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Injury Prevention Programs for College Athletes
Understanding the Landscape of College Sports Injuries College athlete injury statistics paint a stark picture. Every year, thousands of athletes across various sports are injured from minor sprains to severe concussions and career-ending ligament tears. Data consistently reveals that sports like football, basketball, and soccer, have significantly higher injury rates due to their inherent physicality…
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Do Nutritional Supplements for Injury Recovery Really Work?
Understanding the Injury Recovery Process Injury recovery typically involves several phases your body goes through: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Each phase requires specific nutrients to support your natural healing mechanisms. Inflammation Phase Inflammation, though often perceived negatively, is a complex and vital biological process necessary for healing and overall health. Think of inflammation as your…
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Common FootBall Injuries and Their Treatment
The Most Common Football Injuries Football is a high-impact sport, and injuries can range from minor sprains to severe concussions. The degree of the injury, rather than the specific kind of injury, determines if a player can resume playing later or has to give up the sport entirely. Let’s take a closer look at some…
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The Importance of Sports Injury Rehabilitation for Athletes
The Importance of Sports Injury Rehabilitation Sports injury rehabilitation is a comprehensive process that restores athletic function, relieves pain, and prevents re-injury. It involves techniques and therapies tailored to your specific needs. Proper rehabilitation can speed up recovery and enable you to return to your sport sooner. It also helps improve your athletic performance by…
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How to Find Physical Therapy for Athletes After Sports
Common Injuries Faced by Retired Athletes The type of injuries former athletes sustain often depends on their sport. Overuse injuries are common across the board, with repetitive motions leading to problems like tendonitis, stress fractures, and bursitis. Contact sports often cause concussions, ligament tears (like ACL tears), and joint dislocations. Even after seemingly healing from…
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The Psychological Impact of Career-Ending Sports Injuries
Sometimes, the upward trajectory of an athletic career is cut short by a devastating injury that leaves more than just physical damage. A career-ending sports injury not only abruptly ends an athlete’s dream, but it often causes feelings of loss, grief, and uncertainty about the future.
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Year-End Giving: A Season for Supporting the Nebraska Greats Foundation
The Power of Year-End Donations While charities receive donations and grants all year round, December sees a surge in giving. 30% of annual donations are given during this month, with 10% of all donations being made in the last three days of the year alone. The year-end giving season is critical for non-profits and charities.…
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Giving Tuesday: A Day to Give Back to Nebraska’s Athletic Heroes
What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday occurs on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the US. Many non-profits and charities see a noticeable spike in donations they receive on this day. It’s a global movement that celebrates radical generosity and encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to give back in whatever ways they can. Whether through donating…
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How to Manage Sports and Finance as a Retired Athlete
The Hidden Costs of an Athlete’s Life There is almost no avoiding the physical costs of decades of training on an athlete’s body. While the primary focus of this article is on avoiding bankruptcy after retirement, for many athletes receiving a payday for their efforts is not even a realistic dream. 59% of Olympic hopefuls,…
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