A descriptive study of self-medication practices among Sri Lankan national level athletes by A. D. A. Fernando, L. M. H. Bandara, H. M. S. T. Bandara, S. Pilapitiya, A. de Silva

“…Enhancing awareness regarding risk of such practices among athletes, trainers, pharmacists and prescribers is essential.…”
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Wearable Sensor Technology to Predict Core Body Temperature: A Systematic Review by Conor M. Dolson, Ethan R. Harlow, Dermot M. Phelan, Tim J. Gabbett, Benjamin Gaal, Christopher McMellen, Benjamin J. Geletka, Jacob G. Calcei, James E. Voos, Dhruv R. Seshadri

“…The integration and interoperability of CBT prediction algorithms with existing heat-related illness prevention and treatment tools, including heat indices such as the WBGT, athlete management systems, and electronic medical records, will further prevent HRI and increase the availability and speed of data access during critical heat events, improving the clinical decision-making process for athletic trainers and physicians, sports scientists, employers, and military officers.…”
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A Fraction of Recommended Practices: Implementation of the FIFA 11+ in NCAA Soccer Programs by Lawrence W. Judge, Jeffrey C. Petersen, Donald L. Hoover, Bruce W. Craig, Nick Nordmann, Makenzie A. Schoeff, Brian D. Fox, Clark D. Dickin, David M. Bellar

“…To reduce the risk of non-contact injury, there is a need to educate coaches and athletic trainers on the purpose of the FIFA 11+ program and how to perform the exercises correctly.…”
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Regional Requirements Influence Adoption of Exertional Heat Illness Preparedness Strategies in United States High Schools by Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller, Benjamin Saltzman, William M. Adams, Douglas J. Casa

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: Athletic trainers (ATs) from high schools across the US participated in an online survey (<i>n</i> = 365). …”
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Management and Treatment of Concussions via Tele-Concussion in a Pediatric Setting: Methodological Approach and Descriptive Analysis by Caze II, Todd, Knell, Gregory P, Abt, John, Burkhart, Scott O

“…The clinical care process will be described, including accessing the telehealth platform, assessment during the initial appointment, injury management including communication with relevant patient stakeholders (eg, parent or guardians, athletic trainers), dissemination of rehabilitation exercises, and nature of follow-up visits. …”
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PELATIHAN LARI SAMBUNG BACK TO BACK 20 METER ENAM REPETISI EMPAT SET DAN LARI SAMBUNG BACK TO BACK 30 METER EMPAT REPETISI EMPAT SET MENINGKATKAN KECEPATAN LARI 80 METER S... by Gimbar Adiputra, alex pangkahila, I P G. Adiatmika

“…Thus, coaches and athletic trainers are expected to implement the back to back relay run 20 meters six reps four sets.…”
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Lower-Extremity Injuries Predominate in American High School Tennis Players by Aaron C. Llanes, M.S., David G. Deckey, M.D., Nan Zhang, M.S., Kara L. Curley, P.A.-C., Natalie D. Curley, B.S., Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S., Matthew T. Neal, M.D.

“…Methods: The HS RIO database was queried for injury data on high school tennis players as reported by athletic trainers between 2014 and 2018. Injuries were analyzed according to athlete demographics, injury type, location, and context. …”
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The development of a HAMstring InjuRy (HAMIR) index to mitigate injury risk through innovative imaging, biomechanics, and data analytics: protocol for an observational cohort study by Bryan C. Heiderscheit, Silvia S. Blemker, David Opar, Mikel R. Stiffler-Joachim, Asheesh Bedi, Joseph Hart, Brett Mortensen, Stephanie A. Kliethermes, The HAMIR Study Group

“…Enrolled participants will complete preseason assessments of eccentric hamstring strength, on-field sprinting biomechanics and muscle–tendon volumes using magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI). Athletic trainers will monitor injuries and exposure for the duration of the study. …”
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Good Food, Good Mood: Perspectives on the Relationship Between Nutrition and Mental Health With Division I Collegiate Athletic Programs by Emma M. McCabe, Emma M. McCabe, Caroline J. Ketcham, Caroline J. Ketcham, Eric E. Hall, Eric E. Hall

“…Participants included athletic trainers, coaches, dietitians, sport psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports medicine physicians. …”
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Effect of instrument type and one-handed versus two-handed grips on force application during simulated instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation by Nickolai JP Martonick, Kyle North, Ashley Reeves, Craig McGowan, Russell T Baker

“…Objective The purpose of this study was to examine whether the forces used by trained clinicians during a simulated instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) treatment varied across five different instruments during one-handed and two-handed IASTM grips.Methods Nine athletic trainers who previously completed IASTM training and used the technique in professional practice were included in the study. …”
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Pre-Practice Hydration Status in Soccer (Football) Players in a Cool Environment by Urmo Kiitam, Lilita Voitkevica, Saima Timpmann, Inese Pontaga, Jaan Ereline, Eve Unt, Vahur Ööpik

“…These findings suggest that SPs as well as their coaches, athletic trainers, and sports physicians should be better educated to recognize the importance of maintaining euhydration during the daily training routine in wintertime and to apply appropriate measures to avoid hypohydration.…”
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Effects of 5-Week of FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Program on Explosive Strength, Speed, and Perception of Physical Exertion in Elite Female Futsal Athletes by Antonino Patti, Valerio Giustino, Stefania Cataldi, Vito Stoppa, Federica Ferrando, Riccardo Marvulli, Giacomo Farì, Şahin Fatma Neşe, Antonino Bianco, Antonella Muscella, Gianpiero Greco, Francesco Fischetti

“…These findings can be useful for coaches and athletic trainers in order to consider FIFA 11+ warm-up program also in female futsal athletes.…”
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Adolescents With ADHD Do Not Take Longer to Recover From Concussion by Nathan E. Cook, Nathan E. Cook, Nathan E. Cook, Grant L. Iverson, Grant L. Iverson, Grant L. Iverson, Grant L. Iverson, Bruce Maxwell, Ross Zafonte, Ross Zafonte, Ross Zafonte, Paul D. Berkner

“…Concussions were identified by certified athletic trainers. We computed days to return to school (full time without accommodations) and days to return to sports (completed return to play protocol) following concussion. …”
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Public Awareness of the Fencing Response as an Indicator of Traumatic Brain Injury: Quantitative Study of Twitter and Wikipedia Data by Kyle L Roe, Katherine R Giordano, Gary A Ezzell, Jonathan Lifshitz

“…Greater awareness of the fencing response as a “red-flag” sign of TBI among coaches, athletic trainers, and sports organizations can help with medical care and return-to-play decisions.…”
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What can family medicine providers learn about concussion non-disclosure from former collegiate athletes? by Elizabeth A. Beverly, Todd R. Fredricks, Andrew Leubitz, Benjamin R. Oldach, Daniel Kana, Michael D. Grant, Jonathon Whipps, Emily H. Guseman

“…Conclusions Family medicine providers as well as coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, and parents/guardians should reinforce the message that concussions can occur in all sports and inform patients about the signs and symptoms of concussions. …”
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Thorax Virtual Anatomy Lab for Preprofessional Health Sciences Students by Penprapa Klinkhachorn, Barbara Kraszpulska, Edwin Allen, Jeffrey Altemus, Elizabeth Walker

“…The program serves nursing, dental hygiene, pharmacy, pre-medical and pre-dental students, physical and occupational therapy, athletic trainers, radiology technicians, speech therapy, and emergency medicine technicians. …”
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Does Identifying Provider Expectations Improve Adoption of Patient Reported Outcomes? by Jeff Houck PhD, Jillian Santer DPT, Judith Baumhauer MD, MS, MPH

“…Methods: Fifty rehabilitation providers (physical therapist and athletic trainers) anonymously completed the electronic PRO Adoption Survey. …”
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Greater Acute Concussion Symptoms Are Associated With Longer Recovery Times in NCAA Division III Collegiate Athletes by Grant L. Iverson, Grant L. Iverson, Grant L. Iverson, Grant L. Iverson, Douglas P. Terry, Douglas P. Terry, Douglas P. Terry, Bruce Maxwell, Ross Zafonte, Ross Zafonte, Paul D. Berkner, Nathan E. Cook, Nathan E. Cook, Nathan E. Cook

“…This injury surveillance cohort included 808 athletes from 11 NCAA Division III colleges who sustained a concussion between 2014 and 2019. Athletic trainers documented time to return to school and to sports. …”
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Epidemiologic comparisons of soccer-related injuries presenting to emergency departments and reported within high school and collegiate settings by Zachary Y. Kerr, Lauren A. Pierpoint, Dustin W. Currie, Erin B. Wasserman, R. Dawn Comstock

“…This study described the epidemiology of soccer injuries presenting to emergency departments (EDs) and compared injuries presenting to EDs to injuries presenting to collegiate and high school athletic trainers (ATs). Methods Soccer-related injuries (product code 1267) in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) that were sustained by individuals at least two years of age in 2004–2013 were included. …”
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Factors Influencing Nutritional Intake and Interests in Educational Content of Athletes and Sport Professionals Toward the Development of a Clinician-Supported Mobile App to Combat... by Jacob T Mey, Christine A Karpinski, Shengping Yang, Joseph D Madere, Tavis Piattoly, Ronnie Harper, John P Kirwan

“…The Eat2Win app was designed to combat RED-S and athlete malnutrition by providing education, behavior modification, and direct communication with expert sports dietitians to athletes and sport professionals (professionals who work with athletes, eg, sport coaches and athletic trainers). ObjectiveThe purpose of this formative research was to gain critical insight on motivators and barriers to optimal nutritional intake from both the athletes’ and sport professionals’ perspectives. …”
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