Elite runners spend more time in air, less on ground, than highly trained but nonelite peers
A recent study led by Geoff Burns, an elite runner and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan Exercise &…
A recent study led by Geoff Burns, an elite runner and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan Exercise &…
The ubiquitous overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from an unlikely culprit: how far you lean forward. Trunk flexion,…
A new sports program is kicking goals for men’s health as researchers from the University of South Australia set their…
How do top athletes talk about doping when they themselves are using performance-enhancing drugs? Or do they just avoid the…
A research team led by scientists at Université de Montréal has developed a unique observational tool for assessing children up…
Although everyone can benefit from exercise, the mechanistic links between physical fitness and overall health are not fully understood, nor…
Tendons are what connect muscles to bones. They are relatively thin but have to withstand enormous forces. Tendons need a…
Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in energy production in the muscles, according to a…
A study using a mouse model of eccentric contraction (*1) has revealed that icing injured muscles delays muscle regeneration. The…
A new study led by the Centre for Nutraceuticals in the University of Westminster shows that pink drinks can help…
A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years…
New research from McMaster University suggests the pandemic has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator…
Almost half of all recreational runners incur injuries, mostly relating to knees, calves or Achilles tendons, and the level of…
If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith…
Boston-based New Balance announced today it will debut a new Active Face Mask. Available starting March 15, 2021, the reusable…
Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests. The study,…
A minimally invasive procedure to treat a common foot and ankle disorder can reduce pain, recovery time, and postsurgery complications…
Scientists provide new insight on the mechanics of the Achilles tendon, paving the way for further studies that could lead…
The gasp of surprise. Fans leap to their feet. Shouts ring out. The most exciting moments in sports are often…
In recent years there has been an explosion in barefoot running, as well as the purchase and use of “minimalist”…
Each week, millions of runners around the world lace up their running shoes, spurred on by the psychological, health and…
Anterior compartment syndrome or chronic exertional compartment syndrome in runners has always been a frustrating injury for clinicians to treat…
A new study shows that college athletes who sustain concussions are more likely to have a lower extremity injury in…
Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila made history when he earned a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. His…
Cycling is increasingly popular for transportation, exercise, and leisure, and its impact on sexual health has received a great deal…
Lower leg pain and injuries have long been a problem for runners, but research at Oregon State University-Cascades has shown…
Are runners less injury-prone trekking barefoot than in pricey running shoes? Maybe, according to a new literature review in the…