By: Lawrence L. Spriet, Ph.D. Introduction and Background Caffeine is the world’s most consumed drug. It has a role in many social activities and improves quality of life by helping…
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By: Magie Lacambra, MEd, ATC, Gatorade Team Sports Manager Some things are worth waiting for while others are not. Ask the city of Chicago if waiting 108 years for a…
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By: Nate Brooks, ATC | Medical Coordinator (Oakland A’s) For a majority of us in this profession, the off-season brings a period of extended down time. A chance to briefly remove ourselves…
read moreBy: Mark Vinson Maybe you have seen a major league pitcher doing a post-game interview icing his shoulder and elbow. The Ace bandage usually appears to envelope a large bulky…
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*Article originally seen on the San Diego Union Tribune * Photo: Athletic Trainers Mark O’Neal (Cubs) and Lonnie Soloff (Indians) celebrate championship As Dodger Stadium sprang to life Wednesday afternoon,…
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By: Matthew Lucero ATC, LAT Growing up in Reading Pennsylvania, Troy loved sports but was unable to play himself because of his life-long battle with seizures. To stay involved, he…
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By Jack Baer | MLB.com A group of around 60 kids got a chance to learn about some of the hard work and nutrition that goes into being a Major…
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By: Kyle Beery | MLB.com Around 100 kids took to the field at Comerica Park on Saturday morning, as the national PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) campaign…
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By Brian Hedger / Special to MLB.com | August 24th, 2016 Rain prevented on-field activities, but it didn’t douse the spirits Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field. Rather than running the…
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The Padres hosted a National PLAY Campaign event Friday morning at Petco Park, with the Taylor Hooton Foundation, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation and the Padres’ athletic training staff collaborating…
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