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Overuse Injuries, Burnout in Youth Sports Can Have Long-Term Effects
Source: ScienceDaily
As an emphasis on competitive success in youth sports has led to intense training, frequent competition and early single sport specialization, overuse injuries and burnout have become common. Given these concerns, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a new clinical report that provides guidance to physicians and healthcare professionals who provide care for young athletes.What Patients Need to Know About Revision Surgery After Hip or Knee Replacement
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Hundreds of thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year, and they are highly successful in eliminating pain, restoring mobility and improving quality of life.Early motion shows results comparable to immobilization after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Source: Healio
In a 30-month follow-up of young patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, researchers found no significant differences in shoulder function between those who had early passive range of motion and patients who were immobilized.Study finds shoulder replacement eases pain, improves motion in rheumatoid arthritis
Source: MedicalNewsToday
Shoulder arthritis is a common problem for rheumatoid arthritis patients: pain and difficulty moving their arms can grow so severe that daily tasks and sleep become difficult. If medication and physical therapy aren't enough, shoulder replacement surgery is a common next step.
