Nov 2, 2022Texas Study Wants to Study Brain Health of Former College Athletes
A Texas university is launching a study designed to advance medical science's understanding of how participation in collegiate sports and resulting sports related-concussions may impact brain health later in life. The University of Texas Southwestern's... more »
Oct 31, 2022FSU Sports Medicine Launches ‘Mind, Body, & Seminole’ Holistic Initiative
Student-athletes across the nation are placed under physical stress to perform at the peak of their abilities. What is often not talked about is the mental strain associated with playing sports at the college level.... more »
Oct 26, 2022Training in All 3 Planes of Motion
Your movements can be categorized into three planes of motion: the sagittal (aka longitudinal), frontal (aka coronal), and transverse planes. In order to determine which plane of motion you’re moving in, imagine plates of glass... more »
Oct 12, 2022AHL Athletic Trainer Fired After Being Charged With Sexual Offense
An athletic trainer from an American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers has been fired from his position after being charged with contacting a minor to commit a sexual offense. Chad Drown recently... more »
Oct 11, 2022Former California Student-Athletes Accuse ATC of Sexual Abuse
Six former high school student-athletes have accused their former football athletic trainer of sexually abusing them more than two decades ago. The claims come from former students of Colton High School in California and center... more »
Oct 10, 2022Mental Health of Student-Athletes Improve Since COVID-19
During the AAP National Conference & Exhibition, presenters shared findings of decreased mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, among student-athletes following a return to sports after the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-author Drew Watson, MD, MS,... more »
Oct 10, 2022Joint NFL-NFLPA Statement: Joint Review of the Application of the NFL’s Concussion Protocol
The NFL and NFLPA have completed their joint review of the application of their concussion protocol following the injury to Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during their game on September 25, 2022. Background and Context... more »
