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Motion DNA Launches High School Sports Testing Programs; 'One of four female athletes at risk for serious injuries!'.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- According to preliminary research, Motion DNA DNA: see nucleic acid.
DNA
 or deoxyribonucleic acid

One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes.
 (Pink Sheets:MTDN) officials indicated that one out of every four female volleyball and basketball players has greater than a 50% risk of suffering a serious knee injury due to characteristics identified in their Motion DNA assessment.

With the start of the 2004 school year, Motion DNA has launched an extensive research and marketing campaign targeting high school athletes. The objective of the campaign is to assist the company in reaching its goal of 10,000 individual customers in 2004. Since August 15, 2004, over 100 Arizona high school sports teams and 10 collegiate teams have been scheduled to undergo testing programs for athletes in football, volleyball, basketball, cross country running, baseball, softball, and soccer. With over 16,000 high school and 2,000 collegiate athletic programs, Motion DNA officials indicate this Arizona launch is just the beginning of their marketing and research campaign, a national campaign is scheduled to begin in January of 2005.

"Our goal is to find a way to reduce injuries in sports," said Marilyn Hintz, Director of Athletic Training athletic training Sports medicine The practice of physical conditioning and reconditioning of athletes and prevention of injuries incurred by athletes. See Athlete, Athletic trainer.  and Research for Motion DNA. "By starting at the high school level, we believe we can impact the information and training programs coaches provide athletes, impacting each athlete's health and well-being earlier in their career.

Motion DNA's preliminary research has allowed Hintz and other technicians to accurately pinpoint potential injuries in 99.9 percent of athletes motions tested. So far Motion DNA has accurately identified the risks in individual athletes for injuries to the knees, shoulders, and more including the dreaded ruptures to the anterior cruciate ligament anterior cruciate ligament
n. Abbr. ACL
The cruciate ligament of the knee that crosses from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the posterior part of the lateral condyle of the femur.
 (ACL See access control list.

1. ACL - Access Control List.
2. ACL - Association for Computational Linguistics.
3. ACL - A Coroutine Language.

A Pascal-based implementation of coroutines.

["Coroutines", C.D.
) and rotator cuff injuries. Motion DNA testing DNA testing
Analysis of DNA (the genetic component of cells) in order to determine changes in genes that may indicate a specific disorder.

Mentioned in: Acoustic Neuroma, Retinoblastoma, Von Willebrand Disease
 can also identify the reasons athletes are at risk for leg problems like "shin splints Shin Splints Definition

Shin splints refer to the sharp pains that occur down the front of the lower leg. They are a common complaint, particularly among runners and other athletes.
", patellar patellar

of or pertaining to the patella.


patellar cartilage
a cartilaginous process borne on the medial side of the patella of horses and cattle.
 tendonitis tendonitis /ten·do·ni·tis/ (ten?do-ni´tis) tendinitis.

ten·do·ni·tis
n.
Variant of tendinitis.
, hamstring, and groin pulls.

Motion DNA Corporation provides diagnostic testing for medical professionals and sports organizations. Motion DNA's biomechanical analyses and detailed reports provide consumers with solutions for preventing injuries, identifying physical limitations, diagnosing pre-existing injuries related to biomechanics. To view a demonstration of the Motion DNA products, visit www.motiondnacorp.com.

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