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Pain in Elite Athletes: IOC Recommendations on Contributing Factors and Treatment Approach
Pain management in athletes requires a clear understanding of the different types of pain and various factors that can contribute to pain in this population.
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Gluteal Loading Exercise May Not Improve Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Adding an exercise regimen to a comprehensive educational program for the management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome may not bring significant benefit.
Decompression Surgery May Not Improve Subacromial Shoulder Pain
Surgical intervention with arthroscopic subacromial decompression may not yield a clinically significant reduction in shoulder pain and function in patients with subacromial pain.
Image-Guided Symphyseal Steroid Injection for Sports-Related Groin Pain
Fluoroscopy-guided corticosteroid symphyseal injection was found to be effective for the treatment of sports-related groin pain.
Ultrasonography-Guided Percutaneous Irrigation for Calcific Tendinopathy: 1 vs 2 Needles
No difference in outcomes was found between a single- and a double-needle ultrasonography-guided percutaneous irrigation in patients with calcific tendinopathy.
Comparing Dry Needling, Cortisone for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Dry needling is noninferior to cortisone injections for the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Averting Future Fractures, Osteoporosis After Hip Fracture
Fewer than 1 in 4 women receive recommended assessment or treatment of osteoporosis within 1 year after hip fracture.
CNS Symptoms Resulting From Head Impacts in Soccer
Researchers have found that intentional and unintentional head impacts in soccer are independently associated with moderate to very severe central nervous system symptoms.
Diagnosing and Treating Hip Pain: Q&A With a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Surgical outcomes are optimal when femoracetabular impingement and athletic pubalgia are treated together.
Treatment Options for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
In highly symptomatic patients, magnetic resonance imaging can help to assess whether there is a significant bursitis or tear in the tendon insertion, and standard radiography can help to rule out intra-articular pathology.
Shortages of Acute, Non-Acute Drugs Continues in US
Despite legislation, there is a longer wait time for vital acute-care medications.
Poor Sleep May Adversely Effect Baseline Concussion Assessment
Sleep duration appeared to have a significant effect on symptom reporting, especially in girls.
High School Football Players Experienced More Symptoms After Concussion
Youth league players were most likely to continue playing less than 24 hours after a head injury.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy and Sports-Related Injuries
Despite lack of FDA approval, PRP therapy is gaining unproven acceptance as treatment for sports-related injuries.
Using Ultrasound Headset to Recognize Concussion on the Sidelines
Accurately recognizing concussions can become a reality if clinicians begin using an advanced form of ultrasound that maps blood flow in the brain, new research suggests.
Sports-Related Concussions: How Many Are Too Many?
The challenges of moving past the "3 strikes and you're out" rule.
Are Women More Prone to Knee Injuries Than Men?
New research suggests that women athletes who use birth control pills are less likely to suffer serious knee injuries.
NCAA Concussion Tackling Rules May Be Increasing Lower Extremity Injuries
Athletes may be making contact lower on the body to avoid the head-to-head contact and thus stiffer game penalties.
Loose-Fitting Football Helmets Associated With Worse Concussion Effects
Teens with loose-fitting helmets have higher rates of drowsiness, hyperexcitability, noise sensitivity.
Rest After Concussion Critical for Brain Recovery
Daily mild concussions in mice resulted in inflammation and damage to the brain's white matter.
Should Clinicians Unite Against Tackle Football?
Recommendations that prioritize children's health should extend beyond supervision.
New Ways to Prevent, Detect Head Trauma in Football Players
Several studies suggest athletes undergo head trauma through the course of a season.
Improved Knee Cartilage Models Could Aid in Treatments
Fibrocartilage tissue in the knee consists of a more varied molecular structure than was previously realized
Concussion Diagnosis: Keeping Your Head in the Game
Why is identifying concussion still such a grey area for sports medicine specialists?
Endurance Athletes Could Suffer Dangerous Metabolic Effects
'Ultraman' competitors experience muscle damage and insulin resistance, researchers find.
8 Ways to Prevent Pain During Holiday Shopping
Treat holiday shopping as an athletic event to prevent pain. Chiropractors offer 8 tips for staying safe and healthy.
Do Doctors Often Miss Achilles Tendon Diagnosis?
One in four ruptures missed during initial exam, but most patients still do well.
AAP Encourages Proper Tackling Technique to Prevent Injuries Associated With Tackle Football
Ultimately, players must decide if the benefits of play outweigh the risks of injury.
Rehab Not Necessary for Uncomplicated Ankle Fracture
Australian research shows similar results for either rehab program or advice only.
New Study: 96% of Deceased NFL Players Had Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy seen in 79% of all football players studied.
Bike Injuries Up Among Older Americans, Study Shows
Riders over 45 a big part of increase in hospital admissions for more severe accidents.
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- Notifications by PDMPs May Not Effectively Reduce Opioid Misuse
- Medical Cannabis Legalization Associated With Reduced Schedule III Opioid Prescriptions
- Neuropathic Pain Medications
- Higher Buprenorphine Dose May Not Increase Severity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Terms Used for Addiction May Be Associated With Explicit, Implicit Bias
- Ketamine Infusions May Be Effective for Refractory Headache
- Physical, Psychosocial Activity May Be Protective Against Development of Chronic Pain in Older Adults
- Cancer Patients Treated With Step III Opioids Often Have Sleep Disturbances
- Individual, Group Low Literacy Self-Management Program for Chronic Pain May Be Effective
- AMA Proposes Policy Opposing Medicaid 'Lockout' Provisions
- Steps Can Be Taken by Doctors to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits
- Learning to Change Important for Improving Practice
