Western Carolina Athletic Training Program Hits the Road for Research Nov 14, 2009
Run designed to raise funds for the National Athletic Trainers' Association's Research tion Foundation (Catamountsports.com)
Hudson Adding Top Prospect Nov 13, 2009
Her projected major is Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy. The coaching staff and home state allegiance were deciding factors in the initial attraction for the highly recruited Horn. (BamaMag.com)
Recruiting: Muniz To Look At OSU Nov 13, 2009
I want to get into sports medicine and they have a big orthopedic and medical school there at Utah. "Now when I first started hearing from Oklahoma State that was Big 12 and I thought, whoa," said Muniz. (GoPokes.com)
Fairview weigh-ins set Nov 13, 2009
An athletic trainer and sports medicine physician will administer the tests. Wrestlers who missed the weight certification sessions at their high schools are encouraged to attend. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Johnson kept to the healing road Nov 12, 2009
Carolyn Greer, USD associate athletic director for sports medicine and team trainer, was quickly at Johnson's side. She assured him there was no one around at the time and that what he was feeling was because of something internal that had gone wrong. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Can working out wear your bodyout? Nov 12, 2009
A: It doesnt sound like youre over-exercising, says Dr. W. Ben Kibler, a spokesperson for the American College of Sports Medicine and medical director of the Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center in Lexington, Ky ... But as Dr. Ron Noy, a New York City sports medicine specialist and spokesman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, points out, running helps the joints stay lubricated and healthy, and keeps the bones and heart strong. (MSNBC -- Health)
Patriot Showdown Nov 11, 2009
The Bourger Varsity Football House includes a locker room, offices and team meeting rooms, as well as sports medicine and strength and conditioning areas. Now in its 82nd season, Fisher Stadium has been host to 409 Lafayette football games with the Leopards enjoying an overall record of 244-152-13 for a winning percentage of. (Goleopards.com)
$30M medical facility to open next week Nov 10, 2009
Premier Medical Plaza is completely leased and will include several Cornerstone Health Care practices including Deep River Family Medicine, Piedmont Centre Family and Sports Medicine, Cornerstone Premier Care, Premier Med Spa, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Premier, Cornerstone Internal Medicine at Premier and Cornerstone Urgent Care. The next wave of moves for Cornerstone into the facility will occur in January. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Ponder Out For Season Nov 10, 2009
"Christian suffered a grade-3, right shoulder AC (acromioclavicular) separation," FSU director of sports medicine Randy Oravetz said. "It has been determined that this is a season-ending injury and surgery will be performed in the next few weeks.". (Seminoles.com)
When same and steady doesnt cut it Nov 10, 2009
These people need to wear a heart rate monitor, and their physician should give them a maximum exercise heart rate and (the exerciser) needs to stay within that prescribed range, said Richard Cotton, a Carlsbad exercise physiologist and national director of certification for the American College of Sports Medicine ... But, if you only have a half-hour to exercise, do interval training and push yourself into an exercise intensity that you could never do continuously for a long period of... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Shoulder Injury Will Sideline Ponder Nov 9, 2009
According to FSU director of sports medicine Randy Oravetz, Ponder will have his throwing shoulder examined Monday, which will include an X-ray and additional tests. The results of that examination will determine the course of his rehabilitation. (Seminoles.com)
FSU's Ponder sidelined Nov 9, 2009
FSU director of sports medicine Randy Oravetz said Sunday that Ponder will have the shoulder examined Monday. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Young tennis players who play only 1 sport are more prone to injuries Nov 9, 2009
Jayanthi is medical director of primary care sports medicine and an assistant professor in the departments of Family Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Players in the study began playing tennis at an average age of 6, began competing at age 9 and began to specialize at age 10. (EurekAlert!)
General News Nov 7, 2009
- STEVENS: The Clock Is Ticking on Lobos' Online Auction - Lobo Men's And Women's Soccer Team Up To "Kick Cancer" - Special Online Video Of Air Force vs. New Mexico Made Available Nationwide - STEVENS: Linda Estes Was a Crusader With Vision And Guts - UNM Athletics and UNM Bookstores Partner For On-Site and On-Line Sales - UNM President Schmidly Proclaims Lobo Red Fridays - STEVENS: Lobo Tour Looks to Build Land of Lobos - STEVENS: Lobo Tour Looks to Build Land of Lobos - STEVENS: Lobo Tour... (Golobos.com)
Finger Length Hormone Key To Social Behavior Nov 7, 2009
28, 2006) The difference between the lengths of a woman's index and ring fingers may indicate her sporting prowess, suggests research published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The. (Science Daily)
Exercise Not Tied To Preschool Obesity Nov 7, 2009
Jorge Gomez, M.D., professor of pediatrics and sports medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. By Salynn BoylesReviewed by Louise Chang, M.D.Copyright 2006, WebMD Inc. All rights reserved. (CBS News -- Health)
Guest Commentary- Working up a sweat to solve the health care crisis Nov 6, 2009
April Gagnon is the club manager of Anytime Fitness in Billerica Anytime Fitness is the largest coed fitness club chain in the world and a founding partner of Exercise is Medicine TM, an initiative developed by the American College of Sports Medicine to make physical activity and exercise a standard part of disease prevention and treatment. Loading commenting interface. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Getting a ‘jump' on healing tennis elbow Nov 3, 2009
Marc Pietropaoli injects platelets taken from Peter Soderberg's own blood and then spun in a centrifuge as a treatment for injured tendons in his elbow at Victory Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Skaneateles on Tuesday, Oct. 27 ... Marc Pietropaoli, of Victory Sports Medicine in Skaneateles, said using platelets helps to jump start the healing process. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Steroid Shots Don't Help Hip Pain Long-Term Nov 3, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Corticosteroid shots provide quick relief for people suffering from a common type of hip pain, but the benefits don't last, a new study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine shows ... SOURCE: The American Journal of Sports Medicine, October 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise Boosts Bone Density in Breast-Feeding Moms Nov 3, 2009
"During lactation, women transfer around 200 milligrams of calcium per day from their own stores to their breast milk," researcher Cheryl Lovelady said in a news release from the American College of Sports Medicine ... SOURCE: American College of Sports Medicine, news release, Sept. 28, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Mending Meniscals In Children, Improving Diagnosis And Recovery Nov 3, 2009
If he or she is not comfortable making this assessment, you may want to visit an orthopaedic surgeon or physician who specializes in sports medicine who has experience conducting these tests. If the physical tests indicate there is a tear, your doctor may schedule an MRI. Dr. Kramer notes that pediatricians, radiologists or physicians specializing in sports medicine may be better equipped to interpret the results of your child's MRI.. (Science Daily)
Lemak relocating practice to Trinity Medical Center Nov 3, 2009
Lemak said he will help develop regional sports medicine centers and provide an infrastructure of surgeons and specialists who will aid injured high school athletes ... The Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics practice will move to a professional office building on Trinity s campus in mid-January ... While at Brookwood, Lemak Sports Medicine developed the SMART Institute, or Sports Medicine and Athletic Related Trauma Institute that provides injury surveillance, athletic trainer and physician... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
10 ways to take control of your health Nov 2, 2009
"Ideally, prevention should also emphasize healthy lifestyles, a practice that isn't only health-conscious, but (is) inexpensive," said James Pivarnik, president of the American College of Sports Medicine. Here are some easy ways to get started. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Scary moment for Manteca quarterback a reminder on the dangers of concussions Nov 1, 2009
Mark Lovell, who directs the sports medicine concussion program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, said he has begun to collect data on long-term consequences of high school concussions. He noted there is no big database yet of people who've been followed a long time since high school. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bodybuilding With Steroids Damages Kidneys Oct 31, 2009
26, 2007) Use of growth hormone to boost athletic performance can lead to diabetes, reports a study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study reports the case of a 36 year. (Science Daily)
H.S. football concussions may have long reach Oct 31, 2009
Mark Lovell, who directs the sports medicine concussion program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, said he has begun to collect data on long-term consequences of high school concussions. He noted that the kind of careful mental testing his center does has not been widely used until fairly recently, so there is no big database yet of people who've been followed a long time since high school. (MSNBC -- Health)
Mercyhurst College unveils human anatomy and forensics lab in North East Oct 31, 2009
College biology, sports medicine, health and nursing students will be able to examine human anatomical structures from donated cadavers dissected by Mercyhurst graduate students. "Students will be able to better appreciate how the human body is put together," said David Hyland, biology department chairman. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Skin Problems of Female Athletes Oct 31, 2009
Gloria Beim, MD is the physician to the US National Track Cycling Team, a member of the Olympic Sports Medicine Organization, and the author of The Female Athlete s Body Book (McGraw-Hill). An accomplished athlete herself, Dr. Beim founded. (Suite101.com)
Stretching: No sports panacea Oct 29, 2009
He specializes in non-operative sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgeries in New York. Metzl does not rule out stretching, which has traditionally been drilled into athletes as a method to improve circulation and flexibility and prevent injuries. (USA Today -- News)
New specialists Oct 28, 2009
Experience: Fellow in pediatric and adolescent orthopedic sports medicine at Harvard University, Surgery Residency at University of California Irvine Medical Center, Louisiana State University Medical School, Brigham Young University undergrad. Name: Rodney Schmelzer, M.D.. (AZCentral -- News)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Oct 27, 2009
Equine medical team focus of talk DILLON The Copper Springs Ranch equine sports medicine team will be featured in the first free speaker presentation of the University of Montana Western Equine Studies Department on Tuesday ... Mandi Holland and Ellis Farstved, both veterin-arians, of the ranch's sports medicine team. (Montana Standard, MT)
To stretch or not to stretch? Oct 27, 2009
"It's not that stretching as an exercise isn't a good thing," says Anthony Luke, the director of primary care sports medicine at UCSF. "If you poll sports medicine physicians, they're all going to say stretching is important. It's when and how much and what types that it gets controversial.". Luke is among the growing number of researchers advising against static, or standstill, stretches before workouts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Internships00001D5A Oct 26, 2009
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Brisk Walk Can Help Leave Common Cold Behind Oct 26, 2009
David Nieman, a representative of the American College of Sports Medicine, says that studies have shown that people who exercise at least 45 minutes four or more days a week take 25 to 50 percent less time off from work because of illness. "This reduction in illness far exceeds anything a drug or pill can offer," Nieman said in a news release from the sports medicine group. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Athletes Not Immune To Strokes Oct 25, 2009
Quite frankly, probably, in my 15 years in doing what I do with sports medicine, Ive never seen that before, Gordon said Thursday. I have seen stroke cases in young people in my career, but its a very, very rare thing. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Doctors urge action on climate change Oct 25, 2009
Dr. Elizabeth Joy, an associate professor of family and sports medicine, warned of drying lake beds in Utah that could become a source for dust storms carrying harmful microorganisms. Another professor of environmental medicine said hotter temperatures in Utah could lead to more mosquitoes and mosquito-related diseases. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dogs medical staff take extra care when dealing with concussions Oct 24, 2009
While Tebow returned to lead Florida to a win two weeks after banging the back of his head into a teammate's knee, which sent him to the hospital, King was held out of the Bulldogs' game at Tennessee by Georgia's medical staff, including director of sports medicine Ron Courson. King believes his concussion occurred when he took a knee to the head while blocking in an Oct. 3 game against LSU.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Childrens gives injured athletes new center Oct 23, 2009
The SMC pulls together a multi-disciplinary team of sports medicine doctors, orthopedic surgeons, cardiologists, physical therapists, dietitians and psychologists ... There are very few pediatric focused sports medicine programs in this area, said Brandee Schmidt, Program Manger for the SMC. Theres one over at Cook, but otherwise the programs generally blanket adults and kids ... A specialist in sports medicine and pediatrics, he was at the University of Colorado Health Science Center,... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Seacoast Rotary announces 1st Annual Turkey Trot Oct 23, 2009
Some of this years sponsors include: Piscataqua Savings Bank, TD Insurance, Inc., Symantec Corporation, Dr. Dan De Tolla, Access Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Sanders & Karcher, CPA and National Wreckers. Seacoast Rotarys Turkey Trot has joined the Portsmouth Community Race Series, which also includes: the Harbor Trail Road Race, Breast Cancer Stories, United Way 5K Challenge and the YMCA Healthy Kids. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vancouver unveils new $16.4-million doping lab Oct 23, 2009
After the games, the doping lab will be used to house a sports medicine center and sports science services. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Cherry juice can treat pain after exercise Oct 23, 2009
Dr Kerry Kuehl, a sports medicine specialist at the university, said: Our research suggests that tart cherry juice may work like common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used by millions to treat pain and inflammation after exercise. Also, drinking tart cherry juice may help people avoid negative side effects of these drugs. (India Times, India)
Catch their eyes Oct 22, 2009
"Increasing Castaneda's appeal is that he has a 3.5 GPA, has passed the 16 core curriculum classes required by the NCAA, and scored 1,490 on the SAT and 20 on the ACT.In addition, Lance said he's in Advanced Placement pre-calculus and anatomy, rather than the easier electives that many of his peers are taking."I'll take calculus as a freshman, so I want to be ready," he said. "I took anatomy because I want to major in kinesiology or sports medicine. "Strong academics aren't going to produce a... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Dylan Fischbach brings home Olympic Gold Oct 22, 2009
"If this is a disability, then it's a gift from God because it's giving me an opportunity that not many people get." "As a family we were devastated at first because I work with sports medicine at the University of South Dakota and my wife Kelly is a physical education teacher, so athletics is kind of at our core," says his father Bruce. "Ever since we got his first prosthetic leg, we never said he can't do any activity and if he wanted to try a sport, we let him." Before departing for the games... (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Siena to Offer Flu Vaccine to All Student-Athletes Oct 22, 2009
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - The Siena sports medicine department will offer the season influenza vaccination to all of its student-athletes Friday, October 23 from 12-3 PM in the Marcelle Athletic Complex. The seasonal influenza vaccine will not protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that resulted in the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on June 11, 2009. (Sienasaints.com)
Mangosteen Juice Could Protect Health In The Obese Oct 21, 2009
(July 23, 2006) Cherry juice can reduce muscle pain and damage induced by exercise, suggests a small study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Many approaches have been used to try. (Science Daily)
Flexible Fitness: Beware of overuse injuries in young athletes Oct 21, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness recommends limiting one sporting activity to a maximum of five days per week with at least one day off from any organized physical activity. A young athlete who participates in multiple sports should diversify to sports that emphasize different body parts like baseball and track as opposed to baseball and tennis. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
3 dead Detroit marathoners said to be healthy Oct 20, 2009
I wouldnt take running the half marathon lightly, said Dr. Stephen Pribut, who has run two full marathons and specializes in sports medicine in Washington D.C. In general, its not something that we expect to kill you. Its odd and freaky to have three die in the same part of the course. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fitness center focuses on 'cross conditioning' Oct 20, 2009
So much so that Kitchen, who, as a dentist, already had intensive training in nutrition took National Academy of Sports Medicine classes and became a certified trainer. Then he and Wendy talked about how they could pass their combined expertise on to the public. (AZCentral -- Business)
Football players belle, beau of ball Riverbend's Homecoming King and Queen both members of the football team Oct 19, 2009
Cat hopes to go to college on a track scholarship and major in athletic training or sports medicine. Laura L. Hutchison: 540/374-5485 Email. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Runners' heart woes can be discovered too late Oct 18, 2009
"A marathon is an incredibly taxing event - 26.2 miles puts tremendous strain on your system, and sometimes things happen when you exert yourself to that extent," said Dr. Todd Weitzenberg, a sports medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa who is medical director of the Nike Women's Marathon. As many as 1 in 500 people in the United States is born with heart defects that may go undetected for years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hawk to retire? Oct 18, 2009
Leading sports medicine expert Dr Peter Brukner said there was a "realistic chance" Young might not be able to return to AFL football. "They [hip problems] are really difficult to treat and there's a realistic chance that he won't get back. There are certainly no guarantees," Brukner said. (The Age, Australia)
$70M in earmarks head to western Pennsylvania Oct 17, 2009
Scott Lephart, director of the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory Program of Sports Medicine declined to discuss the award. But in recent years, the joint Pitt/ program received $4. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Gettin' After It Oct 16, 2009
FSU Director of Sports Medicine Randy Oravetz confirmed the results of an MRI examination from earlier this week and said Harris' cervical neck injury will be closely monitored through the rehab process over the coming months. The injury was diagnosed by Tallahassee Orthopedic Center specialist Dr. Charles Wingo after Harris suffered a cervical burner in Saturday's game against Georgia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
Day in the life of a: Cheerleader Oct 16, 2009
Claire Fox, a fourth-year sports medicine student, said, It s an honor to be on the team. Twenty-four girls comprise the all-girls squad at USC. In the fall semester, football is their focus. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Inside the head of the leader of the band Oct 16, 2009
I d love to be in sports medicine or cardio medicine some day, he says. He s also going to maintain his love of music and bands. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
West Roxbury's OMara backs the defense at Catholic Memorial Oct 15, 2009
He prefers history and English, adding he may want to study sports medicine or physical therapy in college. He said, I am a student-athlete, student before athlete; they preach that to you at CM. People say it s an athletic factory; it s nothing like that. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Scott & White opens clinic in Georgetown Oct 14, 2009
will officially debut its new Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic in Georgetown on Tuesday. The 6,000-square-foot clinic at 5353 Williams Drive includes three exam rooms, a room for speech therapy and another for occupational therapy. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Florida State loses starting tight end Oct 14, 2009
Florida State sports medicine director Randy Oravetz said Piurowski will have surgery in the next week or two. Piurowski had 13 catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns this season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pards Close Ivy Itinerary Oct 14, 2009
The Bourger Varsity Football House includes a locker room, offices and team meeting rooms, as well as sports medicine and strength and conditioning areas. Now in its 82nd season, Fisher Stadium has been host to 406 Lafayette football games with the Leopards enjoying an overall record of 241-152-13 for a winning percentage of. (Goleopards.com)
FSU tight end Piurowski done for season Oct 13, 2009
Florida State director of sports medicine Randy Oravetz said Piurowski will have surgery in the next week or two. The senior tight end was injured while blocking on a touchdown run in the first quarter of the Seminoles' 49-44 loss Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Florida State TE Piurowski out for rest of season Oct 13, 2009
The injury occurred in the first quarter of Saturday's 49-44 loss to Georgia Tech, and Piurowski will need surgery within the next two weeks, according to director of sports medicine Randy Oravetz. Piurowski was injured while blocking on ' 3-yard touchdown run at the end of the Seminoles' game-opening drive. (ESPN -- College Football)
Four to be Inducted into ISU Sports Hall of Fame on October 17, Including Pocatello native Trevor Bell Oct 13, 2009
Mickelsen was a driving force in the ISU Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, which houses a complete medical facility and ISU's strength and conditioning center. In recent years, Mickelsen has chaired the Bengal Village Capital Campaign committee, raising funds for ISU athletics. (Isubengals.com)
A Tough Loss Oct 13, 2009
Surgery will be warranted in the next week or two, Florida State director of sports medicine Randy Oravetz said. An MRI examination of the knee Monday revealed torn anterior cruciate (ACL) and medial collateral (MCL) ligaments. (Seminoles.com)
Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives Oct 13, 2009
But the findings, published online in September in the first of a series of quarterly partnership issues between the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the International Olympic Committee, may silence some of the critics. The researchers screened 371 athletes between the ages of 12 and 35 over two years. (MEDLINEplus)
Entrepreneur opens group homes for elderly Oct 13, 2009
Franciscan Sports Medicine Center has been named the Miami Valley's exclusive provider of a testing program designed to help high school athletes develop athletic performance and reduce risk of injury. Franciscan Medical Center-Dayton Campus' sports medicine center will offer the National Athletic Testing Program on site at local high schools two times a year to monitor progress from season to season. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
