A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disk that acts as a “shock absorber” between the thighbone and
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New Best Practices for Team Physicians Published
Consensus on injury and illness prevention aids physicians and athletes The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and five other professional organizations released a new
Exchanging physical activity for sitting time associated with lower risk of death for less-active older adults
In this study, investigators measured the amount of time older adults spent sitting and in different physical activities. They next used statistical models to estimate
Time on the treadmill may counteract clinical symptoms of Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer?s disease is the most common type of dementia. It interferes with daily life through declines in thought processes, such as learning deficit and memory
Updated recommendations remove barriers to exercise
A team of experts recently concluded that current recommendations may lead healthy people to seek a doctor?s advice before starting an exercise program, creating barriers
Jumping High Can Predict Strong Bones in Adolescents
Every year at least 250,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture, and many people lose
Physical Activity and Falls in Older Men �?? Do Mobility Limitations Make A Difference?
Moderately vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is good for all older men, and according to new research conducted at University College London (UK), it also reduces
Physical Activity and Falls in Older Men ? Do Mobility Limitations Make A Difference?
Moderately vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is good for all older men, and according to new research conducted at University College London (UK), it also reduces
Might Exercise Reduce Risk for PTSD?
Experiencing a traumatic event often results in an acute stress response and the lingering memory may lead to mental and physical changes that negatively impact
Healthy Aging: Is Running the Answer?
As the elderly population grows, it is important to find ways to help older individuals stay healthy. An active lifestyle can improve the quality of
ANNUAL SURVEY REVEALS NEW #1 FITNESS TREND IN 2016
Nearly 3000 exercise pros predict what you?ll see in fitness next year INDIANAPOLIS ? Are you tracking your running mileage, calories burned or average heart
17th Annual AAOS/AOSSM Sports Medicine Course
January 27 ? 31, 2016 -?Steamboat Springs, CO -?Keeping Patients Active through Innovation and?Contemporary Surgical Techniques Implement these multi-disciplinary approaches and?treatment strategies for contemporary solutions
