Female footballers need specifically tailored products such as equipment, boots and balls to optimize their performance and safety on the pitch, according to an article published in Sports technology. The authors conclude that while some progress has been made in addressing the equipment needs of female players, vital gaps in research, development and production…
The influence of therapeutic exercises after an ankle sprain on the occurrence of subsequent knee, hip and lumbar spine injuries Foster KS, Greenlee TA, Fraser JJ, Young JL, Rhon DI. Medicine and science in sport and exercise. August 2022. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003035. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36084225/ Take home message Performing therapeutic exercises after an ankle sprain reduces the…
GAINESVILLE, Fla., November 1, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exactech, a developer and manufacturer of innovative implants, instrumentation and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced the successful first surgery using its new, advanced Activit-E™ polyethylene for the Truliant® Knee Replacement System. Hany Bedair, MD, performed the procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, where the material…
A comprehensive knowledge of human biomechanics is useful to train athletes more effectively. From a biomechanical perspective, sprinting is challenging compared to running and endurance running, making it an intriguing area of research. Furthermore, a detailed biomechanical understanding of sprinters’ limbs may be insightful for more effective training of sprinters and for advancing our…
Factors influencing anxiety-related symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment among college student-athletes in the National College Health Assessment. Edwards B and Froehle AW. J Athl training. 2023, [epub ahead of print]. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0334.22. Full text freely available Take home message Eight in 10 student-athletes report feeling overwhelmed, and nearly half report overwhelming anxiety. Yet fewer than…
