player safety
NATA issues safety tips ahead of preseason practices, return to school
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has updated its secondary school sports safety recommendations as preseason practices begin and student-athletes head back to school, offering general questions and guidelines to ensure proper spor...
Reducing injury risk during growth spurts in young athletes
The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine found that nearly half of sports injuries in young athletes are overuse injuries, often caused by repeated stress without enough recovery time. An athlete who looked strong and coordinated in June mig...
HeatSense uses wearable sensors to improve heat safety in sports
[caption id="attachment_43820" align="aligncenter" width="620"] HeatSense uses a wearable sensor that measures core body temperature. The sensor itself is about the size of a quarter and can be worn on the bicep or across the chest. (Photo courtesy o...
Research reveals concussion challenges for athletes with ADHD
Research from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi reveals that athletes with ADHD need even more scrutiny when head injuries are involved, as they are more susceptible to concussions and have a longer recovery per...
NATA releases exertional heat illness guidelines for football
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has released new guidelines on preventing and treating exertional heat illness (EHI) on the football field and in the workplace. [caption id="attachment_9526" align="alignleft" width="400"] The ...
Starting off strong: Tips for athletic trainers working with new coaches
[caption id="attachment_43705" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Successful athletic training programs depend on strong communication with coaches, athletic directors and school administrators.[/caption] Let’s be honest, the working relationship ...
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. ...
