Posts Tagged ‘sports medicine’

Head hits rare in youth football practices

U. PITTSBURGH (US) — A recent study found that children who play youth football are 26 times more likely to suffer a concussion in a game than in practice. Continue…

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After concussion, teen athletes recover slowly

U. OREGON (US) — The ability to focus and switch tasks readily amid distractions was compromised for up to two months among high school athletes who suffered concussions, according to a new study. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 29, 2012 16:50 - 0 Comments

After concussion, teens miss recovery clues

U. PITTSBURGH (US) — When recovering from concussion, young athletes rely too much on how they feel, and neglect more subtle neuropsychiatric and sleep issues to decide when it’s safe to get back in the game. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 16, 2012 9:41 - 0 Comments

Overuse injuries harm athlete mind, body

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Overuse injuries—sustained from repeatedly performing the same movement—can cause not only physical challenges but also mental ones for college athletes.

Health & Medicine - Mar 2, 2012 14:49 - 0 Comments

After concussion, test predicts recovery time

U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Concussions are unpredictable, but early neurological symptoms can predict longer recovery times. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Feb 29, 2012 12:27 - 0 Comments

In athletes, tiny fractures linked to vein disorder

WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Miniscule fractures and other rib abnormalities have been found in patients being treated for a circulatory condition that is often seen in elite athletes who rely on upper extremities. (more…)

Many hits, not one, cause concussion?

PURDUE (US) — A two-year study of high school football players suggests concussions are likely caused by many hits over time and not a single blow. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2011 10:29 - 0 Comments

Concussion fatigue or a tiring test?

PENN STATE (US) — Testing athletes for concussions may induce mental fatigue in subjects whether or not they have a head injury, according to researchers. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 15, 2011 12:01 - 0 Comments

Routine hits may injure teen athlete’s brain

U. ROCHESTER (US) — Brain scans of high school football and hockey players showed subtle injury after routine hits to the head during normal play. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 20, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments

Head hits in football alter teen brain

PURDUE U. (US) — High school football players who experience repeated hits to the head show changes in mental processes even when there are no clinical signs of concussion. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 9, 2011 9:57 - 2 Comments

Football: Are you ready for a head injury?

BROWN U. (US) — College football quarterbacks and running backs take the hardest hits on the field, but linemen and linebackers are hit more often, according to data from sensor-equipped helmets. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 29, 2011 11:50 - 5 Comments

Chocolate milk does a body good

U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Drinking low-fat chocolate milk after a vigorous workout builds muscle, reduces fat, and increases aerobic endurance. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 24, 2011 13:12 - 1 Comment

Getting back in the game after surgery

NORTHWESTERN (US) — Elite athletes who play in the National Football League are able to return to the game following back surgery—good news for the average Joe worried about returning to physical activity. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 19, 2010 16:23 - 1 Comment

Head blow-by-blow of college football

BROWN (US) — The scores are in: Defensive linemen take the most hits to the head in college football. (more…)

Science & Technology - Aug 9, 2010 10:59 - 6 Comments

Is foam a hidden danger in helmets?

NYU (US)—In a counter-intuitive finding, scientists report that the foam used in helmets and other body armor indeed absorbs damage when compressed slowly, but can cause as much injury as a hard object when hit at high speeds. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 3, 2010 17:20 - 2 Comments

Exercise enhances cancer treatment

U. PENN (US)—Cancer patients who have been told to rest and avoid exercise can—and should—find ways to be physically active both during and after treatment, according to new national guidelines. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 20, 2010 13:28 - 0 Comments

Exercise relieves concussion symptoms

U. BUFFALO—A controlled individualized exercise training program can bring athletes and others suffering with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) back to the playing field or to their daily activities, new research finds. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Oct 9, 2009 16:37 - 5 Comments

Exercise—not fitness—buffs up body image

U. FLORIDA (US)—The simple act of exercise can boost confidence, a new study finds. Researchers say people who don’t achieve workout milestones such as losing fat, gaining strength, or improving cardiovascular fitness feel just as good about their bodies as their more athletic counterparts. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2009 12:16 - 1 Comment

Younger muscles through biochemistry

UC BERKELEY (US)—Researchers have identified critical biochemical pathways linked to the aging of human muscle. By manipulating these pathways, the researchers were able to turn back the clock on old human muscle, restoring its ability to repair and rebuild itself. (more…)

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