The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has officially published the updated, Sudden Death in the Young: Information for the Primary Care Provider. Announced in June, this u... read more
OPENING STORY: Brandeis assistant athletic trainer Mandy Nicoles shares how she became an advocate for transgender athletes very early in her career. Her first job ... read more
Happy National Athletic Training Month! Given all that has happened over the last year or so I encourage all athletic trainers to stop, take a deep breath, and pat yourself o... read more
It seems there is still much to be done to create a post-pandemic world. The calendar has turned the page, but the infection rates and death toll continue to rise, especially in Ca... read more
It seems like nearly every blog I've written since March has somehow connected to COVID-19 and it's impact on sports at all levels. As I thought about what to write this mont... read more
In 2020 COVID-19 is not the only challenge that athletic trainers have faced. Discussions of inequality and social justice have also dominated the news cycle nearly as much a... read more
I recently posted an article on the A4IA Facebook page titled, A year after tragedy, Hillsborough facing shortage of trainers for high schools” and it was one of A4IA's most ... read more
Many of you reading this blog are familiar with Advocates for Injured Athletes' (A4IA) tireless effort to push for the presence of athletic trainers at athletic events and practice... read more
It's been over a month since stay-at-home orders have been issued by Gov. Newsom. The latest reports suggests we'll need to continue for at least another month before Califor... read more
Health Care Through Action has taken on an entirely new meaning as March has progressed. It is suddenly much bigger than National Athletic Training Month, it’s about be... read more
At around this same time last year bill AB 1592 was just starting to wind its way through the California legislative process. It appeared that the efforts made by the Califor... read more
To play or not to play? This continues to be the question for many parents with children who participate in contact sports known for a higher risk of concussions. It is not j... read more
Each time I post a blog I work hard to provide research articles and other sources that are reliable. With the increasing ease of finding and creating knowledge it’s getting ... read more
Athletic training (AT) education is transitioning to a graduate level (master’s) degree for all future entry-level athletic trainers. Some programs have already transitioned whil... read more
Technically known as electronic nicotine delivery devices (ENDS), they are more commonly referred to as e-cigarettes, e-cigs, vape pens or vape sticks[1]. The process of smoking e-... read more
If someone asked you, “How’s your health?”, do you even consider your mental health? Or, do you automatically think about your physical health? Complete health and wellness e... read more
I’d like to start with a story that speaks to every parent’s worst fear.“By mid-afternoon on August 1, 2017, the temperature in Stockton, Calif. was at least 105 degrees. Thi... read more
For years, most athletes believed it impossible to eat a plant-based diet and be successful, especially at the elite level. Eating a plant-based diet has gained more popularity in ... read more
I’m sitting here writing this month’s blog thinking, “I can’t believe Thanksgiving has come and gone.” With that in mind, I thought I’d do somet... read more
The NHMI is dedicated to advancing knowledge in musculoskeletal care and sports medicine and to promoting and providing a safe sports environment for athletes. As part of that... read more