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Disease-specific Nutritional Physical Therapy: A Position Paper by the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Nutrition
Disease-specific Nutritional Physical Therapy: A Position Paper by the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Nutrition
International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus statement on acute respiratory illness in athletes part 2: non-infective acute respiratory illness
International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus statement on acute respiratory illness in athletes part 2: non-infective acute respiratory illness
Adapted physical activity in subjects and athletes recovering from covid-19: a position statement of the Società Italiana Scienze Motorie e Sportive
Adapted physical activity in subjects and athletes recovering from covid-19: a position statement of the Società Italiana Scienze Motorie e Sportive

You Might Run Longer But Will That Cup Of Coffee Heat You Up Too Much?
Caffeine intake (6mg/kg) 1 hour before exercise in the heat has a minimal effect on improving endurance performance and increasing core body temperature.

The Missing Link – Lower Extremity Injuries Matter for Pitchers too!
Arm injuries occurred at a greater rate by the end of the season for minor league baseball pitchers who sustained a previous kinematic chain injury (in the lower extremity), likely due to the cumulative pitching load over the season and subsequent fatigue. Sports medicine clinicians should monitor pitching mechanics and compensations after lower extremity injuries.

The Impact of Preseason Head Impacts on the Likelihood of a Concussion
Patients who sustain a large number and magnitude of head impacts during the preseason are more likely to sustain a concussion over the entire season. However, it remains unclear if preseason head impact exposure relates to future concussions.

Are Patients Checking all the Boxes Following an ACL Reconstruction?
Patients returning to activity following an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) that meet return-to-sport criteria typically reported higher psychological readiness scores.

Is the Turf Worth it?
In a nationally representative sample, anterior cruciate ligament injuries in high school football and soccer players were more likely to occur on artificial playing surfaces compared to natural playing surfaces.

What if You Could Spit Out Your Concussion Management Strategy
Testing saliva for microRNA levels may stratify individuals with a concussion based on underlying biological pathways that could lead to more personalized medicine.