AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles … READ MORE
Sports medicine
Kinesiologists could be part of solution for overwhelmed health-care system
Moncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of … READ MORE
New kinds of padding could make football gear, bike helmets safer than ever
Making the world a little softer. In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder 3D … READ MORE
Study could change assumptions about helmet safety
NYITCOM research suggests that helmet design may play a role in limiting concussion … READ MORE
Hip pain is different in female dancers: New Insights from dynamic ultrasound
Dancers put unique demands on their hips, achieving extreme ranges of motion that … READ MORE
Quarter of former Olympians suffer from osteoarthritis
Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing … READ MORE
Ruptured ACLs can heal without surgery, study finds
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures can heal without surgery and this could be … READ MORE
Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers
Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, … READ MORE
New trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap … READ MORE
Curtin-developed wearable sensor finds dancers are dancing through pain
A new Curtin-developed wearable sensor system has tracked the movement of dancers, … READ MORE
Do compression garments facilitate muscle recovery after exercise?
Compression garments are an elastic cloth fitting that people wear on their arms, … READ MORE
3D printing leads to light-weight knee brace for the elderly
A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems … READ MORE
Prehabilitation may not improve knee replacement results
Exercises and education prescribed as prehabilitation before total knee replacements … READ MORE
Passive exercise offers same brain health benefits as active movements
Western-led research shows potential for rehab, long-term care application. Cycle … READ MORE
Lubricant shots for knee OA: No, they really don’t help
Meta-analysis of hyaluronic acid trials throws serious shade on common practice. CCO … READ MORE
Walking towards healthier knees
A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at … READ MORE
Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis
New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and … READ MORE
The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football
Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of … READ MORE
Increased exercise could boost children’s cognitive skills, study suggests
Children who are fitter performed better than their peers in cognitive tasks, a new … READ MORE
Preventing injuries and improving recovery with micro-Doppler radars
Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … READ MORE
Liquid nanofoam could be a game changer for future football helmets
A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football … READ MORE
Hot pack or cold pack: which one to reach for when you’re injured or in pain
When you injure yourself, you may reach for a hot or a cold pack. Which option is … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Conservative therapy delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery
Patients benefit from long-lasting effects. CC0 Public Domain. Medical Xpress by … READ MORE
Web-based exercise program improves knee arthritis therapy
A new online exercise program, enhanced by personalised text messages, helps people … READ MORE
Prehab can help mitigate impact of delayed surgeries amid COVID-19
Hospitals in Ontario have been ramping down elective surgeries and other non-urgent … READ MORE
Insoles or braces show best pain relief for knee OA
The use of braces or insoles in combination with non-biomechanical treatments appear … READ MORE
Back to basics: Simple exercises are a practical, efficient way to boost fitness
Kinesiologist Marty Gibala is the lead author on research that shows that simple, … READ MORE
Stepped exercise program shows benefits for knee OA
A stepped exercise program for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can produce … READ MORE
Bursts of exercise can lead to significant improvements in indicators of metabolic health
Short bursts of physical exercise induce changes in the body’s levels of … READ MORE
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