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Apr 18, 2003 |
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Tips to Keep You Rolling Along Injury-Free
With spring and summer fast approaching, many families and children are ready to lace up their inline skates and take to the recreational trails and sidewalks to enjoy this popular activity. Inline skating is one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the United States but also ranks high in injuries. More than 26 million Americans participate in the sport of inline skating. |
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Apr 11, 2003 |
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Tips to Prevent Scooter-Related Injuries
The popular new version of the foot-propelled scooter has taken the U.S. market by storm. They are lightweight and can be folded for easy portability. As sales soar, so do the injuries related to scooters. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Perfectionism and Sport: Achieving Success the Healthy Way
Every athlete dreams of the perfect performance, but how that perfectionism is attained is critical, says a University of Alberta researcher. Dr. John Dunn, a sport psychologist at the U of A, researches motivation theory and found that athletes who perceive undue pressure from parents and coaches will suffer in the long run. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Metal Baseball Bats Outperformed Wooden bats in Study
Metal baseball bats can significantly outperform wooden bats according to a recent study by a group of Brown University bioengineers, confirming a belief widely held by players and coaches. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Soccer Players: Using Their Heads
Soccer is the most popular team sport in the world, boasting more than 200 million players who avidly chase, kick and "head" a one-pound pressurized ball in the hope of scoring that coveted GOAL! But a team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis is now trying to determine whether that last technique might have some unwelcome consequences. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Rutgers Biomedical Engineering Professor Solves Golf Grip Mysteries
A Rutgers biomedical engineering professor who invented an "all-at-once" way to measure head, eye and putter movements believes he has found the underlying reason some golfers gravitate toward unconventional hand positions while putting – less eye and head movement during certain types of strokes. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Mayo Clinic Study Reports Injuries Uncommon in Youth Football
A Mayo Clinic study of youth football showed that most injuries that occurred were mild, older players appeared to be at a higher risk and that no significant correlation exists between body weight and injury. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Study Shows Faceguards, Safety Balls Cut Number of Little League Injuries
Use of such protective equipment as faceguards and modified "safety balls" can significantly cut the number of injuries to children and adolescents playing organized baseball, a major new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study concludes. The equipment cannot eliminate injuries entirely, the investigation shows, but researchers recommend the special balls and face protection even though they say the incidence of serious injuries in the sport is already low. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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American Council on Exercise Suggests Sport Specific Training Before Hitting the Slopes
As the winter season draws near, many will stay active, healthy and busy by engaging in winter sports. Skiing is a favorite pastime of many, but can be physically challenging. The sport requires such skills as strength, endurance, balance and coordination. To keep Americans safe this holiday season, ACE suggests beginning a sports-specific training program. |
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Mar 19, 2003 |
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Top Ten Fun Fitness Summer Activities for Kids
Summer is here and children need to stay active, healthy and busy during their break from school. Parents need to encourage their children to warm up properly and stretch before each activity and teach them never to play through any type of pain or make winning the reason for playing any sport. Let them choose the activity and keep the focus on having fun. To keep kids moving, the American Council on Exercise suggests ten, fun fitness summer activities. |
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