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Study finds pitchers have thicker UCLs in elbows than other baseball players, factors that risk common injury
A University of Kansas study measured the thickness of the UCL in throwing and nonthrowing elbows of both pitchers and position players of a college baseball team. The study can showed arm slot is not correlated with UCL thickness, contradicting a common belief of throw angle contributing to the common injury.
Study simulates pulling on athlete's jersey to predict noncontact ACL injuries
A KU study dropped a weighted ball attached to subjects while they jumped to simulate noncontact ACL injuries in sports. The results showed that pulling from behind was the most dangerous and that improving core strength is key in preventing such injuries.
KU announces promotion and tenure for 158 faculty and researchers
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 44 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 114 individuals at the KU Medical Center campus.
Study gauges what affects professional women soccer players' social media brands
Nataliya Bredikhina of the University of Kansas led a study analyzing how factors like team, media and market affect European professional women's soccer players' online brands and social media following. All factors played a part, but not equally.
HSES Stories
Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Research on Display at NSCA National Conference
Research being done by the faculty, staff, and students from the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department was on display at the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference held ...
Jayhawk Performance partners with University of Kansas Center for Educational Opportunity Programs
Jayhawk Performance, an extension of the Well-Fit Center for Youth Wellness and Fitness at the University of Kansas, is excited to partner with the University of Kansas Center for ...
Dr. Ashley Herda Delivers Presentation at The Female Athlete Conference
Dr. Ashley Herda, Associate Professor, Exercise Science, in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department at the University of Kansas, delivered a poster presentation at the Female Athlete Conference held ...
Kansas School Superintendents Tour Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory
Eleven Kansas School Superintendents, chosen by the University of Kansas Achievement and Assessment Institute, recently toured the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory. The Superintendents observed ...
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