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Oct 29, 2009 Skiing not as dangerous as believed - new study analyzes myths concerning alpine skiing injuries ROSEMONT, IL – Alpine skiing is often considered one of the most dangerous winter sports around, especially with the horrific crash videos repla . . . more

Oct 29, 2009 Screening for cardiovascular diseases difficult, but necessary identification of cardiac conditions in athletes may save participant’s life ROSEMONT, IL ensure safe athletic participation. This fact is emphasized by the recent deaths of three individuals in the Detroit Marathon on Octobe . . . more

Aug 25, 2009 Mouthguards: protective, but can cause harm - study finds athletic mouthguards may cause oral lesions and disease FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROSEMONT, IL - Although commonly used to protect an athlete’s teeth during contact sports, mouthguards are now being ques . . . more

Aug 25, 2009 Game day injections may have more drawbacks than benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - New study highlights types of injections, pros and cons ROSEMONT, IL - Game day injections work like a magic pain relief bul . . . more

May 12, 2009 Number of matches played determines teen tennis players’ risk for medical withdrawal ROSEMONT, IL - The number of matches junior tennis players compete in during a tournament directly affectsSports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. . . . more

May 12, 2009 Adolescent growth plate injuries may be related to overuse ROSEMONT, IL – Early diagnosis and immobilization of growth plate injuries is key to putting an adolescent athlete back in the game, according t . . . more

May 12, 2009 Weakened hip muscles common reason for overuse running injuries ROSEMONT, IL - The study analyzed data from 1980 through July 2008 in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychInfo and CINAHL clinical databases. Information inclusion . . . more

Apr 27, 2009 Study shows strength training beneficial for young athletes - importance of a well-designed, adult supervised strength program emphasized ROSEMONT, IL – Participating in even a short-duration strength-training program during childhood and especially during adolescence may not only . . . more

Dec 29, 2008 Study shows fish oils dramatically improve cholesterol levels in professional football players ROSEMONT, IL. – Researchers have firmly established that supplementing a diet with fish oil can improve health and cholesterol levels, however, . . . more

Dec 29, 2008 Baseline testing may aid in concussion assessment of athletes - study finds athletes likely to experience concussion-linked symptoms well after initial injury ROSEMONT, IL - “Understanding commonly reported concussion symptoms and performing a baseline test of all athletes may allow clinicians to more . . . more

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