כריסטופר ריב, שכזכור גילם את דמות “סופרמן” בקולנוע ואשר נפגע בתאונת רכיבה חמורה שגרמה לשיתוק בכל גופו, מתחיל לחוש מגע ומצליח להניע אצבעותיו לאחרונה. ריב

During adolescence, a substantial decline in physical activity occursamong girls, particularly among black girls, according to a new report. In fact, their levels of physical

Treating patients undergoing hip fracture surgery with the new synthetic agent fondaparinux (Arixtra®), a selective Factor Xa inhibitor, for four weeks compared to one week

Patients with early onset chondrocalcinosis should be routinely offered genetic testing for hemochromatosis, UK researchers recommend.  “Chondrocalcinosis is a common form of arthritis affecting particularly

Local application of methylprednisolone acetate following lumbar discectomy helps to reduce pain for up to two weeks. Ronen Debi and colleagues at the Assaf Harofeh

Local application of methylprednisolone acetate following lumbar discectomy helps to reduce pain for up to two weeks. Ronen Debi and colleagues at the Assaf Harofeh

Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial show that IntraDiscal ElectroThermal Therapy (IDET, Smith & Nephew) results in a statistically significantly reduction in pain related to

Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial show that IntraDiscal ElectroThermal Therapy (IDET, Smith & Nephew) results in a statistically significantly reduction in pain related to

Regular dynamic strengthening exercises are just as effective at treating patients with subacute or chronic low back pain as the McKenzie method, which aims to

Regular dynamic strengthening exercises are just as effective at treating patients with subacute or chronic low back pain as the McKenzie method, which aims to

UMR “Mouvement et Perception”, CNRS et Universite dela Mediterranee, Faculte des Sciences du Sport, Marseille, France We investigated the behavioral dynamics of human breathing-wrist movement

THE SCIENCE OF fluid replacement in athletic training, particularly with regard to American football players, has advanced during the past 3 decades. This advance has

For most patients with severe foot ischaemia, at least three days are needed following limb revascularization before tissue perfusion is sufficient for performing foot salvage

Regular participation in an individual or group therapeutic exercise program reduces pain and improves physical functioning in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. These are

Regular participation in an individual or group therapeutic exercise program reduces pain and improves physical functioning in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. These are

Drugmaker Wyeth on Wednesday said it changed the prescribing recommendations for women taking its hormone replacement therapy products to reflect recent findings that raised safety

Contrary to widely held beliefs, stretching before or after exercising does not prevent muscle soreness, according to a report by Australian researchers.  “We found clear

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of progressive resistance exercise training using a variable-angle Roman chair on the development of lumbar extensor endurance and strength CONCLUSIONS:

Low back pain is a common, recurrent affliction in the general population. Research has indicated that, contrary to traditional beliefs, bed rest is not an

Significance of ST-segment morphology noted on electrocardiography during the recovery phase after exercise in patients with ischemic heart disease as analyzed with simultaneous dual-isotope single