September 17, 2020

AHA News: A Closer Look at COVID-19 and Heart Complications Among Athletes

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Jules Heningburg was sprinting up hills and playing pick-up basketball about a month after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

He was asymptomatic and not contagious. After quarantining and following proper health guidelines, the Premier Lacrosse League player felt fit and ready to return to the field.

September 17, 2020

Playing Football at Young Age Doesn't Slow Concussion Recovery in College

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2020 -- Playing tackle football at an early age doesn't determine how quickly college players recover from a concussion, a new study finds.

"Because football is a very physical game and concussions can occur, it has been hypothesized that playing at an early age may interfere with neurodevelopmental growth and increase a person's vulnerability to neurological problems later in life," said researcher Thomas Buckley, of the University of Delaware.

August 18, 2020

Dance Injuries Jump in United States

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 -- Dance-related injuries treated at U.S. emergency departments increased by nearly one-quarter in recent years, a new study reveals.

Between 2014 and 2018, there was a 22.5% rise in such injuries, with more than 4,150 cases seen in ERs nationwide during that time.

August 18, 2020

Rugby Injuries Last Long After Pros, Amateurs Stop Playing: Study

SATURDAY, Aug. 15, 2020 -- Injuries can continue to plague rugby players long after they retire, a new study finds.

Researchers examined injuries suffered by 254 retired elite and amateur rugby players and competitors in non-contact sports, such as cricket. The athletes were 21 to 82 years of age.

August 3, 2020

Sports After Lockdown: Take It Slow

FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 -- If you love to play sports, it's tough advice to follow after months of lockdown: Go easy.

You may be tempted to jump right back into things as playing fields, courts, gyms and other athletic facilities reopen, but it's best to take some time for conditioning first, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says.