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CATA To Study the Use of Painkillers & Its Effects on Athletes
The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) recently announced a research project that will provide its members with an enhanced understanding of pain and pain medication. Although a robust curriculum is currently available to Athletic Therapists... more »
Olympic Athlete Thanks Trainer & Medical Staff in Open Letter
The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are gearing up, and with that are a slew of stories featuring Olympic athletes, their work ethics, and their road to global glory. Kaleigh Gilchrist, a two-time U.S. Olympic water... more »
LSU Names New Director of Sports Medicine
Beau Lowery has been named the new Director of Sports Medicine at LSU, director of athletics Scott Woodward announced on Tuesday. Lowery, who earned his master’s degree in kinesiology from LSU in 2005, has spent... more »
2021 Most Valuable HS Athletic Trainer of the Year Honorable Mentions
At Training & Conditioning, we are proud to share that our ninth annual Most Valuable Athletic Trainer of the Year award received the most nominations and honorable mentions in the history of the award. We... more »
Load Management: How ATCs Juggle Large Student Bodies
Imagine walking into your office on a Tuesday, in the middle of a nice spring day, and seeing a long line of teenagers waiting for you. All of them are in pain, some greater than... more »
Ashley Labrador: 2021’s Most Valuable HS Athletic Trainer of the Year
Four years into her athletic training career, Ashley Labrador and her skills were put to the ultimate test. She had taped ankles, dealt with helmet-to-helmet collisions, and administered preventative and rehabilitative care to student-athletes, but... more »
The Center Foundation Raising Funds for Oregon High School ATC
The Center Foundation, a Central Oregon nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, said this week it is working hard to expand its program to Bend’s newest high school. The Foundation... more »
After 45 Years, Broncos ATC Retires with Team
The longest-tenured employee in Denver Broncos history is hanging them up. Longtime head athletic trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos is retiring after 45 years with the club, the team announced Monday. According to the organization, Antonopulos'... more »
Italian ATC: ‘Italy at The Forefront of Injury Recovery & Prevention’
Adriano Bianchini is a professional athletic trainer who has worked with one of the more prominent Italian Serie A teams, Lazio, from 2005 until 2020. He specializes in injury recovery, prevention, and reathletization of players,... more »
Ohio Bill Could Expand ATC’s Role in Injury Treatment
An Ohio bill, designed to expand an athletic trainer's ability to render care, received overwhelming support last week. According to a report from WCPO.com, House Bill 176 would allow certified athletic trainers the option to... more »
New UMass Degree Option Provides Another Path for Exercise Science Students
A new UMass Lowell course of study for students interested in pursuing a career in fitness and sports management is already proving to be a popular option. Students enrolled in UMass Lowell’s Zuckerberg College of... more »
Preventing Post-Shutdown Sports Injuries in Youth Athletes
With the majority of athletics returning in the country, from the professional level to youth activities, how do we ensure athletes stay in the game and not taped up or in crutches on the sideline?... more »
New York Bill to Push ATC Licensure
A New York bill is currently going through the state assembly and aims to update the scope and evolving practices of athletic trainers in the Empire State. The Athletic Training Licensure Act would, according to... more »
Michigan’s MedSport At Front Lines for Female Athletes
As more females participate in sports, more are experiencing sports-related injuries. MedSport, Michigan Medicine's multidisciplinary sports medicine program, is at the forefront of providing specialized care that keeps pace with their unique needs. According to... more »
Micro-Z II Device Helps Athletes Treat Pain without Opioids
A new device designed to help athletes treat pain and heal without the need for prescription pills is making a big difference in the Pittsburgh community. According to a recent story from KDKA-CBS2, Micro-Z II... more »
Brewers Athletic Trainer Hospitalized After Attending to Umpire
A Major League athletic trainer required assistance shortly after providing care to an umpire who was struck in the neck with an errant foul ball during the ninth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' home game.... more »
Two Ohio Trainers Save HS Baseball Player’s Life
"It didn't feel like an accomplishment," Jaci Combs, an athletic trainer for Fairborn High School in Ohio, said. "I was full of dread about it, honestly, because we didn't know what the outcome would be."... more »
Two Athletic Trainers Save Referee’s Life during Football Game
Two fast-acting athletic trainers sprang into action when a referee suffered a heart attack during a football game last week on Long Island, New York. During a weekend game between East Meadow High School and... more »
New Slip-Resistant Safety Floor Powered by Ecore
Ecore, a manufacturer of safe, ergonomic, and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets introduces its newest Ecore Athletic surface: HydroGrip Motivate. This engineered surface features a slip-resistant safety floor surface layer that is... more »
Former San Jose State Trainer Responsible for Sexual Misconduct
Longtime San Jose State University sports medicine director, Scott Shaw, has been found responsible for at least five women's claims in a series of Title IX investigations. Shaw resigned in August amid reports he sexually... more »
Logan University Introduces Master’s in Athletic Training Program
Active people need health care providers that truly understand the demands of physical performance, and as such, Logan University will launch a Master’s in Athletic Training to its lineup of degree programs, beginning fall 2021.... more »
UGA Trainer Fired & Arrested for “Illicit Conversation” Accusation
A University of Georgia athletic trainer has been fired from the school and arrested for charges related to an obscene online interaction with someone he believed to be a child, according to Georgia police. Jason... more »
California Athletic Trainer & Students Save Dogs From Fire
A California athletic trainer and a group of his student-athletes sprang into action off the field this week — stopping a fire from spreading to a nearby home. Willi Johnson, an athletic trainer with Fierce... more »
Alabama Debates Bill That Could Change ATC Care
Lawmakers in Alabama debated a controversial new bill that could change how injuries are treated by athletic trainers in the state. A recent report from WAFF48 highlighted the story of Senate Bill 73, which would... more »
Murray State Adds Athletic Trainer for Women’s Soccer
Murray State Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Jessica Young to its sports medicine staff where she will serve as the primary athletic training contact for the Racer women's soccer program. "I want to thank Kevin... more »
Boise State Trainers Navigating Athletes Through Pandemic
On the campus of Boise State University, the school's athletic trainers have had much more on their plates than in previous years. Ever since the return of sports at Boise State, COVID-19 protocols have been... more »
NATA Recognized as a NYSS Champion by President’s Council
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to recognize National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) as a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion. The NYSS, released in September 2019, called for a national... more »
4 Ways The AD/ATC Relationship Helps Bolster the Health of Student-Athletes
The role of certified athletic trainers (ATC) in high schools has steadily evolved. An awareness of legal liabilities for schools, the inherent risks of sport-participation, and a growing body of knowledge on student-athlete safety has... more »
Cal State Fullerton Trainer Addresses Mental Health Awareness Among Athletes
Jaime Potter, the interim head athletic trainer at Cal State Fullerton, knows the importance of maintaining one's mental health during the student-athlete experience — especially during a pandemic. In a recent interview with The Daily... more »
Survey: NCAA Coaches Satisfied with Athletic Trainers
A recent sports survey found NCAA head coaches at all three levels are satisfied with their athletic trainers and the services provided as well as sharing a mutual respect. The study, titled "NCAA Head Coach... more »
