Of Postage Stamps and WEARABLE ULTRASOUNDS

Of Postage Stamps and WEARABLE ULTRASOUNDS

Several research groups have been seeking more versatile approaches to noninvasive ultrasound—approaches that would allow longer-term monitoring in a variety of settings via wearable devices. To date, most of these efforts have provided relatively low-resolution images or are unable to visualize deep tissues or organs.

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Exercise + Corticosteroid Injection = Better Outcome in Achilles Tendinopathy

Exercise + Corticosteroid Injection = Better Outcome in Achilles Tendinopathy

The combination of exercise therapy ad corticosteroid injection is more effective than exercise therapy alone in patients with long-standing Achilles tendinopathy, according to a new study from Denmark. In this randomized controlled trial of 100 patients with long-standing ultrasound-verified Achilles tendinopathy (range 20 – 26 months), researchers divided the participants into 2 groups. Assessment of pain and function were conducted at…

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Importance of Alcohol in Falls

Importance of Alcohol in Falls

Fall injuries account for a substantial part of the health burden among elderly persons, and they often affect life quality severely and impose large societal costs. Alcohol intoxication is a well-known risk factor for accidental injuries, but less is known about this association among elderly people. The aim of this study was to assess whether risk of fall injuries among the elderly is elevated with an intoxication-oriented drinking pattern.

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Gluteus Medius Dry Needling for Patellofemoral Pain

Gluteus Medius Dry Needling for Patellofemoral Pain

One of the most common knee problems is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)—accounting for 25% to 40% of knee problems. It is of great importance to pay attention to the muscles of the hip area in people with PFPS, especially to the presence of trigger points within the gluteus medius (GM). Accordingly, using therapeutic interventions to eliminate trigger points is required. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of…

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Maintaining Muscle Strength to Prevent Depression?  

Maintaining Muscle Strength to Prevent Depression?  

Depression and anxiety are the leading mental health problems worldwide; depression is ranked as the leading cause of global disability with anxiety disorders ranked sixth. Preventive strategies based on the identification of modifiable factors merit exploration. The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations of handgrip strength (HGS) with incident depression and anxiety and to explore how these associations differ by sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health-related factors.

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