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Return to Learn Advocacy - The Athletic Trainer’s Role
As Return-to-Learn (RTL) in athletics is becoming an increasingly important topic, athletic trainers (ATs) play a crucial role in supporting student-athletes following an injury. As part of the athlete care ecosystem and as trained healthcare professionals, ATs are ideal candidates, f …
Guided Return to Learn and Sport: Best Practices for Concussion Management
Concussions are a common concern in sports and can have long-term implications if not properly managed. Complete Concussion Management (CCM) practitioners follow established Return to Play (RTP) strategies recommended by national and international sport governing bodies. These strateg
Athlete’s Return to Learn Process - The More You Know
You’re likely familiar with Return To Play (RTP) protocols following a concussion, but what about Return To Learn (RTL)? RTL protocols outline recommendations for the amount of time between a concussion and when an athlete returns to learning in the school setting. RTL protocols are o …
Inspiring Safe Sports and Empowering Athletes with InjureFree
In today's fast-paced world of sports, safety is of paramount importance. Athletes push themselves to the limit, striving for excellence, but injuries can hinder their progress and dreams. However, with InjureFree sports safety platform, athletes can confidently pursue their passion. …
Beyond the Game - The Importance of Coach Education
A coach's number one responsibility is to protect their athletes. They are legally obligated to provide proper instruction and a safe physical environment. Coach education and training improve the athlete experience and save athletes' lives. Without it, coaches are putting their athle …
The Importance of Sports Safety in Youth Sports: Ensuring a Healthy Future
Sports play a significant role in the lives of young athletes, offering them a chance to stay active, learn valuable skills, and develop lifelong friendships. However, it is essential to prioritize sports safety in youth sports to ensure their well-being and prevent potential injuries …
Volleyball Pre-season: The Coach’s Role in Promoting Compliance
With volleyball and other fall sports quickly approaching, coaches must start to consider their health and safety compliance requirements, not only for in-season period but for pre-participation as well. Coaches have an obligation and responsibility to ensure that their programs are i …
Volleyball Injuries and Coach Reporting - How Reporting Reduces Risks
Volleyball is one of the world’s most popular sports due to its simplicity and accessibility. Volleyball is played by over 200 million athletes nationwide and is one of the most popular high school sports in the United States. Historically, volleyball has yielded high participation in …
Why InjureFree Is Better Than Spreadsheets for Modernizing Sports Organization Management
In the fast-paced world of sports organization management, staying on top of incident reports, injury tracking, and communication can be a daunting task. Many organizations still rely on outdated methods, such as spreadsheets, which can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and miscommunica …
Return To Play Readiness - 6 Steps for Prioritizing Concussion Safety
Roughly 2 in 10 youth athletes participating in youth contact sports suffer a concussion. Even more alarming is that 5 in 10 concussions go unreported or undetected. With such critically high concussion rates, parents, coaches and trainers have a duty to prioritize sports safety among …
The Benefits of Prioritizing Sports Safety
In today's fast-paced world, sports have become an integral part of our lives, offering countless physical and mental benefits. However, along with sports' excitement and joy, there is also an inherent risk of injuries. At InjureFree, we firmly believe in the importance of prioritizin …
The Prevalence of Volleyball Preseason Injuries
Summer has only just begun, but volleyball athletes are also entering their preseason along with summer camps and vacations. It’s essential for coaches and athletes to be aware that volleyball injury rates are significantly higher during preseason compared to fall’s in-season - almost …
How to Promote Safe Sports Practices
Engaging in sports and physical activities provides numerous benefits, such as improved fitness, social interaction, and personal growth. However, it is crucial to prioritize safety to prevent injuries and ensure a positive sports experience. This blog will discuss effective ways to p …
Responding to Athlete’s Mental Health Signs and Symptoms - How You Can Support
Coaches, Athletic Trainers (ATs), parents and guardians don’t have to be experts in the mental health field to support their athletes effectively. In a recent study conducted by the NCAA, student-athletes reported that they look towards coaches as their primary source for information …
Putting Safety First: InjureFree's Approach to Sports
Participating in sports and physical activities is incredibly beneficial for our physical and mental well-being. However, safety should always be a top priority for players, coaches and parents alike. InjureFree is a trusted platform that provides a solution to sports injuries by taki
Athlete Mental Health - The Role Coaches and Athletic Trainers Play
Over 30% of collegiate and professional athletes report having struggled with mental health issues. Many of these athletes experience mental illness symptoms that are serious enough to warrant professional intervention, such as counseling. What’s more and equally concerning, according …
The Importance of Sports Safety: InjureFree's Mission
Engaging in sports and physical activities provides numerous benefits, including improved physical fitness, enhanced social interaction, and the development of essential life skills. However, it is crucial to prioritize safety to ensure athletes can participate in these activities wit …
A Coach's Role in Supporting Athlete Mental Health Post Injury
In a 2023 NCAA-led survey completed by more than 6,000 head, assistant and associate coaches, over 80% of respondents reported spending significantly more time discussing mental health with their student-athletes than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s increasingly apparent …
Empowering Athletes with Safe Sports Culture
At InjureFree, we are more than just a company, we are a movement. Our mission is to revolutionize the world of sports by making "safety first" more than just a catchy phrase but a way of life. As a team of sports enthusiasts, we understand the importance of ensuring the safety of ath …
Mental Health Awareness Month - The Role of Athletic Trainers in Supporting Athlete Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States (U.S.) since 1949. Currently, in the U.S., more than 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness. With mental health illnesses on the rise, focusing the conversation on mental health in sports is becoming increas …