Healthcare News

• Timing of steroid shots before rotator cuff surgery affects infection risk

  Posted on: 27 May, 2019

  Source: Medical Xpress

  
  For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don't increase the risk of surgical-site infection—unless the injection is administered within one month before surgery, reports a study in the April 17, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

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• What to know about hamstring tendonitis

  Posted on: 27 May, 2019

  Source: Medical News Today
  

  
  Hamstring tendonitis is an injury to one or both of the hamstring tendons, which are part of the thick band of muscles and tendons called the hamstrings. The hamstring tendons connect the hamstring muscles to the pelvis, knee, and shinbones.

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• Increased muscle power may prolong life

  Posted on: 27 May, 2019

  Source: Medical News Today
  

  
  Increasing muscle strength is good, but increasing muscle power may be even better for enjoying a longer life, according to a recent study.

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• Types of Knee Braces for Support and Injury Prevention

  Posted on: 27 May, 2019

  Source: Verywell Health
  

  
  The use of knee braces in sports medicine is a controversial topic. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces help?

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• Expert tips for reducing running injuries

  Posted on: 27 May, 2019

  Source: Medical Xpress

  
  Most runners are enthusiastic about their sport and take steps to work out safely. But injuries like stress fractures and muscle strains, among others, are common and can sideline you, sometimes for weeks if not months.

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