Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME articles and case reports published over the last quarter in

Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), athletes often exhibit altered knee biomechanics during running, such as reduced knee flexion angles

Dr. Colberg returns to discuss the unique challenges and considerations for girls and women who are both athletic and diabetic.

Alexis Bhagat fought her way into sports medicine. The 32-year-old clinical exercise physiologist is a true Millennial: like many of

With the growing participation of athletes with disabilities in competitive sports, there is an increased need for specialized nutritional support

Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME case reports and section articles published over the last quarter

Dr. Kern discusses post-concussion rest, care and return to activity, and how recommendations differ between youth and adult athletes.

The team physician commonly encounters musculoskeletal injuries resulting from athletic activities, including during practice, training and competition. The most common

Participation in ultra-endurance events often pits human physiology against the earth’s unruly elements. Generally, the term “endurance sports” refers to

One of the best parts of Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) are the interesting and educational case reports that are

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University