Prospective studies on risk factors for lower extremity injury are reviewed. Many intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors have been implicated; however, there is little agreement with respect to the ...

1 Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of Salzburg, Hallein-Rif, Austria 2 Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada ...

MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews up to August 2011, and 6 other databases were searched using words related to the study objective. Google Scholar was used to track citations, and ...

Momentum can be a valuable asset as people pursue their fitness goals. Once a fitness routine picks up steam and begins to produce results, the resulting momentum can make it easier for individuals to ...

Marathon running is a popular sport. However, long-distance running can weaken and damage foot muscles, leading to chronic pain and running-related injuries. A new study reveals that marathon running ...

Sports injuries occur when participating in athletic activities, exercise, or sports and cause harm to a specific body part. These injuries can happen suddenly or gradually over time. People of all ...

NFL players are at greater risk for concussions and ankle injuries during colder games, findings of a new study revealed. For the research published in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine on ...

Uncover the impact of marathon running on foot muscles and arch height. Learn injury prevention and recovery strategies for long-distance runners. Study explores the impact of marathon running on foot ...

With the current trend of fitness consciousness, many people have taken up long-distance running as a part of their exercise regime. They also participate in various local, national, and global ...