Do pre-exercise routines influence achilles tendon biomechanics? A cross-over study

The debate surrounding the efficacy of stretching and warm-up routines in injury prevention continues to persist within the realm of sports science. One key area of interest is the impact of these preparatory exercises on the biomechanical properties of the Achilles tendon. In 2011, a study aimed by Park, et. al., to explore whether warm-up exercises exert a more significant influence on Achilles tendon biomechanics … Continue reading Do pre-exercise routines influence achilles tendon biomechanics? A cross-over study

Occupational therapy vs. independent exercises: Which improves distal radius fracture outcome?

In 2011, a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted by J. Sebastiaan Souer, Geert Buijze, and David Ring, the efficacy of formal occupational therapy following open reduction and volar plate fixation for distal radial fractures was investigated. The study aimed to discern whether formal therapy provided any significant advantage over independent exercises in terms of wrist function and arm-specific disability six months post-surgery. Ninety-four patients with … Continue reading Occupational therapy vs. independent exercises: Which improves distal radius fracture outcome?