A new study has found that concussions can have long-term effects on the structure of the brain. Even after clinical symptoms dissipate, structural changes can still be found according to the study out of the Medical College of Wisconsin. This study was presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s Sports Concussion Conference earlier this month. […]
You are driving the family car through your quiet neighborhood with your two sons in the backseat. It is a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, but as you cross the intersection, seconds away from your driveway, you notice out of the corner of your eye the car next to you is running the stop sign. As the […]
Mobile Virtual Player (MVP) is a motorized and self-righting mobile tackling dummy, which was developed at Dartmouth College. Now it is making its NFL debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers. We covered the MVP last October, during Dartmouth’s eventual run towards a share of the 2015 Ivy League Title. Dartmouth and their head coach, Buddy Teevens, were ahead of the curve in […]
It feels as if every year a new fitness product becomes America’s newest craze. Currently, the Fitbit wearable, which allows users to track number of steps walked, sleep quality, and other health data, has become a popular commodity among tech-savvy health enthusiasts. However, this device has caught the eye of athletic trainers—some of whom think […]
