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New research questions use of cryotherapy in football injury recovery
Source: Medical Xpress
New research has revealed a potential pitfall when it comes to the use of cryotherapy chambers to protect top flight footballers from injury. And the routine use of this extreme cold temperature treatment needs to be re-assessed. That's according to new research led by experts from Liverpool Hope University.
High intensity physical activity in early life could lead to stronger bones in adulthood
Source: Science Daily
High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximise peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a new study.
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
Source: Medical Xpress
The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pain can be a symptom of osteoarthritis. But does running worsen knee pain and osteoarthritis?
Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers, Not Opioids
Source: HealthDay
People with common muscle and joint injuries should skip opioids and instead reach for over-the-counter pain relievers, new treatment guidelines suggest.
The importance of stretching throughout your workday
Source: Medical Xpress
With some gyms closed and a number of people working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for many people to get in their daily workout. Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects
What to know about tightness in the knee
Source: Medical News Today
A feeling of tightness or stiffness in the knee can occur as a result of overuse, injury, or age-related wear and tear.
Hip fracture risk linked to nanoscale bone inflexibility
Source: Science Daily
The study led by Imperial College London found that flexibility, as well as density, in the bone nanostructure is an important factor in assessing how likely someone is to suffer fractures.
Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions
Source: Medical Xpress
People with multimorbidity want treatments that will improve their physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Our research found that exercise may actually be a surprising treatment for those living with multimorbidity, and offer many of these improvements patients want.
'Maximal' running shoes may increase injury risk to some runners
Source: Oregon State
Lower leg pain and injuries have long been a problem for runners, but research at Oregon State University-Cascades has shown that one type of running shoe may increase such risks for some runners.
Study: Eating Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in osteoporosis patients
Source: News Medical Life Sciences
Eating a Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.