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Tag: Sports Medicine
Young at heart with assistance robots
KIT develops new generation of versatile and customizable humanoid robots for the elderly — Carl Zeiss Foundation funds the project with EUR 4.5 million
VSimulators technology to develop footwear for active older people
A project that will use cutting-edge technology to develop safe and comfortable footwear for active older people has received a grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Dr Sharon Dixon and Professor James Brownjohn will use the brand new VSimulators…
For young athletes, inadequate sleep leads to decreased performance
Most young athletes don’t get enough sleep – and that may significantly affect their sports performance, according to a paper in the November issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports, official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
WFIRM Scientists Create Hybrid Tissue Construct for Cartilage Regeneration
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, NOVEMBER, 2020 — Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine scientists (WFIRM) have developed a method to bioprint a type of cartilage that could someday help restore knee function damaged by arthritis or injury. This cartilage, known as fibrocartilage,…
Study confirms spit testing may help doctors diagnose concussions
HERSHEY, Pa. — Doctors may soon be able to more accurately diagnose concussions by measuring the number of certain molecules in a person’s saliva, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The results of a recent clinical study confirmed…
For young athletes, inadequate sleep leads to decreased performance
November 9, 2020 – Most young athletes don’t get enough sleep – and that may significantly affect their sports performance , according to a paper in the November issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports , official journal of the American…
Atrophy can be combated by boosting expression of an enzyme produced in muscles
Study showed that targeted stimulation of PKA production promoted muscle growth and enhanced resistance to fatigue
USask researchers find face masks don’t hinder breathing during exercise
A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels are not affected for healthy individuals wearing a face mask during strenuous workouts.
New study shows that football fixture pile-ups are forcing layers and coaches to change
Dr Liam Harper has co-authored a new paper on fixture congestion and performance with colleagues Dr Richard Page of Edge Hill University and Ross Julian from the University of Münster in Germany.
Researchers study strength-training gender gap, possible solutions
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Strength training is an important part of any exercise routine, but some women may not be getting the recommended hours. New Penn State research discovered some of the barriers preventing women from strength training, as well…
How to Keep Young Athletes Competitive During COVID-19
Many parents and school-age athletes worry that when the pandemic ends and high school athletics and youth-club sports come back, young athletes will have a hard time returning to their winning form.
Brain effects of repetitive low-level occupational blast exposure
New Rochelle, NY, November 3, 2020–Military and law enforcement personnel with extensive occupational blast exposure had statistically significant differences in brain imaging measures compared to nonexposed control personnel. A new study identified significant differences in brain structure, function, and blood…
A new playbook: COVID-19, athletes’ hearts and return to play
Reports have indicated that COVID-19 may cause heart damage in hospitalized patients with severe cases of the disease, but it’s unclear whether cardiac injury also occurs in infected patients who are asymptomatic or experience only mild symptoms.
Good mental health and better sleep for the physically active
In the middle of the pandemic this spring, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) conducted a survey among members of Kondis, a Norwegian fitness training organization.
Menstrual dysfunction is more common among young athletes than among non-athletes
Athletes experience less body weight dissatisfaction than non-athletes do
Brazilian researchers discover how muscle regenerates after exercise
Adaptation of muscle tissue to aerobic exercise alters the metabolism of muscle stem cells, helping them recover from injury. Findings may contribute to treatment of cachexia, sarcopenia and other conditions associated with lean mass loss
Liquid nanofoam: A game changer for future football helmets
A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football helmets, says a Michigan State University researcher. When a helmet withstands an impact severe enough to cause a concussion to the player wearing it, the safety features…
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation
Researchers believe higher tobacco use among younger patients led to higher infection rates
Study shows how exercise stalls cancer growth through the immune system
People with cancer who exercise generally have a better prognosis than inactive patients. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found a likely explanation of why exercise helps slow down cancer growth in mice: Physical activity changes the metabolism…
COVID-19 and the athletic heart
What The Study Did: This article summarizes findings on the approach for return to play in athletes in various age groups who have recovered from COVID-19. Authors: Aaron L. Baggish, M.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding…
Exercising one arm has twice the benefits
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm – without even moving it.
Exercising one arm has twice the benefits
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm – without even moving it.
Study finds athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury
Researchers find a culture of concealment of pain and injury relating to low back pain in rowers
Damaged muscles don’t just die, they regenerate themselves
A new mechanism for muscle stem cell activation
Skeletal muscle development and regeneration mechanisms vary by gender
The functional importance of estrogen receptor beta
Athletes using sport supplements are more open to doping — study
Athletes using legal performance enhancing and medical sport supplements are more likely to dope than those using sport foods and superfoods, a new study reveals. While some sport supplements may be necessary for an athlete’s programme, taking ergogenic and medical…
Olympic athletes should be mindful of their biological clocks
Biological clocks have sizeable effects on the performance of elite athletes. This conclusion was drawn by chronobiologists from the University of Groningen after studying the times achieved by swimmers in four different Olympic Games. Shifting the clock to reach peak…
Physical activity and sleep in adults with arthritis
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has examined patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthritis. In the 172-participant study, four profiles were apparent with differences characterized by variations…
Predicting sports performance with “big data”
Smartphones and wearable devices are not simple accessories for athletes. A CNRS researcher* has developed a simple mathematical model for studying the performance of endurance athletes. A recent collaboration with a scientist from the Polar Electro Oy company (Finland) made…
A diet high in prunes prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injuries
Findings from a new study among mice show a diet high in dried plum (prunes) completely prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), while also restoring some of the bone lost following SCI. These findings are a remarkable…
Back pain with sciatica more likely to improve after early physical therapy
SALT LAKE CITY – For people who experience back pain with sciatica, meaning their pain radiates into their leg, it may be worthwhile to start physical therapy right away, according to new research reported October 6, 2020, in Annals of…
Urgent need for blood-based biomarkers to diagnosis concussion
New Rochelle, NY, September 30, 2020 –There is an urgent need for objective markers for diagnosing concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury. The status of blood-based biomarker development and point-of-care testing are examined in a new Expert Panel Discussion published…
Measuring muscle strength provides insights regarding weakness in older adults
Amsterdam, NL, September 30, 2020 – Isokinetic dynamometry is a major tool in the measurement of muscle strength in the fields of sports medicine, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation and exercise physiology. Its use in older individuals now extends far beyond…
Handheld device could provide fast method to diagnose concussions in youth athletes
The device measures how the pupil responds to light and showed clear differences in concussions in a prospective study
A study could provide guideline for exercise training aimed at high blood pressure patient
Brazilian researchers’ finding that exercising in the evening reduces blood pressure more than in the morning can help health professionals choose the time of day for aerobic training depending on the type of anti-hypertensive drug they take
Diagnosing sports-related concussion in teens
What The Study Did: Researchers investigated the effectiveness of using measurements of how pupils react to light as physiologic biomarker to help diagnose sports-related concussion in adolescents. Authors: Christina L. Master, M.D., of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is the corresponding…
Reasons for football injuries
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High-intensity resistance training in post-acute care produced better outcomes and patient experience
New study finds high-intensity rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities safely and effectively accelerated improvements in patient function, enabling patients to return home sooner
Move More or Sit Less: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain
Worldwide, a person is diagnosed with dementia every three seconds. Regular physical activity and limited sedentary behavior (i.e., time spent sitting or lying down) are two important lifestyle strategies for maintaining good brain health. However, we do not know which…
Menopause May Affect Improvements in Exercise Fitness
All women go through menopause, usually between the ages of 46 and 54. Their periods stop, and they can no longer get pregnant. Postmenopausal women also have lower heart function. This study investigated whether menopause influences heart function and exercise…
Quantity and Context of Physical Activity: Important Factors in the Relationship with Pain
Many people are affected by painful conditions like low back pain, arthritis and cancer. Pain can be difficult to treat, with few safe and effective options. Some research suggests that being physically active can reduce the severity and impact of…
Hourly 4-s Cycle Sprints Prevent Inactivity-Induced Impairment of Fat Metabolism
It is well known that daily exercise has health benefits, and physical inactivity is unhealthy. Inactivity, typically characterized by daily sitting time, needs to be interrupted periodically with physical activity. However, the most effective amount and type of activity have…
AMSSM Recognized by President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition as an NYSS Champion to Promote Participation in Youth Sports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to recognize the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) as one of the first organizations to join the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champions platform.
Study finds concussions are a risk for young athletes in all sports – not just football
Retrospective study reveals that younger brains take longer to heal
Exercise protocol mitigates one of the most incapacitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Brazilian researchers use complex training program to stimulate different motor and cognitive skills simultaneously and restore brain regions associated with freezing of gait in advanced-stage patients
New insight into how muscles and fat cells work together to make you more fit
Why does exercise training make you more fit? It’s well established that exercising enhances insulin sensitivity and improves our metabolism that, in turn, increases exercise performance. But the biological mechanisms underlying this adaptation are not fully understood. New research published…
Concussion discovery reveals dire, unknown effect of even mild brain injuries
UVA researchers have discovered that concussions and traumatic brain injuries, even when mild, cause swelling that blocks the brain’s ability to clean itself of harmful toxins and debris. In addition to an immediate impact on memory and brain inflammation, this…
Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes: Does the Dose of Exercise Matter?
For people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like walking or jogging) and resistance exercise training (strength training) lead to improvements in blood sugar control, and a combination of aerobic and resistance training results in larger improvements. In…
Are We Missing the Mental Picture during Physical Testing?
Athletes regularly feel mentally fatigued. Mental fatigue impairs sport performance and could lead to a higher injury risk. Yet, the current functional performance tests (FPTs) do not include important mental aspects for sports. The medical staff in sports often use…