Category: Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Do Athletes’ Brain Changes Remain After Concussion Recovery?

Researchers evaluated scans of concussed athletes for signs of brain injury when they were allowed to return to play and up to one year later.

Sports Medicine

‘Python Teeth’ Device Doubles Strength of Rotator Cuff Repair

Researchers developed a python-teeth-inspired device for rotator cuff repairs that effectively grasps soft tissues without tearing, reducing the risk of re-injury.

Sports Medicine

Physical Therapy for Runners

In this Physical Therapy Products feature, the author shares that whatever a runner’s goals or abilities, everything must start with basic core strength and stability, along with single-leg strength, stability, and proprioception.

ACL/MCL Repair

Why Women Are More Prone to ACL Injuries, and a Procedure to Aid Recovery

Women, who are at increased risk for ACL injuries, stand to benefit from a relatively new procedure that promotes the body’s own healing processes to join the ends of a torn ACL.

Sports Braces

Life Wear Technologies Unveils CleanPrene Sustainable Sports Brace

Made from USDA BioPreferred Bio II foam and recycled components, CleanPrene sustainable braces offer eco-friendly support.

Recovery

RecoveryOne Named Among 2022 CB Insights’ Digital Health 150

CB Insights names RecoveryOne to its Digital Health 150, showcasing the 150 most promising private digital health companies of 2022.

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Frozen Shoulder Wisdom From Dr. Oz

Television's Dr. Oz teams up with a lifestyle medicine physician to recommend at-home treatment for frozen shoulder. Is their advice ready for prime time?

Sprains & Strains

Physical Therapy May be as Good as Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture

Most patients with Achilles tendon rupture can forgo surgery and still have a good outcome, a recent study suggests.

Therapeutic Tape & Wraps

KT Launches KT Tape Pro for Sports Med Professionals

Kinesiology tape brand KT announced a new distributor partnership along with the all-new exclusive KT Tape PRO for Sports Med Professionals.