Injury Prevention
How to prevent shin splints
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are not uncommon, especially among runners, dancers, and individuals who suddenly intensify their training or change their workout. “This also happens in new military recruits. A... more »
University of Michigan Concussion Center helps athletes with head injuries
High school cheerleaders, like Catherine Vick from Paw Paw High School in Michigan, are among the most likely student-athletes to suffer a concussion. Vick suffered a concussion as a 10th-grader, and after telling her coaches,... more »
How endurance running impacts the immune system
Whether you’re a lifelong runner or new to the sport, it’s important to understand the impact running has on the immune system. The immune system is complex. As white blood cells help fight off infections,... more »
Study finds delayed ACL surgery may be safe for many adults
A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of medical records concludes that delaying surgical treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, in some children is associated with a higher risk of new tears in the... more »
NCA&T study links low-energy availability in black athletes
A pilot study led by researchers at North Carolina A&T State University has shown a correlation between hypertension and low-energy availability in black Division I athletes. Among the four sports profiled, basketball and track and... more »
Which is safer: artificial turf or natural grass?
Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf? Scientists continue to study the question, but there are challenges to getting the answer right. There are variables to take into account: the... more »
How schools can prepare for sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating. It can cause death within minutes. Certain conditions can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, but not all the causes are known. When a person's heart... more »
Using AI to innovate ultrasounds for sports medicine professionals
Innovations in AI are allowing ultrasounds to reach its full potential in optimizing performance and recovery in a proactive manner for athletes. Ultrasounds, or musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds can assess injuries by visualizing muscle, tendon, ligament,... more »
