Being an athlete can be incredibly rewarding. It gives us a way to take better care of our body and redefine what it can do. It gives us an avenue...
Knee injuries range from discomfort to career-ending results. Below are some insights to help you in the prevention and treatment of knee injuries.
Prevention
• Neuromuscular training with bent-knee landing and pivoting can be helpful in injury reduction
• Strength training of thighs, hips and lower leg may help prevent injury
• Proper warm up and stretching may also decrease knee injuries
• Use ice treatment after knee exercise training
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For coaches, athletic directors and anyone involved in running a school sports program, it is important to understand the qualifications of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) when selecting the specialists responsible for caring for athletes at your events.
Do You Have a Certified Athletic Trainer Covering Your Events?
Not all trainers have the added training and expertise provided by an ATC. Certified Athletic Trainers must have a degree from an accredited curriculum and pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification. ATC’s expertise ranges from minor strains to catastrophic head injuries.
The following article was written by Tony Chang, M.D. , M.S. of the Shasta Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Team.
In our sports world today, athletes may look for that extra edge-a way to boost energy, improve endurance, quicken reaction speed and counter drowsiness. Many athletes will consume energy drinks, unaware of the health and legal hazards.
In 2003, the NCAA instituted a list of banned-drug classes, including stimulants, anabolic agents and street drugs that are prohibited for use by NCAA athletes. Two common ingredients in energy drinks, taurine and guarana, were banned. Caffeine is considered a restricted substance and not a banned substance.