The bottom line for managing youth sports concussions is "if in doubt, sit them out," new guidelines say. Earlier recognition of a concussion - and removal from play - will help a young athlete more quickly recover and return to competition, according to an easy-to-follow guide published recently in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to these athletes.
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In endurance sports such as running and cross-country skiing, a lighter body weight can improve relative power generation and reduce energy consumption. However, losing weight requires an energy deficit, which can negatively impact health and performance. Therefore, weight optimization always involves balancing the benefits and risks. In addition to weight, body composition can also impact an athlete's performance.
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In Elisa Arch's Orthotics and Prosthetics for Enhanced Mobility Lab, students are exploring novel approaches to help those with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) return to daily activity more quickly.
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"Overuse injuries are really predictable," said Silvis, a sports medicine physician at Penn State Bone and Joint Institute in Hershey, Pennsylvania. "We use the 'rule of toos'—too much, too fast, too often. When kids are in the position to overuse certain muscle groups or joints, that's when they start to break down and have injuries."
Exercise has long been associated with better sleep and it seems reasonable to assume most elite athletes are good sleepers—after all, their job is to exercise and recover. However, many athletes fail to clear the bar when it comes to getting enough sleep.
Every year, more than 3.5 million U.S. kids are treated for sports-related injuries. The most common injuries include sprained ankles, broken bones, concussions, torn or stretched ligaments and broken or loose teeth. Even though kids are young and strong, their bodies can suffer wear and tear just like adults do. In fact, young people are even more prone to sports injuries because their bodies are still growing.
The P.O.L.I.C.E. principle may be the new way to ice and otherwise treat a musculoskeletal injury, such as a sprain or strain. The acronym stands for the five steps involved: protection, optimal loading, ice, compression, and elevation. One thing it's missing? Rest, a component of the long-used R.I.C.E. method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Some healthcare practitioners now consider P.O.L.I.C.E. an advanced and favored approach.
When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to keep athletes at the top of their game.
Omer Mei-Dan, MD, Professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialist at CU Sports Medicine & Performance Center in Boulder, is corresponding author of a technical note, “The Dual-Fixed Slotted Cannula for Hip Arthroscopy: Surgical Technique,” published September 27 by Arthroscopy Techniques. Five co-authors are affiliated with CU, including Jacob L. Segil, PhD, a research professor in the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder. The work is featured in this article posted November 2025 by the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science.
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