Injury Prevention

West Virginia holds ‘concussion discussion’ in wake of middle schooler’s death

Following the untimely death of a middle school football player, West Virginia coaches, administrators, and parents gathered late last week to discuss concussion prevention and other steps the state can take to improve player safety... more »

Atrium Health partners with Greg Olsen Foundation to donate AEDs to Charlotte area

Atrium Health is making a substantial donation of life-saving devices to every partnering school in the greater Charlotte area. With the support of the Greg Olsen Foundation, and in partnership with DeFibtech, the donation of... more »

Study on cardiovascular adaptations to athletic training

The following is a summary of “Sex-Specific Differences in Cardiovascular Adaptations and Risks in Elite Athletes: Bridging the Gap in Sports Cardiology,” published in the September 2024 issue of Cardiology by Afaghi et al. Despite increased female... more »

Death of players sparks safety in youth football debate

The death of two young football players in late August sparked yet another conversation about the safety of youth football. A 13-year-old middle school player died from brain trauma during a practice, but his father,... more »

Sway App could change the way concussions are evaluated and tracked

A new app may change the way concussions are evaluated for athletes at all levels. The Sway App helps identify athletes in need of medical care for concussions, facilitating better recovery and safer returns to... more »

Are you more likely to suffer a concussion on grass or artificial turf?

Are concussions more likely to occur on grass fields or artificial turf? A recent study of Texas middle and high school football players sought to answer that very question. The study found that football athletes... more »

Considerations for ankle bracing

When an athlete injures an ankle, it is usually either a fracture of one of the bones or a sprain – which there are three distinct types – Grade 1,2, or 3 of any ligaments... more »

Using Gua Sha to enhance athletic performance

Tom Brady was able to play professional football until he was 45. One of his training secrets is to sculpt his body using pliability and flexibility. When he was 26, he had an elbow injury... more »

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