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Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility
Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries.
Outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in people with diabetes: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with diabetes is associated with increased risks of postoperative complications. This review evaluates how diabetes influences complication rates and overall outcomes following TKA.
Knee pain after running? Here`s what to do about it
If knee pain won’t stop bothering you on your runs, you may find some comfort in knowing you are not alone. The knee is one of the most common body parts to experience running-related injuries, research suggests.
Weight-loss drugs could help extend life of replacement joints, research indicates
People with new knees and hips are significantly less likely to need follow-up surgery to fix wear and tear on their artificial joint if they lose weight using Wegovy, Zepbound or other GLP-1 drugs, researchers reported in a new study published Feb. 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Surgeons demystify labral pathology in overhead athletes
Since superior labrum lesions were first described in 1985 and the term “SLAP” lesion was coined in 1990, surgeons began to fixate on that region as a pain generator, especially in the overhead athlete population. In the wake of the burgeoning interest in superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions and the surrounding region, the SLAP repair emerged as the preeminent surgical treatment. Widespread overemphasis on SLAP repair diminished when surgeons learned more about the biomechanics of the throwing athlete’s shoulder.
