Sports Medicine
Dual Purpose
Virtual reality has sports medicine applications beyond rehab. For instance, the University of Alabama football team also uses it to prevent injuries… more »
Innovative Ankle Surgery
Many heard about University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s quick return following ankle surgery this season. Here’s a look at the unique surgical method used, called tightrope fixation.
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Safety in Ice Hockey
To boost educational practices and better sports medicine coverage for high school ice hockey, the Alaska Athletic Trainers’ Association recently sponsored a “Safety in Hockey Campaign.”
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Watch It Again
An instant video replay system is changing the way athletic trainers in the Mountain West Conference evaluate and assess injuries.
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Overdoing It
There’s been much debate about the relationship between single-sport specialization and overuse injuries. With this in mind, the coaching and support staffs at the Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club are proactively addressing these issues… more »
Safety in Hockey
This month, the Alaska Athletic Trainers’ Association launched a campaign that both highlighted injury issues in ice hockey and promoted sports medicine personnel in the state… more »
Innovative Ankle Surgery
Many heard about University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s quick return following ankle surgery this season. But there wasn’t as much said about the procedure behind it. Get a detailed look here… more »
Catching Long QT
A University of Indianapolis football player’s cardiac condition could have ended his playing career—or his life. But thanks to a rigorous PPE process, he is able to stay on the field safely.
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