Media portrayals of disabled athletes that emphasize hardships overcome rather than achievements evoke pity and decrease perceived competency, contributing to a sense of “otherness” by reinforcing stereotypes, says a University of Michigan researcher.This article was […]
Researchers have developed a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs that could lead to better-fitting prosthetics, in less time and at a lower cost.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased risk of falling in older adults. Using computer simulations, they explored specific scenarios involving stepping […]
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that a remarkable group of women who free dive for seafood without oxygen, spend more time underwater than some diving mammals like sea beavers, and […]
National Football League (NFL) athletes who play wide receiver or tight end may have a higher risk of suffering an injury to their anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, according to a new study from the […]
A recent study by the University of Jyväskylä shows that participation in sports club activities among Finnish youth aged 8 to 19 has significantly increased from the 1980s to the 2020s, particularly among the youngest […]
Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow—and in many cases reverse—declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a new McMaster study shows.This article was […]
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. Among its most debilitating consequences is gait impairment, which affects over 80% of stroke survivors. Impaired walking not only reduces […]
You may have heard high-impact activity—exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball—is good at building bone density and strength. But what about when you’re standing still, lifting weights at the gym?This article was originally […]
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up—they are thriving.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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