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Sports Medicine & Exercise

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Will Wearable Weights Improve Your Fitness?

A physical therapist offers tips on how to safely use wearable weights to increase your upper and lower body strength during your cardio workouts.

John Zack and his medals

Chain of Survival

Avid runner, John Zack, had reached mile 23 in the Cleveland Marathon when the chest pain started. Learn how well-coordinated medical care saved his life.

Infographic: How Do You Compare to an Olympic Athlete and Ways to Improve Your Performance

How Do You Compare to an Olympic Athlete?

Learn how the average adult compares to an Olympic athlete and tips to improve your performance.

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Are Energy Drinks Safe to Consume Before Exercise?

Many athletes use energy drinks, hoping it will boost their endurance. But these drinks can have side effects that negatively affect athletic performance and health.

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How to Avoid Injuries on the Golf Course

You might think of golf as a low-impact leisure activity. But the full-body motion of a golf swing can take a toll on elbows, shoulders, hips and lower back.

Different sport drinks in bottles

Do You Need Electrolyte Supplements to Stay Hydrated?

Electrolyte powders and tablets for water have become a go-to rehydration source for athletes and non-athletes alike. But do you need to take them every day?

Debra with her husband and daughter, Lauren, who is a physical therapist at UH

Alternative to Rotator Cuff Surgery Leads to Faster Healing

Concerned about a lengthy recovery after rotator cuff surgery, Debra turned to University Hospitals and found a better, minimally invasive option for treatment.

Loving senior couple drinking healthy smoothie in the kitchen at home

Plant-Based Diets Can Boost Mood, Exercise & Sex

Your diet can affect more than just cholesterol, blood sugar and body weight. It may also influence your mood, your athletic performance and your sex life.

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