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Building a culture of performance in and out of the weight room
[caption id="attachment_43639" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Katrin Koch explains how leadership, trust and accountability shape a culture of performance across athletic programs and staff teams.[/caption] One of the most common denominators am...
Therabody launches palm-cooling device to combat heat stress
Therabody, a global wellness technology company based in Los Angeles, has launched CyroTherm Palm, a new palm-cooling device aimed at addressing heat stress. [caption id="attachment_43589" align="alignright" width="400"] Therabody's CryoTherm Palm...
Alabama football to use new heat safety technology
The University of Alabama football program is adopting heat safety technology HeatSense, a new fitness tracker that measures athletes’ core body temperature and is meant to manage heat strain, according to a report from the Montgomery Advertiser. ...
Breaking the injury cycle: Why mental health and sleep matter
A junior guard keeps spraining the same ankle. A distance runner’s minor hamstring strain never seems to fully heal. On paper, the rehab plan looks perfect; in reality, the athlete is stressed, anxious about losing their spot, sleeping five ...
Annual athletic trainer survey to examine latest trends, issues
Training & Conditioning, sister publication to Coach & A.D., invites athletic trainers nationwide to participate in its annual Athletic Trainer Survey, an industry initiative designed to capture real-world insights into the evolving landscape...
Nutritional considerations for concussion recovery
Many injuries can sideline athletes. Proper rest, rehabilitation and nutrition all play a factor in recovery, no matter the injury. And for concussions, nutrition may have a bigger role than meets the eye. Understanding both food and supplementationâ...
Inside 4 strength training facilities that are transforming athlete performance
With health, efficiency and performance top priorities for coaches and athletic trainers, below are four strength training facilities that epitomize what it means to invest in student-athletes. Texas Tech University’s Sports Performance Center ...
Preventing Achilles tendon injuries by recognizing early warning signs
Achilles tendon injuries, particularly tears, are a common problem for athletes, affecting their ability to play as well as their daily lives. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the calf muscles to the h...
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