Neuroscience
'Walk and think' test could be key to concussion care
(HealthDay)—Can you spell words backwards while you're walking?
Jun 28, 2018
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Pediatrics
Study raises concerns that teen athletes continue to play with concussion symptoms
Despite knowing the risk of serious injury from playing football with a concussion, half of high school football players would continue to play if they had a headache stemming from an injury sustained on the field.
May 6, 2013
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Fewer injuries in girls' soccer and basketball when high schools have athletic trainers
Availability of a full-time certified athletic trainer in high school reduces overall and recurrent injury rates in girls who play on the soccer or basketball team, according to a study published in Injury Epidemiology. Schools ...
Jul 20, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Speech language pathologists and athletic trainers work together to get athletes enough air
When an athlete tries to breathe deep and struggles to get air, their performance suffers and stress takes over. Such a common symptom is easily misdiagnosed, but could signal a physical issue that many sports health care ...
Aug 5, 2015
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Mandated headgear may lower concussion risk among high school lacrosse players
Mandated headgear meeting professional standards may lower the risk of concussion among high school girls playing lacrosse, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Aug 24, 2022
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Helmet fit critical to preventing concussion, say researchers
Concussions and the issues that can occur following one, continue to be a serious problem for football players. However, one simple game strategy: proper helmet fit, may be one of the easiest game winners for prevention, ...
Feb 11, 2012
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Medical economics
Equitable care path reduces disparity in sport-related concussions
While previous work indicates Black patients of sports-related concussions suffer worse outcomes and receive lesser-quality care, a new study involving The University of Alabama shows racial disparity is greatly reduced with ...
Apr 25, 2022
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'Doctor' robot could help solve sports-concussion dilemma in rural America
From bustling cities to tiny farming communities, the bright lights of the local stadium are common beacons to the Friday night ritual of high school football.
Apr 4, 2017
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Study shows high school athletes suffer from preventable heat illnesses
(Medical Xpress)—Two new studies on heat exertion among high school football players show only 2.5 percent of certified athletic trainers surveyed complied with national guidelines aimed at limiting heat-related illness.
Sep 10, 2013
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Cardiology
Athletic trainers' group advises heart tests for young athletes
(HealthDay)—Young athletes should undergo heart screening before they play competitive sports, according to new guidelines released by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
Oct 18, 2014
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