It's National Athletic Training Month, a time to celebrate the work that so many do in so many diverse practice settings.  One new recognition is the way we identify ourselves, for example AT in the secondary school setting.  Hopefully it will help us all and better...

Recently, I was able to participate in the annual JSMP Symposium & Concussion Update entitled “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes,” a comprehensive overview of a number of conditions.  Some interesting takeaways included, Jacksonville Jaguar Head Team Physician Dr....

With the recent admission by the NFL there exists a link between CTE from head injuries & football, emotions have run high.  One owner calling the link "absurd" to a coach saying you're a "fool" if your don't let your kid play football, it hits all spectrums....

With the holidays right upon us it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the many blessings and freedoms we enjoy. Take some time, to reflect or refresh, it’s good for your own self care. Our mental health is such a valuable aspect and will actually be a primary...

Winter is here and sports are in full swing. It’s also time for professional meetings and educational clinical symposiums. As a professional, time is always a challenge but I encourage each of us to take the time to keep learning. We can never “know it all” and...

Sports medicine is an “umbrella term” used to define specialties in preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to participation in sports, physical activity and/or exercise. Sports medicine is difficult to define because it is not a single specialty, but an...

It's that time again and it just seemed like yesterday we were starting summer practice. High school football playoffs are off and rolling and we end another year of sports which moves so fast. Seniors for the most part, face the end of their playing careers, others...

Look for a Board of Certification and State Licensed Athletic Trainer who is available to provide injury evaluation, treatment, triage for events and athletic teams. Certified athletic trainers are unique health care providers, highly skilled and educated providers to...

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a unique healthcare provider who manages several roles and responsibilities in the broad spectrum of Sports Medicine. Certified Athletic trainers are not Personal Trainers and are distinguished by their education and training. They...

Sports Illustrated recently had a feature article on the dangers of heroin use by young athletes entitled “Smack Epidemic”.  Painkillers like OxyContin and other prescription drugs become easy outs but the cost is high.  Heroin is cheaper and accessible. According to...

As we’re less than 30 days away from the beginning of a new football season as well as with cross country and volleyball.  Athletic Trainers have been busy as well, reviewing and updating emergency action plans, ordering equipment, attending educational sessions and...

Just witnessed a special treat for 14 Trinity Christian Football Players and 10 other athletes signing their National Letters of Intent to continue their sports and academic careers.  It reminds you of how limited the opportunities are to continue at the next level....