Why the Achilles is such a danger zone
When Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dropped to the ground and grabbed his right foot in agony during Monday's playoff game against the New York Knicks, fans feared the worst.
May 15, 2025
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Sprains and Strains
MeSH tree: C26.844
Running with a stroller: Two biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form and risk of injury
"Faster, mommy, faster!" Allison's toddler squealed as she ran down the hill by her house with her jogging stroller. As a longtime runner and running biomechanics researcher, she found herself in the same situation as many ...
May 6, 2025
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Study reveals how musical expression affects pianists' risk of musculoskeletal injury
Playing the piano involves much more than striking the keyboard. The pianist's entire body is in movement, from the torso to the fingers. But how does the musical expression generated by this choreography heighten the risk ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Virtual reality interface design affects users both physically and mentally, study finds
Once seen as a novelty, virtual reality (VR) technology has dramatically improved over the years and is now used widely in fields including health care, manufacturing and training.
Apr 25, 2025
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Tiger Woods and Serena Williams were sporting prodigies, but children shouldn't train like them
Most children have now returned from their summer holidays and are perhaps considering what sports to play this year.
Feb 24, 2025
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More people are playing roller derby. Here's what that might mean for foot health
Popularized in the 2009 Drew Barrymore film, Whip It, roller derby is one of the fastest growing sports for women worldwide—particularly in the US.
Feb 20, 2025
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Kinesio taping may represent a new conservative therapy for some carpal tunnel patients
Kinesio taping is frequently used by athletes for inflammation, pain relief, and to support and stimulate muscles. New research suggests that it may also hold therapeutic benefits for those with mild to moderate carpal tunnel ...
Breakdancers may risk 'headspin hole' caused by repetitive headspins, doctors warn
Breakdancers may be at risk of developing a condition caused by repeatedly doing a cardinal move of their practice and performance—the headspin—warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports.
Oct 10, 2024
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Fluorescent approach could aid carpal tunnel-related surgery
In modern office life, avoiding the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome might be a daily struggle. The worst case could mean needing surgery to alleviate compression of the nerves or to repair damaged nerves. Helping surgeons ...
Oct 10, 2024
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Q&A: Exercise gain without pain—well, maybe some soreness
Did the simple act of clicking on this article make your arm ache?
Sep 20, 2024
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