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More than 440,000 persons were treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, and emergency departments for winter sports–related injuries in 2010, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has bridged the gap between the scientific study and professional practice of strength training and conditioning with the recent release of ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning.
The shoulder joint and scapula are inextricably linked—what affects the scapula will affect the shoulder, and vice versa. The scapula houses the glenoid, the bony socket that articulates with the humeral head; by virtue of the scapula's intimate association with shoulder joint motion, abnormalities of the scapula may cause and indicate intrinsic shoulder pathology.
Participation in athletic activities relates to superior street-crossing multitasking abilities. Differences between athletes and nonathletes in the processing of speed may underlie this difference.
Better understanding of meniscus anatomy and function has triggered a search for new and improved treatment options. Nonoperative treatment, including activity modification, rehabilitation, and use of NSAIDs, is directed at minimizing symptoms of pain and swelling.
More than 440,000 persons were treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, and emergency departments for winter sports–related injuries in 2010, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. More »
(AUDIO) Many persons worry that playing sports or working out regularly puts too much stress on the knees. Hear Dr Jeffrey Driban discuss new studies that suggest only certain sports, and certain levels of activity, predispose knees to osteoarthritis. More »
The shoulder joint and scapula are inextricably linked—what affects the scapula will affect the shoulder, and vice versa. The scapula houses the glenoid, the bony socket that articulates with the humeral head; by virtue of the scapula's intimate association with shoulder joint motion, abnormalities... More »
Tax Schemes Every Physician Should Avoid Ike Devji, JD, January 31, 2012 The next 60 days marks the final push to sell physicians across the United States tax plans of both good and questionable value.
Prevent Physician Distraction When Using mHealth Technology Aubrey Westgate, January 25, 2012 As more and more physicians use handheld mobile technology in their day-to-day work, some critics are raising concerns about “distracted doctoring.”
Can That Applicant Do the Job at Your Medical Practice? Karen Zupko, January 25, 2012 If like many communities, yours has significant numbers of non-English speaking people with whom neither you nor your staff are able to converse, your practice is at a serious disadvantage.
