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Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?
In a recent clash against the Melbourne Storm, the Brisbane Broncos endured a nightmare rarely seen in professional sport—three players... Read more -
Athlete performance model quantifies risk of future injury after returning to game play
QUT researchers have created a powerful new tool that could predict when an athlete is at risk of suffering another... Read more -
Exercise intensity could be impacting your gut
While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found... Read more -
Media focus on hardship for disabled athletes can reinforce negative stereotypes
Media portrayals of disabled athletes that emphasize hardships overcome rather than achievements evoke pity and decrease perceived competency, contributing to... Read more -
Data-driven designs of prosthetic legs offer a faster, more personalized approach
Researchers have developed a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs that could lead to better-fitting prosthetics, in less time... Read more -
Predictive simulations seek to minimize the risk of falls in older age
A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased... Read more -
The last 'women of the sea' who dive like aquatic mammals
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that a remarkable group of women who free dive for... Read more -
Player position influences risk of ACL tear in the NFL, suggests study
National Football League (NFL) athletes who play wide receiver or tight end may have a higher risk of suffering an... Read more -
Youth participation in Finland's sports clubs rises, but inequalities remain
A recent study by the University of Jyväskylä shows that participation in sports club activities among Finnish youth aged 8... Read more -
Community exercise programs help seniors fight age-related decline
Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow—and in many cases reverse—declines in cardio... Read more -
Rehabilitation approach combines spinal and hip stimulation to improve walking speed in patients with stroke
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. Among its most debilitating consequences... Read more -
Does weightlifting improve bone density?
You may have heard high-impact activity—exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball—is good at building bone density and strength.... Read more -
Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age. Neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s... Read more -
Evaluating the impact of hormone therapy on the athletic performance of transgender women athletes
A new study from Loughborough University has explored how gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) affects the athletic performance of transgender women... Read more -
Game changer: How data science is revolutionizing athlete performance
Sports coaches have always made decisions based on experience, observation and intuition. But they are increasingly relying on hard evidence.... Read more
