Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists
Differences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared to men, and vice versa, new research suggests.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Elbow: What to Know
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that targets joints throughout the body. This condition occurs when your immune system destroys your body's own cells as if they were a foreign invader. RA can cause elbow pain, as well as swelling, stiffness, and limited movement.
Signs and Treatments for a Finger Pulley Injury
Finger pulley injuries, or ruptures of the digital pulley, are seen almost exclusively in rock climbers.1 This makes sense given the stress this activity places on the digits when maneuvering along uneven surfaces while supporting the weight of the entire body. Pulley injuries result from the mechanics of the finger tendons and joints and the particular position the fingers are held in while rock climbing.
The relationship between balance control and thigh muscle strength and muscle activity in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can compromise the ability to maintain sufficient balance control during activities in an upraised position. The objective of the study was to explore the relationship between balance control and muscle strength and muscle activation in the lower extremities in persons with incomplete SCI (iSCI).
Youth Baseball Can Lead to Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.
