player safety
How schools can protect young athletes from abuse
More than eight million high schoolers participated in a school sport last year, a record high. Coaches, athletic trainers, and other sports staff have a responsibility not just to prepare kids for competition but to... more »
Choosing the right electrolyte supplements
Electrolyte supplements are everywhere, from convenience store shelves to the gym bags of elite athletes. With the rise of wellness culture, more people are reaching for powders, tablets, and drinks that promise hydration and performance... more »
Introducing the 2025 Most Valuable Athletic Trainers of the Year
In athletic training, excellence is the standard. Training & Conditioning magazine's annual Most Valuable Athletic Trainers of the Year award epitomizes this pursuit of distinction. This prestigious accolade recognizes the unparalleled dedication, innovation, and impact... more »
OK State’s HPNRI hosts strength & conditioning clinic for high school coaches
More than 40 Oklahoma City Public Schools coaches gathered last Wednesday for a high-impact strength and conditioning clinic hosted by Fields & Futures in collaboration with the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research... more »
Sports medicine professionals speak out on potential risks of NIL
The advent of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for amateur athletes has created a new, unknown path for student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. But the same can be said for the sports medicine professionals caring... more »
Blumaka, Carbitex Insole tackles turf toe injuries
Carbitex, the leader in flexible carbon fiber composites, has teamed up with performance insole brand, Blumaka, to create the first-ever dynamically flexible carbon-plated insole to target prevention and relief for athletes suffering from turf toe.... more »
Detroit track coaches save student-athlete who suffered cardiac arrest
Two Detroit track coaches' quick thinking helped save a student-athlete who was suffering a cardiac arrest. On March 12, a 14-year-old student-athlete was warming up during a track practice at Allen Park High School when... more »
UTEP sports medicine team plays crucial role in program
You can't underestimate the importance of a sports medicine team to an athletic program's success. Just ask the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) athletics department. Director of Sports Medicine Andrew Ure has served in the... more »
Study suggests preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new... more »
Study suggests racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates
The overall survival rate of athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest has improved over the past decade, but the likelihood of surviving varies by race, where the cardiac arrest occurred and what athletes were doing... more »
South Dakota athletic trainers play pivotal role in team success
With the end of the high school girls' basketball season quickly approaching in South Dakota, teams are recognizing the role athletic trainers play in helping them achieve greatness. A recent story from Keloland.com detailed the... more »
Establishing correct exercise technique
When an individual begins their fitness journey and begins to implement weightlifting in their quest for bigger muscles, athleticism, or general health, one recurring topic vocalized is to use correct technique by utilizing a full... more »
NBA player suspended 25 games after confusing Tramadol for Toradol
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis was hit with a 25-game suspension after testing positive for Tramadol. Portis, however, claims he was mistakenly given the drug banned by the NBA after being told it was the... more »
Athletes offer platform to help with mental health struggles
A study on athlete mental health published in 2024 found that suicide is the second most common cause of death among NCAA athletes, with incidence increasing during a 20-year analysis from 2002 to 2022. Today's... more »
Strength & conditioning considerations for the multisport athlete
Designing training programs for athletes who compete in multiple sports throughout the year is a little more complicated than the individual athlete who may only play a single sport. The ability to train the multisport... more »
Q&ATC with GATA president Andy Grubbs
Andy Grubbs, MEd, ATC, LAT, joined the Hughston Foundation as Director of Athletic Training in June 2010. His primary responsibility has been the oversight of the 18 graduate assistant athletic trainers who provide medical care... more »
Pros and cons of cold water immersion
A cold plunge or cold water immersion involves partially or totally submerging yourself in cold water for a few minutes at a time. It can be as simple as sitting in a bathtub filled with... more »
Cleveland ATC indicted on sexual abuse claims
A Cleveland high school athletic trainer has been indicted and accused of sexually abusing underage student-athletes. Ryan Goughnour, 34, worked as a contracted athletic trainer at the University School Hunting Valley campus in Cleveland, OH,... more »
Alabama A&M psychologist works with athletes’ mental strength
Dr. Carlquista Slay is a two-time alumnus of Alabama A&M. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2006 and her Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2010. With only two... more »
Understanding sport specialization injury risks in young athletes
Sport specialization refers to the practice of focusing on a single sport at the expense of others, often starting at a young age. While this trend has gained popularity, particularly among young athletes aiming for... more »
Walking can add years to your life, study says
A recent study found that walking can add as much as 11 years onto your life. The problem is, however, many Americans don't get enough daily exercise. Only 26% of men, 19% of women, and... more »
Study reveals effects of resistance training break on muscle and strength
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break... more »
Study on elite hockey players and concussions, depressive symptoms
Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. In addition, one in five female hockey players suffered symptoms of... more »
Study suggests depression and concussions can amplify symptoms of each
A study led by researchers at the Penn State Department of Kinesiology demonstrated that the co-occurrence of depression and concussion was associated with significantly worse symptoms for both conditions. Additionally, the researchers found that electrical signals in the... more »
Study suggests physical fitness from childhood to adolescence associated with better mental health
A recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a... more »
Study suggests regular light exercise can help with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent and treat PTSD. However, the specific effects of light-intensity exercise (LIE) on PTSD symptoms... more »
UAB holds discussion on sudden cardiac arrest best practices
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the sudden loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm. Breathing stops. The person becomes unconscious. Without immediate treatment, sudden cardiac arrest can lead to death. Emergency... more »
High school football player’s life saved with AED
A Minnesota high school football player had his life saved with an AED after collapsing during a recent football practice. Sixteen-year-old Keegan Hawke had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during practice for his Stillwater High... more »
New study on avoiding shoulder injuries in elite swimmers
As Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised a new strategy to help athletes avoid one of the most common injuries in competitive... more »
New technology aids athletic trainers in monitoring concussions
A new technology is helping high school athletic trainers in Minnesota monitor concussions. Sway utilizes smartphones to establish an athlete’s baselines before the season, which trainer Jonathan Murillo said is used to compare their condition... more »
