The Pressing Need for Sports Medicine in Motorsports
Automobile racing is one of the largest spectator sports in the world, with a viewing audience equal to that of soccer, and most people, regardless of their interest in the sport, can name famous race events like the Daytona 500 or Indy 500 and drivers like Jeff Gordon, Mario Andretti or Lewis Hamilton. The popularity […]
Overall Physical Activity or Intensity of Activity: Which Is More Important for Cardiometabolic Health?
Cardiometabolic risk describes a collection of factors known to increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. It includes lipid and glucose metabolism as well as adiposity and hypertension. We know that being more physically active is associated with lower cardiometabolic risk. However, it is not clear whether more specific or tailored physical activity guidance can be […]
Resistance Exercise Increases Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Markers of Gut Permeability, and Damage in Resistance-Trained Adults
Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort can occur as an unfortunate byproduct of physical exercise. While this phenomenon has been thoroughly outlined in endurance athletes, only one study to date has measured and reported increased markers of GI injury following resistance exercise that coincided with decreased nutrient absorption. Grand View Market research estimates the global digestive health market will reach […]
AED Poster
Use this helpful poster to advertise the location of your AED.
How to Help Keep Golfers Healthy
Golf is a sport played by millions of people worldwide. It is unique in the fact that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. And notably, with our recent pandemic, golf provided us a great way to stay active outdoors while still practicing safe social distancing, which has only increased […]
Can Diet Help Athletes Manage ADHD?
As a sports nutritionist, I commonly counsel athletes who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—generally referred to as ADHD (or ADD). ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. It affects 4-10% of all American children and an estimated 4.4% of adults (ages 18-44 years). ADHD usually peaks when kids are 7 or 8 years old. […]
Adolescents with Sport-Related Concussion Recover Faster When They Adhere to an Aerobic Exercise Prescription
Patients with sport-related concussion have traditionally been advised to employ strict physical and cognitive rest until all of their symptoms resolve, i.e., until they become asymptomatic. This “cocoon therapy” was based largely upon animal research showing that early uncontrolled physical activity delayed recovery from simulated concussion. Emerging evidence over the past decade, however, demonstrates that there is […]
When Should I Get an X-ray for My Foot or Ankle Injury?
Follow these guidelines when evaluating an ankle injury, shared by Kyle Samyn, D.O.
Physical Activity in School-Aged Children
School-aged children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day of the week. Only 26% of adolescents met these physical activity guidelines in 2018, and that percentage has remained stable since 2011. The COVID-19 pandemic made it even more difficult for children to meet these guidelines. Despite knowing the risk of sedentary behavior […]
Physical Activity Guidelines for School-Age Children
School-aged children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day of the week