Sports Medicine
Never Hide Head Injuries
Daredevil Johnny Knoxville makes a decent—if often disturbing—living by filming himself in harm’s way. It’s no shock, then, that the co-creator of "Jackass" has had his share of head injuries. [...]
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A grueling workout can leave you with ripped muscles—literally. It’s called microtrauma, and it refers to small tears in your muscle fibers, at the microscopic level. Sure, you may look [...]
Teammates, Not Friends: Making It Work
Teammates don’t always become friends. These tips from Dr. Aimee Kimball, director of Mental Training at the Center for Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, will help [...]
Lace Up to Avoid Foot Injuries
The method of tying your shoes that you learned in kindergarten will have to change if you’re experiencing foot problems such as bone spurs, ankle pain or blisters. Dr. Stephen [...]
The Right Socks Can Prevent Blisters
If you’re experiencing blisters on your feet after training or competing, your socks might be to blame. “I look at the sock…from the perspective of moisture control and not wanting [...]
The Benefits of Juice
By Sarah Gearhart According to a research study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, drinking cherry juice can reduce exercised-induced muscle pain and damage—thanks to its anti-inflammatory agents [...]
Why You Should Hydrate in the A.M.
Think a good night’s sleep is all you need to be ready for an early-morning practice? Think again. According to Jeff Zachwieja, Ph.D., principal scientist for the Gatorade Sports Science [...]
Understanding ACL Tears
Odds of winning the Powerball lottery: 80 million to 1. Odds of becoming President of the United States: 17.5 million to 1. Odds of hitting a hole-in-one: 26,500 to 1. [...]