Training & Conditioning
Failed Test?
Seven years ago, Texas launched an ambitious program to test high school athletes for steroids. Nearly $10 million later, the Sunset Advisory Commission, a group of state lawmakers, has recommended ending random testing at the state... more »
Teaming Up
Colleges and universities are always looking for ways to stay on the cutting edge of student-athlete health and wellness. At Marquette University, a new partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks will allow them to do just... more »
Scheduled Interruption
Breaking up an eating regimen with intermittent fasts is a growing trend among athletes. Here’s a look at why it may work–and why it may not… more »
Driven by Data
At Rutgers University, a handful of teams are benefiting from a traditionally untapped resource: their on-campus human performance lab.
By Dr. Shawn Arent
Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS*D, FACSM, is Director of the Human Performance Lab at Rutgers University, where he also serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies and Director of the Center for Health and Human Performance. He is the Exercise Physiologist for the New Jersey Devils and can be reached at: shawn.arent@rutgers.edu.
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Talking Sports Medicine
Last week, the University of Georgia held a forum on student-athlete health that covered topics ranging from ACL prevention to mental training. The event was headlined by NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian Hainline. The full article in the... more »
Tough Cases
Helping athletes manage acute or chronic sports medicine injuries is one thing. Assisting those with chronic medical conditions is quite another. Here’s a look at three high school athletes who are thriving despite suffering from... more »
By Peter TwistSenate to Reconsider Medicare Reimbursement
Since 2005, government rules have prevented Medicare from paying for physician-supervised treatment unless provided by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech and language pathologist. As a result, athletic trainers, kinesiotherapists, and other allied health professionals have been left out of the Medicare picture. Now, a Senate bill aims to change those rules, to the benefit of athletic trainers and Medicare beneficiaries alike.
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