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Certain genes may increase athletes’ risk for ACL tears. A new study in the “Journal of Science and Medicine in[…]
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Improving overall cardiorespiratory endurance may be a key step towards preventing injury. A new study in the journal “Sports Medicine[…]
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One of the most notable predictors of throwing velocity in professional baseball players may be the strength of the wrist.[…]
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Read morePhysical Activity Increases Arch Height in the Foot
For those with flat feet, exercise could potentially be valuable for improving the height of the arch. Researchers assessed the[…]
Read moreSquat Quality Predicts Likelihood of Sports Injury
An athletes likelihood of suffering from an injury during a competitive season could potentially be predicted by examining the quality[…]
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