Player Safety
Massachusetts Athletic Trainer Saves Life at Football Game
A Massachusetts athletic trainer sprang into action during a Saturday night football game to save the life of a man who suffered a heart attack. A clock operator for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)... more »
Texas Study Wants to Study Brain Health of Former College Athletes
A Texas university is launching a study designed to advance medical science's understanding of how participation in collegiate sports and resulting sports related-concussions may impact brain health later in life. The University of Texas Southwestern's... more »
AHL Athletic Trainer Fired After Being Charged With Sexual Offense
An athletic trainer from an American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers has been fired from his position after being charged with contacting a minor to commit a sexual offense. Chad Drown recently... more »
Mental Health of Student-Athletes Improve Since COVID-19
During the AAP National Conference & Exhibition, presenters shared findings of decreased mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, among student-athletes following a return to sports after the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-author Drew Watson, MD, MS,... more »
Joint NFL-NFLPA Statement: Joint Review of the Application of the NFL’s Concussion Protocol
The NFL and NFLPA have completed their joint review of the application of their concussion protocol following the injury to Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during their game on September 25, 2022. Background and Context... more »
Blood Flow Restriction Training For Injured Athletes
Blood flow restriction training, also known as BFR or occlusion training, helps athletes recover from injury or surgery. It uses special equipment to safely prevent low-oxygen blood from leaving the targeted muscle. At the same... more »
ATC Saves Student’s Life at Homecoming Dance with CPR
The quick actions of an Illinois athletic trainer saved the life of a high school senior after she collapsed during the school's homecoming dance in September. Nicole Collins, the athletic trainer at Geneva (IL) High... more »
Unaffiliated Team Doctor Fired By Dolphins Following In-Game Concussion Check
The unaffiliated doctor involved with the Miami Dolphins who cleared quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following an in-game concussion check during a recent game has been fired. The report came over the weekend from Reuters, after the... more »
