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3D motion analysis after surgical treatment of elbow flexor spasticity: a proof-of-concept study
Postoperative outcomes after hyperselective neurectomy of the elbow flexors are commonly assessed with the modified Ashworth Scale or the Tardieu Scale. A degree of subjectivity exists despite our best efforts. This proof-of-concept study evaluated the feasibility and added value of an instrumented protocol combining three-dimensional motion analysis and surface electromyography.
Rethinking strength testing in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a clinical tradition that lacks muscle
In the rehabilitation of a person seeking care for pain associated with the musculoskeletal system, two questions are important: The first; is improvement in muscular strength important for recovery, and the second, should we be measuring it clinically? We wish to debate these questions with reference to a common musculoskeletal problem: rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP), where assessing and improving strength are commonly prioritized as a major aim of treatment
Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.
Source: UPMC
Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows
Computer modeling at the University of Waterloo shows that professional baseball pitchers could make mechanical changes to avoid a common, career-threatening elbow injury without necessarily sacrificing competitive velocity.
Source: Medical Xpress
Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows
Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.
Source: Medical Xpress