Children's Health October 28, 2015 'Heading' bans in soccer may not be enough to stop concussions Outlawing "heading the ball" during soccer games may reduce the rate of concussions, but eliminating player-on-player contact would help more, suggests a new study.
Sports Medicine October 28, 2015 Head, face and eye injuries common in women’s field hockey Head, face and eye injuries happen regularly in women’s collegiate field hockey and can often lead to concussions, a study suggests.
Sports Medicine October 27, 2015 Recovery time plays key role for NCAA’s March Madness athletes For three weeks each spring, the nation is in a basketball frenzy as millions tune in to watch the NCAA March Madness tournament and follow their favorite teams. While Cinderella stories and coaching rivalries fight for headline space, one or two lines about a player’s injury could threaten to break a fan’s perfected bracket.
Sports Medicine October 27, 2015 After an injury, ease into exercise, expert says It’s not uncommon for athletes and weekend warriors to struggle with recurring injuries. “People think once the pain goes away they can jump back into their routine,” says Lyle Micheli, director of sports medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. “They end up progressing too rapidly in terms of workout volume and intensity.”
Men's Health October 27, 2015 NFL, FIFA join forces to evaluate concussions Medical officials from the NFL, FIFA and other sports organizations are banding together to look into better ways to identify, manage and treat concussions.
Technology October 27, 2015 Company creates LED-enhanced mouth guards to help identify concussions A new company is looking to land a punch in the fight against concussions by providing youth athletes with technologically enhanced mouth guards.
Sports Medicine October 27, 2015 Athletic tape may have limited benefit for pain Therapeutic tape reduces chronic muscle pain better than no treatment at all but isn’t better than other methods, according to a new analysis.
Sports Medicine October 27, 2015 Oklahoma star braces for Sweet 16 -- with bullet lodged in shoulder Buddy Hield, Oklahoma’s star guard, recalled he was home in Freeport, Bahamas, when he heard the news.
SLEEP DISORDERS October 27, 2015 Knee osteoarthritis pain worse with insomnia People suffering from osteoarthritis, the most common type of joint inflammation, are more likely to have knee pain when they also have difficulty getting enough sleep, a study suggests.
Technology October 27, 2015 Bionic arm helps woman born with underdeveloped arm perform everyday tasks While holding a wine glass or delivering a firm handshake with either hand may be everyday actions for the ordinary person, they are a novelty for Nicky Ashwell, who was born with a partially developed right arm, The Daily Mirror reported.
Technology October 27, 2015 More patients opt to replace ankle joints instead of fusion Replacing hips and knees has become a common affair. Now, people are increasingly swapping out weakened or injured ankles to get back on their feet.
