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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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31) Some research finds heat more beneficial overall than cold therapy for DOMS (1); other studies suggest both methods are similarly effective. (32) 32) Dysmenorrhea: Most experts (78%) agree that heat therapy may be used to relieve pain associated with dysmenorrhea. (22) Additionally, heat therapy is not recommended during pregnancy.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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It will also help you clarify when to use each modality, depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic and whether it involves soft tissue or joint structures. For this blog, I will focus on using heat or ice after manual therapy. A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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We found that limiting tourniquet use was associated with slightly lower rates of opioid use to control pain after surgery and a quicker ability to complete physical therapy and leave the hospital, said Brian P. In arthrofibrosis, excessive scar tissue forms in and around a joint after an operation.

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Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

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The patient tolerated the procedure well and progressed toward full weight bearing in physical therapy (PT). 1, 2021, the patient’s knee became infected with Cutibacterium acnes , which was treated with an extensive washout with an antibiotic solution and replacement of the acrylic portion of the implant. Stratton, S.

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Clinical Biomechanics – interplay between pain and gait biomechanics

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Join the Canadian Musculoskeletal (MSK) Rehabilitation Research Network for the GaitNET-Osteoarthritis Canada Seminar Series (Nov 30th) Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | Time: 12:00-2:00pm (EST) via Zoom Free, but pre-registration is required. However, excessive physical activity, due to work or recreation, can promote joint damage.

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Seven Crucial Things You Need to Know About A Hip Labrum Tear

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The hip joint, a complex ball-and-socket mechanism, owes much of its integrity to the acetabular labrum. This fibrous rim, varying in shape from triangular to round or irregular, is crucial in enhancing the joint's stability. (1) Limiting excessive movement of the femoral head within the socket, thus stabilizing the joint.

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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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He tolerated the procedure well and progressed in physical therapy (PT). By January 2021, his knee was infected with Cutibacterium acnes and required extensive washout and implant knee replacement. Hence, non-invasive therapy modalities are preferrable to invasive procedures where complications can easily arise.