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Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.orgSports medicine researchers are studying methods of evaluation, treatment, and prevention for sports- and exercise-related injuries. Their commitment to research excellence helps improve the care and performance of competitive and recreational athletes.
Research initiatives include studies affecting athletes of all levels. One research area involves the study of myocardial mechanics with a focus on professional athletes. This study uses novel echocardiographic assessment to help differentiate an athlete's well-developed heart from cardiomyopathy.
We know exercise is good for us but Mayo researchers are investigating exactly how both physical and mental stresses affect the autonomic nervous system. Read more in Discovery's Edge.
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