Category: Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Study: Concussion Early in Life Tied to Cognitive Decline Late in Life

A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills decades later.

Sports Medicine

Athletico Physical Therapy Renews Partnership with Chicago Marathon

As an official partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Athletico will provide exclusive recovery and injury-prevention education to marathon participants throughout the season.

Sports Medicine

One-Fourth of Former Olympians Develop Osteoarthritis, Per Study

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain later in life, a study notes.

ACL/MCL Repair

FDA Clears Device for ACL Reconstruction in Children

The first FDA-cleared device for ACL reconstruction in children is designed to address knee injuries in younger skeletally immature athletes, improving outcomes in the need for revision surgery and return to sports.

Sports Braces

Life Wear Technologies Unveils CleanPrene Sustainable Sports Brace

Made from USDA BioPreferred Bio II foam and recycled components, CleanPrene sustainable braces offer eco-friendly support.

Recovery

RecoveryOne Named Among 2022 CB Insights’ Digital Health 150

CB Insights names RecoveryOne to its Digital Health 150, showcasing the 150 most promising private digital health companies of 2022.

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Frozen Shoulder Wisdom From Dr. Oz

Television's Dr. Oz teams up with a lifestyle medicine physician to recommend at-home treatment for frozen shoulder. Is their advice ready for prime time?

Sprains & Strains

Physical Therapy May be as Good as Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture

Most patients with Achilles tendon rupture can forgo surgery and still have a good outcome, a recent study suggests.

Therapeutic Tape & Wraps

New KT Tape Initiatives Showcase Winter Sports

KT Tape highlights winter athletes with partnerships and the release of a YouTube series as the Winter Olympics & Paralympics approach.