When it comes to orthotic inserts, new findings suggest that contoured orthotics may be more successful at lowering a person’s risk of stress fractures while walking or running compared to shock-absorbing insoles. For their study, researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 11 trials involving contoured orthotics and seven studies of shock-absorbing insoles, involving a total of […]
Concussions in Kids – Activity Or Long-Term Rest?
Concussions have been a hot topic in the last couple of years as our understanding of both the short- and long-term effects in children has grown immensely. Medical researchers have continued to study concussion severity and recovery protocols in order to ensure patients get the best care, and oftentimes one of the main questions centers […]
Patients Get Worse Care When Doctor Is Burned Out
Across all disciplines, doctor burnout has been associated with decreased quality of patient care and safety, according to a new reports. The comprehensive review suggested that there is a “consistent relationship” between elevated levels of provider burnout and lower levels of both patient treatment quality and overall safety. “Even though the effect sizes were close […]
Obesity Linked To Flat Feet in Children
A new study out of King George’s Medical University suggests that over 90 percent of overweight or obese children express symptoms of flat feet. The study based out of India examined nearly 400 children under the age of 12. 386 children were divided into two groups based on their body-mass index. Researchers uncovered that flat feet […]
Smartphones Inhibit Sleep For Teens and Children
As a society, we’ve become more attached to our smartphones over the last few years. Whether we’re checking them to send a work email, check sports scores or text a friend, we rarely go anywhere without our phones. That sentiment is even more true for children and teenagers. However, new research suggests that those same smartphones […]
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