Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Can a good night's sleep protect collision sport athletes against concussion?
Australians love collision sports, whether it's Aussie Rules, Rugby League or Rugby Union.
Apr 11, 2024
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Pediatrics
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second
A recent report commissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found evidence of a "culture of fear" in swimming clubs. The report finds that children involved in competitive swimming ...
Mar 17, 2024
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Neuroscience
Making up for lost time: Research reveals how our brains 'predict the present'
You're an ace tennis player facing a 180kmph serve. In the approximately 80 milliseconds it takes your brain to register the position of the speeding ball, the ball has already moved a further 4m, and yet you hit it.
Feb 29, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Some Australian Open matches run extremely late: How it impacts player sleep and recovery
For many Australians, January is synonymous with late nights spent watching the Australian Open tennis tournament. These night matches are a great spectacle, and many players consider the prime time slot on center court as ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Health
Using an activity tracker to achieve your exercise goals? Where it can help, where it probably won't
It's that time of year when many people are getting started on their resolutions for the year ahead. Doing more physical activity is a popular and worthwhile goal.
Jan 16, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
England Rugby captain's decision to prioritize mental health could inspire more athletes to do the same
England Rugby Union captain Owen Farrell recently announced he was deciding to step away from international duties. The 32-year-old said his decision to sit out of the 2024 Six Nations tournament was so that he could prioritize ...
Dec 12, 2023
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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
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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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Professor offers tips for safely returning to exercise postpartum
After giving birth to her first child, Shefali Christopher, an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts University School of Medicine, was disheartened at the lack of guidance for new mothers ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Neuroscience
New concussion headset shows when it's safe to return to play
A new digital headset designed to measure alterations in brain function could change decisions about how quickly an athlete is ready to return to play after a concussion. In an evaluation of the device, UC San Francisco researchers ...
Aug 12, 2023
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