MedicalXpress.com – Sports & Kinesiology

The human body, filled with muscles and moving parts, is far from indestructible. Injuries are common, especially where tendons and bones connect. In Japan, rotator cuff tears affect approximately one in four people over age […]

Hamstring injuries affect athletes across the globe, accounting for 10% of all injuries in field-based sports. Despite their frequency, the mechanisms behind these injuries and effective prevention strategies remain unclear. Findings from two recent studies […]

Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit to the head, individuals sometimes quickly shake their head back and forth. Although it has […]

The Lancet Neurology has published a research article assessing the number and frequency of blows to the head during four World Cups through a detailed analysis of 120 videos of matches over the last 50 […]

Brain endurance training (BET), a combined cognitive and exercise training method developed for athletes, boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults.This post was originally published on this site

A study conducted at Monash University, Australia, has demonstrated that a progressive run–walk interval training program, delivered digitally and supported remotely, is not only effective in reducing pain and disability in adults with chronic low […]

A new study by Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Sheffield, UK, reveals that participation in parkrun, a weekly 5-kilometer social run (or walk), significantly benefits life satisfaction among its least active participants.This post […]

Researchers have developed a new method that combines video from thermal cameras with AI-based digital processing to enhance weightlifting training. By providing data-driven insights that enable targeted training and recovery strategies, the approach could help […]

Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to concussions. However, a new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that even mild […]

In a football game, an athlete takes a bad hit to the head. He doesn’t feel dazed or confused: he seems to have escaped a concussion. However, despite the lack of concussive symptoms, the impact […]