Myth: ‘Cocoon Therapy’ Helps a Concussion
Two recent guidelines from U.S. and international experts have introduced new but subtle recommendations that undercut a style of treatment for sports concussion known as “cocoon therapy” ...
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Returning to School After a Concussion
Between 1.1 and 1.9 million young athletes are estimated to suffer sports-related concussions every year...
Concussion Prevention: What Works, What Doesn’t
An in-depth review by an international panel of experts says it’s possible to prevent concussions in sports...
Can Birth Control Pills Prevent Knee Injuries?
Type into a search engine the query “Will birth control prevent ACL tears?” and the first result might read, “Another reason to take the pill” ...
Does Birth Control Raise Blood Clot Risk After a Marathon?
Research shows that taking birth control pills increases the small chance that a woman will develop a dangerous blood clot...
The Female Athlete Triad: Fueling for Health and Performance
Any active girl or woman can develop the condition known as the female athlete triad, but some are at higher risk than others...
The Female Athlete Triad: What It Is and Why It Matters
Left unrecognized or untreated, the female athlete triad will eventually claim your attention...
Got Back Pain? Don’t Blame the Backpack
Active children and adolescents frequently develop back pain whose cause is difficult to pinpoint...