In a study of 701 hip fracture patients (age >65 yrs), researchers from Beijing, China, found that those who underwent surgery within 2 days of admission (Early Surgery Group) had fewer perioperative challenges than those whose surgery was delayed.
Lower Extremity Review
Exercise, Nutrition, And Muscle Outcomes
As the population ages, sarcopenia becomes a greater challenge and opportunities for its prevention are critical to keeping older adults active and healthy and preventing a major public health burden. A new scoping review examined 13 studies that looked at…
Data-Driven Balance Assessments
Evidence shows that that nearly 75% of people over age 70 have some type of balance disorder. Given the ongoing growth of the aging population, this represents a public health burden and threat to the healthcare system. Balance assessments play an…
Shared Medical Appointment for Fall Risk Assessment
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the aging population yet only a small percentage of older adults report being asked about falls or their risk for falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initiated the STopping Elderly Accidents…
Calcaneal fractures
Calcaneal fractures account for 60% of tarsal fractures, and intra-articular fractures account for up to 75% of those. Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures are often accompanied by long-term sequelae, permanent disability and other…
Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Muscle Activation in Chronic Ankle Instability
In a study out of Norway, researchers examined whether kicking with elastic resistance during warm-up could initiate postactivation potentiation (PAP), and thereby positively influence kinematics and performance on subsequent explosive roundhouse kicking. Five women and 11 men (n = 16) with a background in…
Using Resistance Bands in Practice Appears to Improve Kick Performance
In a study out of Norway, researchers examined whether kicking with elastic resistance during warm-up could initiate postactivation potentiation (PAP), and thereby positively influence kinematics and performance on subsequent explosive roundhouse kicking. Five women and 11 men (n = 16) with a background in…
Adding Plantar Flexion Resistance May Improve VLU Outcomes
Venous or stasis ulcers account for 80% of leg ulcers, affect 1% of the population and contribute significantly to chronic wounds. They mostly develop along the medial distal part of the leg and can remain open for weeks or years, while are frequently recurrent. Women and older people tend to develop…
Study Shows Increased Risk of Falls in Knee OA
The 2017 Global Burden of Diseases Study ranked falls as the 18th leading cause of disability-adjusted life years and the 2nd leading cause of death due to unintentional injuries. Those who fall 2 or more times per year—recurrent fallers—experience greater morbidity than those who are not recurrent fallers.
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