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Category: Rugby

Category: Rugby

Why study the brains of sports players?

December 21, 2018 sportsmedicineweekly

The Drake Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving understanding of concussion injuries in sport, based on scientific research and collaboration. Launched in 2014,

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RUGBY TRAINING

March 1, 2018 sportsmedicineweekly

A rugby training program must help players to cope with the rigorous demands of the modern game. Despite its gruelling nature, amateur players perform poorly

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Concussion Alters Neuromuscular Function in Collegiate Athletes

April 4, 2017 sportsmedicineweekly

Despite being cleared to return to play following a concussion, research has suggested that athletes may be at a greater risk for other kinds of

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Customize Your Protection with DonJoy Defender Skin

September 19, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

It’s your padding, your way. With DEFENDER SKIN, you can create and apply custom?shaped hex strips that act like a protective second skin. It’s the

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Medial Knee Ligament Injury

August 19, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

A medial ligament sprain or MCL injury is a tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee, usually a result of twisting or

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SPLEEN INJURIES �?? SNEAKY AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS

June 21, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The spleen is the most commonly injured abdominal

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SPLEEN INJURIES ? SNEAKY AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS

June 21, 2016 sportsmedicineweekly

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.,?President, Sideline Sports Doc,?Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The spleen is the most commonly injured abdominal

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Nutrition for the Brain; Throwing Injuries in MLB and Little League Athletes.

October 27, 2015 sportsmedicineweekly

Episode 15.28?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One:??How ‘Re:Mind Recover’ Supplement?Supports

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ACL Injuries

February 4, 2015 sportsmedicineweekly

What is an ACL? Simply put, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the bottom of the femur (thighbone) to the top of the tibia (shinbone).

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Preventing Rugby Injuries; Avoiding Holiday Stress & Over-eating

December 28, 2014 sportsmedicineweekly

Episode 14.36?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Dr. Nik Verma,?Sports

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Training for Rugby; Benefits of Pilates

December 26, 2014 sportsmedicineweekly

Episode 14.35?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Aaron Manheimer,?NASM-CPT, PES-Owner/Wattage

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Rugby: U.S. to Play New Zealand; Building Character in Youth

October 30, 2014 sportsmedicineweekly

Episode 14.31?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One -?Dr. Jeffrey Mjaanes?from?Midwest

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