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9-Jul-2022 3:15 PM EDT
Remplissage Reduces the Risk of Postoperative Recurrent Instability Versus Bankart Repair Alone in Medium-term Follow-up
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Patients undergoing a Bankart repair with remplissage have a better rate of survival than those with an isolated Bankart repair, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.

9-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With and Without Acromioplasty in the Treatment of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Long Term Follow-Up of a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Long-term follow-up of patients with shoulder pain who received rotator cuff repair with or without acromioplasty found little difference between the two groups of patients 11 years after surgery, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.

9-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Buccally Absorbed Cannabidiol is Safe and Effective for Pain Management After Rotator Cuff Surgery
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Cannabidiol is effective in improving immediate post-operative pain following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.

9-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Young Hip Surgery Patients Can Avoid Repeat Surgeries with Better Prediction Methods
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Young patients undergoing hip surgery who have a shallower hip bone socket are at risk for a repeat operation, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.

9-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
The Natural History of Nonoperative Treatment of Posterior Instability in a High Demand Population
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Nearly half of the patients who underwent six months of nonoperative management for isolated posterior glenohumeral instability required an arthroscopic stabilization procedure, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.

9-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
The Effect of Prescribing Patterns on Utilization of Opioid Medication in ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized, Prospective Trial
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Prescribing smaller quantities of opioid medication appears to be as effective in controlling postoperative pain after knee surgery as higher quantities and may help to limit the number of opioids prescribed and possible diversion of unused prescription opioid medication, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.

Released: 13-Jul-2022 9:55 AM EDT
Regular Cannabis Use Impairs Performance in Female Athletes
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Younger women who use cannabis regularly, even when healthy and physically active, aren’t able to produce as much anaerobic power as nonusers, and they show signs of greater risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, a publication of The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: Arlington, Va., Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking
Released: 12-Jul-2022 7:05 AM EDT
Arlington, Va., Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index® rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health.The ACSM / Elevance Health Foundation Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators.

Released: 8-Jul-2022 3:55 PM EDT
Study shows that 8% of athletes have persistent symptoms after contracting COVID-19
Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil analyzed data from 43 scientific articles describing the effects of COVID-19 on athletes and concluded that while the disease was asymptomatic or mild in the vast majority of cases (94%), about 8% of the subjects concerned had persistent symptoms affecting their performance and potentially preventing a return to training and competing.

Released: 1-Jul-2022 2:10 PM EDT
خبير يشارك نصائح للوقاية من إصابات رياضات المضرب و"العصا"
Mayo Clinic

مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا— النشاط أمر مفيد للجسم، إلا إن بعض الرياضات قد تكون قاسية بشكل خاص على اليدين والمعصمين. إن الألم في جانب الرسغ المقابل للإبهام - والذي يُسمى ألم الرسغ الزندي -- هو أحد الأسباب الشائعة للألم المنهك لدى الرياضيين الذين يمارسون الرياضات التي تستخدم "العصي" أو رياضات المضرب، مثل: التنس، والغولف، والهوكي، واللاكروس.

Released: 1-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Early in Their Careers, Sports Medicine Surgeons Perform Many Non-Sports Medicine Procedures
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

As they get started in their careers, orthopaedic surgeons with subspecialty training in sports medicine spend much of their time performing other types of orthopaedic procedures, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 29-Jun-2022 11:30 AM EDT
AOSSM Journals Receive Highest Impact Factors in Organization’s History
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Scientific journal Impact Factors were just released this week by Clarivate and all three AOSSM Medical Publishing Group (MPG) journals achieved their highest rankings in the organization’s publication history. The Impact Factor (IF) is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. It is used to measure the importance or rank of a journal by calculating the times its articles are cited.

Released: 28-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Un experto nos comparte sugerencias para evitar lesiones en los deportes que se juegan con «palos» o raquetas
Mayo Clinic

Aquel dolor de la muñeca en el lado opuesto al pulgar y conocido como dolor cubital de la muñeca es la causa frecuente de un dolor debilitante en los deportistas que usan «palos» o raquetas para practicar deportes como tenis, golf, hockey y lacrosse.

Released: 28-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT
专家分享预防“挥杆”和球拍类运动受伤的技巧
Mayo Clinic

尽管运动对身体有好处,但是一些运动对手和手腕的影响特别大。与拇指相对一侧的手腕疼痛称为腕尺侧疼痛,是导致一些“挥杆”或球拍类运动(如网球、高尔夫球、冰球和长曲棍球)的运动员疼痛不堪,无法继续比赛的常见原因。

Released: 28-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Especialista compartilha dicas para prevenir lesões em esportes de tacos e raquetes
Mayo Clinic

A dor na lateral do punho do lado oposto ao polegar, chamada de dor na borda ulnar do punho, é uma causa comum de dor debilitante em atletas que praticam esportes que usam tacos ou raquetes, como tênis, golfe, hóquei e lacrosse.

Released: 16-Jun-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Expert shares tips for preventing injuries from stick, racquet sports
Mayo Clinic

Being active is good for the body, but some sports can be especially hard on the hands and wrists. Pain on the side of the wrist opposite the thumb — called ulnar wrist pain — is a common cause of debilitating pain in athletes who play sports that use sticks or racquets, such as tennis, golf, hockey and lacrosse.

Released: 14-Jun-2022 3:15 PM EDT
"Yes, optimists live longer" and more research news on Aging for media
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Aging channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Newswise: The American College of Sports Medicine Recognizes Honor and Citation Award Winners
Released: 10-Jun-2022 11:40 AM EDT
The American College of Sports Medicine Recognizes Honor and Citation Award Winners
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) recognized several distinguished award recipients at its annual meeting and world congresses held May 31-June 5 in San Diego, CA.

Newswise:Video Embedded discoveries-made-within-a-lab-inside-hayward-field-benefit-both-competitive-athletes-and-weekend-warriors
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Released: 7-Jun-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Discoveries made within a lab inside Hayward Field benefit both competitive athletes and weekend warriors
University of Oregon

Faculty members and graduate students at the Bowerman Sports Science Center conduct groundbreaking research on the mechanics of the human body and how it reacts to stress. Along the way, they work with local runners, both amateur and professional, to help them achieve their performance goals while avoiding injury.

   
Released: 7-Jun-2022 7:05 AM EDT
ACSM Announces 2021 Paper of the Year Selections
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The ACSM Publications Committee established an annual Paper of the Year award in 2020 for each of ACSM’s journals to recognize the demonstrated excellence in scientific and scholarly articles published during the previous year. With five leading scholarly journals, ACSM offers access to cutting-edge research, translational science, relevant clinical reports and evidence-informed practical content for researchers, students, clinicians, those working to improve health outcomes, and health and fitness professionals.

Released: 1-Jun-2022 7:05 PM EDT
The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses offers compelling sessions, including those focusing on mental health and wellbeing
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses will feature several compelling sessions, including the areas of mental health and wellbeing.

Released: 31-May-2022 2:05 PM EDT
ACSM-AMSSM Call to Action: Adapting Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening to the COVID-19 Pandemic
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

A joint paper of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has published in the May issue of ASCM’s clinician focused journal, Current Sports Medicine Reports.

Newswise: NEWLY ANNOUNCED Title IX symposium added to ACSM Annual Meeting program
Released: 25-May-2022 10:35 AM EDT
NEWLY ANNOUNCED Title IX symposium added to ACSM Annual Meeting program
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

NEWLY ANNOUNCED symposium has been added to the program at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health.

Newswise: Just Two Weeks Away from ACSM Annual Meeting!
Released: 18-May-2022 3:25 PM EDT
Just Two Weeks Away from ACSM Annual Meeting!
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting will be held May 31 – June 4 at the San Diego, CA Convention Center alongside the beautiful San Diego Bay. Join us!

Released: 17-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Stress could make us more likable, and other Behavioral Science news tips
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 6-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Media Alert: American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

After two years, we’re back and better than ever! Join us as we gather at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health.

Released: 13-Apr-2022 12:05 PM EDT
2022 Award Winners Announced at 31st AMSSM Annual Meeting
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine presented the following awards during its Annual Meeting on April 12, 2022, in Austin, TX.

Released: 6-Apr-2022 10:35 AM EDT
AOSSM Unveils New Website: www.sportsmed.org — with Powerful OnePlace™ Search Function
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine today unveiled its new website—www.sportsmed.org—a dynamic and modern website experience combining state-of-the-art technology with enhanced functionality that will improve access to sports medicine research and information.

Released: 5-Apr-2022 3:55 PM EDT
The latest news on clinical trials is here on Newswise
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Clinical Trials channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 1-Apr-2022 12:05 PM EDT
ACSM Names Alexis Batrakoulis 2022 Certified Fitness Professional of the Year
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) today announced Alexis Batrakoulis, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM-II, as the 2022 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year during its annual International Health & Fitness Summit in Dallas, Texas. ACSM created the Certified Professional of the Year award to recognize excellence in the exercise profession.

Newswise: From Michigan to Beijing: An athletic trainer’s journey to Olympic hockey
Released: 18-Mar-2022 6:00 AM EDT
From Michigan to Beijing: An athletic trainer’s journey to Olympic hockey
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

An athletic trainer from University of Michigan Health received a call to join USA Hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics last February. He has spent 24 years working with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

Newswise: Tip Sheet: Orthopaedic Experts to Discuss Advances in Care
Released: 17-Mar-2022 2:55 PM EDT
Tip Sheet: Orthopaedic Experts to Discuss Advances in Care
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai orthopaedic experts will present their latest advances in treatments and research at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in Chicago March 22-26, sharing innovations to improve the quality of patient care and diversify the ranks of surgeons.

Newswise: New Collaborative Human Performance Facility to Open on Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Campus
Released: 15-Mar-2022 1:05 PM EDT
New Collaborative Human Performance Facility to Open on Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Campus
Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System will soon be breaking ground on Memorial Hermann Sports Park-Pearland, a new sports medicine and human performance facility on the campus of Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital.

Released: 11-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EST
Eating disorders in elite athletes pose 'unique complexities' in care
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Elite-level athletes face special risks and risk factors for eating disorders – posing unique challenges at every level of care, according to a review in the March issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports, official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 1-Mar-2022 5:05 PM EST
30-60 mins of weekly muscle strengthening activity linked to 10-20% lower death risk
BMJ

Between 30 and 60 minutes of muscle strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes, and from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, in particular, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Released: 28-Feb-2022 9:00 AM EST
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) today announced a major partnership to prevent youth sports injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) today announced a major partnership to prevent youth sports injuries. Through the partnership, AOSSM has made a generous financial donation to NCYS to support the STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries program.

17-Feb-2022 3:35 PM EST
The Latest Research News in Cardiovascular Health
Newswise

The Latest Research News in Cardiovascular Health

Newswise: UT Southwestern reports foot problems increasing due to pandemic habits
Released: 15-Feb-2022 12:05 PM EST
UT Southwestern reports foot problems increasing due to pandemic habits
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Changes in habits during the pandemic can lead to unexpected health issues with feet and ankles. Orthopedic surgeon Kshitij Manchanda, M.D. at UT Southwestern Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine has seen an increase in both reported injuries and chronic problems.

Newswise: Older people in good shape have fitter brains
Released: 10-Feb-2022 2:05 PM EST
Older people in good shape have fitter brains
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

“Our findings suggest that being fit can protect against mild cognitive impairment in older people,” says Ekaterina Zotcheva.

Newswise: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Mark A. Slabaugh Appears on Mercy's Ongoing
Released: 7-Feb-2022 4:05 PM EST
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Mark A. Slabaugh Appears on Mercy's Ongoing "MEDOSCOPY" Series
Mercy Medical Center

Mark A. Slabaugh, M.D., an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, appears as the latest guest of Mercy Medical Center’s ongoing talk show series, “Medoscopy,” airing on Facebook Watch.

Newswise:Video Embedded supporting-athletes-of-all-levels-with-comprehensive-mental-health-care
VIDEO
Released: 7-Feb-2022 12:05 PM EST
Supporting athletes of all levels with comprehensive mental health care
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

As the world shifts its attention to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, it brings another opportunity to shine a spotlight on the mental health of athletes. Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center stress the importance of combining the care of sports psychologists and sports psychiatrists to support the unique mental health challenges athletes face, whether it’s recovering from an injury or coping with the pressures of competition.

Released: 4-Feb-2022 1:05 PM EST
American College of Sports Medicine to Publish Official Pronouncements Regarding Athletes Who Are Transgender
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is an organization of more than 50,000 members and certified professionals devoted to inclusive and safe physical activity, sport participation and competition for all. We acknowledge that there are conversations happening among various organizations related to the inclusion of athletes who are transgender in physical activity and sport.

   
Newswise: Advice from Loyola Sports Medicine Physicians for Avoiding Hockey Injuries Ahead of the Beijing Olympics
Released: 3-Feb-2022 2:45 PM EST
Advice from Loyola Sports Medicine Physicians for Avoiding Hockey Injuries Ahead of the Beijing Olympics
Loyola Medicine

As Team USA prepares to take the ice in Beijing, Loyola Medicine sports medicine physicians have advice for hockey players at every level who want to stay healthy and in peak physical condition. Haemi Choi, MD, and Douglas Evans, MD, who served as team physicians for the U.S. men's and women's ice hockey teams for past World University Games held in Siberia, Spain, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Italy, have tips on avoiding injuries for athletes and their parents.

Released: 2-Feb-2022 12:40 PM EST
Multiple Societies Provide Support for New Consensus Statement on Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Leading organizations representing sports medicine, radiology, orthopedics, anesthesia and pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation have provided support for a position statement on the Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology.

Newswise: Later Hit: Does Cannabis Ease Pain, Speed Recovery in Injured Athletes?
Released: 1-Feb-2022 1:05 PM EST
Later Hit: Does Cannabis Ease Pain, Speed Recovery in Injured Athletes?
UC San Diego Health

The National Football League is funding a novel clinical trial by UC San Diego researchers to assess whether cannabis or CBD provide any post-game pain relief caused by athletic injury. Trial participants will be professional rugby players.

Newswise: Winter Olympics wipeouts: Top orthopaedic doctors discuss which injuries will dominate the 2022 games and how injuries are treated and prevented
Released: 1-Feb-2022 8:05 AM EST
Winter Olympics wipeouts: Top orthopaedic doctors discuss which injuries will dominate the 2022 games and how injuries are treated and prevented
Keck Medicine of USC

Winter Olympic wipeouts: Top orthopaedic doctors discuss which injuries will dominate the 2022 games and how injuries are treated and prevented

Released: 28-Jan-2022 10:10 AM EST
Expert Alert: Mayo Clinic physician to lead US men's ice hockey medical staff at Winter Olympics in Beijing
Mayo Clinic

Michael J. Stuart, M.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, will be the team physician for the U.S. men's ice hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. The games will be held Feb. 3–20.



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