New research suggests that athletes who have suffered a past injury are more likely to suffer a future leg injury, even if the original injury was to a different area of the body. It’s not surprising that someone who suffers a severe ankle sprain would be more likely to suffer future ankle sprains, because the […]
Top Research Award Given To Lateral Ankle Sprain Study
A new study focused on the risk factors for suffering a lateral ankle sprain recently won the highest honor for academic research at the 2017 American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting. The paper titled Intrinsic Risk Factors of Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis was awarded the T. David Sisk Award for […]
Less Is More When It Comes To Newest Running Study
The latest findings from a study published in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal found that running with less cushioning on your feet may actually help reduce injury rates. For their study, researchers tracked the running habits of 29 frequent runners. Some of the runners wore a minimalist-style shoe, while others wore […]
The Demographics Of Sports Injuries
People of all ages play sports. Not only are athletics a great way to meet lifelong friends, but they also help us stay in shape and build muscle. However, any time physical activity is involved, injuries will surely follow. Today, we take a look at the demographics of athletic injuries in America. To get a better understanding […]
College Students With Ankle Instability Are Less Active
School is under way, and that means college campuses are full once again. Last week we shared some tips on how college students can avoid gaining weight by staying active on campus, but now we’ve learned of a related study that can help students stay active. According to new research, college-aged students who suffer from […]
