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  • Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Used on Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

    Posted on: 23-Sep-2024

    Patient-reported knee-related rating scores and scales are widely used in reporting the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Understanding the psychometric properties of such measures is vital to recognizing the limitations that such measures may confer. The aim of this study was to review the available evidence as to the psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in ACL surgery.

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  • Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

    Posted on: 23-Sep-2024

    While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and distance running to swimming.

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  • Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons

    Posted on: 25-Mar-2024

    Whether you're new to running or a veteran marathoner, you may wonder, "Why do my knees hurt when I run?" Causes of knee pain after running can range from runner's knee to having poor form while running to wearing the wrong shoe for your foot shape and stride.

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  • 8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle

    Posted on: 25-Mar-2024

    Your psoas muscle is one of your hip flexors that lifts your thigh. When this muscle is too tight or weak, it can result in muscle imbalances that cause pain or hinder your ability to walk. Learn more about the role of the psoas muscle and exercises to stretch and strengthen it.

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  • Kids Specializing in One Sport More at Risk for Injury and Burnout, Experts Say

    Posted on: 25-Mar-2024

    The type of workout you do, and how your body gets its energy to fuel that movement, helps define these different forms of exercise.

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