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Researchers pioneer virtual reality to help athletes after concussions

Penn State may be the first institution to use virtual reality to protect student athletes from the very real consequences of concussions. University researchers in kinesiology, information technology and ...

Health created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

To protect against injuries, young athletes may need to play more just for fun

One way to avoid injuries in young athletes may be for them to simply spend more time in unorganized free play such as pick-up games, a Loyola University Medical Study has found.

Health created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

AMSSM issues position statement on sport-related concussions

Athletes with concussions must be held out of practice or play until all symptoms have resolved, to avoid the risk of further injury during the vulnerable period before the brain has recovered. That's among the key recommendations ...

Health created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fit kids finish first in the classroom

Fit kids aren't only first picked for kickball. New research from Michigan State University shows middle school students in the best physical shape outscore their classmates on standardized tests and take home better report ...

Health created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fractures take high toll on high school athletes

(HealthDay)—Fractures account for about 10 percent of all injuries suffered by U.S. high school athletes, and can have a major physical, emotional and financial impact on the young competitors, according ...

Health created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACL knee injuries much more likely in female athletes: Simple techniques can reduce injury risk, surgeon says

Female athletes are far more likely than males to suffer serious ACL knee injuries.

Health created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers develop more reliable concussion tests

(Medical Xpress)—It could happen during a nasty spill on the ski slopes, a hard tackle at football practice, or even a car accident. ASU nursing student Sarah Hollowell sustained her concussion playing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study suggests using sedentary behavior counseling in primary care

(Medical Xpress)—Although primary care physicians take care of many aspects of health and disease, little is known about how they can change sedentary behavior through counseling, according to researchers at The University ...

Health created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

AAP offers new guidelines to prevent cheerleading injuries

Over the past few decades, cheerleading has evolved from leading the crowd in cheers at football games to a competitive, year-round sport featuring complex acrobatic stunts performed by a growing number of athletes – and ...

Pediatrics created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

As Armstrong case unfolds, experts describe doping's harms

(HealthDay)—In the wake of new allegations around Lance Armstrong's involvement in blood doping, experts are reminding the public of the devastating impact these substances can have on an athlete's health. ...

Health created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

Physical therapy, not a knee brace, aids in ACL recovery

Wearing a knee brace following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery has no effect on a person's recovery. However, strength, range-of- motion, and functionality exercises provide significant benefits, and other new therapies ...

Surgery created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Getting athletes back in the game sooner following shoulder injuries

(Medical Xpress)—Athletics have always been a part of Jade Dismore's life. The 27-year-old native of South Africa grew up playing tennis and swimming; as an adult she became an avid runner and recreational volleyball player. ...

Surgery created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sports physician advises against recreational trampoline use in new AAP report

Susannah Briskin, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, is the co-author of an updated report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly cautioning ...

Pediatrics created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most English football teams don't follow international guidelines on concussion

Most professional English football teams don't comply with international guidelines on concussion among players, which ensure they are safe to return to play, indicates research published online in the British Journal of ...

Health created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Targeted oxidation-blocker prevents secondary damage after traumatic brain injury

Treatment with an agent that blocks the oxidation of an important component of the mitochondrial membrane prevented the secondary damage of severe traumatic brain injury and preserved function that would otherwise have been ...

Neuroscience created Aug 26, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast