Health
Your strength training program might be sexist: Study questions official guidelines
It turns out the official guidelines are—like many other fields in health—largely based on the male body.
Jun 30, 2023
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News tagged with sport medicine
Health
Trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine
Have you ever started a new fitness journey only to find yourself bored or suffering new pain in a couple of weeks? At this point, you may be asking, "Is this routine really for me?"
Apr 11, 2023
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Cardiology
Exploring the capabilities of vascular monitoring technology
Research led by Henry Ford Health's Lalathaksha Kumbar, M.D., evaluated and validated a remote access monitoring technology that can predict vascular access blockages in dialysis patients.
Jan 18, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Q&A: Common calf muscle injuries in runners over 40
I am a 50-year-old man who enjoys running. I have completed several half-marathons and began training for longer distances. A few months ago, I tore my calf muscle. I went to physical therapy, and all seemed to heal well. ...
Dec 5, 2022
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Pediatrics
Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children
Predicting clinical recovery of children with concussion is challenging. While concussion symptoms typically resolve within one to three weeks, up to one-third of children develop persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), ...
Oct 26, 2022
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Surgery
Preferred language other than English associated with delayed ACL surgery in children, teens
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a type of knee injury that usually occurs during sports, is becoming more common among children and teenagers. When surgery is recommended for children and teenagers with an injury ...
Sep 8, 2022
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Pediatrics
How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury
More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay.
Aug 29, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Help with sports injuries
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an athletic director at a middle school, and a new school year is almost here. I anticipate seeing an increase in sports-related injuries from soccer, football, cheerleading, flag football and other ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Pediatrics
Keeping new and young athletes healthy
A new school year presents the opportunity for many students to start a new physical activity or get back into playing their favorite sport, but it's important for parents to understand the safest way for their young athletes ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Health
Explaining exertional compartment syndrome
Exertional compartment syndrome is a medical condition that generally affects runners and people involved in jumping and impact sports. Symptoms may include pain, tightness, and weakness in the lower extremities. For some, ...
Jul 25, 2022
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