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  • Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here's what to know

    For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things can be true, but the differing advice has created some confusion.

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  • The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform

    Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement and the pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a vital role in their success or failure in Paris this summer.

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

    A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later.Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

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  • Primary Elbow Arthroplasty in the Management of Complex Distal Humerus Fractures

    Complex distal humerus fractures pose significant challenges in orthopedic surgery, especially when traditional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is not feasible. Primary elbow arthroplasty has emerged as an alternative treatment option for these fractures, but its application remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes, patient selection criteria, and follow-up results of primary elbow arthroplasty in the management of complex distal humerus fractures.

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  • What Is Swan Neck Deformity?

    Swan neck deformity is an abnormal positioning of the joints in your fingers. It’s named because of the way an affected finger bends, giving it a curved appearance similar to the neck of a swan.The deformity can be caused by trauma or injury to the finger, as well as by diseases that attack the joints of the fingers, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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