sports medicine
Survey: Most adults unable to recognize concussion symptoms
Results from a new survey show that most adults lack a basic understanding about concussion signs and symptoms. The Abbott's Concussion IQ Survey, conducted by KRC Research, polled more than 1,000 adults in the U.S. over the age of 18. "Based o...
Soft-tissue therapy for athletes
Injury prevention isn’t all about knee braces and shin guards. Athletic programs are exploring all avenues when it comes to keeping players healthy, and soft tissue mobilization is among those gaining popularity. For coaches that don’t have fo...
Nutritional Value: Relative Energy Deficiency in sports
The American College of Sports Medicine issued its first position paper on the Female Athlete Triad in 1997. The Triad was described as a syndrome of serious medical conditions that could occur in females who exercise. It was characterized by three i...
High schools showing greater commitment to sports medicine
While the spectrum of sports is far-reaching, the darker side of our games only occasionally comes into focus. Injuries and their long-term effects have garnered greater scrutiny in recent years, but several high schools are keeping up with the ti...
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...
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...
The importance of athletic trainers
Athletic trainers are health-care personnel who are specifically trained to help diagnose, treat and prevent sports injuries in various settings. Their involvement in school sports and the care of athletes is evidence based to improve outcomes in gen...
