Knee braces offer no benefit in treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries
wearing a knee brace following anterior cruciate ligament surgery has no effect on a person’s recovery
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Coaching success through the application of psychology
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Making old muscles good as new
The researchers from King’s College London, Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital also discovered how to halt the ageing process in mice by administering a common a protein inhibiting drug.
Skiers and rowers have no more back pain than couch potatoes
Despite putting constant stress on their backs, rowers and cross-country skiers may not experience any greater levels of chronic lower back pain than the rest of us, according to a new study.
Advice on careers in sport
Careers in Sport have teamed up with Sports Coach UK, the Football Association, News Associates and BASES accredited members to deliver you career guidance in the form of free conferences.
Olympics antidoping labs set for new role
As the debate rages in the UK about whether or not the “Olympic Legacy” will bring lasting benefits to the country as a whole or just sports clubs and a select few in south London, comes news of one Olympic facility that is changing roles for the benefit of millions.
Training guidance for women runners
Running for Women explains the physiology and anatomy of female runners and provides guidance for training differently from men.
Heard through the grapevine
According to an article published in the Journal of The International Society of Sports Nutrition, eating raisins could provide the same benefits as sports chews.