Claire D. Johnson, DC Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 12, Issue 4, December 2013, Pages 216–229 Abstract Objective Concussion is a common sporting injury that may be seen by doctors of chiropractic and should be managed following current practice guidelines. The purpose of this abstract is to present a literature review on chiropractic management of […]
Oliver C Witard November 20, 2013, doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.055517 Am J Clin Nutr January 2014 ajcn.055517 Abstract Background: The intake of whey, compared with casein and soy protein intakes, stimulates a greater acute response of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) to protein ingestion in rested and exercised muscle. Objective: We characterized the dose-response relation of postabsorptive rates […]
Kiesel KB,et al J Sport Rehabil. 2013 Nov 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24225032/ Affiliation Abstract CONTEXT: Previous injury is the strongest risk factor for future injury in sports. It has been proposed that motor control changes, such as movement limitation and asymmetry, associated with injury and pain may be perpetuated as part […]
A Preliminary, Retrospective Report Per Gunnar Brolinson, DO Abstract Context: One of the goals of providing manipulative treatment such as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is to restore maximal, pain-free movement of the musculoskeletal system and to enhance neuromuscular function. Anecdotally, some athletes have reported that their athletic performance improves after manipulative treatment. Objective: To develop preliminary data […]
AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Foot and Ankle Injuries AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Brigham Foot and Ankle Center at the Faulkner, […]
Keywords: INFECTIONS, ATHLETES, IMMUNE FUNCTION – Probiotics Reference: “Probiotic supplementation reduces the duration and incidence of infections but not severity in elite rugby union players,” Haywood BA, Black KE, et al, J Sci Sport, 2013 Aug 30; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago, New Zealand). Summary: In a randomized, […]
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS SEPTEMBER 25, 2013, 12:01 AM Link to article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/25/why-runners-dont-get-knee-arthritis/?_r=0 One of the most entrenched beliefs about running, at least among nonrunners, is that it causes arthritis and ruins knees. But a nifty new study finds that this idea is a myth and distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of […]
Heart Arrhythmias in Athletes The Study: Risk of arrhythmias in 52 755 long-distance cross-country skiers: a cohort study. The Facts: The study looked at the association between the number of completed cross country ski races and finishing times of participants to their risk of heart arrhythmia . 52,755 athletes with no history of cardiovascular disease, […]
From Science In Brief The Study: Acute effect of passive static stretching on lower-body strength in moderately trained men. The Facts: The author wanted to study the short term effect of static stretching on lower body strength. Participants were all male, age 18-24 years, with a “moderate” level of fitness. Two distinctly different supervised warm-up […]
Sports Med. 2012 Sep 1;42(9):791-815. doi: 10.2165/11632730-000000000-00000. Dallinga JM1, Benjaminse A, Lemmink KA. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Injuries to lower extremities are common in team sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, football and field hockey. Considering personal grief, disabling consequences and high costs caused by injuries to lower extremities, the importance for the prevention of […]
Originally published in Massage Today July, 2010, Vol. 10, Issue 07 There is abundant research linking pelvic pain, and associated urinary tract symptoms, with various sporting activities. The studies reported on in this brief review are offered as a caution – particularly against excessive training and sport in early life. In contrast however, with a […]