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Health News 12/3/24

12/3/2024

Football codes' lack of response to AIS concussion guidelines leaves players in limbo for 2024 season -
Insufficient Evidence for Load as the Primary Cause of Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain -
Does playing football really increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis? -
AFL changes concussion guidelines for community football but elite level protocols stay the same -
Gabrielle is hesitant to return to sport after an ACL injury -

Most injuries can be managed with strength training and modifying aggravating activities.

Some pain or discomfort during exercise is OK and safe. It is a good sign if your pain warms up as you exercise and doesn’t feel worse the next day.

KEEP MOVING
Resting too much can be more aggravating than staying active. Reduce your training volume enough to settle symptoms and ensure you don’t feel worse the next day.

PLAN AHEAD
Avoid consecutive days of impact exercise (like running and jumping) if you are sore.
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MONITOR MORNING STIFFNESS & SYMPTOMS
Low and stable symptoms are OK. A spike in stiffness, tightness, or pain, means you’ve probably overdone it the day before. You don’t need complete rest. Continue resistance training, do less impact training.

BE PATIENT
There’s no quick fix.

GENERAL HEALTH
We also need to consider general health variables that contribute to recovery:

Nutrition
Hydration
Stress
Sleep

Bucket Image: James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/cumulative-stress

How to Self-Manage Achilles Tendon Pain and When to See a Health Professional

8/3/2024

When the Achilles tendon begins to feel painful, two common questions people ask is “what should I do to make it feel better?” and “when should I see a healthcare provider for assistance?”. This infographic guides people with Achilles tendon pain on how they can self-manage their pain and symptoms, plus tips on when to seek professional advice for tendon pain.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(1):95. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.9001