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Migraines & Recovery
Athletes typically experience headaches after sustaining a concussion, with some suffering migraines. Two separate studies published in the July issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine suggest that migraines experienced within a week of a concussion could indicate a longer recovery time.
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Amira Idris
University of Delaware
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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Altitude Adjustment
Much has been written about the benefits of the live-high, train-low principle. The U.S. Air Force Academy is putting the idea into practice with a special training program.
By Dr. Michael Zupan
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Connecting Safely
From texting to social media, information can be exchanged today in the blink of an eye. That’s why every athletic trainer needs a well thought-out plan for electronic communication.
Leadership
BY JAMES MALSEED
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Veggies Galore
What happens when you take meat, eggs, and dairy out of an athlete’s diet? Going vegan is possible for high performance, but only with a clear understanding of the hurdles.
By Susan Kundrat
Susan Kundrat, MS, RD, CSSD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and the Nutritional Sciences Program Director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is also the co-founder of RK Team Nutrition and can be reached at: [email protected].
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Down the Meridian
As more athletes seek alternatives to Western medicine, a new discipline called sports acupuncture has emerged. This author combines his background in athletic training with the Eastern form of treatment.
By George Leung
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Raising Their Game
A simple, yet adaptable, off-season training program helps University of Southern California volleyball players get ready to attack the competition.
By Brent Metz
Brent Metz, MEd, CSCS, SCCC, USAW, is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Southern California, where he works with the women’s and men’s volleyball teams. He has also been a strength coach at the University of Texas and Fresno State University and can be reached at: [email protected].
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