More than 15% of high school athletes will sustain one or more concussions and unfortunately, the prevalence multiples among collegiate athletes. Athletic Trainers (ATs) are often the first line of support available to athletes following a concussion. They also play an integral role i …

Athletic Trainers (ATs) are dynamic health care professionals who’s services include but are not limited to; injury prevention, intervention and rehabilitation, emergency care, examination and clinical diagnosis. It’s not hard to conceptualize the ways in which ATs help maximize retur …

Coach education and training saves athlete’s lives. Coaches have a legal obligation to provide proper instruction, evaluate athlete’s for injury, provide a safe physical environment and plan suitable activity. Without proper education, coaches are falling short as athlete care provide …

Coaches have a fundamental responsibility to the well-being of their athletes. The legal system supports the argument that “a coach's primary role is to minimize the risk of injury to athletes under the coach's supervision”. When teams and organizations lack access to on-site medical …

You don’t have to be an expert to understand the benefit of Athletic Trainers (ATs) and the crucial role they play in supporting prevention, recognition and diagnosis of athlete injuries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 high schools do not have access to ATs. Not only do ATs support athlete well- …

In 2014, Pennsylvania athletic trainer Alex Zettlemoyer sought to better understand the relationship between coaches and athletic trainers. He conducted interviews with coaches and parents of youth athletes and identified three main characteristics that comprise successful relationshi …

Individuals who have experienced a concussion may be at risk for poor mental health outcomes. Breaking research found that children and teenagers who suffered a past concussion were 40% more likely to develop a mental health condition when compared to their peers who had not sustained …

Tis’ the season of shuffling down icy sidewalks and the endless search for missing mittens. It’s also the season of chilly temperatures that might compromise one’s ability to exercise outdoors. For many, outdoor fitness is a lifestyle for which there may be no substitute. Exercising i …

Endless exercise tips, tricks and fads flood our social media and Google searches daily. It can be difficult to know what to believe. With 1/3 of all childhood injuries occurring during sport, urgency lies in exercise injury prevention. The good news? Most of these injuries are preven …

The temperature is dropping, winter break is quickly approaching and it’s youth sports off-season…now what? While winter brings hibernation, holiday cheer, and a respite from organized sports - no games or regular practices, it is also a crucial time to maintain off-season fitness. At …