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Category: Rugby

    Category: Rugby

    Why study the brains of sports players?

    December 21, 2018 sportsmedicineweekly

    The Drake Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving understanding of concussion injuries in sport, based on scientific research and collaboration. Launched in 2014,

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    RUGBY TRAINING

    March 1, 2018 sportsmedicineweekly

    A rugby training program must help players to cope with the rigorous demands of the modern game. Despite its gruelling nature, amateur players perform poorly

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    Concussion Alters Neuromuscular Function in Collegiate Athletes

    April 4, 2017 sportsmedicineweekly

    Despite being cleared to return to play following a concussion, research has suggested that athletes may be at a greater risk for other kinds of

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    Customize Your Protection with DonJoy Defender Skin

    September 19, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

    It’s your padding, your way. With DEFENDER SKIN, you can create and apply custom?shaped hex strips that act like a protective second skin. It’s the

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    Medial Knee Ligament Injury

    August 19, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

    A medial ligament sprain or MCL injury is a tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee, usually a result of twisting or

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    SPLEEN INJURIES �?? SNEAKY AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS

    June 21, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

    By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The spleen is the most commonly injured abdominal

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    SPLEEN INJURIES ? SNEAKY AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS

    June 21, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

    By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.,?President, Sideline Sports Doc,?Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The spleen is the most commonly injured abdominal

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    Nutrition for the Brain; Throwing Injuries in MLB and Little League Athletes.

    October 27, 2015 sportsmedicineweekly

    Episode 15.28?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One:??How ‘Re:Mind Recover’ Supplement?Supports

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    ACL Injuries

    February 4, 2015 sportsmedicineweekly

    What is an ACL? Simply put, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the bottom of the femur (thighbone) to the top of the tibia (shinbone).

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    Preventing Rugby Injuries; Avoiding Holiday Stress & Over-eating

    December 28, 2014 sportsmedicineweekly

    Episode 14.36?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Dr. Nik Verma,?Sports

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    Training for Rugby; Benefits of Pilates

    December 26, 2014 sportsmedicineweekly

    Episode 14.35?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Aaron Manheimer,?NASM-CPT, PES-Owner/Wattage

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    Rugby: U.S. to Play New Zealand; Building Character in Youth

    October 30, 2014 sportsmedicineweekly

    Episode 14.31?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One -?Dr. Jeffrey Mjaanes?from?Midwest

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    BLOG ARTICLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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    • Four players in camouflage uniforms and protective masks aiming paintball guns behind wooden barriers in a forested paintball field Eye and Head Protection Standards in Recreational Combat Sports June 27, 2026 - Recreational combat sports like paintball and airsoft require high-standard protective gear to prevent serious eye injuries. Equipment must meet ASTM… View More
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    • Woman standing with hands on hips near a path and river in a city park Cortisol, Blood Sugar, and PCOS: The Quiet Stress Pattern That Can Keep Symptoms Stuck June 25, 2026 - High cortisol levels significantly impact active women with PCOS by inducing glucose release from the liver, resulting in insulin spikes… View More
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    • Athlete performing a functional assessment on force plates to capture objective force and movement data How does objective movement and strength testing support return-to-sport decisions? June 22, 2026 - Objective movement, mobility, and strength testing enhances athlete recovery assessments by providing data that supports informed decision-making for return-to-sport. These… View More
    • Men's Joint Health: Why Active Men Wait Too Long to Seek Treatment — and What It Costs Them Men’s Joint Health: Why Active Men Wait Too Long to Seek Treatment — and What It Costs Them June 18, 2026 - Men have a well-documented relationship with pain: they minimize it, rationalize it, and more often than not, play through it.… View More
    • Two female runners resting after a run, drinking a shake and eating an energy bar Sports Nutrition for Recovery, Energy & Performance: Essential Nutrients Guide June 18, 2026 - Modern sports nutrition emphasizes the importance of micronutrients for recovery and performance, beyond just calorie intake. Essential vitamins, minerals, and… View More
    • Soccer Injuries at the World Cup: The Most Common Conditions and How They're Treated Soccer Injuries at the World Cup: The Most Common Conditions and How They’re Treated June 17, 2026 - The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of global sport, 64 matches, 32 nations, and the world's most elite athletes… View More
    • Playing Hurt in the Stanley Cup Finals: When Elite Athletes Compete Through Serious Injuries Playing Hurt in the Stanley Cup Finals: When Elite Athletes Compete Through Serious Injuries June 16, 2026 - When the final buzzer sounds, the medical story of this postseason will just be beginning. By the time any Stanley… View More
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