Reactive Postural Responses In Collegiate Athletes

Comparison of the Wii Balance Board and the BESS tool measuring postural stability in collegiate athletes.

Concussions are a major health concern for athletes given the potential for these injuries in a wide range of sport activities. The leading concern for clinicians is that athletes are at risk for devastating consequences if they are not evaluated properly and cleared too early to return to play or competition. The evaluation of postural stability has been identified as an important aspect to th...

Psychological Predisposition to Injury in Collegiate Athletes

Enhancing Off-Season Motivation in Collegiate Athletes

Injury and Disease in Former Collegiate Athletes

It is well documented that cardiorespiratory exercise, as well as muscular strength and endurance exercise, have a positive impact on a person’s health [1]. Many positive health benefits arise from moderate intensity exercise including decreased risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, and diabetes found in individuals who engage in regular physical activity [1]. The cardiovascular ...

Trends in serum relaxin concentration among elite collegiate female athletes

PURPOSE This study was designed to investigate the relationship between serum relaxin concentration (SRC) and menstrual history and hormonal contraceptive use among elite collegiate female athletes. Evaluation of SRC in athletes is necessary, because relaxin has been associated with increased knee joint laxity and decreased anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) strength in animal models. METHODS N...