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Concussion Awareness:Recognizing the Signs and SymptomsOver the last ten years, concussions have become a hot topic in youth and professional sports and for just cause. The media is constantly showing violent hits in the NFL, NHL a… -
Athletic Training Status Quo or No?Over the years of working as an Athletic Trainer I've worked in a wide variety of settings; industrial Athletic Training, Wellness, clinical Athletic Training, the high-school … -
What is your first reaction when dealing with small injuries?Hi all! I thought icing an injury was the fastest and best way to prevent it to get worst. But I just read this article http://www.athletictrainers.myindustrytracker.com/en/ar… -
Creating a Spherical AthleteWhen we are all taught the basic principles of movement, rehabilitation, and strength or performance training we all learn about the planes of motion. So why is it when we go t…
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Heat Illness- How far we have come, but still a lot of work to do!This is a great article on the legacy of Korey Stringer. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2529508-korey-stringers-sacrifice-and-the-battle-to-stop-football-heat-stroke-deaths… -
Why are you an Athletic Trainer?I think its safe to say that when it comes to Athletic Trainers, more often than not there is a chip on the shoulder of the average AT about the profession. Whether it is the h…
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How do you network?What’s the difference between socializing and networking? Let’s be honest: conferences are great for social gatherings, alumni parties, meeting new people, catching up with ol… -
How do you stay current despite limited time and resources?I’m sure (or at least assume) all Athletic Trainers want to provide the best possible care. However, staying current can be difficult and little information is available about…
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Overuse in ThrowersAs young athletes stray from playing multiple sports to focus on a singular sport, there has been a noticeable increase in overuse injuries. Regardless of pitch counts, inning…
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Return to play: Too soon or too safe?An athlete suffers an injury. As the Athletic Trainer you have two options; remove the athlete from participation, or clear them to return to their respective sport. As a quali…