Training & Conditioning
Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse
Earlier this week, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Medical Advisory Committee announced recommendations to decrease prescription drug abuse among athletes.
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Lacrosse Concussion Leads to Lawsuit
The family of Kendalle Holley has filed a lawsuit against the Orange (Fla.) School District, accusing them of negligence, after Holley suffered a concussion.
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MIT Endows Sports Medicine Position
To boost the care provided to student-athletes, an alumni and former wrestler at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has provided funds to endow a Director of Sports Medicine position at the NCAA Division III school.
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Pro-Tec Athletics releases X-Trac Knee Support
Pro-Tec Athletics specializes in supportive, comfortable, and effective knee supports that are part of an entire line of over 70 sports medicine products. By combining advanced materials with technical designs, they are constantly pushing the... more »
Deaf Athletic Trainer Overcomes Challenges
Shane Winkenwader, the first full-time athletic trainer at Dillworth-Glyndon-Felton (Minn.) High School, has been deaf since he was two years old. But that has not prevented him from excelling in his position.
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Psychologist Helps Pacers
Chris Carr, performance psychologist for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, helps his players get into the frame of mind they need in order to win.
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Proposed Bill Aims to Prevent Drug Abuse
Wisconsin representative Ron Kind and two of his colleagues are working on a bill to increase awareness of prescription drug abuse in an effort to prevent student-athletes from becoming addicted to pain medication.
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Realistic Training Scenarios
Create more realistic training scenarios with the Rogers TEK Sled's controlled, 3-dimensional movement. Side-to-side movement more accurately simulates the realism of facing a live opponent while coil over shock gives realistic resistance for both the initial... more »
