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Improving The Functional Capacity And Quality Of Life Of Elderly People By Power Training
13 February 2012
Twelve weeks of training geared towards improving muscular power in older people are highly effective for improving their functional capacity and quality of life, as shown by the studies carried out by the "Biomechanics and... [read article]

Exercise Increasingly Recommended By Doctors, CDC
12 February 2012
Doctors in the US are increasingly advising adults to exercise or be more physically active, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published online on Thursday... [read article]

High Recurrence Of Shoulder Instability, Better Arthroscopic Repair Outcomes: Army Studies
12 February 2012
Two studies on shoulder instability in a military population were presented by U.S. Army sports medicine surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' annual meeting... [read article]

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12 February 2012

Long-Term Success Of Hip Resurfacing May Be Impaired By Excessive Sporting Activity
11 February 2012

Physical Activity Yields Feelings Of Excitement, Enthusiasm
10 February 2012

Osteoarthritis Pain, Mobility Improve With Video-Based Home Exercise
Improved New Procedure For Fixing Damaged Cartilage
09 February 2012

Head, Neck Impacts Accumulate Fastest In Fighters Who Don't Wear Headgear
Girls In Competitive Soccer At Increased Risk Of Injuries And Menstrual Dysfunction
08 February 2012

What Is A Healthy Weight?
Football Withdrawal Coping Tips
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions - Steep Learning Curve For Surgeons
Spinning Sessions Trigger The Same Biochemical Indications As Heart Attacks
New Study May Shed Light On Why Women, And Some Men, Are At Greater Risk For ACL Injuries
07 February 2012

After Concussion, Over-Reliance On Computer Tests In Return-To-Plan Decisions Questioned
06 February 2012

Football Findings Suggest Concussions Caused By Series Of Hits
03 February 2012

Massage Found To Reduce Inflammation Following Strenuous Exercise
02 February 2012

Cancer Patients' Health Benefits From Physical Activity
Post-Liver Transplantation Survival Outcomes - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Helps Predict
Research Highlights New Treatments, Compares Existing Therapies For Prostate Cancer
01 February 2012

Post-Liver Transplantation Survival May Be Predicted By Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
30 January 2012

Mandatory Sickle Cell Trait Screening For Athletic Participation Opposed By American Society Of Hematology Policy
27 January 2012

What Is Achilles Tendon Inflammation? What Is Achilles Tendinitis?
26 January 2012

Differences Discovered In Foot And Ankle Structure Between Sprinters And Non-Sprinters
25 January 2012

Over 55s More Active Than Younger People
Swimming Lowered Blood Pressure In Sedentary Over 50s
Moderate Exercise Minimizes Supervisors' Abusive Behaviors Towards Their Subordinates
Muscle Soreness Quantified By Researchers
24 January 2012

What Parents Need To Know About Helmets For Winter Play
19 January 2012

A New Angle On Tennis Injuries Offered By Markerless Motion Capture
Improved Behavior For Children With ADHD Taking Part In Physical Activity Program
18 January 2012

Digital Exercise Beneficial For Cognitive Function Of Older Adults
Women Wheelchair Basketball Athletes Say The Inclusion Of Able-Bodied Athletes On The Team Had Many Different Types Of Advantages
17 January 2012

Factors That Predict Walking Difficulty In Elderly
Cognitive Benefit For Older Adults From 'Exergames'
16 January 2012

Fewer Children Admitted To Hospital For Drowning Incidents
Marathon Running Not Linked To Higher Risk Of Cardiac Arrest
13 January 2012

Child Care Centers Lack Sufficient Outdoor Activity
No Increased Risk Of Cardiac Arrest By Participating In Marathons, Half-Marathons
Protein Linking Exercise To Health Benefits Isolated By Researchers
Medicare Plans Recruit Healthy Seniors By Offering Gym Benefits
12 January 2012

The Role Of Exercise, Cars And Televisions On The Risk Of Heart Attacks
11 January 2012

Studies Of The Ideal Way Of Making Jump Shots In Handball May Prevent Ankle Sprains
09 January 2012

"Couch Potato Drug" May Protect Against Heat Stroke
Couch Potato Or Elite Athlete? A Happy Medium Keeps Colds At Bay!
05 January 2012

School Performance And Physical Activity Positively Linked
04 January 2012

Physically Active Kids Appear To Do Better In Class
02 January 2012

Don't Slip Up This Winter, Prepare Now
01 January 2012

12 Ways To Get Fit With Your Kids In 2012
30 December 2011

Too Many Athletes Warming Up Wrong Says Australilan Sports Scientist
Stop The Violence And Play Hockey
29 December 2011

Be Aware Of Concussion As Winter Sports Season Gets Under Way
22 December 2011

Encouraging Loved One To Lose Weight Could Be Best Gift This Christmas
21 December 2011

Diet For Retired Military Personnel Reduces Medical Costs
16 December 2011

Walk Faster To Outwit The Grim Reaper
Young Adults Drop Exercise With Move To College Or University
15 December 2011

Caffeine Study Shows Sport Performance Increase
Does Caffeine Enhance Exercise Performance? The Debate Continues
Precautionary Measures Need To Be Enforced In Order To Protect All Athletes From Sudden Death Related To Overexertion And Exhaustion
14 December 2011

Lockout Fallout: Injury Warning To NBA Athletes
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