Athletic Trainers (ATs) are highly trained professionals required to complete between 800-900 clinical hours during their studies to get their degree. ATs must be knowledgeable in everything from preseason physicals to emergency care, injury treatment and diagnosis, clinical exams, therapeutic interventions, when and how to refer athletes to practitioners, as well as administration and legal responsibilities. ATs significantly impact athlete health, resulting in lower injury rates, improved diagnosis and informed return-to-play decisions for injuries such as concussion, and fewer recurrent injuries.

In the realm of sports injury prevention, integrating technology is a pivotal force, offering continuous monitoring and adaptation to athletes. This fusion of athleticism and innovation enhances performance and mitigates the risk of injuries, allowing athletes to excel while minimizing …

While it may seem advantageous to a youth athlete’s skill development to specialize in one sport, research tells us that multi-sport participation offers many benefits! Sports specialization is defined as “intense, year-round training in a single sport with the exclusion of other spor …

Technology has ushered in a new era of coaching methodologies in sports management. Coaches now have access to a treasure trove of data, enabling them to craft data-driven coaching strategies that revolutionize how teams train, perform, and recover. This article delves into the profou …

While strength training may appear to be more of an advanced form of training suited for adults, it is widely accepted and beneficial for youth athlete’s health and fitness! It has become increasingly popular during youth sports off-season to maintain sport-specific strength. Research …

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Telemedicine has emerged as a game-changer in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, particularly in sports. This innovative medical care approach provides instant access to expertise and revolutionizes how athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts manage their health and well-bei …

Creating practice plans for youth sports is key to the positive development of young athletes. Not only does effectively structuring youth sports practice sessions support injury prevention, but it also promotes athlete's interest and skill development! Here are some tips to help coac …

Technology is pivotal in transforming how we approach rehabilitation in the fast-evolving healthcare landscape. One of the most intriguing advancements in this domain is integrating robotic assistance. This article delves into robotic technology and its impactful role in revolutionizi …

The support and involvement of parents/guardians in their children’s sports participation can positively impact the overall safety of youth athletes. Proactive training, communication and education are crucial in engaging parents/guardians and keeping them informed on sports safety. B …

In a world increasingly driven by technology, innovation is making its mark in every aspect of our lives. From smart homes to wearable devices, technology is not just a convenience but also a tool for enhancing safety. This Technology Friday let's look into smart equipment designed fo …

As we wrap up our 3 part blog series on injury reporting, let’s review what we’ve learned thus far! First, we covered what injury reporting actually is and last week, we learned how to report injuries effectively. Finally, let’s look at the “WHY” behind injury reporting. There are man …

Keeping athletes safe and performing at their best requires more than just skill and training. The magic often happens behind the scenes, where data collection and analysis come into play. With the sports software scene booming, finding a trustworthy platform for injury data is crucia …

Last week, we learned what injury reporting is and the “WHY” behind it. In short, injury reporting paints the whole picture of the incident so it can be avoided in the future. It also helps coaches, trainers, parents and providers make more informed care decisions! Let’s look at the “ …

What Is Injury Reporting? Injury reports is the reporting of sports-related incidents that do harm to an athlete during a practice or game. Completing an injury report is an important step for youth sports organizations to ensure proper communication and implementation of emergency ac …