Everything You Should Know About Swimmer's Shoulder
According to the Cleveland Clinic, people who frequently swim are at risk of shoulder issues from overuse. In fact, 65% of swimmers experience a shoulder injury during their lifetime, but they are not the only ones.
Return to competitive wrestling after ACLR high
After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), return to sport is high in competitive wresting, according to a new study.
Spin rate: Another benefit from Tommy John Surgery?
Does Tommy John surgery change a pitcher’s spin rate, velocity, or whiff ratio? Turns out, according to a new study, Major League Baseball pitchers who undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) do not experience any significant decreases in the spin rate, velocity, whiff rate, or hard-hit rate of 4-seam fastball, 2-seam fastball, or slider at 2 years after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction—aka: Tommy John Surgery.
Subacromial balloon spacer seen as safe, effective for patients with rotator cuff tears
Results showed a subacromial balloon spacer provided early functional recovery and pain relief with shorter operative times compared with arthroscopic partial repair in patients with irreparable, posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears.
ACL injuries more likely on artificial turf than natural turf
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries were more likely to happen on artificial turf than natural turf according to a new study. The study, “Epidemiological Comparison of ACL Injuries on Different Playing Surfaces In High School Football and Soccer,” was published on May 5, 2022, in Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
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