Knee Health Blog

2024-2025 Rothman Orthopedic Institute Spine Research Fellowship

  This is a unique opportunity that allows candidates to work closely with Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA,…

3 years ago

NFL players who experienced concussion symptoms during their careers show decreased cognitive performance decades after retirement

  Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on…

3 years ago

Sports specialization in high schools may increase the risk of depression

  The Association of Sports Specialization and Concussion History on self-reported depressive symptoms and quality of life among high school…

3 years ago

Not all compressions are the same

  An evaluation of the quality of CPR chest compressions performed on football-equipped and obese simulation manikins. Longo JA, Lyman…

3 years ago

CDC HEADS UP program increases concussion knowledge and injury communication

  Randomized evaluation of CDC HEADS UP concussion education materials for youth sports coaches. Kroshus E, Zhou H, Ledsky R,…

3 years ago

Fewer sports injuries with digital information

Injuries in youth athletics are significantly reduced when coaches and parents have access to digital information about adolescent growth. It…

3 years ago

Your meniscus is probably not affected by your ACL reconstruction

  Meniscus procedures do not increase with delayed ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation: results from a randomized controlled trial. van der…

3 years ago

Attending live sports improves well-being: study

  New scientific research has found that attending live sporting events improves levels of wellbeing and reduces feelings of loneliness.…

3 years ago

Athletic trainers can assist with communication between coach and athlete

  Provision of concussion information by coaches and attendance of athletic trainers: Findings from the 2021 YouthStyles Survey Daugherty J,…

3 years ago

Ready, set, go: New research shows how marathon running affects different foot muscles

  With the current trend of fitness consciousness, many people have included long-distance running as part of their exercise regimen.…

3 years ago