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UrduDes Plaines, IL – For acute mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), there were no differences in recovery or health care utilization outcomes with prescribed early light exercise compared to standard care. These are the results of a study titled A…
Tag: Sports Medicine
Research Highlights from Upcoming 2021 Virtual ACSM Annual Meeting: Athlete Care and Clinical Medicine
If you’re looking for new story ideas, here is a selection of talks on athlete care and clinical medicine-based topics that will be presented during ACSM’s Virtual Annual Meeting, June 1-5.
Journalists: Be our guest at the 2021 Virtual ACSM Research Conference
Gain story ideas and learn about cutting-edge science at ACSM’s comprehensive sports medicine and exercise science conference that covers the science, practice, public health and policy aspects of sports medicine, exercise science and physical activity.
Different physical activity ‘cocktails’ have similar health benefits
NEW YORK, NY (May 19, 2021)–A new study from Columbia University and an international team of researchers identifies multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise–as long as the exercise “cocktail” includes plenty of light physical activity. “For…
Cognitive-behavioral approach to treatment of obesity yields significant results
The study showed that interdisciplinary action facilitates weight loss, improves quality of life and eating behavior, and reduces symptoms of depression.
Vegan and omnivorous diets promote equivalent muscle mass gain, study shows
Trials performed by researchers at the University of São Paulo with healthy young adults show that the right level of protein intake is the key to muscle health, regardless of protein source.
Icing muscle injuries may delay recovery
A study using a mouse model of eccentric contraction (*1) has revealed that icing injured muscles delays muscle regeneration. The discovery was made by a research group including Associate Professor ARAKAWA Takamitsu and then PhD. Student KAWASHIMA Masato from Kobe…
Can the Gut Cope with Night Exercise?
Gut issues are common with endurance exercise, ranging from mild discomfort to severe debilitating symptoms warranting reduced exercise workload or even cessation from activity. Considering the recent exponential growth of nighttime endurance and ultra-endurance events, athletes anecdotally report having more…
Pink drinks can help you run faster and further, study finds
A new study led by the Centre for Nutraceuticals in the University of Westminster shows that pink drinks can help to make you run faster and further compared to clear drinks.
Head to toe: study reveals brain activity behind missed penalty kicks
Are penalty shots a soccer player’s dream or nightmare? What should be an easy shot can become a mammoth task when the hopes and fears of an entire nation rest on a player’s shoulders, leading them to choke under pressure.
College athletes in supportive programs coping better with pandemic, study shows
Like much of society, college athletics were thrown into disarray by the COVID-19 pandemic.
College athletes in supportive programs coping better with pandemic, study shows
Those in caring environments, supported by staff fared better when competition disrupted
AMSSM Announces Launch of Youth Sport Advocacy Toolkit
AMSSM toolkit aims to answer common questions parents have regarding the risks, benefits and appropriate practice habits of sport participation for their young athletes.
Insights about the Genetic Basis for Concussion
Despite significant advances in treatment, sports-related concussion continues to plague athletes. Part of the reason for this is that the biological basis of concussion is poorly understood. Genetics play a key role in the biology underlying concussion. In this study,…
Does a Ketogenic Diet Impair Athletic Performance?
A low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) or “ketogenic” diet has grown in popularity due to its ability to increase the rate of fat burning during exercise. For elite athletes this comes at the expense of athletic performance. The LCHF diet also increases…
Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients
People with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that regular exercise improves vascular function in these patients
ACSM Publishes New Guidance for Safer Practices in Weight-Category Sports
American College of Sports Medicine shares new guidelines for safer practices and more equitable competitions for athletes in weight-category sports. New statement updates and replaces previous guidelines released by ACSM in 1996.
Neuro-researchers find repetitive head impacts can result in functional brain impairments
Brain vital signs concussion study in Bantam and junior A ice-hockey detects significant subconcussive changes in cognitive brain function
Back pain shows association with increased mortality risk in women
BOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to women without back pain. Back pain was not associated with mortality among men indicating long-term consequences of back pain may…
Drs. Robert Dimeff and Kimberly Harmon Receive AMSSM Founders’ Awards
AMSSM Past Presidents Kimberly Harmon, MD, FAMSSM and Robert Dimeff, MD, FAMSSM, both received the Founders’ Award on April 17 during the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Virtual Annual Meeting.
2021 Award Winners Announced at 30th AMSSM Annual Meeting
The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine presented the following awards during its 30th Annual Meeting on April 17, 2021.
ACS Spring 2021 press conference schedule
Watch live and recorded press conferences at http://www. acs. org/ acsspring2021conferences . Press conferences will be held Monday, April 5, through Friday, April 16, 2021. Below is the schedule, which will be updated as needed. ALL TOPICS ARE STRICTLY EMBARGOED…
No increase in brain health problems in middle age for men who played football in high school
Decades after their days on the gridiron, middle-aged men who played football in high school are not experiencing greater problems with concentration, memory, or depression compared to men who did not play football, reports a study in Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Visio-Vestibular Examination is a Critical Component of Diagnosing Concussion in Young Athletes, Feasible Across Multiple Care Settings
Early and accurate diagnosis leads to optimal recovery from concussion. Over the past year across a series of studies, the Minds Matter Concussion Program research team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has systematically evaluated the use of the visio-vestibular examination (VVE) and its ability to enhance concussion diagnosis and management.
Visio-vestibular examination is critical part of diagnosing concussion in young athletes
CHOP researchers recommend specific updates to clinical examinations to improve initial diagnosis
Exercise and COVID-19 Vaccination: What You Should Know
As California opens up COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to everyone age 16 and older, UC San Diego Health sports medicine specialists Samuel Galloway, MD, and Alan Shahtaji, DO, are available to discuss what people should know about exercise before and after vaccination. Sample topics: Exercise…
Gut bacteria “talk” to horse’s cells to improve their athletic performance
Study linking gut bacteria to more efficient energy generation in the cells of horses paves the way for dietary supplements that enhance their performance
Losing weight through exercise
Worldwide 39 percent of the adults were overweight in 2016, according to statistics of the World Health Organization. In the US the prevalence of obesity was 42.4 percent in 2017/2018, according to a survey of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
Study shows why crossing obstacles is difficult for patients with Parkinson’s disease
The scientists detected incapacities related to gait timing and foot placement. Their discoveries serve as a basis for the development of an exercise protocol that mitigates the difficulty.
Neuroscience seminar highlights technologies for brain injuries, vaccines
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The same technology that helps treat traumatic brain injuries in athletes and soldiers may one day help doctors determine the effectiveness of vaccines on patients. This technology is among the neuroscience innovations and research in the…
A common shoulder injury could heal faster, thanks to this first-of-a-kind tissue implant
Longer-lasting rotator cuff repair may be possible with BioEnthesis, a Purdue University invention available on the market
Physical inactivity is responsible for up to 8% of non-communicable diseases and deaths worldwide
The impact per person is greatest in high-income countries, but more people are affected in middle-income countries
Social, not just biological factors, key in increased knee injuries among girls and women
University of Bath press release
Better postoperative recovery for physically active
People who are physically active on a regular basis recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. However, starting to exercise only after the diagnosis is a fact had no effect on recovery, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows. In working…
Gene that affects iron metabolism linked to improved performance in athletes
A genetic variation that regulates iron metabolism may enhance athletes’ endurance performance, researchers at the University of Toronto have shown. The findings could help explain studies that show an association between the genetic variation and elite athletes across many sports,…
ACSM and Technogym Partner to Promote Physical Activity, Improve Quality of Life
ACSM and Technogym renew long-standing partnership to promote the importance of physical activity and combat chronic disease and illness. The agreement focuses on expanding impact of global Exercise is Medicine initiative.
Distinct chemical ‘signatures’ for concussion identified in spit of elite rugby players
Potentially paves way for non-invasive diagnostic test at all levels of participation
Nine potentially harmful stimulants found in supplements listing deterenol as ingredient
Study finds hidden pharmaceutical cocktails never tested in humans in 17 supplement products available in the United States
Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva
A University of Birmingham-led study of top-flight UK rugby players – carried out in collaboration with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby, and Marker Diagnostics – has identified a method of accurately diagnosing concussion using saliva, paving the way…
Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water
If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water
New research from Edith Cowan University has revealed drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
Researchers identify head impact rates in four major high school sports
Large study provides head impact sensor analysis across four sports and both genders, a first for basketball and field hockey
Scientists assess effects of soccer player preparation and recovery on kicking performance
Article published by Brazilian researchers in Sports Medicine presents a systematic review of scientific studies on the topic
The fitter you are the better you burn fat – new research
Females who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise than men, according to new research from a team of sports nutritionists.
Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function
Treatment provides long-term, safe option for disabling condition that affects millions
Could birth control pills ease concussion symptoms in female athletes?
High levels of progesterone during menstrual cycle reduce stress after concussion and speed recovery
A joint effort to improve shoulder surgery
A Pitt bioengineer and orthopaedic surgeon develop a quantitative, individualized approach for capsule surgery following shoulder dislocation
Steroid abuse by men leads to long-lasting impaired testicular function
Illegal use of anabolic steroids not only has dangerous side effects during use but also can harm of men’s testicular function years after they stop abusing steroids, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Study suggests wearing a face mask during intense exercise is safe for healthy people
Wearing a protective face mask has only a modest effect on the ability of healthy people to do vigorous exercise, according to a study published today (Monday) in the European Respiratory Journal.
No More Sitting in the Dark?
First study to objectively document self-paced physical and cognitive activity post-concussion among youth suggests they may be able to engage in physical and cognitive activity as soon as tolerated post-concussion