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How Fast Can Young TKA Patients Get Back to Sports?

That’s the question a team of Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve researchers tried to answer with a systematic review of the literature. The team was hoping to quantify to determine rates, timelines, and prognostic factors which can determine how fast young TKA patients return to work and / or return to sports. Their work, “Return to Sports and Return to Work After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” was published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery on July 27, 2023.

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Steps to Prevent Injury When Starting a Workout Routine

Physical activity has many benefits, including a stronger heart, better mood, and improved quality of life. However, when starting a new exercise routine, it's important to do it the right way to help prevent injury.

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Should children get a baseline concussion test before they start junior sports?

Because the effects of concussion can be subtle and symptoms vary day to day, it can be difficult to make assessments of recovery. Research is also increasingly showing the brain is still healing after "clinical recovery," or the time by which concussion symptoms resolve. For these reasons, objective tests can be helpful to understand brain recovery and guide decisions on returning to sport.

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Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Pickleball has a reputation for being a casual sport, but it can be intense because it requires reactive and sudden movements. Many of its players are older adults, and sports injuries are common.

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The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder

The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

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Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Neck and Shoulders

Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used to manipulate the muscles used during an exercise program or for physical therapy reasons. It typically involves the use of foam rollers, balls, or other tools to help boost sports performance, reduce pain, or improve general fitness.

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Pickleball injuries and prevention

The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.

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What to know about proprioception exercises

Typically, proprioception exercises aim to prevent injuries in athletes and maintain mobility in older individuals. Without proprioceptive training, older adults, in particular, may have a higher risk of falling.

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Here’s Why You Should Be Doing Toe Yoga

Toe yoga is focused on stretches and exercises that can make the muscles around your toes stronger and more flexible.

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Dry Needling for Neck Pain: Does It Work?

While evidence of long-term benefits is lacking, research suggests dry needling may provide safe, short-term relief for neck pain.

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