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• Lower Back and Hip Pain: What`s Causing It?

  Posted on: 03-Jan-2026

  Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread.

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• Matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield high return to sports rate

  Posted on: 03-Jan-2026

  Results showed chondral defects of the knee treated with matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield a high rate of patient satisfaction and return to sports in a community practice.

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• Does losing weight make an athlete better? Associations between body composition and performance

  Posted on: 03-Jan-2026

  In endurance sports such as running and cross-country skiing, a lighter body weight can improve relative power generation and reduce energy consumption. However, losing weight requires an energy deficit, which can negatively impact health and performance. Therefore, weight optimization always involves balancing the benefits and risks. In addition to weight, body composition can also impact an athlete's performance.

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• Hip Labral Tear Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  Posted on: 03-Jan-2026

  Athletics like ballet, football, hockey, soccer, and golf often lead to hip labral tears. All the causes in this list typically result in an anterior tear (damage to the cartilage in the front of the hip joint).

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• The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Exercise has long been associated with better sleep and it seems reasonable to assume most elite athletes are good sleepers—after all, their job is to exercise and recover. However, many athletes fail to clear the bar when it comes to getting enough sleep.

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• Preventing, Treating Sports Injuries in Kids: A Guide

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Every year, more than 3.5 million U.S. kids are treated for sports-related injuries. The most common injuries include sprained ankles, broken bones, concussions, torn or stretched ligaments and broken or loose teeth. Even though kids are young and strong, their bodies can suffer wear and tear just like adults do. In fact, young people are even more prone to sports injuries because their bodies are still growing.

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• Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  The movement and stability of your hips and knees work together and share several muscles. The hip is a ball and socket joint and is a major weight-bearing joint in the body. There are many ligamentous attachments that add to the stability of your hip.

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• What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Research shows tennis may extend lifespan and improve heart health, bone strength, mobility, and social connection. While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.

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• Short to mid-term outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears in patients with diabetes

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at short- to mid-term timepoints comparing these results to a control group of non-DM patients.

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• Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

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