Sports Medicine
Preventing Post-Shutdown Sports Injuries in Youth Athletes
With the majority of athletics returning in the country, from the professional level to youth activities, how do we ensure athletes stay in the game and not taped up or in crutches on the sideline?... more »
New York Bill to Push ATC Licensure
A New York bill is currently going through the state assembly and aims to update the scope and evolving practices of athletic trainers in the Empire State. The Athletic Training Licensure Act would, according to... more »
Michigan’s MedSport At Front Lines for Female Athletes
As more females participate in sports, more are experiencing sports-related injuries. MedSport, Michigan Medicine's multidisciplinary sports medicine program, is at the forefront of providing specialized care that keeps pace with their unique needs. According to... more »
New App Shines Light on Reaction Training for Athletes
It is a new year, which means new gear, as FITLIGHT Corp. reiterates its goal of providing innovative solutions to help improve human performance with the recent launch of its mobile app. The FITLIGHT® App... more »
Micro-Z II Device Helps Athletes Treat Pain without Opioids
A new device designed to help athletes treat pain and heal without the need for prescription pills is making a big difference in the Pittsburgh community. According to a recent story from KDKA-CBS2, Micro-Z II... more »
Two Ohio Trainers Save HS Baseball Player’s Life
"It didn't feel like an accomplishment," Jaci Combs, an athletic trainer for Fairborn High School in Ohio, said. "I was full of dread about it, honestly, because we didn't know what the outcome would be."... more »
USA Football Recommends 8 Steps for Youth Safety
USA Football has introduced eight procedures to enhance safety and health for youth players, with all of those methods endorsed by some major medical organizations. USA Football’s Athlete Health & Wellness Recommendations for youth football... more »
3 Tips to Strengthening an Athlete’s Heart
Physical activity, in general, is a great way to maintain a healthy heart. In fact, it's one of the best tools to strengthen your heart muscle, maintaining weight, and fend off issues such as high... more »
