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New Helmets

A $1 million program will replace football helmets at least 10 years old at no cost in youth and underserved communities.

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Olympic Precautions

Recent sudden cardiac deaths that have made headlines are causing medical specialists to take extra precautions at the upcoming London Games.

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Keeping Healthy

Researchers have found that a baker's yeast product may strengthen athletes' immune systems.

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Unmasking a Problem

A proposal to have college players switch from wearing full masks to half-shield visors garnered overwhelming support at the annual convention of the American Hockey Coaches Association. The idea is slated to go before the the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports Subcommittee and then be presented to the NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee, which meets June 6-8 in Indianapolis.

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Sickle Cell Safety

With spring sports seasons now fully underway and preparation for summer sports participation and training around the corner, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) re-released today Inter-Association Task Force Consensus Statement guidelines on sickle cell trait and the athlete.

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The April 2012 issue of Training & Conditioning includes feature articles on:
  • Improving 40-yard dash times
  • A guide to getting more out of social media
  • How Princetion combines sports nutrition and strength work
  • Recognizing the signs of a mental health issue
  • Arkansas's training strategies for offensive linemen
  • And a profile of our comeback athlete, Paul Astrain, McClintock High School, Tempe, Ariz.

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If you are intrigued by the thoughts of veteran conditioning coach Vern Gambetta, you will want a copy of his exciting new book, Following the Functional Path: Building and Rebuilding the Athlete. A collection of Gambetta's blog posts from the past five years, the book includes insights, thought-provoking questions, and new ideas in an easy-to-read format. A pioneer of functional sports training, Gambetta will inspire you to review and upgrade your coaching methods.Click here to see more...

Parents' Guide to Sports Concussions

The world is starting to understand that a concussion is an extremely serious injury with potential long-term ramifications. But there is still much work to be done when it comes to parents, coaches, athletic trainers, physicians, teachers, and the athletes themselves all being on the same page. We've created this comprehensive guide on sports concussions specifically for athletes' parents.

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We welcome your entries for our Comeback Athlete series. To nominate a comeback athlete please send a brief description of the athlete and his/her rehab process to rja@momentummedia.com. Please include your phone number and email-address.

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