Emory SPARC

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RTS testing after ACLR may be missing a critical piece: the brain. Athletes can pass strength and hop tests while relying more on cognitive control—masking deficits and increasing reinjury risk. Neurocognitive testing may better capture true readiness.

We are looking to hire a post doc with experience in machine learning and data science to help build tools and develop strategies to reduce sports injury. If you are interested in applying or know someone who is, please check out the detailed job description

What an incredible 2nd Annual Emory SPARC x Georgia TSA Virtual Reality Competition!

The health-focused VR games were truly impressive & we loved seeing each team’s passion and professionalism shine through. These students are well on their way to do great things.

Congratulations to our top two teams for their outstanding work and well-earned recognition!

🥇 Creekview High School — DON’T-WHACK-A-MOLE
🥈 Putnam County Middle School — HEADSTRONG VR

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Higher degrees of early sport specialization are associated with increased overuse injury risk in youth athletes. Training volume, recovery, and sport diversity matter.

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Female athletes demonstrate persistent asymmetrical loading and kinetic deficits during tuck jump assessment up to 12 months after ACL reconstruction, indicating incomplete neuromuscular recovery.

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Quadriceps tendon ACL grafts show increased MRI signal (immature tissue) at 3-6 months post-op, but by 12 months their biological profile closely resembles a native ACL, supporting a ~12-month maturation timeline.