Sports Medicine
Study: Multisport females have decreased likelihood for knee, hip injuries
The Journal of Athletic Training today released “Sport Specialization and Coordination Differences in Multisport Adolescent Female Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball Athletes” as part of its special thematic issue focused on youth sport specialization… 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 »
Study: No link between youth contact sports and cognitive problems
A study found that adolescents who play contact sports are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts… 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 »
Better Than Ice: The best way to reduce inflammation from injury or surgery
{Sponsored} Research says that good circulation is essential to healing, and other research says cooling therapy is important for the healing process. Cooling relieves pain and inflammation. Common injuries for athletes include all extremities: knees,... more »
Study: Female athletes seek concussion care later than males
Female athletes seek specialty medical treatment later than male athletes for sports-related concussions (SRC), and this delay may cause them to experience more symptoms and longer recoveries… more »
Post-operative rehab following hip arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy refers to the viewing of the intra-articular aspect of the hip joint with the use of a small camera, the “scope.”
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2019 Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award winner: Chris Snoddy
Chris Snoddy’s ‘we not me’ attitude is found at the heart of any great athletic trainer. Physical care is one thing, but protecting athletes takes a village… more »
