Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about sports medicine, curated daily by BrightWire.
Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is healing from her devastating February crash using a breakthrough non-opioid pain medication. The treatment is helping her manage severe pain without the risks of traditional opioid therapy.
Elite athletes like tennis pro Alexander Zverev prove type 1 diabetes doesn't have to stop childhood sports dreams. A Greek professor shares how proper management lets kids stay active and healthy.
When Nick Emmanwori needed ankle surgery, the Seattle Seahawks chose patience over pressure. That decision just paid off in a huge way.
A sports medicine surgeon who works with pro athletes says America's win-at-all-costs approach to youth sports is creating injuries and burnout. Norway's gentler model keeps kids playing into adulthood while still producing world-class athletes.
CHI Health Orthopedics in Kearney, Nebraska just made treating broken bones and sports injuries way more convenient. Starting this October, patients can walk in for expert orthopedic care on Saturday mornings without an appointment.
After a dangerously hot 2022 NYC Marathon sent hundreds to medical tents, race organizers worldwide are pioneering new safety measures to protect runners in our warming world. Their innovations are making mass sporting events safer for everyone.
Ethiopian marathoner Tigst Assefa ran the third-fastest women's marathon in history despite completely rupturing her Achilles tendon with just 2 kilometers left in the race. She crossed the finish line in 2:11:04, missing the world record by just 68 seconds.
The injury treatment method athletes have trusted since the 1970s is officially outdated. Sports medicine doctors now recommend a science-backed approach that gets you back in action faster and stronger.
A team at Western University of Health Sciences is testing whether extra oxygen and hands-on treatment can speed up healing for common sports injuries. Three medical students are gaining real research experience while helping athletes recover faster.
Hudson James Phalin earned the prestigious Gerhardt Family Scholarship, marking the 37th award given to outstanding Circleville High School students since 2005. The scholarship program honors both academic excellence and five generations of community service spanning 125 years.
Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned to the track after nearly a year off with an Achilles injury to win his seventh European Championship gold medal. Just six weeks after resuming training, he produced a stunning comeback victory.
For the first time, Australia's Commonwealth Games team traveled with a full-time psychiatrist to support athletes' mental health alongside their physical training. The move recognizes that peak performance requires caring for minds as much as bodies.