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Researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, have shown how the simple act of walking can power an implantable stimulator device to speed up treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The results of have been published in the journal Advanced Materials. The research establishes the engineering foundations for a new …
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel—a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand—houses the median nerve and the tendons that bend the fingers. The median …
Ankle sprains are a common injury, especially after a fall or tumble with a sudden blow or twist to the ankle joint. It may not just be a sprain, it could be a tendon injury serving as culprit in chronic ankle pain. It is estimated that 40% of individuals suffering an ankle sprain will …
Moderate exercise may help to alleviate tendinopathies, a range of diseases characterized by degeneration and chronic tendon pain. Tendinopathies are a range of diseases characterized by degeneration and chronic tendon pain. Previous studies have identified a number of molecular changes in tendinopathy, including a decrease in overall collagen content, increased extracellular matrix turnover, and increased …