Thursday, July 24, 2008

sports medicine

Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes

But surgery helps them return to prior playing level 83% of time, report shows more >>

Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing

Females scored worse than males on neurocognitive tests; reason remains elusive more >>

Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness

Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says more >>

Playing It Safe With High School Sports

Coaches, trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes more >>

Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say more >>

Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge

Study says startle response sped up reactions more >>

International Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters

Two labs came to different conclusions on identical urine samples, study finds more >>

Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play

But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say more >>

Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion

But outside their game, they see pretty much like everyone else, study finds more >>

Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind

Performance rose even when athletes mistakenly thought they were taking growth hormone, researchers say more >>

Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun

Preventing problems requires preparation, planning and anticipating trouble, experts say more >>

Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged

Cross-country travel, especially east to west, takes a toll on pros, study says more >>

Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance

Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve scores more >>

Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players

High school athletes should wear head protection, study says more >>

Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ From Those of Whites

Abnormal electrical patterns more common in black football players, but they aren't necessarily dangerous, experts say more >>

Football Can Shrink Players

Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says more >>

Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes

Most injuries occurred to muscles, tendons, analysis finds more >>

Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries

Girls twice as likely to suffer major trauma; more education, fair play urged more >>

On Fitness: Hands-On Fixes for Sports Injuries

Even the scientist in me is extremely grateful for this relatively untested alternative treatment. more >>

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