Nordic walking is not just a trendy exercise. It is a way of walking that uses poles. This method is different from regular walking. It changes how your legs move and work. Researchers wanted to see how it affects the knees and ankles. They looked at how these joints move together in a straight line
Pregnancy changes a woman's body in amazing ways. It affects how she moves, stands, and balances. Yet, we don't know much about these changes. This is surprising because these changes can cause problems for moms-to-be. A recent study looked at all the research on this topic. They found 87 studies, b
Football players, whether pro or varsity, need to jump a lot. But how do their bodies handle these jumps differently? A recent study looked at how professional and varsity football players from Ecuador perform two types of jumps: countermovement jumps with arm swing (CMJAS) and approach jumps (AJ).
Trail runners often use poles, but how they affect energy use and foot strength, especially after a long run, isn't well understood. A recent study looked into this by examining how using poles changes the amount of energy spent moving upward and the force exerted by the feet during uphill walking.
After going through anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, people often face lasting changes in how their knee works during activities like running. These changes can affect the knee's health in the long run. One big question is how much the strength of the thigh muscles plays a role in these ch
Surfing has become a worldwide sensation since Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku brought it to the world's attention in the early 1900s. It is not just a sport, it is a lifestyle. With its growing popularity, it's crucial for medical professionals to understand the unique injuries that surfers face.
Jumping is a fundamental part of many sports. It is often studied in research. Most of these studies focus on jumping on flat surfaces. This is not always realistic. In real sports situations, athletes often land on uneven or slanted surfaces. This makes it important to study how the body adapts to
Bone cells, known as osteocytes, have a tough time as they get older. Their tiny home, the lacuna-canalicular system, shrinks. The cell's arms, or processes, dwindle in number. And the tiny canals, or canaliculi, that connect them to other cells get clogged up. This makes it hard for them to do thei
Stationary cycling is often a key part of recovery plans for people dealing with knee issues. This is because it's gentle on the joints and helps build strength. A recent study took a deep dive into how cycling affects the knee joint. It looked at how the bones, tendons, and cartilage move during cy
Rabbits and hares have a unique feature in their skulls. They have holes in their snouts and at the back of their skulls. This is unusual because other herbivores with long snouts don't have these holes. Scientists have been curious about why these holes exist and what purpose they serve. T
