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More concussion lawsuits could be on the horizon
Illinois made headlines last year when its high school athletic association became the first to be hit with a lawsuit over head injuries. But comments from the plaintiff's attorney suggest more states could come under fire. The New York Times last...
Powerline: Fueling for training and competition
Fueling the body and mind helps student-athletes perform optimally in the classroom, the weight room and in competition. Here at Michigan State, our strength/conditioning, sports medicine and sports nutrition staffs work in concert to provide ...
Advocates present the case for putting ATs in every school
Dr. Javier Cardenas was tired of the bickering. As chair of Arizona’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, Cardenas was wedged in the middle of several institutions that all assumed it was someone else clogging the pipes of progress when it came ...
The risks of overhydrating
Football coaches will hear a lot leading up to summer practices about how to keep athletes safe in the sweltering heat. That places an emphasis on hydration, but even water consumption can pose risks. Water intoxication, or hyponatremia, doesnâ...
Lawsuit claims turf gave prep football player MRSA
An Ohio high school football player has filed a lawsuit against two school districts after sustaining a cut during a game he claims led to a staph infection. [caption id="attachment_12838" align="alignright" width="318"] An Ohio prep football play...
Illinois association launches student-athlete safety campaign
The Illinois High School Association announced today the creation of its "Play Smart. Play Hard." campaign, designed to enhance student-athlete safety across the state. The initiative includes the launching of the Illinois Advisory Council on Play...
A continued looked a vitamins, minerals
Athletes are expected to work hard to reach their athletic goals, and it’s assumed they will stick to the training program and eat right. Nevertheless, to want a winning edge is a common theme among those involved in the pursuit of athletic success...
North Carolina rule changes address football practices, drones
North Carolina high schools will have new rules to follow this year when it comes to football practices and the use of drones at sporting events. Among the changes approved by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's Board of Direct...
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