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Extra 10 minutes of daily activity could save 110,000 U.S. lives annually
Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving.... Read more -
Young adults with old knees: Preventing arthritis after ACL knee injuries
Australians have the highest rates of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries worldwide, and young Australians are most at risk,... Read more -
Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids
They may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively... Read more -
Study explores methods to help reduce injury following successful post-concussion return-to-play
Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) released a study today that examines the efficacy of a neuromuscular training (NMT) intervention that... Read more
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Hit your head? Look for these warning signs of concussion
(HealthDay)—If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says.... Read more -
Getting back to sports after recovering from COVID-19
(HealthDay)—Folks who've had a tough case of COVID-19 shouldn't hit the gym for basketball or an aerobics class without getting... Read more -
Aerobic fitness of elite soccer players linked to player positions
Researchers have linked the fitness of elite soccer players to the positions they play.... Read more -
Scientists unveil the enigma of the vulnerability of Achilles tendon
In the human body, there is a soft spot—the Achilles tendon. As its name suggests, the Achilles tendon is one... Read more -
Enthesis strength, toughness, and stiffness: Comparing tendon insertions with varying bony attachment geometries
While tendons of the body differ dramatically in their function, mechanics, and the range of motion, they all connect to... Read more -
When is the right time for children to learn to swim?
Each year in Australia, an average of 23 children under five die from unintentional drowning, usually due to factors such... Read more -
Could concussion be monitored through urine samples?
Concussion can be frustratingly hard to diagnose and track. The injury doesn't show up on routine brain scans, and there... Read more -
Scientists dive deep into the different effects of morning and evening exercise
It is well established that exercise improves health, and recent research has shown that exercise benefits the body in different... Read more -
Study aims to prevent deadly sports injury in young athletes
At an Arizona baseball diamond 10 years ago, a 13-year-old baseball player turned to bunt a ball that instead struck... Read more -
Aquatic exercise cuts pain, disability from chronic low back pain
(HealthDay)—Therapeutic aquatic exercise leads to greater pain alleviation in patients with chronic low back pain compared with physical therapy, according... Read more -
Exercising comfortably in a mask
People hitting the gym during the pandemic are adjusting to a new normal of exercising while wearing a face covering.... Read more
