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Even if they aren't sporty, all kids need to throw and catch. How can you help if your child is struggling?

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Apart from literacy and numeracy, some of the most important skills children learn in their primary school years are throwing and catching. These are considered "fundamental movement skills" because they underpin other, more complicated physical activities.

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Try Cold Laser Therapy for Knee Pain

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Are you experiencing knee pain from running, hiking, exercising, or playing sports ? Or is an injury preventing you from enjoying these things? Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, GA , offers cold laser therapy as an effective and non-invasive treatment for knee pain. Explore how this innovative approach and how it can naturally stimulate healing and recovery.

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Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation can alleviate exercise-induced fatigue

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, titled "Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue," has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced fatigue. A cross-discipline international team of U.S. and Chinese researchers, including at Hebrew SeniorLife's Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, has found that inhaling hydrogen-rich gas (HRG) before engaging in acute exercise can significantly reduce fa

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Smith+Nephew partners with HOPCo to provide AI-powered analytics and solutions to ASC customers

OrthoSpineNews

July 30, 2024, Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces an exclusive digital and advanced analytics collaboration with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) – the world’s largest, fully-integrated, musculoskeletal (MSK) value-based care and outcomes management company. This collaboration will focus on enhancing solutions for ASC customers, physicians, and their patients through HOPCo’s … The post Smith+Nephew partners with HOPCo to p

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Study: Fear of falling, fall-related injuries haunt full-time wheelchair, motorized scooter users

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Many studies have focused on falls among people who are ambulatory and have conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, but research to address falls among those who rely on wheelchairs or motorized scooters is rare, scientists report in a new study. The researchers found that full-time wheelchair or motorized-scooter users also experience falls and fall-related injuries, and many live with the fear of falling again.

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Stryker reports second quarter 2024 operating results

OrthoSpineNews

Portage, Michigan, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the second quarter of 2024: Second Quarter Results Reported net sales increased 8.5% to $5.4 billion Organic net sales increased 9.0% Reported operating income margin of 19.4% Adjusted operating income margin(1) increased 30 bps to 24.6% Reported EPS increased 10.9% to $2.14 Adjusted EPS(1) increased 10.6% to $2.81 Second Quarter Net Sales Growth Overview Reported Foreign Currency Exchange

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Research suggests controversial super spikes do make runners faster

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Since athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics smashed multiple records in track and field, running enthusiasts and exercise physiologists have speculated on what role new-generation high-tech running spikes—sometimes called super spikes—played.

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Stryker’s Spine Guidance 5 Software featuring Copilot receives 510(k) clearance from FDA

OrthoSpineNews

Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance 5 Software featuring Copilot is a first-to-market technology, pioneering new planning and surgical capabilities LEESBURG, Va. , July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, today announced that its Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance 5 Software featuring Copilot received 510(k) clearance from the U.S.

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How Chiropractic Care Relieves Chronic Pain

Fisher Chiropractic

Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition, impacting every aspect of life. It's a struggle that many people face daily. Chiropractic care offers a unique approach to pain relief. It's a holistic method that focuses on the body's natural healing abilities. This article will delve into how chiropractic care can alleviate chronic pain. We'll explore its principles, benefits, and how it addresses specific issues like neck pain.

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The Orthopaedic Implant Company Introduces Value-Based Flex-Fixâ„¢ System for Ankle Syndesmotic Repair

OrthoSpineNews

Innovative Flex-Fixâ„¢ System Simplifies Procedure and Reduces Costs for Ankle Injury Treatments RENO, Nev., July 30, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Orthopaedic Implant Company (OIC) today announced the launch of its latest innovation in orthopaedic care – the OIC Flex-Fixâ„¢ System. This value-based system is specially designed for the treatment of syndesmotic injuries, a common yet challenging ankle … The post The Orthopaedic Implant Company Introduces Value-Based Flex-Fixâ„¢ System for

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How Can A Healthcare Marketing Agency Help Multi-Location Practices?

Practice Promotions

Introduction In the modern-day era, the demand for healthcare services is proliferating. The reasons are obvious: more physical activities (sports and adventures) result in injuries, mental health is affected due to workload stress, and increased awareness among people due to social media. It has persuaded clinics and hospitals to broaden their reach by opening new branches.

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5 commonly overlooked cybersecurity practices in fast-growth specialty groups

Physicians Practice

Physicians Practice offers practical, proven solutions to the real-world concerns physicians and medical practices face every day.

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Unlocking the Power of Radial Shockwave Therapy at Kalkstein Chiropractic

Kalkstein Chiropractic

Unlocking the Power of Radial Shockwave Therapy at Kalkstein Chiropractic At Kalkstein Chiropractic, we’re dedicated to providing our patients with the most effective, nonsurgical treatments to alleviate pain and improve quality of life. One of the innovative therapies we offer is Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) in Towson MD. This cutting-edge treatment has shown remarkable success… The post Unlocking the Power of Radial Shockwave Therapy at Kalkstein Chiropractic appeared first on Kalkste

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Pickleball: A tendency for tendon injuries

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, particularly among older adults.

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Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 1

Musculoskeletal Australia

And things you can do to manage Finding and keeping a job when you have a musculoskeletal condition can be difficult. Pain, fatigue , medication side effects, and the unpredictability of your condition can all affect your ability to work. The extent to which this happens will depend on many things such as the condition you have, e.g. back pain , rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis , gout , how severe it is, how well it’s being managed, and the type of work you do.

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Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 2

Musculoskeletal Australia

And things you can do to manage This blog was so full of info and strategies we had to split it into 2 parts. You can access part 1 here. But here’s a recap: We know finding and keeping a job when you have a musculoskeletal condition like back pain , rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis and gout can be really tough. Pain , fatigue , medication side effects and the unpredictability of your condition can all affect your ability to work.