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AI could revolutionize concussion care in sport but risks remain
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping medicine, from diagnosing disease to accelerating drug discovery. Its influence is also reaching the world of sport. In a recent editorial, we looked at how AI could transform how researchers, doctors and sporting organizations detect, monitor and manage concussion, which is one of the most challenging health issues facing contact sports today.
Source: Medical Xpress
Soccer injuries explained: Causes, trends, and how science is helping prevent them
Injuries in soccer are complex and rarely caused by a single factor. Key contributors to injury include inadequate recovery, previous injury history and periods of rapid increases in workload, and they may be related to excessive training and match loads.
Source: Medical Xpress
New to running or just rusty? Doc offers tips on avoiding all-too-common injuries
Injury statistics vary, but research shows that each year, roughly half of all runners experience an injury serious enough to sideline them for a period of time. Adam Tenforde, a Harvard Medical School associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and a specialist in sports medicine, offered safety tips for runners who are new to the sport or just rusty.
Source: Medical Xpress
Physical Therapy Exercises After a Tibial Plateau Fracture
A tibial plateau fracture is a fracture of the top of the tibia or shin bone. Tibia plateau fractures most commonly occur from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or high-impact sports collisions. For a tibial plateau fracture to heal properly, you will require physical therapy to rehabilitate you back to your prior level of function.
Source: Verywell Health
What Causes a Patellar Tendon Tear and How to Treat It
A patellar tendon tear is a serious knee injury that often affects active individuals, making it difficult to walk or straighten the leg. Known as "jumper's knee," this condition typically requires treatment ranging from immobilization and physical therapy to potentially surgical repair, depending on the severity of the tear.
Source: Verywell Health