Heat Stress
Uniting ATs and EMTs
After a middle school football player was knocked unconscious during a game at Clover (S.C.) High School last October, both an athletic trainer and emergency medical services (EMS) responded… more »
Real-Time Temps
The University of Virginia used ingestible thermometers to monitor player temperatures in real time this summer — another tool in the fight against heat illness prevention… more »
Different Result
When a football player at Texas A&M University suffered heat stroke last spring, the sports medicine staff quickly modeled the correct reaction, in contrast to the recent reported actions at the University of Maryland… more »
Leading the Charge
After a local athlete died of heat stroke 10 years ago, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association revamped its heat plan. Now, the state is one of the nation’s leaders in heat-related preparations… more »
Call to Action
To reduce the number of catastrophic sports injuries in secondary schools, Ewing (N.J.) High School Athletic Trainer David Csillan urges athletic trainers to participate in the Korey Stringer Institute’s Raise Your Rank campaign.
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Call to Action
To reduce the number of catastrophic sports injuries in secondary schools, Ewing (N.J.) High School Athletic Trainer David Csillan urges athletic trainers to participate in the Korey Stringer Institute’s Raise Your Rank campaign… more »
Fully Hydrated
One of the most important dietary requirements for athletes is staying hydrated. But that can be easier said than done… more »
Info at the Ready
In the event of an emergency, Ewing (N.J.) High School Athletic Trainer David Csillan wants to know as much as possible about an athlete. That’s why he keeps a spreadsheet handy that lists each player’s pre-existing medical conditions… more »
