What is the clinical course of acute ankle sprains? A systematic literature review.
van Rijn RM, van Os AG, Bernsen RM, Luijsterburg PA, Koes BW, Bierma-Zeinstra SM.
Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. r.vanrijn@erasmusmc.nl
BACKGROUND: Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and [...]

Variations in heart rate at blood lactate threshold due to exercise mode in elite cross-country skiers.
Larson AJ.
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Exercise Science Laboratory, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 49855, USA. ablarson@hotmail.com
This study attempted to quantify the difference in heart rate and exercise stage at which blood lactate threshold (T(bla)) occurs using 3 [...]

Effect of stretching on strength loss and pain after eccentric exercise.
McHugh MP, Nesse M.
Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10021, USA. mchugh@nismat.org
CONCLUSION: Stretch-induced strength loss was dependent on muscle length, such that strength was decreased with the muscle group in a shortened position, but not with the [...]

I decided to investigate the slight pain and limp I have had in my left knee for over a year!