Protein supplements explained: Safety, daily need and when they help
Most people may get enough protein from food, but protein supplements, such as shakes, can help curb post-workout…
How strength training keeps a 71-year-old in top shape and what he teaches other seniors
After wrapping up a successful, decades-long career in the car industry two years ago, Christer Ekberg could have…
Gender-specific supportive environment key to cutting female athletes’ injury risks
Creating a safe, gender-specific, supportive environment-one that is free of body shaming and idealised female forms, for example-is…
Traumatic fracture of Kager’s fat pad: a case report | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Kager’s fat pad is a metabolically active adipose structure within Kager’s triangle anterior to the Achilles tendon,…
Can isokinetic muscle strength training with hip abduction and adduction improve muscle strength, balance, and gait in patients with functional ankle instability? A randomized controlled trial | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Doherty C, Delahunt E, Caulfield B, Hertel J, Ryan J, Bleakley C. The incidence and prevalence of ankle…
New Research Shows Exercise Intensity Alters Your Gut in Surprising Ways
Scientists at Edith Cowan University have discovered that the gut microbiome changes with training intensity. These shifts may…
Wireless ultrasound shows promise for faster injury assessment in athletes
Many student-athletes are preparing or returning to the field or court for their upcoming season. With the start…
Help! My Patient Asked Me About Their Smartwatch HRV Status!
In recent years, smartwatches have gained popularity across Europe, driven by an increase in health awareness, smartphone integration,…
What Everyday Medicine Can Learn From Elite Sports Doctors
On a typical Saturday afternoon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Paul Catterson, MBBS, takes his place beside the…