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First trial confirms swimming reduces disability from chronic back pain
Australian research has shown for the first time that a swimming program can be clinically effective at reducing disability caused by chronic low back pain. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the EduSwim clinical trial found that an eight-week individualized program of swimming and education, guided by a physiotherapist, improved function and reduced pain significantly more than education alone in people with back pain.
Source: Medical Xpress
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
Strength exercises improve young people`s hip pain
Physiotherapist-led strength exercises improve hip pain in young people suffering hip joint impingements, new research shows.
Source: Medical Xpress
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
AI could revolutionize concussion care in sport but risks remain
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping medicine, from diagnosing disease to accelerating drug discovery. Its influence is also reaching the world of sport. In a recent editorial, we looked at how AI could transform how researchers, doctors and sporting organizations detect, monitor and manage concussion, which is one of the most challenging health issues facing contact sports today.
Source: Medical Xpress