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Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
Research on electrolyte supplementation is mostly aimed at athletes, she said. Some sources say that water is fine for anyone in an activity that lasts less than an hour; some say even more activity is needed before anything beyond water is helpful.
Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery
Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs for people with advanced arthritis in the knee.
How to strengthen your knee
While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.
Understanding the Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
The type of workout you do, and how your body gets its energy to fuel that movement, helps define these different forms of exercise.
Location and progression of chondral injuries at the time of revision ACL surgery varies by sex
The purpose of this study was to quantify progression in of chondral and meniscal injuries between primary and revision ACL surgery.