Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

Wearable neuromuscular device may help reduce ACL injuries in female soccer players

Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 10 August, 2016

"Our study showed that training with a wearable neuromuscular (WNM) device improved postural control in athletes, without limiting performance," said Michael John Decker, PhD, from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. "Moreover, no athletes in the study experienced an ACL injury during training or over the course of the following season."

Source: Medical Xpress

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Wearable neuromuscular device may help reduce ACL injuries in female soccer players