FAIRFAX, Va., March 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

To be an NCAA Division 1 student-athlete, you need a village. From dieticians to strength trainers to physical therapists, developing and maintaining fitness for elite competition is a collaborative effort. One way that George Mason University Intercollegiate Athletics and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) keep our athletes in top form is through evidence-based practices and science. That's where the Patriot Performance Lab comes in.

The Patriot Performance Lab's role is twofold: They monitor and measure athletes' health as well as conduct research studies on athlete performance. Over the years, they've conducted numerous studies with v...