Injury Prevention
Breaks, Hydration At Higher Importance With Masks Worn
As more athletic organizations begin its resumption of activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the questions of masks worn by athletes have arose with the summer temperatures. While many workouts take place outdoors and consist of... more »
Bracing For Support: Highlighting the Transformation of Braces in Athletic Rehabilitation
On the second level of the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum, just a few steps below the research and preservation observation deck resides the Lamar Hunt Super Bowl gallery — home to relics from... more »
Virtual rehab presenting different challenges for strength training
Learning how to train an athlete during a pandemic isn’t exactly part of the process of becoming a strength and conditioning coach. Though that could change given what’s gone on in the United States since... more »
North Carolina athletic association requires showing of concussion education video
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association mandates that schools require parents and students to watch CrashCourse, a concussion education video… more »
Florida bill requiring ice tubs in HS sports moves forward
Florida legislators are advancing a bill that would require the availability of ice tubs at high school games and practices… more »
Study: Schools encounter challenges to implement state concussion laws
A new study investigated the barriers high school athletic programs across the country face when implementing state concussion laws… more »
Forgetting the feet: How foot care is overlooked
Athletes often neglect their feet, requiring more education from athletic trainers. Here’s why foot care can be so hard for your athletes… more »
Researchers: Competitive gaming needs new protocols in sports medicine
Competitive gaming athletes have reported issues of eye fatigue, neck and back pain, wrist pain, and cramping, highlighting the need for medical treatment… more »
