Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold
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.
We need to talk how muscle stem cells communicate
Skeletal muscle is one of the tissues with the highest ability to regenerate, a finely controlled process which is critically depending on muscle stem cells. Muscle stem cell functionality depends on intrinsic signaling pathways and interaction with their immediate niche.
Augmented ACL reconstruction yielded faster functional recovery vs. no augmentation
Published results showed ACL reconstruction augmented with bone marrow aspirate concentrate, demineralized bone matrix and suture tape yielded superior functional outcomes and faster recovery compared with standard ACL reconstruction.
Understanding the Critical Role of SI Joint Health in Lower Back Pain
The Sacroiliac (SI) joint often plays a critical yet under-recognized role in lower back pain, a crucial point emphasized during the National Spine Health Foundation’s Spine-Talk “Is My Back Pain Actually Hip Pain? What You Need to Know About the SI Joint” by Dr. Rita Roy and spine expert Dr. David Polly.
