
As elbow injuries continue to rise, especially in pitchers, procedures to help treat and get players back in the game quickly have been difficult to come by. However, a newer treatment called platelet rich plasma (PRP) may pose hope, according to researchers presenting their findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day meeting in San Francisco...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Elbow Position Not A Predictor Of Injury
Elbow position alone appeared to not affect injury rates and performance in college-level, male pitchers say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA. "The elbow's position in relation to an injury and enhanced performance in baseball pitchers is highly dependent upon the trunk's position," said lead researcher, Carl W...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Lumbar Disc Herniations Treated Effectively With Steroid Injections
The use of epidural steroid injections may be a more efficient treatment option for lumbar disc herniations, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco. "Our study showed an 89% success rate in athletes returning to play after suffering an injury during practice or a game," commented lead author Aaron J...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Improving The Functional Capacity And Quality Of Life Of Elderly People By Power Training
Twelve weeks of training geared towards improving muscular power in older people are highly effective for improving their functional capacity and quality of life, as shown by the studies carried out by the "Biomechanics and Physiology of Movement" research group at the Public University of Navarre led by Professor Mikel Izquierdo-Redin...
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Long-Term Success Of Hip Resurfacing May Be Impaired By Excessive Sporting Activity
In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis often choose hip resurfacing over total hip replacement to minimize the risk of hip dislocation, and to preserve the bone for a revision surgery should the primary resurfacing fail...
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
High Recurrence Of Shoulder Instability, Better Arthroscopic Repair Outcomes: Army Studies
Two studies on shoulder instability in a military population were presented by U.S. Army sports medicine surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' annual meeting...
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Exercise Increasingly Recommended By Doctors, CDC
Doctors in the US are increasingly advising adults to exercise or be more physically active, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published online on Thursday. The report shows that in 2010, about one in three adults (32...
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Physical Activity Yields Feelings Of Excitement, Enthusiasm
People who are more physically active report greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm than people who are less physically active, according to Penn State researchers. People also are more likely to report feelings of excitement and enthusiasm on days when they are more physically active than usual...
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Osteoarthritis Pain, Mobility Improve With Video-Based Home Exercise
The benefits of exercise in minimizing pain and improving mobility for individuals living with osteoarthritis has been well documented. In a new study presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 107 individuals with diagnosed osteoarthritis in the knee were randomized to either a DVD-based exercise group, or a control group...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Improved New Procedure For Fixing Damaged Cartilage
A new study has demonstrated that a procedure wherein healthy cartilage is transplanted to fix an area of damaged cartilage (osteoarticular cartilage transplantation or OATS procedure) is superior to the standard of care for repairing cartilage defects...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Girls In Competitive Soccer At Increased Risk Of Injuries And Menstrual Dysfunction
In the U.S., there are nearly three million youth soccer players, and half of them are female. New research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that despite reporting appropriate body perception and attitudes toward eating, elite youth soccer athletes (club level or higher) face an increased risk for delayed or irregular menstruation...
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Head, Neck Impacts Accumulate Fastest In Fighters Who Don't Wear Headgear
The use of padded headgear and gloves reduces the impact that fighters absorb from hits to the head, according to newly published research from Cleveland Clinic. In their biomechanics lab at Cleveland Clinic's Lutheran Hospital, the researchers replicated hook punches to the head using a crash test dummy and a pendulum...
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
What Is A Healthy Weight?
Although most of us would love to be given a straightforward solution to calculate our healthy or idea weight, unfortunately it really is not that black and white...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions - Steep Learning Curve For Surgeons
An investigation by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery reveals that individuals who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are approximately 4 to 5 times more likely to undergo further ACL reconstruction, if the initial operation was performed by a surgeon who has carried out less than 60 operations...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
Football Withdrawal Coping Tips
Millions of football fans will experience withdrawal symptoms now that the Super Bowl and football season is over. When an individual experiences pleasurable activity, such as watching a football game, dopamine is released in the nucleus accumbens region of the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) related to the brain's pleasure centers...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 PST - Source:MedNewsToday
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