Severe Cycling Injuries Affected 37.5% of 192 Riders Across One Olympic Cycle
A survey of 192 cyclists found that severe injuries costing three weeks or more hit 37.5% of riders over one Olympic cycle, with shoulder recovery the least complete.
Plasma BDNF Differed by Sex and Sport Contact Level in 120 Teen Athletes
Plasma BDNF tracked with sex, age and sport contact level in 120 uninjured adolescent athletes, but showed no significant link to how many concussions they had already had.
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Community Exercise Programs Were Linked to 62% Higher Odds of Meeting Activity Targets
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Preoperative Exercise Training Did Not Increase Surgery Rates in 207-Patient Trial
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Compression Garments Produced Small Performance Effects in 18-Study Review
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3,751 Children Showed No Activity Gain From a 6-Month Preschool Activity Policy
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