2016 March (Volume XXVI, No. 2)
From The Field
For years, Jeff Allen, MS, ATC, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Head Football Athletic Trainer at the University of Alabama, had searched for a way to provide more privacy during sideline injury evaluations. Failing to find an effective method, he came up with his own solution–a portable, collapsible tent that provides shelter from peering fans and cameras… more »
Heads-Up Play
Considered by many to be the next frontier in athlete analytics, intelligence testing allows strength coaches to see how players learn, process, and apply information… more »
Momentum Shift
A new way of treating concussions is stopping sports medicine professionals in their tracks. Instead of rest protocols, experts are prescribing active rehabilitation that includes cognitive stimulation and physical exertion… more »
Seeds of Change
Have your athletes expressed an interest in sustainable food practices? If so, it might be time to add some eco-friendly elements to your sports nutrition program… more »
Sharper Image
As the athletic training profession works to boost its profile, a key player could be residencies. The one at the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute combines mentoring, hands-on experience, and research… more »
