Sports guidelines for long QT syndrome patients may be too strict, study finds
Participation in competitive sports by people with long QT syndrome -- a genetic abnormality in the heart's electrical system -- has been a matter of debate among physicians. Current guidelines disqualify most LQTS patients ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Pre-season fitness makes no difference to risk of injury
But the type of sport played and gender did, according to a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology. This study into varsity athletics found ...
Health
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Playing several sports keeps kids slimmer: study
(HealthDay) -- Teens who play on three or more sports teams are much less likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who don't play a sport, new research finds.
Pediatrics
Jul 16, 2012 |
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Undergoing multiple ACL surgeries allows patients to regain basic function, but not full activity
Patients who undergo repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, or repeat revision surgery, are unlikely to return to prior activity levels despite showing basic functional improvement according to research ...
Surgery
Jul 15, 2012 |
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Platelet-rich plasma therapy a safe option for cartilage damage, new study finds
When it comes to treating cartilage tears in athletes, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective method of treatment, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 14, 2012 |
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Study suggests changes in rotator cuff surgery rehabilitation needed
A new Hospital for Special Surgery study suggests that the current rehabilitation used for patients undergoing tendon-bone repairs such as rotator cuff repair may be partially to blame for the high rates of ...
Surgery
Jul 14, 2012 |
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Newer hip reconstruction technique provides good outcomes for athletes
A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual ...
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Jul 14, 2012 |
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ACL reconstruction technique improves outcomes in pediatric patients
A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. In recent years, the number of ACL surgeries in pediatric athletes has skyrocketed.
Surgery
Jul 13, 2012 |
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Common athletic hip disorder increases chances for sports hernia, study suggests
A sports hernia is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, however until lately little has been known as to why they occur. Researchers presenting their study today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 13, 2012 |
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Osteoarthritis risk not diminished in double bundle ACL surgeries
Osteoarthritis progression is not more likely in patients who have undergone single-bundle ACL reconstruction, says researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Jul 13, 2012 |
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Non-surgical treatment of common shoulder injury may increase chances of return-to-play
Surgically repairing a painful shoulder injury in baseball players known as a SLAP tear (superior labral) varies widely and often doesn't allow for return to play at the same level as before the injury. However, researchers ...
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Jul 12, 2012 |
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Concussions affect college players at high rates too, study says
As interest in concussion rates and prevention strategies at all levels continues to grow, one population that appears to have increasing head injury rates is collegiate football players. Research presented today at the American ...
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Jul 12, 2012 |
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Caffeine boosts power for elderly muscles
A new study to be presented at the Society for Experimental Biology meeting on June 30 has shown that caffeine boosts power in older muscles, suggesting the stimulant could aid elderly people to maintain their strength, reducing ...
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Jun 28, 2012 |
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As heat builds, take steps to protect yourself
(HealthDay) -- As the first major heat wave of the summer engulfs the continental United States, health experts are urging people to take special precautions when dealing with scorching temperatures and oppressive ...
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Jun 20, 2012 |
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Parents say that healthy eating is challenging for youth who play sports
The food and beverages available to youth when they participate in organized sports can often be unhealthy, according to a new study released in the July/August 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The fi ...
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Jun 19, 2012 |
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