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Sports Medicine Blog with Elizabeth Quinn June 2009 Archive

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Yao Ming Foot Fracture

Tuesday June 30, 2009
Houston Rockets center, Yao Ming, suffered a hairline fracture of the navicular bone of his left foot during a playoff game with the Lakers on May 8. This injury has ... Read More

New Research: Quercetin Supplement May Increase Aerobic Endurance

Thursday June 25, 2009
A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found that taking the nutritional supplement quercetin improved the aerobic endurance in a group of healthy, ... Read More

Have You Experienced an Endorphin Rush or "Runner's High" During Exercise?

Thursday June 25, 2009
Researchers have slowly been gathering evidence that the famed "runner's high" really does exist. Most of their work supports the idea that the feeling of euphoria and well-being some athletes ... Read More

Athletic Socks - What Socks Are Best for Sports?

Monday June 22, 2009
Athletic socks come in a variety of styles and materials from cotton to wool and everything in between. The main functions of quality athletic socks are to reduce friction, provide ... Read More

Does Mental Exhaustion Lead to Physical Exhaution?

Monday June 15, 2009
A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that physical endurance declined substantially after people performed a mentally fatiguing task prior to riding an exercise bike. What's interesting ... Read More

Ab and Core Exercise Guide: 7 Days of Ab Exercises

Saturday June 13, 2009
Want a new abdominal exercise delivered to your in-box every day for a week? This 7-Day Ab and Core Exercise Guide will not only give you some new ab exercise ... Read More

Weight Training Best for Easing Back Pain

Wednesday June 10, 2009
A study from the University of Alberta reported that back pain suffers who lift weights had better results than those who participated in cardiovascular exercise such as walking or jogging. The ... Read More

New Guidelines for Head Injury and Concussion in Youth Sports

Monday June 8, 2009
An international panel of neurologists changed their recommendations regarding concussion care for young athletes. The new recommendations, published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, say any athlete, 18 and ... Read More

How to Use Crutches - Tips for Using Crutches Safely

Friday June 5, 2009
Using crutches isn't as easy as it appears. It actually takes some instruction, a bit of coordination and then practice. If you're unfortunate enough to have a lower limb ... Read More

Little League Baseball Injuries on the Decline

Thursday June 4, 2009
A new study found that the number of kids seen in hospital emergency rooms because of baseball-related injuries decreased 25 percent from 1994 through 2006. According to the researchers, the ... Read More

10 Ways To Recover Quickly After Exercise

Monday June 1, 2009
Do you know what to do after exercise to speed your recovery from a workout? Your post exercise routine can have a big impact on your fitness gains and sports ... Read More
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