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Cardiology

Recreational marathoners show no long-term heart damage after 10 years

A collaboration of researchers in Switzerland, Germany, and the US tracked cardiac function in recreational marathon runners over a 10-year span. Repeated endurance training and racing aligned with stable right ventricular ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Menopause symptoms may be frequent and have negative effects, according to female endurance athletes

A new study finds menopause symptoms to be very frequently reported by female endurance athletes, with many perceiving a negative effect on their training and performance. The findings are published in PLOS One by Heather ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

A review in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology summarizes the multiple benefits of sport participation for people with cerebral palsy. The authors present a summary of available sports, as well as adaptations, to help ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Long-term study reveals physical ability peaks at age 35

A 47-year-long Swedish study at Karolinska Institutet reveals how fitness, strength, and muscle endurance change during adulthood. The results show that physical ability starts to deteriorate as early as age 35, but it is ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy

In Elisa Arch's Orthotics and Prosthetics for Enhanced Mobility Lab, students are exploring novel approaches to help those with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) return to daily activity more quickly.

Health

How to head off tendon trouble

Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday activities at risk.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Research team studies hydration at 2024 Boston Marathon

A research team from the College of Education and Health Professions, along with co-authors from several other institutions, recently published a study they conducted at the 2024 Boston Marathon examining the role of hydration ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New global recommendations support exercise for leg lymphedema

Researchers from Macquarie University have published the world's first ever consensus-based recommendations on exercise as part of the management of lower limb lymphedema, a condition affecting millions worldwide.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Q&A: How do you reduce and prevent injuries in soccer?

The world's most popular game—football to most, soccer to some—can take a heavy physical toll on players. Given the massive number of male and female players lacing up their cleats, there has been a surprising dearth ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

New crisis management model for professional soccer

When does a soccer team really face a crisis—and in which situations is the dismissal of a coach nothing but an over-hasty reaction? In a recently published study, researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Early Parkinson's predictor found in daily step count

Oxford's Big Data Institute and Nuffield Department of Population Health report that daily step counts may help identify who will later be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, with lower activity patterns acting as an early ...

Neuroscience

Tricking the brain to make exercise feel easier

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in training and muscle strength. But the brain also plays a role, particularly in how we perceive effort.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

New therapies for advanced shoulder issues

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be avoided, with many people responding well to nonoperative treatments, such as physical therapy or ...

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 ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Knee arthritis made worse with steroid injections

Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher progression of the disease. ...

Neuroscience

Muscle quality may hold clues to early cognitive decline

Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have found that sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Why gait quality matters as you age

Walking is one of the most important things we do for our quality of life. In fact, research shows it contributes more than any other physical activity to how well we live day to day. Yet one in three people over the age ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

All exercise is important for the health of older adults, says study

Physical activity helps protect older adults against disease. A new study reveals that the health benefits also apply to those who exercise less than the recommended amount. The research is published in The Journal of nutrition, ...

Health

Orthopedic surgeon offers tips to prevent injuries while biking

Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing ...