On the field of play, Olympic athletes appear to be superhuman ― stronger, faster, and fitter than the rest of […]
Researchers Identify Genetic Factor Involved in Tendon-Injury Risk Among Young Athletes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Genetic factors may predispose some young athletes to rotator cuff tendinopathy, according to a new […]
The mind-muscle connection: For aesthetes, not athletes? Focusing on movement instead of muscle can enhance weightlifting performance, suggests research
The ‘mind-muscle connection’. Ancient lore for bodybuilders, latest buzz for Instragram fitness followers. Focusing one’s attention on a particular muscle […]
Genetic changes associated with physical activity reported: Machine learning adds value to UK Biobank activity data
Time spent sitting, sleeping and moving is determined in part by our genes, University of Oxford researchers have shown. In […]
Good sleep quality encourages better recovery after sport-related concussion
A new study found that young athletes who have good sleep quality after sustaining a concussion are more likely to […]
Requiring physical activity classes help sedentary college students be more active
Requiring physical activity classes in college encourages sedentary students to become more active, while elective classes tend to draw those […]
Fewer injuries in girls’ sports when high schools have athletic trainers: Recurrent injury rates were six times higher in girls’ soccer and nearly three times higher in girls’ basketball in schools without athletic trainers
Availability of a full-time certified athletic trainer in high school reduces overall and recurrent injury rates in girls who play […]
Broken bones among older people increase risk of death for up to 10 years: Femur, pelvic fractures pose similar risk as hip fractures
Broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to 10 years, according to a new study […]
Teens with concussion may benefit from earlier physical therapy
For adolescents with symptoms following a concussion, starting physical therapy (PT) earlier — within less than three weeks after the […]