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Released: 26-Jan-2022 10:15 AM EST
UB research uncovers previously unknown aspects of running shoe design
University at Buffalo

Study results suggest that the thickness running shoe's midsole is unlikely to cause individuals to alter the leg stiffness.

Newswise: National Poll: 2 in 3 parents don’t make kids use helmets when sledding
18-Jan-2022 10:40 AM EST
National Poll: 2 in 3 parents don’t make kids use helmets when sledding
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Parents may overlook winter sport injury risks to children, a new national poll suggests.

Released: 10-Jan-2022 1:30 PM EST
Sports teams instill sense of hope during pandemic
University of Georgia

In the wake of COVID-19, sport brands that post frequent and transparent responses focused on fostering a sense of togetherness in their communities are more likely to instill feelings in their fans of hope and security, according to a new study by the University of Georgia.

   
Released: 27-Dec-2021 4:05 PM EST
ACSM to Reveal Top Fitness Trends for 2022
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

COVID-19 continues to affect people and industries around the world. How will the pandemic alter fitness trends and programming in 2022? Will online training claim the top spot for the second year in a row or will another trend emerge on top? ACSM will release the results of its 16th annual fitness trend forecast.

Newswise: University of Michigan Health rehab doctor joins USA Swimming for World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi
Released: 14-Dec-2021 1:55 PM EST
University of Michigan Health rehab doctor joins USA Swimming for World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A former Division I swimmer, now a physician at University of Michigan Health, will join USA Swimming for international competition in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 16. The competition will feature several Olympic medal-winners.

Released: 30-Nov-2021 8:30 AM EST
Many Americans don’t see sports as promoting love of country
Ohio State University

From the singing of the national anthem to salutes to military personnel, patriotic displays permeate major sports events in the United States. But only about half of Americans agree that sports teach love of country, according to a new study.

Newswise: Courting success: why the ‘head’ outsmarts the body in basketball
Released: 29-Nov-2021 7:05 PM EST
Courting success: why the ‘head’ outsmarts the body in basketball
University of South Australia

A new study reveals why coaches believe ‘game intelligence’, work ethic and competitiveness are far more important than physical fitness in determining success on the basketball court.

19-Nov-2021 11:25 AM EST
Study Finds Brain Lesions on MRI Linked to Years of Playing Football
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Certain markers of injury to the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, can be seen on brain scans. A new study finds that brain scans taken during the lifetimes of athletes in contact sports, compared to changes in their brains at autopsy, showed that white matter hyperintensities were associated with neuropathological changes. The research is published in the November 24, 2021, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also found that white matter hyperintensities were more common in athletes who played contact sports longer or had more head impacts during their careers.

Newswise: RaceRunning: the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
Released: 22-Nov-2021 5:15 AM EST
RaceRunning: the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
University of South Australia

Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability that affects their motor movements, such as the ability to walk, run and maintain balance. Now, a new study from the University of South Australia is exploring the potential of a unique sport – RaceRunning – to help children with CP improve their movement, social connections, and mental health.

   
Released: 18-Nov-2021 5:20 PM EST
Study: NFL failed to follow its own policy in punishing violent offenses
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

From 2010 to 2019, the National Football League did not follow its own personal conduct policy in punishing players who committed violent acts, including violence against women, according to a new study.

Newswise: Prior weight loss, history of bone stress injury, and eating behaviors associated with dietary supplement use in preadolescent endurance runners
Released: 17-Nov-2021 11:30 AM EST
Prior weight loss, history of bone stress injury, and eating behaviors associated with dietary supplement use in preadolescent endurance runners
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

The first investigation into the prevalence of dietary supplement and sport food use in male and female middle school-aged runners has found that almost half the study participants used these products on two or more days a week during the prior year.

Released: 11-Nov-2021 8:35 AM EST
Athletes with a pre-performance routine perform better
University of Vienna

Many great athletes have a routine they do right before they perform. But does this routine indeed help their performance? Anton Rupprecht and Ulrich Tran from the Faculty of Psychology and sport psychologist Peter Gröpel from the Department of Sport Science have now meta-analyzed data across different sports and skill levels.

   
Released: 29-Oct-2021 3:25 PM EDT
Tulane University Special Olympics recognized by ESPN as Top 5 national program
Tulane University

Tulane University's Special Olympic (TUSO) program has reached new heights with a pair of national accolades for its meaningful and inclusive work with Special Olympic athletes. ESPN selected the TUSO program as one of the Top 5 Unified Special Olympics Sports groups in the nation and also named TUSO to its 2021 Honor Roll, which features the top 25 schools from across the country.

Released: 27-Oct-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Does Playing High School Football Lead to Increased Risk of Suicide Later in Life?
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Young men who play football in high school are not at increased risk of suicidal thoughts or depression in young adulthood, suggests a study in Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

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Released: 21-Oct-2021 1:45 PM EDT
How an ASU researcher became an ultra runner: Arizona State University (ASU)
Arizona State University (ASU)

Chris Herbst, an associate professor at Arizona State University, is an ultramarathon runner, competing in races that are twice as long as a typical marathon. Here, he talks about his journey to become an ultra runner, and how it relates to his academics.

Released: 15-Oct-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Serious injury risk higher for horse riding than for football, motor racing, or skiing
BMJ

The risk of an injury, requiring hospital admission, is higher for horse riding than for other potentially risky sporting activities, such as football, motor racing, or skiing, finds research published in the online journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.

Newswise: Triton Spirit Soars for Homecoming 2021
Released: 14-Oct-2021 1:50 PM EDT
Triton Spirit Soars for Homecoming 2021
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego’s Homecoming celebration will be back in full gear for 2021, filled with exciting in-person and online events designed to spread Triton cheer and reconnect with community members near and far. This is the first year that NCAA Division I games will be featured as part of the weeklong tradition, which takes place Oct. 18-24.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 6:15 PM EDT
Physical athletes’ visual skills prove sharper than action video game players
University of Waterloo

Athletes still have the edge over action video gamers when it comes to dynamic visual skills, a new study from the University of Waterloo shows.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 4:25 PM EDT
World's most comprehensive concussion study receives $42 million to launch next phase
Indiana University

IU School of Medicine is the administrative and operations core for the study, and the central coordination center for the CARE Consortium.

23-Sep-2021 6:00 AM EDT
Play ball! (It’s good for you)
Universite de Montreal

A new University of Montreal study suggests that young boys who do sports tend to be have better mental health when they reach middle childhood and be more active in early adolescence.

Released: 22-Sep-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Strength training can burn fat too, myth-busting study finds
University of New South Wales

It’s basic exercise knowledge that to gain muscles, you strength train, and to lose fat, you do cardio – right?

Newswise: Make the Olympics Dreams Come True – The Chula Sports Development for the Nation Project Supports Thai Youths to Compete in the World Arena
Released: 16-Sep-2021 8:55 AM EDT
Make the Olympics Dreams Come True – The Chula Sports Development for the Nation Project Supports Thai Youths to Compete in the World Arena
Chulalongkorn University

The alumni of the Chula Sports Development for the Nation Project have made Thailand proud at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and at many other competitions over the past three decades – proof of Chula’s commitment to promoting sports excellence and academic mastery among youth. The project is open yearly to young adults with athletic skills in more than 30 sports.

Released: 15-Sep-2021 11:55 AM EDT
Marching band kids at risk from heat illness
University of Georgia

This time of year, you hear a lot about heat-related illnesses in athletes. Thousands of student-athletes are sidelined by heat illnesses each year, and some don’t recover. But while guidelines exist to help coaches and trainers keep their students safe, there’s another group on the field that’s still at risk: students in marching bands.

Released: 7-Sep-2021 1:50 PM EDT
UA Little Rock Researcher Explores Community College Stigma in High School Seniors
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Most high school seniors consider factors like cost, majors, and distance from home when deciding where to go to college. Bradley Griffith, a graduating Doctor of Education student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and director of fitness at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois, thinks there is another very real, but invisible factor at play that affects where seniors go to college – community college stigma.

Released: 31-Aug-2021 3:05 AM EDT
Effects of COVID-19 on youth athletes: Higher depression and anxiety scores for single sport athletes and females, increased sleep and outdoor time for younger athletes
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

When single sport youth athletes have their routine disrupted, as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be at greater risk for depression, demonstrating the need for increased education and research in mental health for adolescent athletes.

Released: 31-Aug-2021 3:05 AM EDT
New study analyzes rates of concussions and closed head injuries in high school-aged female athletes over the past 20 years
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The epidemiology of sports-related concussions (SRCs) and closed head injuries (CHIs) in high school females remains largely undefined at the national level, especially for unorganized sports and recreational activities such as equestrian and snow-related sports.

Released: 30-Aug-2021 8:25 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Serves as Official Medical Services Provider and Advisor on COVID-19 Safety for Athletes at 2021 US Open
Mount Sinai Health System

For the ninth consecutive year, Mount Sinai will serve as the official medical services provider for the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships, which begin on Monday, August 30, and run through Sunday, September 12.

Released: 30-Aug-2021 8:00 AM EDT
Want to play college sports? A wealthy family helps
Ohio State University

It takes more than athletic talent to play varsity sports in college, at least for most young people, a new study suggests.

20-Aug-2021 11:10 AM EDT
Young Athletes with History of Concussions May Have More Changes to Their Brains
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A new study suggests athletes with a history of concussion may show more brain injury from a later concussion, particularly in middle regions of the brain that are more susceptible to damage, when compared to athletes with no history of concussion. The research is published in the August 25, 2021, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The athletes participated in sports like football, volleyball and soccer.

17-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
Racial Differences in Recovery Following Sports-Related Concussion Identified in Young Black and White Athletes
Journal of Neurosurgery

Researchers examined whether race (Black or White) influences outcomes and subjective experiences in young athletes who have sustained a sports-related concussion. Of primary interest were how long it takes for symptom resolution and return to school as well as changes in daily activities and sports behaviors.

17-Aug-2021 1:00 PM EDT
Sports-Related Traumatic Spine Injuries
Journal of Neurosurgery

Harvard researchers examined data on sports-related traumatic spine injuries (TSIs) to see if different sports activities tend to result in particular injuries. They found that accidents involving cycling are by far the most frequent cause of TSIs, followed by accidents due to skiing and snowboarding.

Released: 23-Aug-2021 8:45 AM EDT
Hospital Helps Young Patients Make a Splash with Adaptive Surfing Trip
Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) made a splash with a surfing trip for patients. Giving new meaning to patient care, the hospital’s Adaptive Sports Academy at Lerner Children’s Pavilion treated 10 kids to a surfing lesson, followed by a chance to ride the waves in Long Beach, Long Island.

Released: 19-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021
Newswise

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

Released: 13-Aug-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Football without the fans: new study reveals effect of empty stadiums during pandemic
University of Leeds

Playing professional football games in empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams, with home advantage almost halved, new research shows.

Released: 13-Aug-2021 8:50 AM EDT
2021-22 English Premier League - winners and losers
University of Adelaide

The UK soccer season kicks off this weekend with the start of The English Premier League (EPL). Manchester City have a 29.0% chance of coming top this year according to the University of Adelaide’s Professor Steve Begg.

Released: 12-Aug-2021 4:15 PM EDT
Study Suggests Reforms to Prevent Bribery and Corruption at Major Sporting Events
University of Portsmouth

Bribery and corruption at huge sporting events – such as the Olympics, World Cups and UEFA club competition finals – can and must be prevented, a new paper from the University of Portsmouth argues.

   
Released: 12-Aug-2021 8:30 AM EDT
Batters Move Their Heads to Keep Their Eyes on the Ball
Ohio State University

Do baseball batters actually keep their eye on the ball? A review of the few film- and lab-based studies on the subject suggests that yes, indeed, batters’ eyes are watching the pitched ball. But they’re moving their heads, and not their eyes, to direct their gaze.

   
Released: 11-Aug-2021 4:20 PM EDT
Estudio de Mayo Clinic durante 20 años plantea posibilidad de que deportistas con enfermedades cardíacas genéticas vuelvan al deporte
Mayo Clinic

Desde hace mucho tiempo, los deportistas jóvenes se han visto obligados a poner fin a la práctica del deporte cuando se les diagnostica una enfermedad cardíaca genética, como síndrome del intervalo QT largo, afección capaz de ocasionar muerte cardíaca repentina.



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