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Q&A: How do you reduce and prevent injuries in soccer?
The world's most popular game—football to most, soccer to some—can take a heavy physical toll on players. Given the massive number of male and female players lacing up their cleats, there has been a surprising dearth of research around the incidence of injuries and ways to prevent them on and off the pitch.
Source: Medical Xpress
Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.
Source: Verywell health
How Knee Ligament Tests Identify ACL, MCL, and Other Injuries
Knee ligament tests are essential diagnostic tools used by healthcare providers to pinpoint injuries in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL)—which are crucial for knee stability. These manual tests can identify movement issues and suggest potential ligament tears, offering a clear path toward treatment and recovery.
Source: Verywell health
Runner's Knee Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Runner's knee, or patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome, causes pain around and behind your kneecap from repeated knee movements. It commonly affects runners who frequently stress their knees. Overuse is one of the most common causes of runner's knee, such as bending your legs while running.
Source: health
New technology, cost strategies continue to move robotic-assisted surgery forward
The combination of robotics and patient-specific instrumentation may create a parallel strategy for care. Vendor programs and care pathways may curb the cost of robotic-assisted surgery.
Source: Healio
