by LAsportsandspine | May 10, 2018 | Excessive Imaging For Musculoskeletal Problems, Healthy Aging, Management of Tendonopathy and Overuse Injuries, The Inactivity Crisis
“Exercise therapy should be recommended as the treatment of choice for middle-aged and older patients with degenerative meniscal lesions.” Position paper – http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2018/02/01/bjsports-2017-098429
by LAsportsandspine | May 10, 2018 | Early Specialization and Youth Sports Injuries
Unfortunate. Athletes like Nadal should think longer term. Link: https://theconversation.com/commonwealth-games-injuries-highlight-a-problematic-culture-in-elite-sports-94738
by LAsportsandspine | May 10, 2018 | Healthy Aging, Management of Tendonopathy and Overuse Injuries, Mindfulness, The Inactivity Crisis
Competition comes at a cost. But, for the rest of us our goal is sustainable activity so that we maintain our health & fitness. Moderation is key. Not too much or too little so that we avoid the modern dilemma of life span > health span. “the 16-time grand slam...
by LAsportsandspine | May 10, 2018 | Excessive Imaging For Musculoskeletal Problems, Healthy Aging, Knee
The relationship of knee MRI & pain or need for surgery is very weak. https://www.nature.com/articles/nrrheum.2012.69
by LAsportsandspine | May 10, 2018 | Excessive Imaging For Musculoskeletal Problems, Healthy Aging, Low Back Problems and Sciatica, Overutilization of Surgery, The Inactivity Crisis
“The Lancet Series highlighted that more care does not mean better care. More aggressive treatments for low back pain have little proven benefit and have the potential to make things significantly worse for patients. There is no evidence that routine back imaging...
