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Neighborhood deprivation predicts poorer lower-limb strength

Neighborhood-level disadvantages are linked to reduced lower limb strength and mobility in older adults, emphasizing the need ...
Medscape

Single-Shot Femoral Nerve Block Tied to Increased Fall Risk After Orthopedic Surgery

In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an ...
BMJ

A systematic review of interventions to prevent lower limb soft tissue running injuries

Objectives—To assess the available evidence for preventive strategies for lower limb soft tissue injuries caused by running. Methods—An electronic database search was conducted using The Cochrane ...
BMJ

Running retraining to treat lower limb injuries: a mixed-methods study of current evidence synthesised with expert opinion

8 Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Correspondence to Dr CJ Barton, Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University ...
Baylor College of Medicine

Diabetic Foot Limb Salvage

Diabetes is a multifaceted condition that can result in severe complications, including limb loss. Two major concerns are poor circulation and diminished sensation in the feet, which heighten the risk ...