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Lacrosse Helmet Removal Guidelines Released
Thanks to the work of the US Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee, the first recommendations for injury-related removal of lacrosse helmet facemasks and chinguards have been released. Until now, athletic trainers have generally applied removal methods from football, but lacrosse helmets are no longer similar enough to football helmets to make shared removal procedures practical.
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Comeback Athlete: Jordan Bauman
Stratford (Wis.) High School
By R.J. Anderson
R.J. Anderson is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: [email protected].
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Micro Holes, Macro Results
In the past, suffering a chondral defect often meant an end to an athlete’s career. Today, exciting advances in microfracture surgery and rehab are allowing players to come back more explosive than ever.
BY R.J. Anderson
R.J. Anderson is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: [email protected].
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Choices … And More Choices
As the number of nutritional supplements on the market keeps growing, athletes can easily get lost among the choices. Our expert explains how to steer clear of unwanted risks and toward real performance gains.
By Michelle Rockwell
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Leap of Faith
From Muslim athletes in headscarves to patients who don’t speak English, our clientele is growing more diverse by the day. Improving your cultural competence will ensure you are providing the best healthcare possible.
By Elicia Leal
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Coordinated Effort
At the University of Cincinnati, speed work and a creative approach to building strength are the foundations of the football training program. But just as important is how the coaches coordinate their efforts.
By Paul Longo
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In Alignment
Sometimes, an athlete’s toughest opponent is his or her own biomechanical flaws. One way to correct them is through a form of Pilates called Contrology.
By Christine Romani-Ruby
Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC, is an Associate Professor in the Exercise Science Program at California University of Pennsylvania. She is also the owner of PHI Pilates and can be reached at: [email protected].
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