Sports Medicine

Study shows women who received physical therapy had higher satisfaction and less pain Women who received physical therapy after undergoing a cesarean section had significantly improved outcomes compared to those who did not according to a…

Almost one in five people lacks the protein α-actinin-3 in their muscle fibre. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now show that more of the skeletal muscle of these individuals comprises slow-twitch muscle fibres, which are…

A drug that helps us to eat less could help the more than 650 million people around the world who live with obesity. One of the emerging drug candidates that interest researchers is the hormone GDF15 that, when given to rodents, lowers…

Review explores ways that space radiation can damage cardiovascular health, and discusses how we can protect astronauts, from vitamin C to spinach Space: the final frontier. What's stopping us from exploring it? Well, lots of things, but…

Data shows high core temps, low hydration among bands, little access to healthcare LAWRENCE -- Nearly every fall, as football teams return to the field, tragic stories of players falling ill and even dying of heat trauma make the…

Cardiac patients who also have diabetes will be able to do their rehabilitation exercises more safely, thanks to the world's first guidance on the subject, which has been published by international experts including a Swansea University…

Novosteo Inc. will use funding to advance development of NOV004 for the treatment of bone fractures, other bone diseases and support Phase 1 clinical trialsCredit: Novosteo Inc. Novosteo Inc., a preclinical-stage biotechnology startup…

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that spontaneous eye blink activity explains the link between physical activity and cognitive functionCredit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba, Japan - Although exercise is known to…

Credit: Ben Hershey Australia's and New Zealand's first set of clinical guidelines for children's head injuries has been created by a network of specialists based at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI). The…

Median length of concussion symptoms drops from one month to one week in female athletes, 11 to five days in male athletes The adoption of recommended changes in concussion management led to a reduction in the length of symptoms among 11-…

A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that health knowledge in relation to diet, exercise, hygiene and wellbeing can be increased through a programme of football exercises as part of school lessonsCredit: Robert Wengler…

Aging and lifestyle-related metabolic imbalances, such as hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and oxidative-stress, cause the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including pentosidine (PEN, crosslinked type) and…

Subtle differences in recovery times were seen in certain subgroups, but unexpected findings could indicate a path forward with more equitable allocation of health resources Philadelphia, January 26, 2021 - Researchers at Children's…

Pilot study shows positive outcomes for those suffering from COVID-19 Researchers with the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and collaborators at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and in Orange County, CA, have published the…

Patient-reported symptom information from a brief questionnaire can be correlated with MRI findings to distinguish presumptive pain generators from incidental abnormalitiesCredit: American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American Journal of…

Study suggests baseline symptoms may help interpret recovery scores COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new study suggests that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion - a finding supporting researchers' argument…

Nutrition to power young rugby league playersCredit: QUT Media Young rugby league players could benefit from individualised nutrition plans to maximise performance and optimise recovery throughout their careers, according to QUT…

Study of heart-rate sensor earns praise for UMass Lowell team LOWELL, Mass. - UMass Lowell students testing a new device that could transform the way heart-rate data is collected have won praise for their work from the American College of…

A new worldwide study funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) will measure how certain physical behaviours, such as sitting for long periods of time, can impact health. The £855,000 research project at the University College London…

Antidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to no help for people suffering chronic back pain and osteoarthritis and may even cause harm. Back…