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As pickleball's popularity surges, injuries are also on the rise

As pickleball's popularity surges, injuries are also on the rise

by Annie Pierce, University of CaliforniaAvid pickleball player Carole Harland says doing dynamic warmups and stretching pre-game is a key to staying injury-free on the court. Credit: Carole HarlandAm

As pickleball's popularity surges, injuries are also on the rise

by Annie Pierce, University of CaliforniaAvid pickleball player Carole Harland says doing dynamic warmups and stretching pre-game is a key to staying injury-free on the court. Credit: Carole HarlandAm
What Causes Scoliosis?

What Causes Scoliosis?

What Causes Scoliosis?A Closer Look at the Underlying Pathology in Children and AdultsByHeather JonesPublished on August 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJosephine Hessert, DOScoli

What Causes Scoliosis?

What Causes Scoliosis?A Closer Look at the Underlying Pathology in Children and AdultsByHeather JonesPublished on August 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJosephine Hessert, DOScoli
Fascia: The most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

Fascia: The most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationSkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainWe are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our&nbsp

Fascia: The most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationSkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainWe are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our&nbsp
An Overview of Myelopathy

An Overview of Myelopathy

An Overview of MyelopathyByLana BarhumUpdated on October 14, 2022Medically reviewed byEva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.Myelopathy is the result of an injury, neurological deficit, or inf

An Overview of Myelopathy

An Overview of MyelopathyByLana BarhumUpdated on October 14, 2022Medically reviewed byEva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.Myelopathy is the result of an injury, neurological deficit, or inf
Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion proteinbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyResearch Image. Credit: POSTECHCartilage is the tissue th

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion proteinbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyResearch Image. Credit: POSTECHCartilage is the tissue th
Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is mainly characterized by abnormal proliferation of cartilage at the joint margins and cartilage detachment. Clinical manifestations include chronic joint pain, swelling, and friction sounds

Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is mainly characterized by abnormal proliferation of cartilage at the joint margins and cartilage detachment. Clinical manifestations include chronic joint pain, swelling, and friction sounds
What Is Spinal Cancer?

What Is Spinal Cancer?

What Is Spinal Cancer?ByLindsay CurtisUpdated on November 30, 2023Medically reviewed byArchana Sharma, DOSpinal cancer involves abnormal cell growth found in the tissues that m

What Is Spinal Cancer?

What Is Spinal Cancer?ByLindsay CurtisUpdated on November 30, 2023Medically reviewed byArchana Sharma, DOSpinal cancer involves abnormal cell growth found in the tissues that m
Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and TreatmentsByCarol EusticeUpdated on January 15, 2024Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDWhenrheumatoid arthrit

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and TreatmentsByCarol EusticeUpdated on January 15, 2024Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDWhenrheumatoid arthrit
What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped
A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo
Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the