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Study: Rule change leads to decline in cheerleading injuries
A recently published medical research study demonstrated how cheerleading rules can effectively maximize the safety of its participating athletes. The study examined the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA, now k...

Researchers examine how availability of ATs affects athletes
From the University of Wisconsin Student-athletes attending high schools with limited access to athletic trainers are far less likely to have a sport-related concussion identified, assessed and managed properly, compared to schools with athletic...
Using a Daytime Strength & Conditioning Class to Build Powerful, Engaged Leaders
{Sponsored} Strength and conditioning coach Brian Clarke of Noblesville (IN) High School believes that a daytime strength and conditioning class will benefit not only a student-athlete’s athletic ability, but it also helps round out a student and b...

Taking charge of your strength program design
Seven concepts of effective training protocols With athletic budgets getting smaller and smaller, it is up to coaches to find ways to enhance their programs while staying within those financial constraints. When it comes to conditioning, I’...

Holy Cross adds new aqua therapy room
The College of the Holy Cross' new sports medicine facility demonstrates the high level of commitment the school has to their students and student-athletes. The newly renovated and expanded Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex features an aqua th...

New WVU football training room meets space needs
New football training rooms in the Milan Puskar Center at West Virginia University are giving the team much needed operational space. The new training space alleviates cramped conditions for all aspects of training, from table space to hydrotherapy a...

Preventing football injuries requires multifaceted approach
Football seems to have a reputation for causing a high incidence of injury. Due to the nature of the sport, it’s easy to understand why. But with a strict, thoughtful approach, teams can go a long way toward preventing football injuries. Footbal...

New law reduces barriers to athletic trainers
After several years of collaborative work with members of Congress, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) announced Friday that the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act was signed into law. The new law significantly improves legal ...






