SPORTS INJURY

Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Arkansas' Fland Out for Season, NBA Dreams Await

Arkansas Razorbacks' promising freshman guard, Boogie Fland, won't be playing for the rest of the 2024-25 season due to a hand injury. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Fland, who averaged 15. 1 points and 5. 7 assists per game, got hurt during a game against Florida on January 11. Despite playing in the next two games, his hand injury was severe enough to ke...

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

College Sports & Injuries: How Past Activities Matter

Ever considered how your past sports could influence your injury risks in college? A Japanese study dug into this, focusing on female college athletes playing softball and baseball. Out of 329 athletes, 61 had elbow injuries, with ulnar collateral ligament injuries being the most common. Shockingly, 15. 5% of these athletes didn’t even visit a doctor for their elbow ...

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

49ers QB Purdy Injured: What's Next?

So, what's the deal with Brock Purdy's elbow? Coach Kyle Shanahan told the press that Purdy's arm isn't feeling too hot, with some nerve issues in his right elbow. They'll know more after some tests on Tuesday. Shanahan wasn’t sure what exactly went wrong, but he wasn't thrilled about it either. The worry is real, especially when your star quarterback is playing in a...

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Boosting Knee Recovery: Early Rehab and Brain Stimulation

You've probably heard that early rehabilitation is key after a sports knee injury. But what if we added something extra to the mix? Let's talk about combining early rehab with a special brain treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Researchers wanted to see if this combo could speed up recovery for athletes with knee injuries. They look...

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Stephen Curry's Knee Woes: What's Bursitis?

Stephen Curry, a star player for the Golden State Warriors, is facing another injury scare. This time, it's left knee bursitis. You might be wondering, what's bursitis? Let's break it down. Bursitis happens when fluid-filled sacs called bursa, which cushion joints, get inflamed. This can happen due to a fall or repetitive stress, like in sports. The result? Pain and ...

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