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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.
Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments
UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health. In this Q&A, he discusses how intensive exercising after injury or when overweight can cause damage to ligaments and tendons. He also talks about the importance of integrating isometric or static exercises into our fitness routines.
Understanding Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
With spring on its way, you may be pulling out your golf clubs or tennis racket. If you try to mimic the perfect swing of golf pros or tennis champs without taking into account the limitations of your own body, you may be setting yourself up for injury. It's important to be aware of two inflammatory conditions: tennis elbow and golf elbow. Despite their names, these conditions can be diagnosed in anyone who engages in constant arm movements. They develop slowly over time from overuse.
Back on Track: Fitness After an Injury
Whether you got shin splints from running or tore your ACL while muscling your way to a slam dunk, you’ve been on the bench for a while. Now, you’re itching to get moving again. Even if you’re fired up to jump back in full force as soon as possible, that’s not always the best idea.
Safe Slopes: Preventing Winter Sports Injuries
Skiing (~15 million people) and snowboarding (~8 million people) represent the vast majority of winter sports activities. The incidence of injury in skiers is 1.23 per 100,000 participants and the incidence of injury in snowboarders is 1.22 per 100,000 participants. Given the number of ski and snowboard participants each year, it is important to understand how best to prevent and treat musculoskeletal injuries that occur in winter sports.