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Pediatrics

High rates of articular cartilage damage found in pediatric athletes after ACL injuries, meniscus tears

A new study led by Yale School of Medicine's Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation unveiled key insights into the knee joint's vulnerability for young athletes who suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries combined ...

Pediatrics

Children with access to parks and water engage in more active play

Preschool children with more backyard space and those who live closer to parks and water do more active play than children from other neighborhoods, according to a new study by The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Psychology & Psychiatry

What makes a great coach?

Successful sports coaches have some things in common, researchers from McGill University and the University of Queensland in Australia found. Notably, they engage in post-season introspection, focus on creating a good team ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A whole-club approach to youth mental health promotion

Sports clubs have the potential to provide a profound and positive impact on the mental health of their younger members, but the whole club must be engaged to make a real difference.

Oncology & Cancer

Exercise during chemotherapy may help immune cells fight cancer

Exercising during chemotherapy and before surgery may help the body send more immune cells into cancerous tumors, according to a first-of-its-kind pilot study from the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation ...

Neuroscience

Muscle composition as a possible biomarker for chronic back pain

Back pain affects more than 80 million people in Europe and is the most common cause of disability. If the pain persists for more than three months, it is referred to as chronic back pain, which not only reduces the quality ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers use VR gaming for balance rehab programs

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new University of Queensland research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.

Health

How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in the over 50s

More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended ...