Slightly leaning your body forward while running can help reduce stress in your knees, according to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. For their study, researchers asked 24 runners who ran faster than an 8:00 mile to select one of three running styles; Flexed (Some forward lean), Erect […]
Tony Parker Will Play In NBA Finals Despite Ankle Injury
San Antonio Spurs’ point guard Tony Parker said he expects that his left ankle sprain will have healed enough for him to play when the NBA Finals kick off Thursday night. Parker aggravated a previous ankle injury in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he re-injured it again in Game 5. […]
Fifth-Ranked Azarenka Withdraws From French Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka will not play in the French Open that begins this week because of a nagging foot injury. Azarenka, the fifth-ranked player in the world, has been plagued by the injury all season. She’s only been able to participate in one tournament since the Australian Open in January. Azarenka attempted to […]
Why Surgery Is Often Best For Torn Achilles Tendons
If you rupture your Achilles tendon, you’ll face two options – undergo an operation to repair the damaged tendon, or opt for a non-surgical method that leaves you on crutches or a non-weight bearing cast. Ultimately it comes down to your individual case, your doctor’s assessment, and of course, your wishes. Usually I recommend surgery […]
Soccer Injuries on Grass Compared to Turf are Similar
A new study suggests that professional soccer players are just as likely to suffer an injury on grass compared to artificial turf, contrary to the popular belief that artificial surfaces were more dangerous for players. “The feeling of players is that they have more injuries with artificial turf,” said lead investigator Alessandro Ciompi, MD, an […]
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