Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments
UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health. In this Q&A, he discusses how intensive exercising after injury or when overweight can cause damage to ligaments and tendons. He also talks about the importance of integrating isometric or static exercises into our fitness routines.
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on the prognosis of elderly degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis
To investigate the effect of platelet-rich plasma on the prognosis of elderly degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis by interfering with the catabolism of lumbar interbody fusion bone graft.
The effects of regular training on spinal posture: a fitness and bodybuilding perspective
Regular training is associated with better postural alignment, decreased risk of musculoskeletal problems, and improved overall physical function. The aim of this study was to examine the changes in the spinal postures of individuals who regularly engage in fitness and bodybuilding training.
Understanding Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
With spring on its way, you may be pulling out your golf clubs or tennis racket. If you try to mimic the perfect swing of golf pros or tennis champs without taking into account the limitations of your own body, you may be setting yourself up for injury. It's important to be aware of two inflammatory conditions: tennis elbow and golf elbow. Despite their names, these conditions can be diagnosed in anyone who engages in constant arm movements. They develop slowly over time from overuse.
Clinical and Radiological Benefits of Intra-Articular Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Although several studies had investigated the possibility of being effective in treating osteoarthritis, the use of PRP as a line of treatment in such cases is not yet approved.
