Boosting Athletic Performance with Plyometric Exercises
Plyometric exercises – which you may also know as jump training or simply plyos – are key for anyone who is serious about athletics at any level. Other types of exercise are…
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How to Safely Prepare for Spring Sports Season
As spring approaches and the weather gets milder in places like the Northeastern US, athletes at every level are excited for a new sports season. You may be eager to get back…
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Exercises to Prevent Soccer Injuries
A good soccer player needs many qualities – not just speed and adept ball-handling, but agility for quick movements, strength to effectively tackle and create pressure, and other skills besides. It’s no…
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Diabetes in the Athletic Population: Understanding Blood Sugar Levels and Symptom Management
Written by Sophia Zaragoza, L.A.T., ATC Athletic trainers (ATs) have the privilege of working with athletes during the season, pre-season, and post season. ATs must review best practices and prepare for emergent…
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History of the Athletic Training Profession
Written by Joshua Berg, LAT, ATC The profession of athletic training has evolved significantly from its early beginnings in ancient civilizations to the highly specialized healthcare field it is today. Sports Medicine…
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Knee Injury Prevention Exercises
If you’ve been an athlete or fitness enthusiast for any length of time, it’s highly likely you’ve dealt with knee pain before. Although they are the largest joints in the human body,…
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