"Teens who participated in two or more sports were much more likely to have healthier behaviors than those who participated in just one sport." forbes.com/sites/brucelee…
AMSSM
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AMSSM
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A multi-disciplinary organization of physicians whose members specialize in the field of Sports Medicine.
- Please join us in welcoming Dr. @marcigoolsby as the new AMSSM President!
- "Two or three days of rest is important to let the brain heal from the inflammation and micro-tears of a concussion but, after that, gentle exercise can help the brain recover more quickly."
- Congratulations to AMSSM Past President Dr. Cindy Chang @drchizzle for being named the first Chief Medical Officer of the @NWSL! nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-anno…
- Researchers have shown for the first time that physical activity can increase the size of children’s brains and improve academic performance.
- AMSSM is pleased to announce the complete schedule for a free, virtual non-CME version of the 2020 Annual Meeting over the original dates of the meeting from April 25-29. Stay tuned for further details. amssm.org/Content/amssmv…
- From youth athletes and weekend warriors, to elite athletes and those taking their first steps toward a healthier life, a Sports Medicine Physician understands you and knows what it takes for you to achieve your personal best.
00:00 - Congratulations to AMSSM Past President Dr. @DreznerJon for being appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the @BJSM_BMJ. bmj.com/company/newsro…
- Congratulations to AMSSM's Dr. @IrfAsif for being named as medical director of the new @USFL, as well as a member of the league's medical advisory committee. uab.edu/news/health/it…
- AMSSM President Dr. @AmyPowellMD started the Meeting Kickoff at #AMSSM2022 by presenting the President’s Award to Marje Albohm for her longtime service and commitment to AMSSM and the field of sports medicine.
- Teen athletes who sustained concussions while playing sports recovered more quickly when they underwent a supervised, aerobic exercise regimen, according to a new study led by AMSSM's Dr. John Leddy.
- Playing different sports allows the body to use and stress different muscles and ligaments, not overusing and straining the same groups of muscles used in a single sport.
- AMSSM’s Dr. Mark Halstead @stlsportsmed explains more about the FDA-approved blood test that “is not really intended to diagnose an actual concussion.
00:00 - Ninety-one percent of athletes selected in the first round of the NFL draft participated in more than one sport during high school. usatodayhss.com/2018/study-29-…
