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Top 10 stretches for shoulder tightness
Source: Medical News Today
Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders.
Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
Source: Medical Xpress
In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.
Tips to improve posture
Source: Medical News Today
Researchers have linked bad posture with some uncomfortable health conditions and a high risk of injury, especially during exercise.
Get in shape for tennis and other racquet sports
Source: Medical Xpress
By practicing a pregame plan for these strenuous workouts, you'll be less likely to experience injuries that could leave you sidelined.
What to know about MCL tears
Source: Medical News Today
A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary in rare cases.
Rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis did not impact speed of recovery after surgery
Source: Healio
Outcomes and the speed of recovery were similar between patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with bicep tenodesis and patients who underwent only rotator cuff repair, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Torn Elbow Biceps Tendon
Source: Verywell Health
Injuries to the distal biceps tendon are not uncommon. Most often occurring in middle-aged men, these injuries often occur when lifting heavy objects. Over 90 percent of distal biceps tendon tears occur in men.
Tone up your triceps with these top strength exercises
Source: Medical Xpress
Working your triceps might not always be top of mind, but toning the muscles that run along the backs of your upper arms is key to the smooth functioning of your elbows and to also give bare arms a sleeker look.
What makes joints pop and crack and is it a sign of disease?
Source: Medical Xpress
Joints emit a variety of noises, including popping, snapping, catching, clicking, grinding, grating and clunking. The technical term for these noises is "crepitus", from the Latin "to rattle".
Hip pain may affect the shoulder, elbow in baseball pitchers
Source: Healio
Orthopedic surgeons should examine hip range of motion and look for asymmetry in baseball pitchers who present with shoulder pain, according to a presenter at the Advances in Throwing Symposium: Latest on Injury Treatment and Performance Optimization.