Step forward in falling research
New research shows there is more at play than just a sinking feeling when you stumble during movement or trip in a hole in the ground.
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Stem cell treatments for shoulder and elbow injuries flourish, but so far there's little evidence they work
Two critical reviews examine the current status of biologic approaches for common shoulder and elbow problems. The authors discuss areas where the current evidence base is weak or controversial and recommend where further studies are required.
Read moreMolecular motors: Rotation on an eight-shaped path
Chemical engineers have developed the first molecular motor that enables an eight-shaped movement.
Read moreCan excessive athletic training make your brain tired? New study says yes
You'd expect excessive athletic training to make the body tired, but can it make the brain tired too? A new study suggests that the answer is 'yes.'
Read moreResearchers identify factor essential for tendon growth
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) is essential for allowing tendons to adapt to physical activity and grow properly, according to basic science research. The findings provide a strong rationale for pursuing clinical trials to explore IGF1 as a new target for treating tendon injuries in humans.
Read moreResearch could help flexible technology last longer, avoid critical failures
A new study uses the topography of human skin as a model not for preventing cracks but for directing them in the best way possible to avoid critical components and make repairs easy.
Read moreFor young athletes, sport specialization means increased risk of injury
Specialization in a chosen sport is associated with a higher volume of activity — and it could increase young athletes' risk of sustaining both traumatic- and overuse-based injuries, new study says.
Read moreFemale athletes seek specialty care for concussion later than males
Female athletes seek specialty medical treatment later than male athletes for sports-related concussions (SRC), and this delay may cause them to experience more symptoms and longer recoveries.
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