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Study reveals risk factors for spinal deterioration in r-axSpA
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal disease that predominantly affects the axial skeleton. axSpA is an umbrella... Read more -
Decline in youth physical fitness seen in association with pandemic
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decline in the physical fitness of U.S. youth, according... Read more -
The value of physical activity for people with RMD
Regular physical activity is increasingly promoted for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) as well as the general population.... Read more -
Wearable fitness trackers can make you seven times more likely to stick to your workouts: New research
The hardest part of any workout regime is sticking with it. Around half of those who start an exercise program... Read more -
Sleep apnea found to be more prevalent in young female athletes than expected
According to a new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Care of the Athletic Heart 2025 conference,... Read more -
I'm a spine doctor. Here's how I take care of my back
Back pain affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans, and relief can be elusive. That's because it may... Read more -
Pitchers have thicker ulnar collateral ligaments in elbows than other players, factor that risks common injury
Every baseball season, players from major leagues to youth levels lose time because of injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament... Read more -
Next-generation fitness: New fields promise personalized exercise recommendations
Exercise has been recognized as an extremely effective tool to improve human health—it can have a preventative and even therapeutic... Read more -
Brain power play: Hockey players show position-specific smarts, says study
A recent study published in the Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that hockey players' cognitive processing speeds vary... Read more -
Pointing to success: How marathon potential is in your hands—literally
Whether it's a personal challenge, for charity, or on your bucket list, marathons are one of the most sought-after goals... Read more -
Skip the ice bath if you want bigger muscles, research suggests
Ice baths are everywhere in modern fitness culture. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, many swear by the post-workout plunge,... Read more -
A whole-club approach to youth mental health promotion
Sports clubs have the potential to provide a profound and positive impact on the mental health of their younger members,... Read more -
How a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity
Coventry University researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet.... Read more -
Why narcissism can be a positive thing for athletes and their coaches
Sports scientists at Nottingham Trent University wanted to investigate how a coach's personality shaped their behavior and experiences when working... Read more -
Less is more: To build muscle and gain strength, researchers say train smarter—not longer
Now that summer's here, the pressure is on to sculpt that beach-ready body—but that doesn't mean you need to live... Read more
