Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.
Source: Verywell health
People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here`s everything you need to know about this common surgery
Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.
Source: Medical Xpress
Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts
Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that they should.
Source: US News
Novel Concussion Biomarker Paves Way for New Diagnostic Tool
Dr. Thomas Bottiglieri and his colleagues discovered a biomarker related to proprioception that shows up consistently in patients with severe concussion symptoms.
Columbia Scientists Get Head Start on New Concussion Diagnostic
Concussion diagnosis often relies on subjective symptoms, making accuracy challenging. Columbia University researchers are developing a new diagnostic approach that uses biometric data and advanced analysis to detect subtle neurophysiological changes after concussion, offering a faster, more objective way to identify injury and support safer return-to-activity decisions.
