CUSMPC at ACSM 2023!!
We wanted to share all the good news that happened over this past week at ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine. Our Center and our department of Orthopedics made a GREAT and strong showing.
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The Missing Piece of the NBA Load Management Puzzle
If you're an NBA fan or commentator, you could be mistaken for thinking that load management is all about rest! Afterall, as a fan, you’ve paid big money to watch your favorite player, only to turn up to the game and find he is resting due to "load management"! On the other hand, these players are required to compete at home, and on the road, in back-to-back games in different time zones, with disrupted sleep and recovery. Is it reasonable to expect them to play every game of an 82-game season and still be at their peak for the play-offs? This is the challenge facing the NBA, players, owners, front office, and team sports medicine staff.
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What's Brewing at CU Sports Medicine & Performance Center: March into Spring with Dr. VanBaak
What's Brewing at CU Sports Medicine & Performance Center: March into Spring with Dr. VanBaak OSTEOPOROSIS and BONE MINERAL DENSITY FOR THE AGES!
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How long does physical therapy take?
The amount of time that physical therapy (PT) takes depends on various factors. These can include the type of injury a person has, their overall health, how frequently they attend PT sessions, whether they perform exercises at home, and more.
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Hip muscle exercises could help amputees improve functional mobility
Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown.
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What to know about ankle pain treatments
Treatments for ankle pain and discomfort vary depending on the cause. Options may include cold compresses and pain medications. Surgery may be necessary if the pain is severe.
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What Is a Sprained Wrist?
A sprained wrist is an injury that affects the ligaments, which are soft tissue structures connecting bone to bone. These injuries range in severity and often occur with trauma, such as a fall, or during sports activities. Mild wrist sprains usually heal within a few weeks, but severe injuries can require surgery.
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What to know about chest pain after a car accident
Car or automobile accidents can majorly impact a person’s body and emotional well-being. They can lead to temporary or long-term chest pain due to injuries.
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Return to sport after biceps tenodesis 35-100%
While clinical outcomes from biceps tenodesis are generally excellent, return to sport rates are highly variable, study reports
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Five ways to avoid pain and injury when starting a new exercise regime
Getting in the habit of exercising isn't easy. Not only is finding the time to exercise a major deterrent for people, the fear of aches, pain and injuries is also a reason that people put off starting a new exercise regime.
