Physical therapy vs. glucocorticoid injection in patients with meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis
1. Patients with meniscus tears and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) who were randomized to physical therapy experienced improved pain and quality ...
Tag: sports medicine
Serum glial fibrillary acidic protein levels may be helpful to aid diagnosis of sports related head injuries
1. Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels peak around 24 hours after traumatic brain injury (TBI) 2. Higher GFAP levels ...
2 Minute Medicine Rewind November 11, 2024
Safety of simultaneous vs sequential mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines 1. In this randomized clinical trial, the safety profile, ...
Exoskeletal assisted walking devices currently do not demonstrate clear benefits for patients with paralysis
1. In veterans with spinal cord injuries, exoskeletons showed no clear benefits (medical, physical or psychological) compared to standard wheelchair ...
Increased affective and sleep symptoms reported after late presentation for concussion
1. In this retrospective study, individuals who sought care at a concussion specialty clinic 15-30 days after a sports-related injury ...
Athletes may be at greater risk of developing atrial fibrillation
1. The risk of developing atrial fibrillation was significantly greater in athletes compared to non-athletes. 2. Younger (<55 yrs) and ...
Researchers validate scoring of postconcussive symptom measure to characterize duration
1. After analyzing multiple approaches to the Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (PCSI), researchers found that an increase in severity on 2 ...
Participation in sports and exercise linked to lower opioid use
1. Adolescents who reported engaging in sports, athletics, or exercise at least once a week within the past year were ...
High school cheerleading injury rates lower than other sports
1. This epidemiological study found that high school cheerleading injury rates ranked 18 out of 22 surveyed sports, nationally. ...
Mandatory eye protection may reduce field hockey injuries
1. High school girl’s field hockey teams were evaluated for injuries before and after the establishment of a national mandate ...
