Athletics Therapy - December 2013 Archives
 | This release focuses on molecular markers used for assessment of early sciatic nerve injury. ...> Full Article |
 | Computerized neurocognitive testing for concussions is widely used in amateur and professional sports, but little research over the past decade proves its effectiveness, a paper published this month in the journal Neuropsychology Review says. The review updates a 2005 look at the available research on computerized neurocognitive testing. The authors still urge caution with their use and point out a need for more peer-reviewed studies. ...> Full Article |
The first test to identify acute mountain sickness has been developed by a team of researchers in Italy and France and is presented today at EuroEcho-Imaging 2013. The test could revolutionize trekking and climbing by predicting who will develop the potentially deadly condition so they can avoid high altitudes, ascend more gradually or take preventative medication.
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In a new study, researchers found that living between 2,000 and 2,500 meters above sea level offered the best performance enhancement compared to living at higher or lower elevations. These findings could help competitive endurance athletes and their coaches develop altitude training regimens that have the highest chance of success.
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 | Repeated blows to the head during a season of contact sports may cause changes in the brain's white matter and affect cognitive abilities even if none of the impacts resulted in a concussion. ...> Full Article |
A new study shows that high school athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer to sea-level, a phenomenon attributed to physiological changes in the brain causing it to fit more tightly in the skull.
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 | Jogging keeps you fit and is healthy. However, athletes that start training can overdo it and easily pull and tear ligaments. A new high-tech running shoe will evaluate running form in real time and thereby counter these injuries in future. ...> Full Article |
The International School for Advanced Studies of Trieste took part in a study on a sample of professional women volleyball players to better understand the relationship between the cognitive and motor systems. According to the research, the brain's involvement in motor actions is more complex than was thought so far.
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It's been widely reported that football and other contact sports increase the risk of a debilitating neurological condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. But a new study finds little evidence showing a link between sports concussions and an increased risk of late-life cognitive and neuropsychiatric impairments.
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New 3-D display technology promises greater energy efficiency
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