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October 27, 2015

Standing paraplegic patient kicks ball to open World Cup

A standing paraplegic man kicked the first soccer ball of the World Cup in Sao Paulo on Thursday, a triumphant moment for a research project aiming to give patients who have lost feeling in their legs the ability to walk again.

October 27, 2015

US military 'golden hour' rule saved lives

A mandate to get wounded U.S. soldiers to appropriate medical care within one hour of injury improved survival on the battlefield, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

Frostbitten student undergoes amputations after passing out in cold

The University of Minnesota Duluth student recovering from severe frostbite has undergone another amputation surgery.

October 27, 2015

Half of athletes at top of game after repeat knee surgery

Many athletes can continue to play sports after multiple surgeries to fix a damaged knee ligament, but only about half of them perform as well as they did before their injury, an analysis of previous research suggests.

October 27, 2015

Asthma linked to increased risk for bone loss, study says

People with asthma-related breathing problems may be at increased risk for bone loss, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

‘Cryotherapy’ freezing treatment may heal injuries, slow signs of aging

Chronic inflammatory pain can be difficult to treat. When cold packs and other modalities aren’t helping, could a popular European cooling treatment be the answer some patients are looking for?

October 27, 2015

Injury prevention programs unpopular with high school coaches

Although injury prevention programs have been shown to help reduce leg and foot injuries in sports, less than ten percent of high school coaches implement the programs as designed, according to a new survey.

October 26, 2015

Teen with rare joint disease paints with his mouth

Chance Smith loves to paint and draw.

October 26, 2015

Study: Steroid injections and physical therapy equal for treating shoulder pain

Physical therapy and steroid injections work equally well for shoulder pain, according to a new study

October 26, 2015

Train like an Olympic athlete with sports massage

Olympians use massage to help keep their bodies in prime condition – by increasing joint mobility, circulation and strength. But for those of us who won't be competing for gold in Sochi, sports massage can still be a great way to stay in the game