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The Importance of Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Soccer Players by Dave Monsees

The Importance of Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Soccer Players by Dave Monsees

[David Monsees is a junior studying Exercise and Sport Science – Athletic Training at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and an  Athletic Development Intern at Athletic Lab .] The Importance of Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Soccer

John F. Kennedy’s Life-long Struggles With Chronic Back Pain

John F. Kennedy’s Life-long Struggles With Chronic Back Pain

At age 43, John F. Kennedy was the youngest president elected into U.S. office, and was portrayed as full of youth and vigor. But he was far from healthy, and spent most of his adult life struggling with many medical problems, including back pain that started

Landmark long-term study shows opioids no good for back pain

Landmark long-term study shows opioids no good for back pain

Got back pain? Think once, twice and then again before taking any opioid-based painkillers, warn international experts after the release of groundbreaking new research. It found opioids were no better than ibuprofen or paracetamol at reducing lower back pain

South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries

South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries

South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries He is growing like a weed. But it’s a weed we cultivate, a weed we help grow. More Headlines South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries By Derrick Davis |

Put down that painkiller, pick up a yoga mat: VA study finds yoga helps chronic back pain without pills

Put down that painkiller, pick up a yoga mat: VA study finds yoga helps chronic back pain without pills

In the middle of a prescription painkiller overdose crisis in the United States, a San Diego VA study finds that veterans with chronic pain would be well-served to put down the pills and pick up a yoga mat. After six months of twice-a-week yoga sessions, San

Poor Utility of Gonadal Shielding for Pediatric Pelvic Radiographs

Poor Utility of Gonadal Shielding for Pediatric Pelvic Radiographs

Poor Utility of Gonadal Shielding for Pediatric Pelvic Radiographs Mark C. Lee, MD; Jessica Lloyd, BSBE; Matthew J. Solomito, PhD Orthopedics References Abstract Plain pelvic radiographs are commonly used for a variety of pediatric orthopedic disorders. Lead

Mastering the Basics in Strength and Conditioning - SimpliFaster

Mastering the Basics in Strength and Conditioning - SimpliFaster

I am one of the (increasing) many who say that “The Basics” must be in place first in order to optimize any training program. They work, they’ve always worked, and they will continue to work forever! I also know what I think are the basics—the

Taking Care of the Mixed Martial Arts Patient - Steve A. Mora, MD

Taking Care of the Mixed Martial Arts Patient - Steve A. Mora, MD

Some of my fondest childhood memories are those of my father and I watching Friday night boxing in the late seventies and early eighties. My father was a big boxing fan. We used to watch some of the greats together.  I remember great fighters like Salvador

Lumbar Herniated Disc: What You Should Know

Lumbar Herniated Disc: What You Should Know

Spinal discs play a crucial role in the lower back, serving as shock absorbers between the vertebrae, supporting the upper body, and allowing a wide range of movement in all directions. If a disc herniates and leaks some of its inner material, though, the