Posts by Jane McDevitt, Ph.D., ATC
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Fitting Genes into Sports Medicine: A Discussion with Jane McDevitt
Welcome to Sports Med Res’ this week in review podcast where we highlight the news in sports medicine research from the week ending on May 7, 2021. This week’s podcast focused on the role of genetics research in sports medicine.
* Genome-WHAT! Genetic Concussion Risk Factors
* Italian Cardiological Guidelines (COCIS) for Competitive Sport Eligibility in athletes with heart disease: update 2020
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Genome-WHAT! Genetic Concussion Risk Factors
The authors identified 2 possible genetic markers related to concussion.
Our Marching Band Artists Are Marching Towards a High Core Temp
Marching band artists exhibited high core body temperature and had several risk factors for exertional heat illness.
Our Patients Should Know What to Expect: Long-Term Wellness of Former Collegiate Athletes
Former Division I athletes report worse health outcomes and greater declines in quality of life than peers who were recreationally active during college.
Factors to Consider When Assessing Concussion Signs and Symptoms
Assessing symptoms before and after a concussion diagnosis should be interpreted on an individual basis and consider preexisting conditions, amount of sleep, and life stressors to avoid mislabeling someone with PCS.
Wake Up! Near Point Convergence May Change from Morning to Night
A person’s near point convergence measure may change ~1 cm from morning to night.
Understanding and Acting on the Role of Genetics in an ACL Tear
Welcome to Sports Med Res’ this week in review podcast where we highlight the news in sports medicine research from the week ending on February 5, 2021. This week’s podcast focused on whether we inherit our risk of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
* Imaging in Scrotal Trauma: a European Society of Urogenital Radiology Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group (ESUR-SPIWG) Position Statement
* What Happens in the Family Stays in the Family: Inheriting a Risk of ACL Tears
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What Happens in the Family Stays in the Family: Inheriting a Risk of ACL Tears
A person’s risk of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is largely influenced by genetics. Hence, a preparticipation physical with a question about a family history of ACL rupture may identify someone at high risk for an ACL injury.
According to Our Football Athletes, the Risk of Suffering a Concussion is Low
Athletes participating in football may underestimate their risk of sustaining a musculoskeletal injury or concussion during a season.
