Aug 1, 2023Gators Football boasts off-season gains
With the college football season right around the corner, the Florida Gators are showing off their gains in Gainesville. Head coach Billy Napier puts a premium on weight room success, employing Mark Hocke to run... more »
Aug 1, 2023Study cites isometric exercises as best to help lower blood pressure
According to a recent systematic review, isometric exercises are the best to lower your blood pressure. Exercises like wall sits and planks performed regularly were mentioned as examples in a systematic review and meta-analysis published... more »
Aug 1, 2023Study: Quadriceps autograft may accelerate ACL reconstruction return to play
New research has shown that a quadriceps autograft may accelerate return-to-play after ACL reconstruction compared to hamstring autografts. Kostas Economopoulos, MD, presented his findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. He... more »
Jul 19, 2023NFL announces 2023 ‘Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline’ participants
The National Football League (NFL), together with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), announced the roster of medical students who will participate in the second year of the... more »
Jul 18, 2023Study compares hydration levels of milk to other drinks
A hydrating, replenishing sports beverage is probably already sitting in your refrigerator. A study from Scotland’s St. Andrews University compared the hydration from several different drinks, and found that beverages with a little bit of sugar, fat... more »
Jul 18, 2023McMaster Univ. study shares best weight training practices
A study by McMaster University kinesiologists found that whether using heavy or light weights, lifting them as much as possible builds strength and muscle. The kinesiologists studied many of the popular variables when it comes... more »
Jun 21, 2023Researchers find new link between sleep and concussions
A new study led by Flinders University points to the importance of sleep quality in the aftermath and recovery process of sports-related concussions, a common form of mild traumatic brain injury. Results from a study... more »
