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Cost model and health outcome research unveils cheaper knee surgery alternatives in Australia
A Monash University-led study has shown that structured education and exercise therapy may be cost-effective measures that delay or avoid knee replacement surgery in people with lower pain levels, while improving health care ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Combining AI and thermal video offers a new window into weightlifting
Researchers have developed a new method that combines video from thermal cameras with AI-based digital processing to enhance weightlifting training. By providing data-driven insights that enable targeted training and recovery ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers
Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients often experience such symptoms as fatigue, depression and poor sleep quality, even before treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. However, recommendations for managing symptoms ...
Oct 1, 2024
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A third of Swedish cheerleaders tell of psychological abuse
Of current and former Swedish cheerleading athletes, 29% reported being subjected to psychological abuse in the sport, according to a new study from Linköping University, Sweden. The study shows that dissatisfaction with ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found
The development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.
Sep 30, 2024
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Sports injuries: How they're treated, and how soon you can safely return to play
A tumble, a tackle: Anything can bring on a sidelining sports injury.
Sep 30, 2024
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New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury
As Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised a new strategy to help athletes avoid one of the most common injuries in ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Australian Football League women must 'carb up' to maximize performance, says study
Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals: They're the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024 footy (soccer) season kicks off, making sure AFLW athletes get enough of the good ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Resiliency and concussion: Why do some athletes develop neurodegeneration and others don't?
Ontario's Minister of Sport, 71-year-old Neil Lumsden, recently announced his decision to donate his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada to support research on brain injuries.
Sep 28, 2024
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Researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics
The promotion of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for public health is a lightning rod for debate, especially from its staunchest critics within the scientific community.
Sep 26, 2024
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'Weekend warrior' physical activity may help protect against more than 200 diseases
Busy with work and other obligations, some people concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous exercise into one or two days of the week or weekend. A study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital has found that ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Is an ankle sprain also a brain injury? How neuroscience is helping athletes, astronauts and 'average Joes'
Have you ever thought of an ankle sprain as a brain injury? Most people probably wouldn't.
Sep 26, 2024
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Why 4 of 5 Kansas City kids struggle to get enough physical activity
A recent study concluded that Kansas City area kids aren't as active as they should be—and improving that will take some major changes.
Sep 26, 2024
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Soccer headers briefly slow brain activity, study shows
Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to concussions. However, a new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that even mild heading has some measurable ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Insomnia in sleep apnea patients can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise training, finds study
Chronic insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are each keeping about 10% of the general population from getting a restful night's sleep. When combined, they create a condition known as comorbid chronic insomnia and OSA ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Skeletal muscle relaxants beneficial for only certain conditions
Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms, painful cramps, and neck pain, according to a review published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network ...
Sep 24, 2024
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UBE microdiscectomy beneficial for lumbar disc herniation
For adults with symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) microdiscectomy is associated with longer operating times and with lower pain medication consumption in the early postoperative period ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Mind games: New study delves into the decision-making of soccer players during a game
With countless factors influencing their in-game actions every second—from the manager's tactics to the pressure of the opposition, and even external elements like the weather or the crowd—how do players process this ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A new study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows that about one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neuropathological condition linked to repeated head trauma that can only be diagnosed through ...
Sep 23, 2024
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Mental health issues are a common phenomenon in elite sports, Dutch study finds
Nearly three-quarters of Dutch elite athletes and 40% of their coaches report sport-related distress. This is one of the findings from a study conducted by Amsterdam UMC together with NOC*NSF, the organization which represents ...
Sep 23, 2024
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New study shows durability of minimally invasive procedure to combat knee pain
A new study shows that a minimally invasive treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) in the knees may have a lasting benefit of at least 2 years.
Sep 23, 2024
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Why is pain so exhausting?
One of the most common feelings associated with persisting pain is fatigue and this fatigue can become overwhelming. People with chronic pain can report being drained of energy and motivation to engage with others or the ...
Sep 21, 2024
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Are sports stars who are caught using illegal drugs unfairly vilified?
With the Paris Olympics and Paralympics wrapped up, and leading Australian sports codes coming to an end of their 2024 seasons, many athletes will be celebrating well-earned wins and commiserating losses.
Sep 21, 2024
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No concussion? A blow to the head can still be dangerous, says study
In a football game, an athlete takes a bad hit to the head. He doesn't feel dazed or confused: he seems to have escaped a concussion. However, despite the lack of concussive symptoms, the impact has disrupted the chemical ...
Sep 20, 2024
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Q&A: Exercise gain without pain—well, maybe some soreness
Did the simple act of clicking on this article make your arm ache?
Sep 20, 2024
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