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Study Links Genetic Marker to Post-Concussion Neurocognitive Function in Contact Sports
A new study presented last week is coming one step closer to finding out whether or not an athlete’s genetic makeup determines the severity of post-concussive brain function. Tom Terrell, MD, M.Phil., presented his concussion research entitled...
4/24/2013 9:00 AM EDT
Western Washington Physician Receives 2013 AMSSM Founders Award
Warren Howe, MD, was awarded the Founders Award on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the 22nd annual meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in San Diego, Calif. The award is not given annually, but is bestowed when AMSSM leadership...
4/23/2013 5:00 PM EDT
Effectiveness of Early Sport Specialization Limited in Most Sports, Sport Diversification May Be Better Approach at Young Ages
Ever-increasing requirements for success in competitive sports has created added pressure for young athletes to train with greater intensity at earlier ages. The goal to become the next Olympian or more commonly, to obtain a college scholarship,...
4/23/2013 4:00 PM EDT
Post-Concussion Symptom Severity Predicts Recovery Period
A new study on mild traumatic brain injury refutes previous notions that age and amnesia are the indicators of prolonged recovery time from sports-related concussion.
4/20/2013 6:00 PM EDT
Concussions Increase the Risk of Lower Extremity Injury
A new study shows that college athletes who sustain concussions are more likely to have a lower extremity injury in the same season after they return from the concussion.
4/20/2013 6:00 PM EDT
UCLA's John P. DiFiori, MD, Installed as New AMSSM President
UCLA’s John P. DiFiori, MD, will be installed as the 20th President of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) on Saturday, April 20, 2013, during the Society's Annual Meeting in San Diego, Cal.
4/16/2013 9:00 PM EDT
Can a 10-Minute Injury Prevention Program Decrease Injuries in Military Cadets?
Anthony Beutler, MD, Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD, presented, “Can a 10-minute injury prevention program decrease injuries in military cadets? A JUMP-ACL study” today at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the...
4/19/2013 9:00 PM EDT
Preliminary Research Shows Platelet-Rich Plasma as Most Effective Treatment for Chronic Heel Pain
Research presented Friday aims to find an effective treatment for the two million Americans suffering annually from moderate-to-severe heel pain. John J. Wilson, MD, MS, AMSSM member, presented his research on plantar fasciitis entitled,...
4/19/2013 9:00 PM EDT
Concussion Expert Available to Discuss Winter Sports Injuries/Safety
12/17/2012 11:00 AM EST
Concussion Expert Available: 5 Things to Ask Your Doctor if You’ve Been or Think You’ve Been Concussed
12/12/2012 3:15 PM EST
