Your disease defense: exercise Nov 26, 2008
Yes, the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine last year advised healthy adults to log at least 21/2 hours of moderate physical activity or one hour of vigorous activity a week. They also encouraged adults to perform eight to 10 exercises using major muscle groups, with eight to 12 repetitions of each movement. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
8 Tips For Losing Weight After Pregnancy Nov 25, 2008
"You want to shoot for at least 150 minutes a week," says James M. Pivarnik, PhD, FACSM, professor of kinesiology and epidemiology at Michigan State University and president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine. With a new baby, finding 30 minutes in a row might be impossible, so Pivarnik suggests breaking up the time into 10-minute increments. (CBS News)
Newsweek: Pro-anorexia sites spread to Facebook Nov 25, 2008
The catch was that the group's members were to vary their daily caloric intake from 500 (less than half the daily minimum requirement for women recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine) to zero. They were supposed to track their progress, fast to make up for the days they accidentally "overate" and support each other as they worked toward their common goal of radical weight loss. (MSNBC -- Health)
The Aspen Clinic Nov 25, 2008
Autos HomeCenter Zero In On Your Next Home Free Classifieds. 10:20 PM CST on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. (WWLTV.com, LA)
• After the injury Nov 24, 2008
Four months of immobility probably isn't what your doc has in mind when he tells you to take it easy, says Mark Miller, head of the sports medicine division of the orthopedic surgery department at the University of Virginia. "If you didn't move it for four months, the shoulder would atrophy and shrivel up," he explains. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Lafayette Prepares for No. 144 Nov 23, 2008
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 81st season, Fisher Stadium has been host to 402 Lafayette football games with the Leopards enjoying an overall record of 239-150-13 for a winning percentage of. (Goleopards.com)
SDSU Rowing Signs Seven to National Letters of Intent Nov 22, 2008
Sanders, who is listed at 5 feet 6 inches, will join SDSU in the fall with sports medicine as her intended major. In high school, Sanders attended Newport Harbor High School. (Goaztecs.com)
Zeller Breaks Left Wrist Nov 21, 2008
Doctors with UNC sports medicine say normal recovery time for this kind of injury is 12-16 weeks, which likely makes it a season-ending injury. Dr. Don Bynum performed the surgical procedure that ended late Wednesday afternoon. (Tarheelblue.com)
Sudden death of young athletes is a community issue Nov 21, 2008
The American College of Sports Medicine has developed one such form. A new, detailed form must be given to all school athletes and to those in community recreation leagues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
City nets USA Basketball program Nov 21, 2008
Components of the project include executive offices for USA Basketball; a USA Basketball multi-court training facility; a 150-room hotel; Midwestern University Sports Medicine Clinic and a fitness facility. An economic impact study by Elliott D. Pollack estimates a benefit to Glendale of more than 24 million in 25 years, with a one-time economic impact of 741 jobs, 39. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Sports Briefs Nov 21, 2008
In lieu of the increasing number of ACL injuries in professional sports, Suffolk's Sports Medicine and Athletic Department is hosting a knee injury clinic today. Medical staff from Suffolk, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Revolution will be talking about the causes of injury and prevention and will also be demonstrating plyometric workout drills for injury prevention. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Injuries ravaged Dogs in 2008 Nov 20, 2008
According to Ron Courson, Georgia s director of sports medicine, the Bulldogs had only two season-ending injuries this time last season and one of those was to walkon Chris Gaunder, who managed to return later for the bowl game. This season that number is 18. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notebook: Richt doesn't expect succession plan yet Nov 20, 2008
" Georgia president Michael Adams called for an eight-team playoff the day after LSU won the national title game last January. This and that Among NFL personnel at practice scouting on Wednesday: Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson. ... By the count of director of sports medicine Ron Courson, Georgia had only two season-ending injuries last year compared to 18 this year, Richt said. Three of those players were projected starters... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Part 2: Athletics; why the Ministry's absurd policies .... Nov 20, 2008
We members of the media were at the stakeholders forum that included a majority of the current GAA executive council members, representation from the Ghana Olympic Committee, National Sports Council, security services, athletics coaches, marketing consultants, sports medicine personnel, administrators, past and present national athletes (including athletes from as far back as the 1960s: Robert Hackman, Mike Ahey, and others), and past chairmen of GAA. We all remember that it was a date in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lassies' Nyman signs on to pitch for Temple University Nov 20, 2008
I know it ll be hard to be that far away from home but the distance doesn t bother me, said Nyman, who plans to study either sports medicine or nursing. It s just a plane ride home. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Therapist frees folks from pain Nov 20, 2008
Peter Harmeling, physical therapist and sports medicine specialist, demonstrates a procedure to Andy Mish, an intern in his office from Mass ... Name: Peter J. Harmeling Occupation: Physical therapist, sports medicine specialist Address: 85 Constitution Lane, Danvers Age: 52 Years of experience: 35 Goal: To continue to offer the best service possible ... Harmeling took a job with the Beverly Hospital Sports Medicine Performance Center, an easy transition from his college position. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Ouch, My Knee! Is There a Bike Fitter in the House? Nov 20, 2008
Is There a Bike Fitter in the House. Related News from NYT Health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lineman plays through pain Nov 19, 2008
I don t think it s a surgery you re going to see performed routinely for professional athletes, said Dr. Scott Kimmerly, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Emory and Chief of Sports Medicine services at Grady Hospital. Kimmerly trained for a year in Vail, Colo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Simply electrifying Nov 19, 2008
After graduation, Watts is looking to pursue a degree in sports medicine or sports management ... After high school I plan to attend Central Michigan to pursue a career in the sports medicine or sports management fields. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
The Valley's priciest home sales Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Ronald M. Lampert is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. $1,625,000. (AZCentral -- Business)
USA Basketball to call Phoenix suburb home Nov 19, 2008
According to a news release, the Glendale proposal included executive offices for USA Basketball, a multi-court training facility, a sports medicine clinic and a 150-room hotel. The development will be near the University of Phoenix stadium, home to the National Football League s Arizona Cardinals, and Jobing. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Pamela Cecil-Galli Nov 19, 2008
Her husband, Dr. Louis C. Galli, a sports medicine physician in New York City, her chocolate lab, Rocky, and her tabby cat, Barney, survive her. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
USA Basketball to boost Valley economy Nov 18, 2008
Once completed, as early as 2010, the campus will feature a training center, offices, a hotel, a Midwestern University sports medicine clinic and a fitness center ... Sports medicine clinic - 25,000 square feet. (AZCentral)
Spotlight: Jonathan Finch Nov 18, 2008
He wants to play football in college and study sports medicine. Jonathan looks up to Adrian Peterson in the NFL because he is "very talented and sets great examples," and his mom, because she is always there for him, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Athletics: Why the Ministry's absurd policies are helping to kill the sport Nov 18, 2008
Our performance at the Beijing Olympics was "reasonable. - Govt Official August 2008 Headline: Beijing08: Worst Ever Olympics for Ghana Minority Caucus in Parliament has noted that Ghana's abysmal performance at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games can be attributed to mis-management of sports, lack of cohesive planning and vision by the sporting authorities. "it is about time Ghanaians stop boasting that we are the leaders in the sub-region and face the realities since it is obvious that our... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ohio high school outpaces NFL teams with facility Nov 18, 2008
" The 80,000-square-foot building, which is 20,000 square feet larger than the Cleveland Browns' indoor facility, doesn't simply benefit the football team. Most other prep sports at Massillon whether it's the golf team or baseball team hitting into the intricate net system, the softball squad staying warm in the middle of winter, the band fine-tuning its performance or the participants in the youth flag football league playing take advantage of the enormous building. In fact, the entire... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Feds investigate Canby police officer Nov 18, 2008
Dr. Linn Goldberg, head of OHSU s Division of Health Promotion and Sports Medicine, met with Phoenix police earlier this year to talk about steroid abuse. You could see why a police officer might want to use them, Goldberg said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ron Caldwell Nov 17, 2008
Ron specialized in sports medicine and received advanced certifications at Northwestern University. After several years in private and hospital practice, he entered Notre Dame, where he received a master s degree in business administration. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hypertension develops early, silently, in African-American men Nov 17, 2008
Funding: American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Physiology is the study of how molecules, cells, tissues and organs function to create health or disease. (EurekAlert!)
C. Harmon Brown, advocate for women in sports; at 78 Nov 16, 2008
In a news release, the IAAF called Dr. Brown "a pioneering energy in the field of sports medicine.". Dr. Brown had worked for nearly 40 years at the University of California, stopping only when he became ill. (Boston Globe)
Women's Basketball Signs Four For 2009-10 Nov 14, 2008
The daughter of Marvin and Pamela Colbert, she plans to major in business management or sports medicine. Crumpton started for coach Laurie Young and averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and two assists per game as a junior to earn 2008 Class A Special Mention All-State team honors. (Wsuathletics.com)
Fair offers students tips on careers Nov 14, 2008
McGehee said the number one field chosen by county seniors was the medical field, dispersed among several disciplines like nursing, radiology and sports medicine ... "Due to appointments with doctors and Mississippi Sports Medicine, they are seeing a hands-on medical professional on the job," McGehee said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Sports medicine pioneer dies of cancer at 78 Nov 14, 2008
In a news release, the IAAF called Brown a pioneering energy in the field of sports medicine. He was editor and co-author of the IAAF Medical Manual for Athletics and Road Running Competitions: A Practical Guide. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A dream deferred Nov 14, 2008
"In some ways, it is as if a part of one's self has died and this must be integrated into who they are and who they will transition into being," said Dr. Kim Cusimano, a sports psychologist in UC Davis' sports medicine program. "It is a process and takes time.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
11 Injury-Prone High School Sports Nov 14, 2008
Coaches and sports medicine experts alike strive to make high school sports like these as safe as. Coaches and sports medicine experts alike strive to make high school sports like these as safe as possible for young athletes. (ABC News)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Collaborates With GE ... Nov 13, 2008
By integrating 20 hospitals, 400 doctors' offices and outpatient sites, long-term care facilities and a majorinsurance plan, UPMC has advanced the quality and efficiency of health care and developed internationally renowned programs in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, orthopaedics and sports medicine, among others. UPMC is commercializing its medical and technological expertise by nurturing new companies, developing strategic business relationships with some of the world's... (MarketWatch)
Egan's return from fractured foot unlikely Nov 13, 2008
Sports medicine specialist Peter Brukner said the type of injury was rare as most navicular fractures were stress-related. That this was a trauma injury had complicated it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Grove Is Thriving Nov 13, 2008
Hes the whos who when it comes to sports medicine. Well, Dr. Ting knows Coach Cattolico and gave him a great compliment. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Football Players: Staying Active May Lower Health Risks For Large, Retired Athletes Nov 13, 2008
(July 29, 2002) In a special editorial in the latest edition of the journal Neurosurgery, three sports medicine experts contend that ephedrine and creatine use among football players may be a factor in a surge of ... (July 19, 2007) The intensive training given to young elite tennis players damages their spines, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. (Science Daily)
Damon HackINSIDE THE NFL Nov 13, 2008
The American Journal of Sports Medicine recently released a study chronicling the fate of NFL players who sustain ACL injuries ... "It's kind of frightening," said Dr. James Gladstone, associate professor and co-chair of the sports medicine service at the department of orthopedics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Keeping up with big brother Nov 13, 2008
Although undecided on where to go to school, Blow is looking to pursue a degree in sports medicine and continue his athletic career in either basketball or track ... Going to college to pursue a career in sports medicine, and hopefully play basketball or run track at the college level. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Race promotes heart health Nov 13, 2008
Healthy adults ages 18 to 65 should have at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five days a week, according to the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. "I think that it's very important to raise awareness for the health and well being of students," said John Vassaur, a senior Spanish and biology major. (The Battalion, TX)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Nov 13, 2008
From Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville (K.P.S.); and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis (R.W.W.) ... Address reprint requests to Dr. Spindler at Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, 4200 Medical Center E., South Tower, 1215 21st Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37232-8774, or at kurt. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Dynatronics to Release First Quarter Results Friday, November 14, 2008; Conference Call Set for 1:30 p.m. ET Nov 12, 2008
Dynatronics manufactures, markets and distributes advanced-technology medical devices, orthopedic soft goods and supplies, treatment tables and rehabilitation equipment for the physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, podiatry, plastic surgery, dermatology and other related medical, cosmetic and aesthetic markets. SOURCE Dynatronics Corporation. (PR Newswire)
Medical Facilities Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 12, 2008
"The continued improved performance of our Oklahoma Spine and Dakota Plains hospitals made strong contributions in the quarter. Revenue growth at Oklahoma Spine Hospital was driven primarily by improved fee recovery rates from Workers' Compensation. The surgical staff at our Dakota Plains center has recently been strengthened with the addition of a new sports medicine physician, which has created a more favorable case mix at the facility and increased the number of procedures performed." "We... (Canada Newswire)
Paying for playing Nov 12, 2008
The injuries are more common in girls than boys three to five times more common because of anatomical, biomechanical and possibly hormonal differences, says Dr. Eric Aronowitz, a local orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He performs about 75 ACL reconstructions a year, he says. (Albany Times Union)
SWAC Hall of Fame class includes 4 with Mississippi ties Nov 12, 2008
Carl Williams, the director of sports medicine and athletic trainer at Southern University, and Grambling State football player Frank Lewis round out the class. The ceremony will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham on Dec. 11. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Learning How to Walk (Chewing Gum Not Included) Nov 12, 2008
FORCING the body to move against its natural patterns and bone structure could even lead to deeper problems, said Dr. Susan Lewis, associate director of Women s Sports Medicine at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco. If you re pushing yourself in a place that isn t comfortable, I d respect that, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
MLB won't test players for HGH any time soon Nov 11, 2008
Douglas Rollins, executive director, Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in Salt Lake City, pointed out that the window of opportunity in testing is very small, making HGH difficult to detect. "Thirty hours, I'd say," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Infection slows Patriots quarterback Brady's rehab Nov 11, 2008
When news surfaced almost four weeks ago that Brady had developed a postoperative infection, the sports medicine community shuddered ... "Basically, you have to start over a little bit and restore motion," said Russ Paine, who is director of rehabilitation for the Houston-based Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Center and physical therapist for the Houston Rockets ... "In the short and long term, Brady has both time and constant medical attention (if needed) working in his favor."If someone... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Exercise May Improve Function in Dementia Patients Nov 11, 2008
Participants' average age was 73 years in the normal care group and 76 years in the exercise group, the investigators report in the International Journal of Sports Medicine ... SOURCE: International Journal of Sports Medicine, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D Nov 11, 2008
"The most common time for a stress fracture is when you're increasing your exercise levels -- when you're going from doing nothing to doing a whole lot. It's too much, too fast, and the bone can't handle it," explained Dr. Sabrina Strickland, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. "Before you embark on any sort of exercise regimen, take calcium and vitamin D supplements to reduce your chances of a stress fracture," she... (MEDLINEplus)
They like to move it, move it! Nov 11, 2008
"There is an emphasis on sports in our culture, and people turn there when they are looking for ways to get their kids active," said Anthony Luke, director of primary care sports medicine at the University of California San Francisco. "Really, they are just trying to be good parents.". (Florida Times-Union)
Feeling those Good vibrations Nov 9, 2008
The therapy of vibration is still viewed as relatively new in the fitness and sports medicine. The research on the effect of vibration is about 10 years old, Hite says, but science still hasnt figured out all the effects of vibration. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wii Fit a hit at health fair Nov 9, 2008
"It's a great way to get that service out to some of the rural areas." The event ran from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and featured several speakers, including Dr. Julio Vasquez, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, and Dr. Jared Price, who specializes in family and sports medicine. Swanson said the event, which continues to grow larger each year, had 40 vendors on Saturday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Goodman's 2006 injury helped jumpstart career Nov 8, 2008
"We were excited that it was a little bit of a breakout (game) for him - a big game on the road. We're thinking, 'Demiko's ready to come on and play well,' and then Sunday afternoon, (director of sports medicine) Ron Courson popped in and said he'd torn his ACL.". "He tore his ACL but he kept playing - he thought he had a calf cramp," Stafford added. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A chain of safety in a high-risk sport Nov 8, 2008
The first step of this project is the editing of a guide for motor sports medicine. This will provide the background theoretical knowledge that the practitioner will then need to apply at the events he or she attends. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Growth, Loading Put Gymnasts' Wrists at Risk Nov 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young gymnasts, especially young female gymnasts, are at risk of several types of wrist injury, and a quick and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent these injuries from worsening, two sports medicine physicians report ... Brian G. Webb and Lance A. Rettig of the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis advise in Current Sports Medicine Reports ... SOURCE: Current Sports Medicine Reports, September/October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Gender Difference in Healing Nov 7, 2008
Sports medicine specialist, Dr. Michelle Andrews said, research shows having a limb in a cast leads to a serious loss of muscle strength. When you put someone in a cast or immobilize it, you basically lose the strength of the muscle because the muscles not working, she said. (WOKR13 Rochester)
MHSAA voices concern for SIS Nov 7, 2008
Mike Wilkinson, chair of the Mississippi Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, said, "All coaches must exercise extreme caution in dealing with concussions among high school athletes.". Wilkinson will make a presentation on the SIS topic during the annual Athletic Administrators Conference in Vicksburg, Jan. 15-16. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Tennis: Referees More Likely To Make Mistakes When Calling Balls 'Out' Nov 7, 2008
(July 19, 2007) The intensive training given to young elite tennis players damages their spines, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of. (Science Daily)
Sutton Burnard (56) joined the postgame huddle... Nov 6, 2008
But he will bring a first-hand perspective to the field of sports medicine or sports therapy, which is where he hopes the future takes him. The Big Bear varsity football players and their family members huddle prior to the Nov. 1 football game. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Weight Loss Wednesday: The Aspen Clinic Nov 6, 2008
Autos HomeCenter Zero In On Your Next Home Free Classifieds. 10:20 PM CST on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. (WWLTV.com, LA)
More US kids being treated for chronic diseases Nov 4, 2008
Jeannine Stein writes about fitness, sports medicine and obesity for the Health section. Shes a gym rat from way back and never met an elliptical trainer she didnt like. (Los Angeles Times)
Exercise cuts risk of breast cancer part 2 Nov 4, 2008
org) -- Physical activity or exercise may reduce risk of breast cancer in certain groups of women, according to a review study published in the August, 2008 issue of British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study led by Friedenreich CM and Cust AE of Alberta Cancer Board found that 76 percent of 62 studies showed physical activity was associated with a reduction of 25 to 30 percent in breast cancer risk. (Food Consumer)
