injury rehabilitation

New ACL Reconstruction Technique Shows Positive 2-Year Results
A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City presented last week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2022 Annual Meeting found that a novel surgical technique performed during anterior cruciate ...

UIC Kinesiologist Discusses ‘Mistreatment’ of Athletes Following Injury
John Coumbe-Lilley is a kinesiologist at the University of Chicago Illinois has been conducting research since 2018 on the grueling recovery process that athletes undergo after suffering serious injuries. Coumbe-Lilley recently sat down for a Q&am...

Study: Neuromuscular Training May Reduce Injury Risk Following Concussion
An American study that explored ways to help reduce injury after a successful return to sport following concussion may lead to new treatment approaches and programs for individualized care. The study by researchers at Children’s Hospital Colorad...

AI Technology Aiding Sports Physicians with ACL Injuries
Sports medicine professionals are getting a big-time assist from artificial intelligence technology when it comes to treating athletes with ACL injuries. With the help of this machine-learning technology, physicians can better predict outcomes fol...

Univ. of Buffalo Researchers Suggest Aerobic Exercise for Concussion Recovery
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Buffalo, adolescents can speed their recovery from a sports-related concussion by engaging in aerobic exercise within 10 days of the injury. The study, published on September 30 in The...

Study: Female Athletes’ Concussion Rates Twice as High as Males
The epidemiology of sports-related concussions (SRCs) and closed head injuries (CHIs) in high school females remain largely undefined at the national level, especially for unorganized sports and recreational activities such as equestrian and snow-rel...

FDA Clears Use of InSpace Balloon Implant for Rotator Cuff Tears
Stryker received FDA clearance of its biodegradable InSpace balloon implant which replaces the need for complicated rotator cuff surgeries by restoring subacromial space in the shoulder, according to a company press release. “Current strategies ...

FlexPro Grip Helps Pitchers’ Health, Spin Rate, & Command
Whether you are 10 years old or a major league pitcher, FlexPro Grip will allow you to optimally target, strengthen, and improve the neuromuscular control of the muscles and tendons from your fingertips through your elbow to help you throw harder, gi...