Injury Prevention
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 »
Safety in the weight room
Safety in the weight room can’t be ignored by strength coaches. Here are some tips to avoid injuries during squats, deadlifts and cleans… more »
Study highlights ties between specialization and baseball injuries
The Journal of Athletic Training today released “Sport Specialization and Increased Injury Frequency in Youth Baseball Players: A Prospective Study.”.. more »
NATA offers recommendations to reduce specialization-related injuries
The NATA releases an official statement with health-focused recommendations to reduce the risk of injury due to youth sports specialization… more »
