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  • Comparable results seen with high- vs low-intensity plyometric exercise after ACL reconstruction

    Results from this randomized controlled trial showed both low- and high-intensity plyometric exercise for rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction positively affected knee function, knee impairments and psychological status among patients after 8 weeks of intervention.

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  • Quadriceps exercise relieves pain in knee osteoarthritis

    A quadriceps isometric contraction exercise method is effective for relieving pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online May 25 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

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  • Hyalofast

    Hyalofast is a biodegradable substance used as scaffolding for joint repair. It is currently being used in the repair of chondral and osteochondral tears. It traps stem cells and harnesses their talent for splitting into both cartilage and bone. Hyalofast is sterilized and can be stored in a cool, dry place. It has a four year shelf life. It is considered both effective, biologically active, easy to use, bioresorbable, and safe for orthopaedic surgical use. It’s use facilitates one-step cartilage repair.

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  • Newest NuSurface

    Patients who have had meniscus knee surgery at least six (6) months prior and are still in pain, may also have hope. Clinical trials are currently being conducted on post surgery patients, from 30 to 75 years old, who are still experiencing knee pain from meniscus deficiency.

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  • Epidemic of Pec tendon ruptures during CrossFit regionals

    Apparently, during the CrossFit regionals in the past couple of weeks, somewhere on the order of 25 men, including some elite athletes, either partially or completely tore their pectoralis major tendons. For essentially all of these athletes, that means the end of regional competition, possibly the end of the road to the 2017 CrossFit games, and in the worst cases, surgical repair and months of rehabilitation.

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