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Italian Cyclist Tests Positive for Blood Doping: David Rebellin Forfeited His Silver Medal from 2008 Olympics

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Bad: Hyponatremia is the Opposite of Dehydration in Hot Weather

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Thomas Wyatt

Warnings About Bodybuilding Supplements: Dangerous Ingredients in Some Over the Counter Supplements

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By: Kenneth Rosen

Congress Reviews NFL Head Injuries: House Judiciary Committee Heard Testimony from Retired NFL Players

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Effects of Immobilization on the Shoulder: Keeping the Shoulder Mobile is Important for a Healthy Joint

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Glenoid Labral Tears: Injuries to the Labrum of the Glenohumeral Joint

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Plantar Fasciitis Foot and Heel Pain Relief: Plantar Fasciitis Pain in Bottom of Foot and Heel Spur Treament

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Sharon Perkins

Debate Over Aluminum Bats Continues: Do These Bats Pose a Greater Risk for Catastrophic Injury?

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Bicipital Tendinitis: Tendinitis of the Long Head of the Biceps

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Ulnar Collateral Torn Ligament Thumb UCL Injury: MCP Joint Injury Skier's Thumb, Gamekeeper's Thumb

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By: Sharon Perkins

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Differentiating Impingement from Supraspinatus Strain

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

High School Cheerleading Squads at Risk: Are Coaches Qualified to Safely Instruct Cheer Squads?

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Properly Fitted Mouthguards Prevent Injuries: However, Mouthpieces May Also Cause Oral Mucosal Lesions

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Instability Problems of the Glenohumeral Joint: Multidirectional Instability versus Unilateral Instability

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Structure & Components of Glenohumeral Joint: The Bony Design Allows for the Large Range of Motion

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Coaching Guidelines for Keeping Athletes Safe: Coaching Safely Takes More Than Knowing the Rules of the Game

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss/Gain in Athletes: Educating Athletes on Healthy Ways to Increase and Decrease Weight

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Pole Vaulting Helmet Now Available: Custom-Designed Helmet by Simpson Performance Products

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Strength Supplements can be Harmful: Supplements are Risky Because They are Unregulated

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Rehabilitation for a Sprained Finger: Protocol to Heal a Jammed Finger

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Monitoring Heat/Humidity Can Keep Athletes Safe: As Temperatures Rise Activities Need to be Adjusted

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Risk Factors Make Athletes Susceptible to Heat: Nonenvironmental Factors That May Place an Athlete at Risk

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Preventing Death from Heat Illness in Athletes: With Careful Monitoring, Heat-related Death are Preventable

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Understanding What Muscles Make Up The Core: Core Is More Than Just Your Abdominals

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Natali Imrisek

Indicted High School Coach Found Not Guilty: Jury Acquitted Former Coach Stinson of Reckless Homicide

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

High School Football Player Died After Game: Fullback Kevin Telles Collapsed During Game Friday Night

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Concussions May Cause Long Lasting Brain Injury: Research in Boston Looking at Brain Damage in Former NFL Players

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Hip Pointer Injury: Trauma to the Hip Can Bruise the Bone

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By: Steven M. Cohen

Understanding and Treating Muscle Spasm: Back Spasms are Frequently the Body’s Reaction to a Muscle Injury

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Pole Vaulter Dies from Head Injury: A Young College Vaulter Died During Training Exercises

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Football Leads High School Sports Injuries: Knee Injuries Were Top on the List Followed by Ankle Injuries

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Learn to Avoid Overtraining and Overuse Injuries: How & Why Too Much Exercise Discourages Improved Sports Performance

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By: Alli Rainey

New Reinforced Baseball Helmets by Rawling: Can New Technology Protect Major League Players From Concussion?

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Exercise Induced Asthma: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

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By: Steven M. Cohen

Football Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance: How to Disinfect and Maintain Football Accessories

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By: Bridgett Ann Calia

How to Exercise at Home: Starting an Effective Exercise Program Without a Gym

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By: Steven M. Cohen

Criteria for Return to Play After An Injury: When is an Athlete Ready to Go Back to Competition?

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

HIV's Affect on Sports: Magic Johnson Turns 50 and Still Going Strong

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Hot and Cold Therapy to Reduce Swelling: Alternating Ice and Heat Can Effectively Bring Down Swelling

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Cortisone Injection is Not a Stand Alone Therapy: Injection Should be Used in Conjunction with a Treatment Plan

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Headache Disorders in an Active Population: Different Categories of Headaches

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Cryotherapy: Different Types of Cold Therapy for Different Types of Injuries

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

The Musculoskeletal (Muscles and Bones) System: Provides a Framework for Movement and Support, and Other Functions

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Linda Mundorff

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: One of Several Possible Causes of "Shin Splint" Pain

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Dextrose Prolotherapy: Prolotherapy Gaining Popularity for Musculoskeletal Treatment

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Caution When Considering Cortisone Injections: Give Careful Consideration to Both Side Effects and Appropriate Use

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Disqualified by Hypertropohic Cardiomyopathy: Congenital Condition will Keep Athlete from Competing for USC

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Plyometric Training for Improved Performance: An Effective Way to Increase Muscle Power

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Plyometric Training: An Exercise Technique to Increase Muscle Power

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Subungual Hematoma: Bleeding under the Fingernail/Toenail from Direct Trauma

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Injuries Caused by Sports Activities: Fracture, Dislocation, Sprain, and Strain

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Lizzie Elzingre

Young Boxer Collapses After Fight: Mexican Junior Welterweight Died From Brain Hemorrhage

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Common Cause of Knee Pain

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

MRI Scanning for Knee Injury: A Powerful Diagnostic Tool

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Reducing the Risk of Skateboarding Head Injuries: Proper Use of Helmets Can Reduce Head Injury

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

CA-MRSA: An Athlete's Life-Threatening Story: 16 Year-Old Boone Baker Narrowly Survived CA-MRSA

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Types of Strength Training: Using a Variety of Exercise Techniques for Better Workouts

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Prevention of Heat Related Illness: Staying Healthy in the Summer Heat

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Conditioning or Punishment - Are Your Kids Safe? When Discipline by Coaches Causes Injury or Death

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Foot Care for Hikers and Multi Sport Athletes: 10 Tips for Preventing Trench Foot and Other Cold and Wet Injuries

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa Auer

Terminating a Season after Multiple Concussions: Guidelines to Return to Play and Termination of a Sport Season

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Active Release Techniques for Sports Injuries: ART Claims to Help Treat Damaged Soft Tissue - Does It Work?

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Nicole Adamson

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Possible Consequence of Recurrent Concussions

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

How to Choose a Personal Trainer: Tips to Select the Right Fitness Mentor

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

New Guidelines for the Management of Concussions: Graduated Return to Play Criteria for Athletes with Concussions

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Severity of Concussions in Athletes: Grading Concussions is no Longer Accepted Standard of Care

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Recurrent Concussion in Sports: Rate of Recovery Increases after Successive Concussions

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Recreational Diving Board Injuries: Diving Injuries Sustained in Aquatic Sports

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Overtraining Syndrome in Competitive Athletes: Too Much Training Can Decrease Performance

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Overtraining Young Athletes May Lead to Injuries: Early Sport Specialization May Place Athletes at Risk

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Prevent Golf Injuries To Neck, Arms, Back & Legs: Have a Happy Golf Vacation By Avoiding Arm, Neck, Back, Knee Injury

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Diane Rutherford

Athletic Drug Testing in Secondary Schools: Testing Athletes in High School for Drug Use is Controversial

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP Injections to Enhance Healing in Musculoskeletal Injuries

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Exercise to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome: Physical Activity and Proper Diet Can Reverse Insulin Resistance

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT): New NonInvasive Treatment for Nonunion Stress Fractures

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Preventing Golf Injuries: Strategies to Stay Healthy on the Course

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Why Some ACL Surgeries Fail: Patient or Professional Error

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Anabolic Steroid Abuse: Adverse Health Effects and Legal Implications

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Jacqueline Trovato

Management of Abrasions in Sports: Proper Soft-Tissue Wound Care Management Can Prevent Infection

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Shoulder Injuries Common in Adolescent Athletes: Types of Injuries Sustained by High School Athletes

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Clavicular Fractures in Sports: Most Common Shoulder Fracture

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By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Ocean-Related Cervical Spine Injuries: Inexperience and Underestimating the Danger Lead to Injury

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Hyponatremia: Too Much Water can be Fatal in Endurance Athletes

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Treatment of Biceps Tendon Injuries: Surgical and Nonsurgical Methods to Repair Biceps Injuries

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Anatomical Structures of Glenohumeral Joint: Designed for Movement

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Car Surfing: a Dangerous Phenomenon: Risky Behavior Results in Catastrophic Injuries

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Why Shoulder Replacements are Needed: It's Easier to Develop Shoulder Damage Than Most Folks Realize

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Understanding Concussion in Sports: Misunderstood and Often Under Reported by Athletes

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Chronic Low Back Pain and Anticonvulsants: What These Pills Really Do

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Naheed Ali

Certified Athletic Trainer Physician Extenders: ATCs Move from Schools into Physician Offices

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Young Athletes with Low Back Pain: Back Injuries Need to be Thoroughly Investigated

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Biceps Tendon Tears: A Common Tendon Injury of the Upper Arm

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Anesthetic and Corticosteroid Injections: Trigger Point and Facet Point Shots Given for Back Pain

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Naheed Ali

Another Young Boxer Dies in the Ring: Two Deaths in Two Days from Severe Brain Injuries

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Recognition and Treatment of Facial Fractures: Be Prepared with an Emergency Action Plan

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Group Exercise: Exercise Classes are Helpful For New Exercisers

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

Incidence of Maxillofacial Fractures in Sports: Soccer and Baseball Athletes at Risk due to Direct Body Contact

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Certified Athletic Trainer Medical Professional: Differentiating an ATC from a Personal Trainer

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Risk of Ruptured Spleen in Contact Sports: Linking Infectious Mononucleosis to Spleen Injury

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Microfracture Knee Surgery: An Effective Technique for Repairing Damaged Cartilage

In: Sports Medicine (general)

By: Steven M. Cohen

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