Tag: Sports Medicine
Confident, Young Athletes More Likely to Suffer Second ACL Injury
Findings seen among those confident at time of return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
SARS-CoV-2 Cardiac Involvement Low in Collegiate Athletes
Diagnostic yield for SARS-CoV-2 cardiac involvement higher for clinically indicated versus primary screening cardiac MRI
Inflammatory Heart Disease After COVID-19 Rare in Athletes
Five athletes (0.6 percent) had cardiac magnetic resonance imaging findings suggestive of inflammatory heart disease
Time Span of Football Play Not Linked to Concussion Recovery
Age of first exposure to playing football not related to recovery from a college football concussion
Guidelines Developed for Exercise in Cardiovascular Disease
CV screening recommended before sport participation to lower CV risk via individualized management
Racial Health Disparities Exist Among Pro Football Players
Former black players, those of other races report worse physical, mental health than white players
Brain Changes Identified in Nonconcussed Contact Athletes
Changes in brain microstructure, function seen in asymptomatic contact versus noncontact athletes
β2-Agonists Improve Nonaerobic Athletic Performance
Specifically, sprint and strength performance were enhanced with use of β2-agonists
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
About 2.7 Million ED Visits Reported for Sports Injuries in 2010 to 2016
Analgesics were given or prescribed at 63.9 percent of ED visits; percentage increased with age
