Player Safety
NATA issues safety recommendations ahead of preseason practices, return to school
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has updated its secondary school sports safety recommendations and tips to ensure protocols are established… more »
Research highlights concussion challenges for athletes with ADHD
Research from the University of Mississippi and Southern Miss shows athletes with ADHD need more scrutiny when it comes to head injuries… more »
NATA releases guidelines for preventing, treating exertional heat illness in football
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has released new guidelines on preventing and treating exertional heat illness (EHI) on the football field and in the workplace. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association... more »
Reducing injury risk during growth spurts in young athletes
Growth spurts increase injury risk for young athletes. See how coaches can adjust training and recovery to help athletes stay healthy… more »
Return-to-play strategies after musculoskeletal injuries
Returning to play for athletes after a musculoskeletal injury involves a well-devised and properly planned progression that includes many professionals in the athletic field… more »
Building effective partnerships between trainers, dietitians
Athletic trainers and registered dietitians play complementary roles in athlete health, hydration and performance… more »
Therabody launches palm-cooling device
The new Therabody CryoTherm Palm is a portable, science-backed thermoregulation device engineered to lower core body temperature, delay fatigue and sustain peak athletic performance during high-intensity training and competition. (Photo courtesy... more »
FIFA launches project to advance health research for female athletes
FIFA has launched a new research initiative called the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project in an effort to address research gaps and provide access to data needed to support the health and development of... more »
