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Recent Sports Medicine Articles

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries
Ignoring pain now can take you out of the game later, doctors say

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher

Helmets Can Save Lives in Winter Sports
Injured skiers, snowboarders with head protection are less apt to lose consciousness, study finds

Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found

School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles
Because children's bones are still developing, injuries require special care, doctors say

Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain
Comparison study finds supervised exercise has better results

3 NFL Stars to Donate Brain Tissue for Trauma Research
Program studies affects of repeated blows to the head

Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives
To prevent sudden cardiac death, researchers recommend electrocardiograms

Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll
In high school football, most severe injuries occur then, study finds

Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players
Good coaching, right equipment can prevent serious head and neck injuries, doctors say