Health News Archives

ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors
Age should not be determining factor for knee repair surgery, study suggests

Amateur Basketball Players Court Disaster
Experts offer 'weekend warriors' tips on preventing injury

Sports Ankle, Knee Braces Knocked
Teen athletes who use them end up with more injuries, study finds

MRI Can Spot Foot Trouble in Basketball Players
Scan identifies early threat of season-ending injuries

Better for Basketball
Warm up before you play

Sports Injuries on the Rise
CDC warns of risks associated with increased exercise

Women’s Basketball Tears Up the Knees
ACL injuries much higher among female hoopsters than their male counterparts

Women’s Knees Weaker in Certain Sports
They're eight times more likely than men to injure ligament when jumping or pivoting

Don’t Court a Basketball Injury
A game of hoops can be dangerous to kids

Basketball Injuries Bounce Back at You
Study finds knees, elbows, shoulders, hands and spine most susceptible