There is considerable public concern about the effects of repetitive football head impacts on a player?s brain health. Many studies suggest a link between head
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Does Female Teen-Aged Development Change Hip and Knee Landing Biomechanics: Are there Implications for Knee Injury?
Knee injuries in adolescent females, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, are increasing in frequency. One of the suspected causes is poor landing technique characterized
Using Wearable Trackers to Re-examine Health Implications of Physical Activity Patterns Among Weekend Warriors
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week,?yet little guidance is given as to how
Are Minimalist Shoes Effective for Strengthening Foot Muscles in Runners?
As the main point of contact with the ground, the foot plays a vital role in how humans move. The complex structure of the foot
Ten Things You Need to Know About Sports Nutrition
Look Beyond Weight When Determining Health?It?s not your weight that matters, it?s what constitutes your weight. Find a way to learn if you have too
Wearable Tech is New Top Fitness Trend for 2019
Annual industry survey predicts what you?ll see in fitness next year Won?t leave home without your smart watch, fitness tracker or GPS tracking device? If
Physical Activity for Combating Chronic Inflammation in Older Adults
Chronic inflammation is a condition contributing to development of several diseases and functional decline during aging. While regular physical activity is an important factor for
Using Lord Of The Rings to Revolutionize Coaching? How Artificial Intelligence can Assess Athlete Performance and Injury Risk.
Observing how an athlete moves is a common way to assess their performance potential or risk for injury. These assessments use visual observations, which can
ACSM-Backed PHIT Bill Passes House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 6199, the Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018, by a vote
Swimming Tips to Score the Biggest Benefits from Your Pool Workout
Think beyond steady laps: our dynamic way of swimming will transform your body and wake up your workouts. Up Your Pool Game Many people assume
Will Stretching Before Sports and Exercise Really Affect How Well You Perform?
Athletes and exercisers tend to stretch their muscles before they train or compete. But past scientific studies have shown that this can reduce muscle force
Endurance athletes and overtraining ? what happens to the nervous system?
Endurance athletes often undertake periods of intense training with the aim of improving performance. This increased stress can lead to a deterioration in performance and
