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Physical therapist-led rehabilitation and strengthening exercises are superior to at-home, unsupervised exercise for those recovering from arthroscopic acromioplasty (a type of shoulder surgery), according to a new study published January 2012 Journal of Rehabilitative Medicine. Arthroscopic acromioplasty may be used to surgically remove bone spurs or growths on the outer edge of the shoulder [...] Physical therapists and others who help patients recover from ankle injuries often work on strengthening and stretching the ankle joint. A new study by the University of Georgia suggests the way patients move their hip and knee joints also might impact whether a patient is at high risk for ankle re-injury. And changing the way patients move in order to minimize that risk could be an important part of patients’ rehabilitation for ankle sprains. [...] In an effort to reduce golf injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued a press release August 18, 2010 recommending these golf injury-prevention tips: • Dress for comfort and make sure to wear the appropriate golf shoes; short cleats are best on the course. • Do not hunch your neck or shoulders over the ball; [...] |
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