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Prehab / Rehab
Foot Injuries
evaluation; treatments; pre/rehab; strengthening exercises
Ankle Injuries
evaluation; treatments (taping vs bracing); pre/rehab; strengthening exercises
Common knee pain
evaluation; treatments; pre/rehab; strengthening exercises; ACL and MCL issues
Who's effected most? (sports, gender, age-range)
Hamstring
evaluation; treatments; pre/rehab; strengthening exercises
Low back pain
evaluation; treatments; pre/rehab; strengthening exercises
Contusions
Myofascial Pain
Concussions
signs; treatment / interventions; long term head injuries
Compartment Syndrome
Skin lacerations in sports
Shoulder Injuries
evaluation; treatments; pre/rehab; strengthening exercises
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
E-Stim for recovery
Cold Tubs (cryotherapy)
Heat Stress Therapy
Broken bones
treatment / research
Who's effected most? (sports, gender, age-range)
Disablement Model usage by Athletic Trainers
Using the S.I.M.P.L.E. model: Summary of Impairments of the Lumbar Spine & Extremities
Plantar Fasciitis
evaluation; treatments; exercises
Foot pain / right shoes
Balance training for rehab
Joint Stability
evaluation; treatment
Patella taping
Stretching for Injury Prevention
dynamic stretching vs static
Chiropractor vs physical therapist vs Masseuse
When to choose which?
Nutrition
Hydration
hyponatremia; sweat loss / water needs; electrolyte balance
Nutrition Timing
Pre / During / Post Training
Throughout the week
Different workload demands
Caloric Needs and healthy snacks for athletes
sport specific (size, gender)
Nutrition Ratio
Different macronutrient ratios for:
weight loss; weight gain; sport specific (training, game day, in / off season)
Vitamin / Mineral Deficiencies
What major deficiencies can be seen in someone who leads an active life style?
i.e. Ferratin test, Vitamin D deficiencies in athletes
Bone Health - nutritional intervention
Eating Disorders with young athletes
Ergogenic Aids/ Supplements/ Controlled Substances
Pre-Exercise Supplements
Post-Exercise Supplements
During-Exercise Supplements
Energy Supplements for Endurance
Supplements for strength and mass
Energy Drinks
Inflammation
Research anti-inflammatory compounds
NSAIDS in sports
Effects on bone; muscle
Anabolic steroids
Prevalence; safety
Other
The Aging Athlete
CVD assessment in athletes
Symptoms; treatments; statistics
Athletes with diabetes
Female Triad
Exercise-Induced Asthma
How handle year-round sports
mental burnout; physical burnout; prevention
MRSA
Exercise Prescription
Training for specific sports
Evaluation / Testing: HR , VO2, Biorhythms
Overtraining
Training the Power Athlete
Work to rest ratios
Weight training
Conditioning (yardage; type)
Training the Endurance Athlete
Work to rest ratios
Weight training
Conditioning (yardage; type)
Concurrent Training
How does it affect performance?