Sports Specialization Ups Injury Risk, Especially in Girls
Volume of vigorous activity is a strong predictor of injuries for both boys and girls.
Sports Medicine
NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health
Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life.
Recovery From Concussion Longer for Athletes With ADHD
Athletes with ADHD had more symptoms at 24 to 48 hours, regardless of psychostimulant use.
Oral Contraceptive Pill May Protect Against ACL Tears
Risk for acute cruciate ligament reconstruction reduced while on OCP, especially for 15- to 19-year-olds.
Repetitive Hits May Predispose Athletes to Concussion
Among college football players, number, severity of head impacts may affect risk for concussion.
Concussion-Related Biomarkers Vary Based on Sex, Race
Level of S100B up after sports-related concussion, especially within 4 hours of concussion.
Get Your Sweat On: Top Fitness Trends of 2018
The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) annual survey reveals people are going back to basics to get fit in 2018.
NFL players do not have significantly increased mortality risk
Among NFL football players who began their careers between 1982 and 1992, career participation in the NFL, compared with limited NFL exposure obtained primarily as an NFL replacement player during a league-wide strike, was not associated with a statistically significant difference in long-term all-cause mortality.
Ortho Dx: Deformity, pain in middle finger
A patient, aged 16 years, presented with pain and deformity of the right middle finger. He reported injuring the finger playing football two days prior. He was unable to extend the tip of his finger since the injury. On exam, a flexion deformity at the distal interphalangeal joint was found. The patient was unable to…
Post-concussion, look for physical regression in high-school athletes
Teen athletes who have re-entered athletics following a concussion are reported regressing abilities in their physical abilities.
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