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There is an oddity in the long-term practice of Karate as traditionally it has been an activity that can last a lifetime, but there are many people who suffer from various chronic complaints of the lower limbs. Much research has looked at acute injuries in Karate but for the mos…

Research in sports medicine has focused on identifying the risk factors that tend to increase the risk of knee injury in females compared to males. The purposes of these studies are to (1) compare the effects of gender on lower extremity alignment, (2) compare the effects of gen…

During the development of osteoarthritis (OA), subchondral bone undergoes substantial changes in structure and strength prior to the onset of cartilage damage. Consequently, bone anti-resorptive agents such as bisphosphonates have been investigated for possible mitigating effect…

Individuals with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) have a higher risk of developing accelerated knee osteoarthritis compared to individuals without a history of knee injury. It is necessary to establish reliable tools (i.e. ultrasound assessment) that…