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University of Waterloo researchers discovered pitchers can reduce elbow injury risk by adjusting throwing mechanics without sacrificing velocity. The breakthrough computer modeling shows arm angle and torso position hold the key to protecting careers.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog beat a career-threatening knee injury with the help of tiny AI sensors in his shoes that predicted problems before he could feel them. The wearable technology is now helping athletes across the NBA, NFL, and beyond stay healthy and in the game.
A Nebraska hospital and safety group are making bike helmets affordable for families at just $10, after preventing 250 head injuries in three years. The event pairs safety with summer fun at the local library.
A Nebraska hospital is making sure local kids can ride bikes without risking brain injuries. For three years running, they've fitted hundreds of children with proper helmets at a price any family can afford.
Six startups from across the U.S. will compete for $1.75 million in prizes at Carnegie Mellon's groundbreaking sports-tech AI competition this April. The event showcases how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everything from injury prevention to athlete performance.
An orthopedic surgeon reveals the simple training shifts that keep athletes competing into their 40s. His decade-by-decade playbook works for anyone who wants to move pain-free for life.
A sleek airbag skinsuit that deploys in 60 milliseconds could protect cyclists from devastating crashes starting in 2028. The technology weighs just 700 grams and protects the body parts helmets can't reach.
A groundbreaking pedal design lets cyclists' feet move naturally while riding, protecting knees from strain and injury. The 8 Degree Pedal brings floating technology to platform pedals for the first time.
A workplace safety program in China is proving that empowering frontline workers to identify hazards doesn't just save lives—it boosts productivity too. Over 16,000 worker suggestions have led to dramatic safety improvements across participating companies.
Scientists discovered how snapping shrimp protect their brains from their own powerful shock waves using a natural helmet that's softer yet stronger than the rest of their shell. This tiny crustacean's ingenious design could help engineers create better armor to protect soldiers and first responders from blast injuries.
Scientists have discovered an easy walking technique that helps anyone stay upright on icy sidewalks. The penguin-inspired method is already helping people navigate winter weather safely.
A UC Davis researcher found a way to make athletes stronger without adding muscle by training their tendons instead. His breakthrough methods are now helping elite teams and everyday athletes stay injury-free and perform better.
Volvo just created a seatbelt that thinks, adjusting its force in milliseconds based on your size and the type of crash. It's the biggest leap in seatbelt safety since the company invented the three-point belt 67 years ago and gave it to the world for free.
Professional cyclists race at speeds over 30 mph wearing only helmets for protection. A Belgian company just invented wearable airbags that fit into cycling shorts and deploy in 100 milliseconds during crashes.
Orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists are joining forces with classical dancers in Bengaluru to decode the biomechanics of movement and prevent career-ending injuries. The groundbreaking workshops are transforming how dancers understand their bodies and practice their art.
A sleek new helmet folds to half its size for easy transport while protecting cyclists from the most dangerous type of crash injuries. It's the first folding helmet to include brain-protecting technology developed by neurosurgeons.