Saturday, November 21, 2009

sports medicine

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online

Banned products are readily available, researchers say more >>

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries

Ignoring pain now can take you out of the game later, doctors say more >>

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate

Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher more >>

Helmets Can Save Lives in Winter Sports

Injured skiers, snowboarders with head protection are less apt to lose consciousness, study finds more >>

Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players

Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found more >>

School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles

Because children's bones are still developing, injuries require special care, doctors say more >>

Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain

Comparison study finds supervised exercise has better results more >>

3 NFL Stars to Donate Brain Tissue for Trauma Research

Program studies affects of repeated blows to the head more >>

Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives

To prevent sudden cardiac death, researchers recommend electrocardiograms more >>

Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll

In high school football, most severe injuries occur then, study finds more >>

Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players

Good coaching, right equipment can prevent serious head and neck injuries, doctors say more >>

Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury

Sports medicine experts issue hot-weather guidelines for coaches more >>

Beetroot Juice May Boost Stamina

Study findings could apply to athletes, elderly, researchers say more >>

Modern Athletes Keep Getting Taller, Bigger

Rise in body size outstrips gains seen in general population, study finds more >>

Get the Most Out of Your Run

Simple steps can prevent injuries, experts say more >>

Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career

Meniscus repair may cut playing time more than ACL reconstruction, findings show more >>

Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender

Analysis of kicking motion yields surprising clues as to why more >>

Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries

Identifying shoulder weakness, preseason training could prevent damage during play, study finds more >>

Have Fun -- But Be Safe -- This Summer

Expert offers tips to avoid getting sidelined by a sports injury more >>

Pitching Prowess May Start With the Pelvis

Tests involving pro players show that stability equates to success more >>

FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage

Hydroxycut products are sold as fat-burners, energy boosters, agency says more >>

A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat

Stay away from white bread, other 'high-glycemic' carbs, researchers say more >>

A Winning Strategy to Beat Spring Sporting Injuries

Podiatrists suggest proper shoes, warm-up routine can prevent most common foot and ankle problems more >>

Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health

Even walking half an hour a day can boost longevity, study finds more >>

School PE Programs Don't Lower Child Obesity

But they do boost fitness and are still valuable, study finds more >>

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