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• Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Used on Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 August, 2024

  Patient-reported knee-related rating scores and scales are widely used in reporting the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Understanding the psychometric properties of such measures is vital to recognizing the limitations that such measures may confer. The aim of this study was to review the available evidence as to the psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in ACL surgery.

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• Study: Mobile app aids recovery of elderly people with hip fractures and helps their caregivers

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 August, 2024

  ActiveHip+ is a multidisciplinary intervention delivered through a mobile application. Designed as part of a European project led by UGR lecturer Patrocinio Ariza Vega, its purpose is to facilitate the recovery of elderly people who have suffered a hip fracture. It is also intended for use by informal caregivers, such as family members.

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• Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 August, 2024

  While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and distance running to swimming.

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• 9 Home Remedies for Knee Pain

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 28 June, 2024

  As you may be painfully aware, knee pain is very common. Global estimates suggest that more than 1 in 5 adults age 40 and over experience this type of joint problem, and knee pain in men and women in the United States increases steadily after age 60. Here are some of the best home-based ways to help your knees feel and function better.

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• Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 28 June, 2024

  Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

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