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15 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Study finds digital tools help maintain activity after exercise therapy ends · Umbrella review evaluates interventions to sustain activity post exercise therapy for chronic conditions.
• Meniscal Root Tears: Diagnosis, Biomechanics, and Treatment Strategies · Meniscal root tears cause rapid cartilage loss and early osteoarthritis, requiring specific imaging and surgical repair.
• Common Overuse Injuries For Equestrian Athletes Reviewed In Medical Post · Medical review outlines overuse injury patterns and management for equestrian riders.
• Moderate Screen Time Linked to Faster Concussion Recovery in Youth · Study finds moderate daily screen time accelerates concussion recovery in youth aged 11-17.
• Umbrella Review Confirms Exercise Benefits for Children with Cancer · A review of 19 systematic reviews confirms exercise improves fitness and reduces fatigue in pediatric oncology patients.
• Sport and Exercise Medicine Addresses Musculoskeletal Barriers in Rehabilitation · Sport and Exercise Medicine can improve rehabilitation outcomes by addressing musculoskeletal barriers in inpatient care.
• Biological Maturation Timing Dictates Injury Risk in Junior Tennis Players · A 15-year study reveals injury risk peaks at different biological maturity stages for boys and girls in junior tennis.
• Physician proposes 'Activity Balloon' model for managing musculoskeletal capacity · Dr. Leslie Bisson outlines a model linking activity, recovery, and pain to optimize musculoskeletal function.
• Rigorous Review Shows BFR Matches High-Load Exercise for Strength · A 2026 systematic review finds low-load BFR exercise matches high-load training for strength and outperforms low-load exercise alone.
• Meta-analysis finds minimal athlete H&P value after normal ECG result · NCAA athlete study shows history & physical exam adds little value after normal ECG.
• Study Finds Aerobic Exercise Best for 24-Hour Blood Pressure Reduction · A network meta-analysis identifies aerobic training as the most effective exercise for reducing 24-hour blood pressure in hypertensive adults.
• Study: Less Sitting, More Light Activity Lowers Pregnancy Hypertension Risk · New research identifies a 'Goldilocks Day' of movement that reduces the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by up to 68%.
• Skier wins Olympic bronze 103 days after non-surgically treated ACL rupture · An 18-year-old freestyle skier won Olympic bronze 103 days after complete ACL rupture without surgery.
• Nurse-led teamwork and preparation enable safe emergency care in alpine resorts · A medical student observes how nurse-led decision-making and rigorous preparation ensure safety in ski patrol emergency care.
• Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition Must Be Primary Rehab Target After Knee Replacement · Clinicians should prioritize treating arthrogenic muscle inhibition over standard exercises to restore function after knee surgery.