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| Research Examines Fairness in Olympic Funding and Support for Amateur Athletics
The first study to examine resource allocation in Olympic sport raised questions about the mission of the U.S. Olympic Committee and revealed a gap between what administrators of U.S. National Governing Bodies thought was fair and how they believed funding would be distributed by the USOC.
Journal of Sport Management | 13-Aug-2009
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| MED | Football Injuries in U.S. High School Athletes More Severe During Kickoff, Punting
Injuries can occur during a sporting competition at any time. However, new research finds that during football, injuries sustained at the beginning or middle of a game are more severe compared to injuries sustained during the end or in overtime. This finding suggests that the changes of intensity throughout competition influence risk of severe injury.
Research in Sports Medicine | 12-Aug-2009
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| MED | Taking Dex Can Improve High Altitude Exercise Capacity in Certain Climbers
Taking dexamathasone prophlyactically may improve exercise capacity in some mountaineers, according to Swiss researchers. Dexamathasone, known popularly to climbers as “dex,” has been used for years to treat altitude-related symptoms in mountaineers, but has never been tested for its ability to improve exercise capacity at high altitude.
Am. J. of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 15-Aug-2009 | 11-Aug-2009
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| MED | 100 Pounds Later - Coach Friedgen's Focus is on Improved Health
Maryland Football Coach Ralph Friedgen is on his way to a healthier future thanks to a weight loss program that has already allowed him to shed 100+ pounds since last October. | 10-Aug-2009
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| MED | Expert can Provide Balanced Perspective on Use, Misuse and Abuse of Anabolic Steroids
In light of yesterday’s Public Health Advisory from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers to immediately stop using all body-building products that claim to contain steroids or steroid-like substances, The Endocrine Society is re-issuing its Position Statement on Steroid Abuse initially launched in 2008.
Expert available | 29-Jul-2009
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| LIF | Swimming Expert Available to Discuss High-Tech Swimsuits
Joel Stager, Indiana University exercise physiology professor, swimming expert and long-time swim coach and competitor, discusses the negative impact controversial high-tech swimsuits have on swimmers and swim programs. "Finally, the athletes are getting it into their heads that their efforts are being devalued," he says.
Expert available | 29-Jul-2009
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| MED | Knee Injuries May Start with Strain on the Brain, Not the Muscles
New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs.
British J. of Sports Medicine | 24-Jul-2009
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| MED | Golfer Tom Watson’s Orthopaedic Surgeon Available for Comment
Dr. Joel Matta, golfer Tom Watson's orthopaedic surgeon, can discuss physical possibilities for aging athletes.
Expert available | 20-Jul-2009
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| LIF | It's Fun, It's Energetic, It's a National Sport - It's Jump Rope
Liz Butterfield, a senior clinical exercise science major at Ithaca College, is the best female single-rope freestyle jump roper in America. Satellite Uplink available.
Expert available | 17-Jul-2009
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| BIZ | Husker Football Players Get Leadership, Life Skills Training from TD AMERITRADE
The high-powered chairman will work with athletes on the fundamentals of finance and investing, and also help the Nebraska Cornhuskers better understand their unique leadership roles in the community. | 16-Jul-2009
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