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Research explores arm injuries in young pitchers
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessPitchers accounted for 58.59 percent, or $420 million, of the salary on the MLB disabled list in 2015, as reported in a Forbes article. Elbow injuries led at 21 percent and shoulder injuries followed at 17 percent. For young players, injury statistics can match or even surpass those of the major leagues. Consider a well-publicized report from 2015 showing that players between 15 and 19 years of age accounted for close to 57 percent of the total number of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction procedures (UCLR) or Tommy John surgeries covered by private-payer insurance between 2007 and 2011. The ramifications for young players may not include such a shocking price tag but are equally serious.
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Hit the dunes: 6 super sandboarding sites
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSandboarding is a relatively new board sport, but it is skyrocketing in popularity. There are nearly 100 dune locations in more than 20 states where enthusiasts can ride the dunes — swooping down slopes with no lines, no lift tickets and no trees to get in the way.
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April is National Facial Protection Awareness Month
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareAlthough it may be more appealing (and mouth-watering) to talk about National Donut Month or National Ice Cream Month, April marks another area where awareness is important. It's National Facial Protection Awareness Month.
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How to get your clients to do their exercises
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessThere is probably nothing more frustrating to a physical therapist than a client who doesn't do the rehabilitation exercises you've prescribed them. We all know that those clients who stick to the rehab at home make the fastest and most complete recovery. But how do we relay that to our clients in a way that isn't patronizing but educates and motivates them to knuckle down and do the work?
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Golf Q&A: Gerry Mullally of Advanced Golf Nutrition
Brayden ConoverGerry Mullally is the founder of Advanced Golf Nutrition and the creator of the Par Bar. The Par Bar came to fruition in the summer of 2015 after Mullally realized that there weren't nutrition bars made specifically for golfers. Along with Par Bars, he also created Par Water.
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Treadmill vs. road: Which is better?
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessWe each have our favorite, but should we all be slogging away on the treadmill or braving the roads to get our running fix? Here are some vital points to consider for when planning your next training program.
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Rising media star Hendry named first Ron Balicki Memorial Scholarship recipient
Brayden Conover Sports & FitnessLuke Hendry is the first-ever recipient of the Ron Balicki Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to an applicant who shows great journalism skills, a passion for golf and also shows the values that Balicki practiced daily. Hendry, a journalism major at the University of Texas, was awarded the inaugural scholarship in January. Born and raised in Boerne, Texas, just a few minutes north of San Antonio, Hendry has aspired to be a force in media from a young age.
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Coach-parent relationships hinge on communication, empathy
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessClashes between parents and their children’s coaches might be publicized or dramatic, but they’re not the norm. The two sides have found ways to work together to benefit the athletes and the sports programs. For parents, the bottom line should be support. Coaches can help in that regard by being clear about ways that parents can provide that. The previous article in this series detailed some ways that conflicts between parents and coaches can escalate and damage the relationship, and weigh heavily on the student-athletes.
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As medical wearables find a home, usage concerns remain
Bill Becken Science & TechnologyNew wearable digital technology devices are certainly nifty and enticing. First-generation wearables measure caloric intake and consumption; track blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygenation and sleep stages; and check and correct posture, among other functions — and these are only some of their roles.
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A new kind of ballet student: Athletes
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessFor most people, the term "ballet student" is likely to conjure up images of thin young girls with their hair combed back in tight buns, puffy pink tutus and matching satin slippers.
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