Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 7, 2023
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Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions.

But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain injury if the ball whacks a player's head, a new study argues.

Concussions can happen if a tennis ball travel...

A Pre-Game Routine Can Boost an Athlete's Performance: Study

• November 28, 2021
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NBA great Michael Jordan had a special ritual he would follow before every free throw: He would assume a shoulder-width stance, spin the basketball in his hands, bounce the ball three times, and then spin the ball once more while focusing on the rim before finally taking his s...