Sports Medicine

Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Australians have the highest rates of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries worldwide, and young Australians are most at risk, with a 74 percent increase in knee surgery in people under 25 since 2000. Half […]

They may not be the hardiest, but children’s school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting children’s foot strength, muscle structure and balance as they grow according to new research […]

(HealthDay)—If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

(HealthDay)—Folks who’ve had a tough case of COVID-19 shouldn’t hit the gym for basketball or an aerobics class without getting checked out by their doctor first, according to the American College for Sports Medicine.This article […]

Researchers have linked the fitness of elite soccer players to the positions they play.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

In the human body, there is a soft spot—the Achilles tendon. As its name suggests, the Achilles tendon is one of the most powerful and fragile tendons in the body. The Achilles tendon can endure […]

While tendons of the body differ dramatically in their function, mechanics, and the range of motion, they all connect to bone via an enthesis—a specialized interface that integrates tendon into bone. Effective force transfer at […]

Each year in Australia, an average of 23 children under five die from unintentional drowning, usually due to factors such as a lack of adult supervision, unrestricted access to water and not having the skills […]