Sports Medicine
FSU Sports Medicine Launches ‘Mind, Body, & Seminole’ Holistic Initiative
Student-athletes across the nation are placed under physical stress to perform at the peak of their abilities. What is often not talked about is the mental strain associated with playing sports at the college level.... more »
Arthrometers Contribute to Accuracy in Orthopedic Assessment
Orthopedics is about precision. We use a variety of devices to collect objective data on/from patients. These include goniometers, hand-held dynamometers, isokinetic machines, pulse oximeters, and blood pressure cuffs, to name a few. These data... more »
Managing a High Ankle Sprain
Historically, research has told us that high ankle sprains (HAS) make up one to 18% of all ankle sprains. However, more recent literature suggests that in athletics, almost half of all ankle sprains show symptoms... 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 »
Athletic Trainer Using VR Technology To Help Student-Athletes Rehab
Being an athletic trainer in 2022 and beyond means doing more than just taping ankles and packing ice bags. One athletic trainer is taking that idea to the next level by incorporating virtual reality (VR)... more »
