Neuroscience
fMRI scans may improve diagnosis of sports-related concussion
The scrum leaves a black eye, the ruck an aching shoulder, the tackle a bruised leg.
Sep 25, 2023
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News tagged with athletes
Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher: In sports, abuse is often dismissed as 'good coaching'
The head coach of the Welsh men's rugby squad, Warren Gatland, has built a reputation as one of the best coaches in the world. But his "intense training methods" have drawn comparisons to waterboarding, and his training programs ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles tear resurfaces questions about player safety on artificial turf
In the first quarter of his first game as a New York Jet, quarterback Aaron Rodgers dropped back to pass. Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd blew past the offensive line and wrapped up Rodgers, dragging him awkwardly ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
When is the right time to start playing again after a concussion?
Nearly 20% of people who play contact sports like hockey or rugby will suffer a concussion in the course of a season. Concussions account for up to 44% of all injuries in these sports.
Sep 21, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
College athletes experience worse post-injury outcomes for concussions suffered outside of sports
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that college athletes had worse post-injury outcomes related to concussions they experienced outside sports than those they experienced while playing ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Potential test for early concussion-related injury
La Trobe University researchers have used a technique to look for early markers of neurological decline in both young and older retired contact sport athletes.
Sep 20, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brain injury prevention in contact sports is essential, expert says
A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology provides insights into the complex and intricate relationship of contact sports and the risk of dementia.
Sep 19, 2023
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Pediatrics
Researchers address uncertainty around ACL treatment decisions in young athletes
It's an injury once seen mainly in adults, yet it's become increasingly common in younger patients. From 2000 to 2020, the number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in children and adolescents increased between three- ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychology of spot fixing—why athletes might gamble their careers
Fifa is reportedly investigating allegations of an illegal betting ring in Greece. Meanwhile the Bolivian Football Federation has canceled two top-flight tournaments over reports of spot fixing.
Sep 13, 2023
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Cardiology
What to know about heart health of young athletes
We often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect health. With helmets and protective pads, specialized nutrition and physical conditioning under the watchful eyes of coaches and trainers, ...
Sep 11, 2023
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