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Diagnosing and Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries
It is estimated that each year there are 2.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the US and 69 million worldwide, ...
JULY 15, 2021
NFL Kicks Off Exploratory Nonopioid Pain Management Study Effort
To improve the management of acute and chronic pain in its players, the National Football League and National ...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Nonopioid Multimodal Pain Protocol Effective For Common Orthopedic Sports Procedures
Nonopioid multimodal analgesic protocols can effectively manage postsurgical pain from common sports medicine ...
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Low-Intensity Continuous Ultrasound May Benefit Sports Injuries as Add-on Therapy
Low-intensity continuous ultrasound, in addition to traditional treatment, may reduce pain and inflammation in ...
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Associations Advise On Managing Pain in Adolescent Athletes
Physicians consisting of members from six major sports-related medical associations release consensus statements ...
DECEMBER 9, 2020
BIG3 Becomes First Pro Sports League to Sanction Cannabis for Pain Management
The BIG3, a fledgling professional three-on-three basketball league, has lifted its ban on cannabis use as ...
JULY 11, 2018
Ibuprofen Found to Cause Kidney Damage in Endurance Athletes
A Stanford-led study found that ultramarathoners who take ibuprofen for pain relief during races are at ...
JULY 29, 2017
Misdiagnosing Foot, Ankle Injuries May Lead to Chronic Pain
Researchers recommend clinicians should request additional imaging or a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon ...
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Cupping Makes Splash at Olympic Games, But Does It Really Reduce Muscle Pain?
Cupping is the practice of suction with a small, sometimes heated, glass jar on a person’s skin across ...
AUGUST 16, 2016
