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NFL challenge: new study shows repeat concussions cause lasting brain damage

  • NFL
  • April 26, 2012
As the 2012 NFL draft opens today, a group of sports medicine physicians have honored a doctor's research into the effects of repeat...
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US sports medicine promotes athlete health around the world

In the highly competitive world of Olympic sports, injury prevention and injury treatment are often critical steps to that final step up on the...
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Product review: KT Tape – Elastic Sports Tape

KT Tapesent along a roll of their elastic sports tape for pain relief and support for the purpose of review.Sadly, they did not send enough to...
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SMI-Sport injury treatment

  • Sport injury massage
  • January 21, 2011
Mark Fadil is clinical director of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI). SMI offers evaluation and treatment of sports related injuries and provides...
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Tiger Woods golfing through neck injury and headaches (video)

While Tiger Woods is determined to win another tournament, he is still plagued by a neck injury and headaches. The Orlando Sentinal says "...
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NFL donates $1 million to study brain trauma; concussions put players at risk

Concussions, repetitive head injuries, and resulting depression have long plagued football.Concussions and Head Injuries in Football - The New York...
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Boston Marathon and safety warmups for the rest of us (video)

The Boston Marathon is the major event that reminds runners and would be exercisers to get in shape. While exercise is good for one's health,...
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Padding-up NBA players for March Madness, protecting against injuries

Going onto a basketball court for an NBA game may soon become akin to preparing for combat.New ergonomically designed under garments that have foam...
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Staying active and safe in the heat

Physical activity is great, butin the summer, you do need to be careful to avoid heat injury. It is a continuum that can range from heat cramps to...
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