Sports Medicine
Why mental health and sleep matter for injury prevention
A junior guard keeps spraining the same ankle. A distance runner’s minor hamstring strain never seems to fully heal. On paper, the rehab plan looks perfect; in reality, the athlete is stressed, anxious about losing... more »
FIFA launches project to advance health research for female athletes
FIFA has launched a new research initiative called the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project in an effort to address research gaps and provide access to data needed to support the health and development of... more »
Betterguards acquires wearable sports tech company
Betterguards, a sports technology company focused on injury prevention and recovery, has acquired Nextiles, a materials science and wearable sports technology company that merges flexible electronics with soft goods to create a data analytics platform... more »
Ohio hospital launches care program for female athletes
University Hospitals (UH), a hospital system based in Cleveland, has launched new specialized care for female athletes of all ages and abilities designed to “empower and support women in sports” through evidence-based care, research and... more »
How AI can help athletic trainers
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, has been around for a few years now and is becoming incorporated into our everyday lives. There are news reports every day on the ins and outs of AI and how... more »
Preventing Achilles tendon sprains, strains and tears
Achilles tendon injuries, particularly tears, are a common problem for athletes, affecting their ability to play and their daily lives. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the... more »
Integrating biometric data safely and effectively
Participation in high school sports continues to rise. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), athletic participation increased by 200,000 in the 2024-25 school year. This totals 8,266,244 over the past... more »
Mueller Sports Medicine launches REVIVE Award for college student-athletes overcoming injury
Mueller® Sports Medicine, a global leader in sports medicine innovation and recovery solutions, proudly announces the launch of the REVIVE Award™, a new initiative honoring collegiate student-athletes who have overcome adversity and emerged stronger both in... more »
