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Optimal frequency of platelet-rich plasma injections for managing osteoarthritis: A longitudinal study

Recent reviews suggest that PRP injections can improve pain and function more effectively than other treatments; however, consensus on the optimal number of injections is lacking. We aimed to determine the optimal administration frequency and number of PRP injections for management of osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, to examine long-term effects and structural improvements with PRP, and to determine correlations between clinical outcomes and imaging findings.

Source: ScienceDirect

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Sports Injury Prevention Using the 10 Percent Rule

Once you know you can safely exercise the main thing to remember is that you need to progress slowly. The 10 percent rule is a guideline many fitness experts use to help both experts and beginners avoid injury, yet they still see continual improvement in performance.

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Remedies for sore feet

There are several different ways to ease the pain associated with sore feet. Ice packs, over-the-counter pain medications, and rest can all help.

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The 7 Best Pillows For Neck Pain, Based On Advice From A Physician 2020

If you experience neck pain — especially when you sleep — you may want to consider changing your sleeping position, as it could make a major difference. Research shows that sleeping on your stomach can lead to pain in the morning. That said, sleep position isn’t the only thing that will solve your cervical woes. In addition to sleep position, a high-quality pillow that supports your neck while you sleep can help.

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What is the best thing for stiff joints?

Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Sometimes, people can treat stiff joints at home.

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Program seen as effective for medial elbow injury prevention in baseball players

A prevention program that improves physical function was effective in the prevention of medial elbow injury in youth baseball players, according to a recently published study.

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What to do about a hyperextended elbow?

Hyperextended elbow occurs when the elbow joint moves outside its normal range of motion. This injury can be painful and take several weeks to heal.

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More than 26,000 children injured by hoverboards between 2015 and 2016

With the release of the hoverboard in 2015 came 26,854 injuries treated in United States EDs related to the product, with the most commonly affected area being the wrist, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

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Rising Number Of Baseball Players Getting Ulnar Neuritis, An Elbow Condition Keeping Them Off The Field

First it was Tommy John; now another elbow condition is throwing a curve ball at young baseball players. With more kids playing baseball year-round and throwing at record velocities, ulnar neuritis, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome, is a condition keeping more players off the field.

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Pain is typical reason for ER, urgent care visits after outpatient carpal tunnel release

The unplanned ER or urgent care visits patients have within 7 days of undergoing outpatient carpal tunnel release are rare events that an investigator here said are measurable and can usually be avoided through better pain management practices.

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