Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global disease that, despite extensive research, has limited treatment
options. Pet dogs share both an environment and lifestyle attributes with their owners, and a …

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral canalicular nerve entrapment
syndrome in the upper extremities. The compression of or injury to the median nerve at the …

Sports genomics is the scientific discipline that focuses on the organization and function of
the genome in elite athletes, and aims to develop molecular methods for talent identification …

The seventh ACL Research Retreat was held March 19–21, 2015, in Greensboro, North
Carolina. The retreat brought together clinicians and researchers to present and discuss the …

Objective: The ACTN3 R577X gene variant results in the absence of the α-actinin-3 protein
in∼ 18% of humans worldwide and has been associated with athletic performance and …

Abstract The COL5A1 and COL12A1 variants are independently associated with modulating
the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in females. The objective of this study was …

Prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is likely the most effective strategy to
reduce undesired health consequences including reconstruction surgery, long-term …

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common entrapment neuropathy characterized by pain,
numbness, and impaired function of the hand due to compression of the median nerve at the …

Background Studies have shown a familial predisposition for anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) rupture and have been followed by genetic-association studies on polymorphisms in …

Achilles tendinopathy or rupture and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture are substantial
injuries affecting athletes, associated with delayed recovery or inability to return to …