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Partners in Strength
As the old saying goes, two heads are better than one. That has certainly held true for the strength and conditioning program at the University of Kentucky, where Corey Edmond, CSCS, and Mark Hill, CSCS, work together as Co-Directors of Performance for the school’s football team… more »
NJ Reports Results
Of the 502 high school student-athletes tested in New Jersey for performance enhancing drugs this year, just one tested positive.
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On Display
There are many ways to promote the athletic training profession. The North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (NCATA) recently pursued a new avenue by creating an exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of History… more »
AED Delay Cited in Athlete’s Death
Trouble locating an AED has been alleged to be one of the factors behind the death of high school basketball player in Kentucky.
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The Latest in Concussion Research
There have been several advances made in concussion research, including biomarkers and differences in magnitude of impact based on age.
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Parents Hold Kids Out
A new study shows that almost 20 percent of parents hold their kids out of all sports because of concussion risk.
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The Right Brace for Every Volleyball Player
According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, fifteen percent of all sports-related injuries are ankle-related, making it the most common injury. This number is even more staggering for volleyball players, where ankle injuries make up... more »
Uniting Against Domestic Violence
When former professional football player Ray Rice was caught on video assaulting his then-fiancée (now wife) in 2014, it sparked a nationwide conversation about domestic violence awareness. Following the incident, several male athletes at Saint Martin’s University expressed their desire to take a stand against domestic violence to Head Athletic Trainer Alice Loebsack, MA, ATC, LAT, CSCS… more »
