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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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Blood flow restriction cuffs a fall risk for older adults

New research from Murdoch University's School of Allied Health and Health Futures Institute has found that wearing blood flow restriction cuffs can change the way older people walk, potentially making them more unsteady during ...

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 ...

Medications

Survey: One in three supplements contain banned substances

Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) has released the findings of a major survey of sports supplements available in the Australian online marketplace, revealing a significant and continuing risk for athletes. The results are published ...

Radiology & Imaging

Study finds X-rays very helpful for diagnosing low back problems

Plain radiographs (X-ray), computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the evaluation of lower back pain. While MRI use has increased most over the past decades (more than 300% ...

Health

Prescribing parkrun is a retrograde step, argues doctor

General practitioners are now "prescribing" parkrun for their patients as part of a social prescribing initiative to promote preventive care. But in The BMJ, Dr. Margaret McCartney argues that turning parkrun into a prescription ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Micro workouts: A little exercise goes a long way

Micro workouts are all the talk right now: researchers have found that effective physical activity in small doses provides great health benefits—both for the individual and society as a whole.