Jan 13, 2025Study suggests electrical stimulation boosts strength and mass
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), or electrical muscle stimulation for short, uses electrical currents to contract muscles. The stimulation devices are easy to use and widely available on the market, according to Sudip Bajpeyi, Ph.D., a... more »
Jan 13, 2025Sports surgeons for elite athletes may not have enough legal coverage
Orthopedic sports medicine surgeons may not have sufficient legal coverage to care for large portions of athletes in the NFL, MLB, and NHL. Lack of coverage may expose physicians to malpractice liabilities.“Recent public medical malpractice litigation has... more »
Jan 13, 2025Pennsylvania ATC filmed male students in showers
A former Pennsylvania high school athletic trainer has been charged with filming male student-athletes in locker rooms and bathrooms, according to state police. Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrest of Samuel Fischer, 34, who is... more »
Jan 13, 2025Study links physical exercise to a lower cancer mortality rate
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine sought to discover a link between exercise and stopping cancer progression. The study explored how physical activity levels before a cancer diagnosis affected cancer... more »
Nov 18, 2024Well-liked Texas ATC may be forced to leave country without renewed visa
A Texas athletic trainer, who's well-liked in the athletics industry, may be forced to move back to Italy if she is unable to secure a visa. For the last 18 months, Ursula Heyner has been... more »
Nov 18, 2024Walking can add years to your life, study says
A recent study found that walking can add as much as 11 years onto your life. The problem is, however, many Americans don't get enough daily exercise. Only 26% of men, 19% of women, and... more »
Nov 5, 2024Nutrients that help athletes build muscle
Building muscle takes more than a high-protein diet. While protein gets all the glory, there’s a wide range of nutrients that are needed to support muscle development, recovery and strength. A recent story from Eating... more »
