Gymnastics became more popular in the United States after the 1972 Olympics. Though few athletes make it to the elite level of international competition, high schools and colleges do have upper level competitors on their gymnastic teams. There is the potential for overuse injuries due to the amount of practice time, and attempt to perfect …
According to the New York Times, the NFL is making progress in their attempt to decrease the number of hits to the head and neck of players during the season. Last year the league cracked down on hits by threatening suspensions for repeated violators. This change is starting to show progress. Concussions in preseason and …
According to a study conducted in St. Louis and to be presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in San Francisco, female soccer players are at an increased risk for the Female Athlete Triad. This triad includes: irregular periods, eating disorders, and osteoporosis. The study found that one in five elite soccer players had …
According to a study published by the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2010, Australian professional football players missed less games than their injured counterparts AND had fewer number of leg injuries. The trial included adding chiropractic care to standard medical and physical therapy treatment. Sports chiropractic manual therapy had a positive effect to back pain, hamstring, …