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Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award
For nearly 30 years, Jim Berry, Head Athletic Trainer at Conway (S.C.) High School, has been a leader among athletic trainers. We are excited to recognize his accomplishments with our 2018 Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award… more »
Focus on Fitness
A look at the UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind initiative, which provides high schools with a comprehensive and state-of-the-art fitness program… more »
Paging Dr. Google
When athletes use an Internet search to diagnose their own injuries, it’s easy to become frustrated. But NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee Chair Larry Cooper says approach these situations as teachable moments… more »
Preventative Measures
In response to the Larry Nassar case, sports medicine professionals are proactively addressing protocols for handling student-athletes’ care and reporting abuse… more »
Looking for Answers
A study of NCAA football players used blood-based biomarker testing to identify when the brain underwent changes as a result of subconcussive head impacts… more »
Maximizing Muscle Mobility
Increasing mobility requires putting muscles through various ranges of motion, which then prevents injuries and enables access to greater strength… more »
High School Spotters
Common at the NFL and college levels, Atkins High School in Winston-Salem, N.C., spearheaded an injury spotter program of their own at football games last fall… more »