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Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study

Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study

by Greg Williams,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenes long known to control the formation of bones before birth also control bone healing later in life, a new study found.Led

Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study

by Greg Williams,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenes long known to control the formation of bones before birth also control bone healing later in life, a new study found.Led
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
Bone homeostasis discovery could lead to new obesity and osteoporosis treatments

Bone homeostasis discovery could lead to new obesity and osteoporosis treatments

by The University of Hong KongSecretin signaling in the ventromedial hypothalamus regulates skeletal and metabolic homeostasis. Credit: Adapted fromNature Communications(2024). DOI: 1

Bone homeostasis discovery could lead to new obesity and osteoporosis treatments

by The University of Hong KongSecretin signaling in the ventromedial hypothalamus regulates skeletal and metabolic homeostasis. Credit: Adapted fromNature Communications(2024). DOI: 1
Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

by Laura Castañón,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWatching Simone Biles, Frederick Richard, and other Olympic-level gymnasts compete with gravity-defying flips, twists, and spi

Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

by Laura Castañón,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWatching Simone Biles, Frederick Richard, and other Olympic-level gymnasts compete with gravity-defying flips, twists, and spi
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
Flavonoid supplement shown to reduce swelling after total knee arthroplasty

Flavonoid supplement shown to reduce swelling after total knee arthroplasty

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin—a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits—reduced sw

Flavonoid supplement shown to reduce swelling after total knee arthroplasty

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin—a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits—reduced sw
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
New strategy to facilitate muscle regeneration after injury

New strategy to facilitate muscle regeneration after injury

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285398Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player retir

New strategy to facilitate muscle regeneration after injury

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285398Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player retir
Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones

Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones

by Martina Ohle,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftThe SCABAEGO project scaffold can be customized to fit any size of long bone. With the help of a CT scan of the bone, the scaffold can be tailor-made using

Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones

by Martina Ohle,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftThe SCABAEGO project scaffold can be customized to fit any size of long bone. With the help of a CT scan of the bone, the scaffold can be tailor-made using
Healing heel pain: Researchers explore the use of local vibration in plantar fasciitis treatment

Healing heel pain: Researchers explore the use of local vibration in plantar fasciitis treatment

JANUARY 17, 2024by Sahmyook UniversityA randomized controlled trial explored two patient groups over 5 weeks: one receiving combined shock wave and local vibration, the other receiving shock wave alon

Healing heel pain: Researchers explore the use of local vibration in plantar fasciitis treatment

JANUARY 17, 2024by Sahmyook UniversityA randomized controlled trial explored two patient groups over 5 weeks: one receiving combined shock wave and local vibration, the other receiving shock wave alon