October 24, 2015 About half of ACL surgeries end with a return to competitive play Most athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction surgery do return to some form of sport, but only 55 percent will return to competitive level sports, an updated review suggests.
October 24, 2015 Most football concussions happen at practice High school and college football players suffer more concussions during practices than during games, according to a new study.
October 24, 2015 Doctors hope groundbreaking spinal cord surgery will help Arizona man walk again Doctors hope a Scottsdale man who severed his spine in a dirt bike accident will regain the ability to walk after becoming the first-ever patient to undergo a groundbreaking new spinal cord surgery.
October 24, 2015 Researchers use nanotechnology to engineer ACL replacements One of the most devastating knee injuries both professional and recreational athletes can endure is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
October 24, 2015 Which state has the highest death rate from injuries? West Virginia is the state with the highest rate of death from injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls, fires and drug overdoses, while New York has the lowest rate, according to a new report.
October 24, 2015 New 'smart' running shoes could help prevent injury Running shoes may soon be smart enough to tell their wearers how to improve their technique, which could prevent injuries.
October 24, 2015 Super Bowl XLVIII athletes may face increased injury risk in cold temperatures It’s the first time the Super Bowl will be played outside in a cold climate – and it could be tough going for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Doctors say a player’s odds of getting hurt increase significantly as temperatures drop.
October 24, 2015 Dave Goldberg death: Treadmills linked with 3 fatalities yearly The death of 47-year-old Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, shows that serious and even fatal accidents can happen while you're using exercise equipment.
October 24, 2015 Latest NFL draftees could benefit from new-age concussion test The 2015 NFL Draft class has now been welcomed into the league, one that could grow safer as their careers unfold through new-age research into identifying concussions.
October 23, 2015 Pediatricians recommend neuromuscular training to avoid ACL injuries Doctors who work with schools and sports organizations should encourage training to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament tears, according to a leading group of U.S. pediatricians.
