Posts Tagged ‘muscle’
Stanford Review Finds Painfully Few Surefire Treatments For Muscle Cramps
Most cases of muscle cramps never get reported to public health authorities, so it’s difficult to say how common they are. But you probably know someone who’s had them. You’ve probably had them, too. And the older you get, the more likely you’re having one right now…
Acetaminophen Protects Kidneys After Muscle Injury
Severe muscle injuries – such as crush injuries suffered in earthquakes, car accidents and explosions, and muscle damage from excessive exercise or statin drug interactions – can cause life-threatening kidney damage. Treatment has been limited to intravenous fluids and dialysis, but a new study suggests that the commonly used pain reliever acetaminophen may protect the kidneys from damage…
Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments In Older Adults
Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy, (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)…
BioElectronics Technology More Effective Than Extra Strength Tylenol(R) In Reducing Muscle Soreness In Clinical Study
BioElectronics Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BIEL) announced that its disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices proved to be significantly more effective than acetaminophen in a clinical study of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). The study tested the effectiveness of ActiPatch® Therapy versus acetaminophen in reducing the pain of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, a condition associated with increased physical exertion.
Questioning The Use Of Muscle Rubs
There is not enough evidence to support using gels and creams containing rubefacients for chronic and acute pain, according to a systematic review by Cochrane Researchers. Rubefacients cause irritation and reddening of the skin, due to increased blood flow. The review focused on formulations containing salicylates, which are widely prescribed or sold over the counter as topical treatments for sports injuries and muscle pain.
Muscle Rubs: Use For Pain Is Questionable, Review Finds
There is not enough evidence to support using gels and creams containing rubefacients for chronic and acute pain, according to a systematic review. Rubefacients cause irritation and reddening of the skin, due to increased blood flow. The review focused on formulations containing salicylates, which are widely prescribed or sold over the counter as topical treatments for sports injuries and muscle pain.
Peripheral Nerve Repair With Fat Precursor Cells Led To Wider Nerves And Less Muscle Atrophy
To determine if guided fat (adipose) precursor cells (APCs) could improve nerve regeneration and functional recovery, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh (USA) used biodegradable nerve guides to transplant APCs into the injured peripheral nerves of laboratory rats.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Power Of Tart Cherries May Help Relieve Post-Exercise Muscle Pain
Drinking cherry juice could help ease the pain for people who run, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Seattle, Wash. The study showed people who drank tart cherry juice while training for a long distance run reported significantly less pain after exercise than those who didn’t. Post-exercise pain can often indicate muscle damage or debilitating injuries.
Autologous Muscle-derived Cells May Treat Stress Urinary Incontinence
Researchers have confirmed that transplanting autologous muscle-derived cells into the bladder is safe at a wide range of doses and significantly improves symptoms and quality of life in patients with stress urinary incontinence. The study showed that the injection of muscle-derived cells was well tolerated and significantly improved symptoms.
Unique Skeletal Muscle Design Contributes To Spine Stability
The novel design of a deep muscle along the spinal column called the multifidus muscle may in fact be key to spinal support and a healthy back, according to researchers. Their findings about the potentially important “scaffolding” role of this poorly understood muscle has been published on line in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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