Autism Awareness Month - Celebrating Autism Through Sport
by Lauren Spirov on Apr 26, 2023 10:16:49 AM
If you didn’t know already, April is National Autism Awareness Month! In 2023, the Center for Disease Control reported that about 1 in 36 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since 2000, the prevalence of ASD has increased by 178%. Whethe …
Lack of Athletic Trainers in Schools and Youth Sports…. Can Coach Reporting be Part of the Solution?
by Lauren Spirov on Apr 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Participating in sports activities can be an enriching and enjoyable experience for students and youth athletes. However, injuries often occur and athletic programs without on-site athletic trainers (ATs) face significant challenges in providing adequate and equitable injury oversight …
The More You Know: Youth Football Safety Standards and the California Youth Football Act
by Lauren Spirov on Apr 12, 2023 8:45:00 AM
The 2019 California Youth Football Act AB1 (Assembly Bill) is the first and most comprehensive set of youth tackle football safety standards in the United States. It follows safety standards that are consistent with those at the high school football level and, in short, aims to help r …
The Value of Athletic Trainers & Telehealth in Sports Injury Management
by Lauren Spirov on Apr 5, 2023 9:15:00 AM
Telehealth, sometimes referred to as telemedicine, is a virtual treatment modality that allows providers to care for patients without an in-person office visit. Telehealth offers convenient and virtual baseline testing, diagnosis and injury management. Additionally, telehealth service …