Mental Health Awareness Month - The Role of Athletic Trainers in Supporting Athlete Mental Health
by Lauren Spirov on May 10, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States (U.S.) since 1949. Currently, in the U.S., more than 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness. With mental health illnesses on the rise, focusing the conversation on mental health in sports is becoming increas …
In-season vs. Preseason Sports Safety Compliance
by Lauren Spirov on May 3, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Failure to ensure that your organization is 100% compliant can result in life-threatening injuries for athletes, thus increasing liability. Therefore, sports organizations' first and most crucial responsibility is to provide a safe environment for athletes by upholding policies and st …
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 …
Do You Provide Care Coordination Options for Caregivers
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 29, 2023 9:00:00 AM
You may have heard the term, “coordinated care” but how does this care model impact athletes? Coordinated care is a multidisciplinary approach to care in which doctors and other health care providers collaborate, share information and communicate patient’s needs and preferences. Ultim …
InjureFree White Paper: "Coaches Are Part of the Sports Safety Ecosystem Too"
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 22, 2023 9:30:00 AM
With youth sports injuries at a record-breaking high, it's time to spotlight the coach's role in sport safety. Coaches must work alongside Athletic Trainers (ATs) to support athletes' well-being through essential practices like documentation and documentation data collection. ATs can' …
Communication is Key - Keeping Parents Informed Post-Injury
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 15, 2023 9:00:00 AM
You're a parent watching from the sidelines, and your child is injured, and panic ensues. What happens next? Both parents and athletes look to coaches and athletic trainers (ATs) for guidance. For coaches and ATs, open communication and documentation are key to educating parents regar …
The Impact of Athletic Trainers on Reducing Medical Claims and Costs
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM
The benefits of Athletic Trainers (ATs) extend beyond injury prevention and actually provide significant cost savings. AT services can help support the reduction of medical payments and utilizations, but what does this mean exactly for athletes? By simply employing ATs in schools, the …