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Getting in the Game..........14 Sport-specific training programs are only as good as the data upon which they’re based. So how do we improve that data? By watching our athletes’ competitions in a whole new way. By Vern Gambetta

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Solving Stress..........33 Injury prevention doesn’t have to be limited to physical approaches. This author provides advice on setting up a stress management program as a way to lessen injuries and increase performance. By Dr. Douglas Mann ◆ Nutrition ◆

Research Roundup..........44 No time to read a year’s worth of studies on nutrition? No problem. Let our expert give you a rundown on some of the most pertinent studies to come out in the last year. By Christopher Mohr

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D E PA R T M E N T S ◆ Sideline ◆

Heat Stroke.........3 ◆ Student Corner ◆

Taming The Unknown.........4 ◆ Above the Call Award ◆

This issue’s winner..........8 ◆ Competitive Edge ◆

King of the Hill..........85 An uphill training facility can help you improve your athletes’ strength and quickness. Here’s how one strength and conditioning coach in Kansas built his own. By Istvan Javorek

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Exertional Heatstroke Shapes An Athletic Trainer’s Path BY DOUG CASA, PhD, ATC, FACSM

Most of the race took shape just as I hoped. When the final laps came around, I was vying for a medal and utilizing all my ability to finish strong. But with only 200 meters to go, I collapsed. I quickly got back up and then collapsed again about 100 meters later. This time, I was down to stay, the victim of an exertional heat stroke.

An old Chinese proverb states that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. For me, the journey of my lifetime began with a single collapse. Or, more accurately, two collapses. As a kid, I had long dreamed of qualifying as a long distance runner for an important competition that takes place each summer in New York City. Between my junior and senior years in high school, my dream came true and I qualified to represent the Long Island region in a 10,000-meter run, which is 6.2 miles or 25 laps around the track. It was my final opportunity to qualify in the scholastic division. The day before the race, I rode a hot bus for 10 hours and stood for opening ceremonies on an equally hot and muggy evening. Already dehydrated, I spent the night in a residence hall with a single bed and a lone water fountain—far from the sports drinks in my refrigerator at home. I’m not a big fan of water because it doesn’t have the flavor I prefer in a beverage. In retrospect, this idiosyncracy may have detrimentally influenced my ability to rehydrate on race day. By the time I got to the race, I was probably already two percent dehydrated—not a good place to be when you’re about to run on a black track during an extremely hot, humid, windless and cloudless day.

Fortunately, the athletic trainers on-site, Emergency Medical Technicians in-route, and the emergency room clinicians at the hospital shared the single-minded focus of lowering my core temperature as fast as possible. Their efforts to lower my core body temperature with ice baths and cooling blankets minimized the effects of the exertional heatstroke and allowed me to survive the incident. When I awoke in the hospital from an extended period of unconsciousness following the exertional heatstroke, a physician and nurse told me how serious my condition was. I felt relieved and an extreme sense of gratitude, thankful that I still had a chance to make a difference in the future. The passion still engulfs me each morning, nearly two decades later, as I work to educate athletes and other sports health professionals on the information that ultimately saved my life. Doug Casa is PhD, ATC, FACSM, Director of Athletic Training Education at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.

What I Missed: Key Elements of Exertional Heat Illness What hurt me: Rising core temperature due to intense exercise combined with extreme heat, humidity and sunlight

What helped me: Fast-acting and knowledgeable medical staff

Starting the event already dehydrated

Ice baths and cooling blankets administered during transport and treatment

Lack of fluids during the race

Lack of constricting equipment or clothing

Extreme drive to succeed

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Physically fit and trained for the race

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Student Corner . . . . Taming The Unknown What to do when you don’t know what to do.

By Kenny Berkowitz o matter how hard you study to become an athletic trainer, you’re going to run into situations where you’re not sure what to do. But don’t let pride get in the way of serving your athletes effectively. “If you’re stumped, go to the full-time people who have more experience,” advises Tim Neal, ATC, MS, Head Athletic Trainer at Syracuse University. “Seek assistance,” agrees Chad Starkey, ATC, PhD, Associate Professor of Athletic Training Education at Northeastern University. “If you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything until you’ve gotten help. “You have to be honest with yourself in identifying exactly how much you know about the situation in front of you,” continues Starkey. “I’d rather have somebody tell me they don’t know what to do, than have them do the wrong thing because they don’t know as much as they thought.” Starkey encourages students to be ready for some confusion as they encounter new injuries and to take an active role in their education by asking questions. “Not knowing all the answers is a normal part of learning,” he says. “Don’t expect to get everything right the first time.”

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Both Neal and Starkey emphasize the importance of using your instructors as resources, learning to communicate effectively, and getting help whenever you’re confused. If you think a situation looks like an emergency, you need to get help immediately from a nearby staff member. But in most cases, you should be able to start on your own, and the best place to begin working is with yourself. “Think,” says Starkey. “Be patient. Take your time.” “Don’t rush into anything, and don’t let your emotions affect your decisions,” agrees Neal. “It’s normal to have some anxiety. We’ve all had it, and we’ve all found a way to work through it. “When people get scared, I try to be very positive and keep encouraging them,” continues Neal. “I tell them, ‘You Kenny Berkowitz is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning.

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Industry Leader Marty Erb has seen many changes in athletic training—many of which he helped bring about. By David Hill

Colgate University Head Athletic Trainer Marty Erb attends to one of his football players during a game last season.

thletes and the profession of athletic training in New York state owe a thank-you to a couple of work-avoiding Bucknell University fraternity brothers. As a freshman at Bucknell in the late ’60s, Marty Erb had no idea what an athletic trainer did. There hadn’t been one at his Pennsylvania high school. He was going to be a doctor, his mother told him. All he knew was that a couple of upperclassmen in the fraternity he’d pledged were student athletic trainers and had sent him down to the training room with instructions to start doing the scutwork nobody else wanted to do. “This was before underwrap became common in athletic training,” Erb recalls. “We had to use stocking net. The kids would come in when they got their ankles taped and pull the stocking net on and they would tape over the stocking net. Cutting the stocking net was a pain. So they had me come down as a pledge and for one week all I did was cut stocking net. And I got blisters, bleeding blisters, on my hands from continually cutting these

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six-inch pieces of stocking net. “But it gave me the opportunity to see what was going on in the training room. And with my interest in going into some kind of medical field, plus my natural enjoyment of athletics, I saw the mix of the two. So when my one week was over and my fraternity brother said, ‘Okay, Marty, you don’t have to worry about this anymore,’ I went to the head athletic trainer and said, ‘Geez, this would be interesting. Mind if I stay down here?’” More than 30 years later, Erb, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at Colgate University, is recognized as a leader of athletic training in the Empire State. He is among a cohort who shepherded the profession through, if not its early years, a crucial time, and raised the profile and respect level of the field. A former President and Public Relations Chair of the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association (NYSATA), Erb spearheaded successful efforts to get legislation passed designating an Athletic Trainer Week in New York. Now, he’s an appointed member of the New York State Department of

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Education Committee for Athletic Trainers. And earlier this year, he won the Thomas J. Sheehan Sr. Award, given by NYSATA to honor an athletic trainer who has shown exemplary character, commitment, and achievement. “I think everyone who has a sincere interest in their profession wants to give back to the profession. And that’s one of the things I wanted to do,” says Erb. For his leadership, both at Colgate and across the state, Erb receives Training & Conditioning’s Above the Call award for May/June 2003. Much of Erb’s work away from his Colgate program has been in public relations on behalf of athletic training. He’s the Chair of the NYSATA Hall of Fame Committee, of which he is clearly proud, calling it his brainchild and noting that the Hall has a permanent site in Alumni Hall at the State University of New York at Buffalo. “I want our profession to be respected. I think a lot of people still David Hill is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning.

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Above The Call Award don’t know what an athletic trainer is,” he says. “You go around and ask people what an athletic trainer is, and a lot of people can’t give you a good answer. I think it’s important for us to make sure the public has an understanding of what we do, how well we do it, and why we do it.” Because it was considered an advocacy position, Erb had to give up the NYSATA public relations chair when he joined the state Committee for Athletic Trainers. The panel assists the state Medical Board, and its two prime responsibilities are interpreting the state practice law, known in New York as Article 162, and acting as a disciplinary board under the statute. “We meet at least two to three times a year to go over what’s happening in regard to legislation that may affect the profession,” Erb explains. “Of course, there are a lot of other allied health professions that hopefully work with us but, naturally, may also be competing with us. We have to deal with that. That’s my way to stay involved in the so-called legislative side once I stepped away from the [NYSATA] president’s role.” Erb is also involved in the fight to get insurance companies to add athletic trainers to their reimbursement rolls in New York state. “In the last couple of months we’ve seen very positive results out of some of the insurance companies,” Erb says. “But with the economy the way it is and some things going on in the insurance industry, insurance companies aren’t all ready to open their doors to a lot of new providers. I think there’ll be pressure, not only from the people in colleges, but from people in recreational sports, as more and more athletes look to us for help. I believe the outcome will be positive, but it may take time.” As a 30-year veteran, Erb obviously brings a historical perspective to his statewide work and to Colgate. An undergraduate pre-med biology major—curriculum programs were rare then—he went on to earn a master’s degree in athletic training from Indiana University. When Erb was hired at 10 ◆ T & C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 3 ◆

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Colgate, he was the school’s first assistant athletic trainer. Now, he has four full-time assistants, two interns, and 15 athletic training student aides. Though the private liberal arts school in the heart of upstate New York has no athletic training academic program and Erb’s student aides are primarily on work-study, he has helped launch a few careers into the profession. “Perhaps the one I’m most proud of is Steve Bushee, who’s the Head Athletic Trainer at Boston College,” Erb says. “I think I counted seven former students who have gone on in the profession. Most go on to become doctors or corporate executives.” While Erb has lots of help, his hours are still long—which he says is one of the biggest challenges he and the profession face today. “Intercollegiate athletics now involves so much more of the clock in a 24-hour day than it used to,” he says. “I think it’s wrong to let yourself fall into the hands of just working around the clock and trying to be there at every opportunity. There are times when we can get some time off. In my individual case, probably because I’ve been doing it so darn long

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and it’s second nature to me, working a 15-hour day and working seven days a week really doesn’t bother me that much. But I do try to protect my staff from getting into that situation. “We meet on a regular basis, and one of the things I try to do is share my experiences with them. We try to administer our day and our program such that we protect our time. A good example is right now [11:15 a.m.]: I’ve got four other full-time athletic trainers who work with me here at Colgate, but three of them are not in this morning because they are going to have to work into the evening tonight. “I want our job to become an extremely important part of our lives, but it is not the only part. What I’ve tried to do is make sure my staff understands that personal time is important, and that they’re not going to be compromising their work when they attend to their personal lives.” One of the top positive changes in athletic training over the past 30 years, Erb says, is the increased breadth of the profession’s responsibilities and what its practitioners can offer athletes, especially when aided by advances in technology. “There’s no question we’re far more effective and proficient in doing what we do for the healthcare of our student-athletes,” he says. “Our responsibilities have become more far reaching. We’re involved not just with injury care on the field, but with prevention, nutrition, time management, and the psychological aspects of injuries and athletic participation. As a profession, we’ve expanded, and that itself is motivating.” Erb also revels in athletic training’s intrinsic rewards, such as what happened with a potentially disastrous situation last fall. While covering a football game, Erb responded to a player who suffered a ruptured spleen, and his efforts were cited in a letter published in the pages of Colgate’s universitywide magazine. The writer lauded the work of the sports medicine staff when quarterback Tom McCune was injured while diving for a touchdown in a game against Lafayette.

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he “Above The Call” Awards Program serves to honor outstanding athletic trainers for work not otherwise recognized. This may include someone who has shown exemplary dedication and devotion to his or her job or outstanding work outside of the everyday ATC duties. The goal is to honor those athletic trainers who go above and beyond the already extraordinary demands placed on anyone in the profession.

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TO NOMINATE AN ATHLETIC TRAINER: Please fill in the form below, and attach a 500- to 1,000-word description of the athletic trainer’s achievements, including: ◆ Why you think this athletic trainer stands out from the crowd. ◆ Where he or she is currently working and any pertinent academic or work history. ◆ Testimony and/or quotes from those he or she works with.

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“In stretching out to get the ball into the end zone, Tom exposed his abdominal cavity and the Lafayette kid hit him with his helmet right in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen,” explains Erb. “It didn’t take too long to identify that he had a significant abdominal injury. “The time of the injury was just a few minutes before halftime. Surgery actually was started before the game was over, so it was a very short period of time before the injury was identified, he was transported to our hospital, and surgeon-evaluated. By the time I got over to the hospital, he was already out of surgery. He’s doing great. Actually, he’s signed a contract to play pro football over in Europe.

“I want our jobs to become an extremely important part of our lives, but they are not the only part.” “The profession itself is almost self-motivating,” Erb continues. “If you go into it with a philosophy that you’re there to take care of the studentathletes and return them to their previous pre-injury performance levels, or perhaps even beyond that, I think that’s motivation in itself.” Erb says that, except for maybe a bit during his first couple of years working, he’s never wanted to move to a bigger school or to professional athletics. At Colgate, he says, he has a good staff, lots of responsibility, a competitive Division I program (with 25 sports, Colgate is a member of NCAA Division I-AA, the Patriot League, and the ECAC), and the right mix of athletics and academics. He applauds the growth of corporate and clinic-based athletic training, but for him, the traditional college setting is best. “There’s still nothing to me like a Saturday afternoon football game,” he says. “I get butterflies, and I get as excited as anyone else.” ◆

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in the Game Sport-specific training programs are only as good as the data upon which they’re based. So how do we improve that data? By watching our athletes’ competitions in a whole new way.

BY VERN GAMBETTA

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unction and specificity are familiar concepts in strength training and rehabilitation. Few strength and conditioning coaches debate the benefit of preparing athletes for the specific requirements of their sport. But how do we figure out what sport-specific movements happen most in a game, or for a particular player? In

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reality, much of our programs are based on assumptions. And sometimes those assumptions are not totally correct. For example, we assume that basketball players need to train for maximal-height jumps. But have you ever examined if all the players on the floor actually perform more than a couple of maximal-height jumps per game? Another example: do you know how

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much time a soccer player spends running forwards vs. backwards vs. sideways during a game? In truth, most of us do not know the answers to the above questions. But I have come to realize that finding out the answers is critical for making our strength and conditioning programs more sport-specific and functional. If we truly want to elevate the specificity of our training programs, we need to spend time doing objective sport analysis. Vern Gambetta, MA, is the President of Gambetta Sports Training Systems in Sarasota, Fla., and the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox. He is a frequent contributor to Training & Conditioning and can be reached at www.gambetta.com.

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Objective sport analysis requires a coach to examine the competitions of the athlete he or she works with in a new and unbiased way. Not just by relying on our powers of observation and memory, but by closely examining exactly what our athletes do during a competition. How do we do this? Perhaps the most efficient tool is video analysis. Many sophisticated analysis programs are now available that provide strength coaches with previously unfathomable detail of athletes’ actions and movements. The problem is that they can be quite expensive. However, any coach can sufficiently analyze an athlete with just two tools: a video camera (preferably digital) and a stopwatch. If analyzed correctly, the information that can be gleaned from a basic game tape will significantly upgrade your training programs. After all, if you’re training athletes for the game, what better source of information is there than the game itself? NEW THINKING

One of the benefits of using game analysis is its ability to help you break down barriers, debunk myths, and think outside the box. Many myths about sport performance and rehabilitation are passed on as facts from generation to generation. These myths are based on assumptions, experiences from having played the game and tradition rather than on factual data. Game analysis can help you answer a question you should ask yourself about all your programs from time to time: Am I doing this because this is the way it has always been done, or does this really reflect what is happening in the game? Although it may go against your instincts, the first thing to remember in analyzing ballgames is to not watch the ball. Game analysis, as you will learn for yourself, has shown that any one player has very little contact with the ball in sports like soccer, lacrosse, and even basketball. So, what they do without the ball and away from the ball

is as important, possibly even more important, than what they do with the ball. This means you should closely watch what the player does without the ball—how they move, how they end up in possession of the ball. Also beware of “highlight-play syndrome.” The highlights we see on television are just that, highlights. They happen infrequently, sometimes once a season, sometimes once a career. It can be easy to fall into the trap of letting highlights influence the

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of how to condition for the sport. Also beware of applying the trickle-down effect to sports analysis. There is a natural tendency to look at the way sport is performed at the highest level and then adapt it to lower developmental levels. But the level of play—as well as the length of quarters, time clock, and rules—can significantly change a game, and in turn, affect the conditioning emphasis. There is a big difference between basketball played under international rules and NBA

Game analysis can help you answer a question you should ask yourself about all your programs from time to time: Am I doing this because this is the way it has always been done, or does this really reflect what is happening in the game? training programs, so it’s important to scratch them from your thoughts. Instead, base your program on what the game analysis shows happens consistently in the game. For example, in an analysis of professional basketball, I found that the number of maximal jumps—which I define as a hand above the rim—was small. In one game I analyzed, the NBA’s second leading rebounder only made three maximal jumps. That runs counter to what we’re led to believe by the highlight videos. Game analysis will also help clear up misconceptions that arise when information is taken out of context. A classic example is the misinterpretation of the distances players run during a game. A soccer player will “run” in excess of six miles during a normal game. A basketball player will “run” up to two and one half miles in the course of a game. The thinking, then, is that we must do distance running to train them. But that logic is actually wrong. By looking more closely at the game, you can break down a player’s movements into sprints, runs, jogs, and shuffles and get a much more accurate idea

rules. There is a big difference between football played at the college level and the high school level. READING MOVEMENTS

Sport analysis falls into three broad categories: notational analysis, race analysis, and biomechanical analysis. Notational analysis quantifies key performance elements and analyzes movement paths and patterns. Race analysis is the quantification and breakdown of the phases of a linear event, such as track and swimming. Biomechanical analysis consists of detailed quantitative measurements that use very expensive computer software. Therefore, we will focus on notational and race analysis. Notational analysis is accurate information that is gathered systematically. It usually involves a system that allows the observer to record: location of the action, the performer(s) involved in the action, the action, and the time the action took place. Here is some information you may want to compile in your notational analysis: • Distance run in various intensity zones: This will tell how the player dis-

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tributes his or her efforts. • Positioning and pattern of movement: This helps determine the types and amounts of an athlete’s movements during competition. • Situational analysis: Looks at movement patterns during certain pre-set situations, such as an out-of-bounds play in basketball, corner kick in soccer, and first versus second serve in tennis. • Time of action versus time of play: The greater the time of actual action, the more intense the play. This has implications for the conditioning portions of our programs. • Fatigue index: Distance covered in the first half of a

The actual means of gathering the data varies. One method I like to use is isolating a video camera on a position or player for the duration of the game.

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game versus the second half. This is a good indicator of conditioning when tactical considerations can be factored out (such as a basketball team switching to a full-court press in the second half). • Frequency of intense effort: How often does the player have to go “all out?” Race analysis is more straightforward since there are no defenders for players to overcome and fewer strategic adjustments. Here are some specific areas you may want to focus on in your race analysis: • Reaction time: This tells the coach how well the athlete reacts to the starting stimulus. If this is deficient, drills can be designed to improve it. • Split times or segment times: This provides information about race distribution. Does the athlete need to work on generating more power early in a race or sustaining power for a longer period? • Instantaneous velocity: This shows the actual velocity at that particular time as measured by a laser, and it can give further information on race distribution. • Acceleration: Look at rate of acceleration and how long it takes to get to top speed. • Maximum velocity: How fast can the athlete go at top speed? • Number of strides in track or strokes in swimming: Top performers all fall within certain ranges. If there is a deficiency, this can be addressed in training. • Hurdle rhythmic units: This is a comparison of the times from hurdle to hurdle, and can help to identify any deficiency. The actual means of gathering the data varies. The key is to devise a consistent recording method that gives you the information you need. One method I like to use is isolating a video camera on a position or player for the duration of the match or game.

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Time/motion analysis is also very helpful. All this entails is a stopwatch and a well-constructed chart to mark down what a player does and for how long. This can assess work-to-rest ratio and chart movement categories during the course of a game. INTERPRETING DATA

The next step is to interpret the data based on what you have decided are the key performance factors. As an example, let’s look at some data from basketball. The following is a composite of game analysis from the Australian National Basketball League (published in The Journal of Sports Sciences, #13, 1995), which plays the game in four 12-minute quarters, with a 15-minute halftime and two minutes between quarters: • Walking or Standing: 4 min. • Jogging forwards or backwards: 4 min. • Running forwards or backwards: 4 min. • Sprinting: 3 min. • Shuffling at low to medium intensity: 9 min. • Shuffling at high intensity: 2 min. • Jumping: 41 sec. • While the ball was in play there was a change in movement category every two seconds resulting in 1,000 different movements during a game. • Strenuous exertion: 28 percent of court time. • Intense activity: 13 to 14 sec. at a time. • High intensity efforts per game: 105. • An intense effort occurred every 21 seconds. • Side to side movements: 31 percent of court time, two-thirds of this was intense. • Individual shuffle movements: 1 to 4 sec. in duration. • Sprints: 1 to 5 sec. in duration. Here is some data on NBA basketball (from the August, 1994, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Vol. 10, No. 3) breaking down jumping patterns: • 30 percent of all jumps were “low,” which consisted of an unchal-

lenged shot or rebound. • 45 percent of jumps were “medium,” which included most rebounds, defending jump shots, and jump shots. • 25 percent of jumps were “maximal or near maximal” as would occur when taking a high-intensity jump shot or dunk. The average number of jumps per game was 70, distributed as follows: • Guards: 55 • Centers: 83 • Forwards: 72

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The final step is the application of the data to the design and implementation of training. The idea is to use your findings to adjust volumes and intensities to better reflect game demands during training. Going forward with our basketball examples, how can we take the data that was gathered in games and design a more effective training program? First, we see that the game is a series of intermittent high-intensity multi-direc-

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Testing the Tests nalyzing sports objectively may also help us change some long-standing tests that are truly misleading. For example, the Cooper test is one that is commonly used but not very useful. It entails running one and one half miles in a target time. It is a continuous run test, and athletes are successful if they can run it at consistent steady pace. The problem is, few sports are played at a consistent, steady pace. (Think of a soccer player’s movements during a game.) This leads to the players training for the test, rather training for the game. Another example is the continued infatuation with the 60-yard dash as a speed test for baseball. The distance is based on the fact that the distance between bases is 30 yards and the sum of the distance from first to third base is 60 yards. This test is timed as a straight sprint. However, to run from first to third, even when the player is very efficient at the turn at second base, is at least 64 yards. In addition, this is not a straight-ahead

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One question I’ve been asked about game analysis is this: should all training be limited to the specific movements of the game? The answer is no. There is a definite role for general preparation activities of strength and fitness, especially among less-experienced athletes. However, what we do need to beware of is building an endurance base for our athletes through long, slow, steady aerobic work. Endurance for basketball, or for that matter other transition game sports, should be trained with general and game movement imitation drills in an intermittent pattern. A well-planned program can

This kind of individual analysis can be very motivational for the athlete because the program can be personalized to each individual’s style and pattern of play. develop the endurance base necessary to enhance the aerobic fitness component without compromising explosive power.

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If you have the time to take game analysis to another level, the next step is making it player specific. The methods are the same but this entails focusing your analysis and interpretations on just one player’s movements. For example, you may find that your basketball center does a lot less shuffling movements than the other position players do, but does a lot more pivoting. You may want to tweak his strength and conditioning program with that in mind. This kind of individual analysis can be very motivational for the athlete because the program can be personalized to each individual’s style and pattern of play. Another example might entail analyzing your middle linebacker in football. After recording his movements during several games, you might find that the number of times he makes a first hit on a ball carrier is far fewer than the number of times he is the second or third player to assist on a tackle. This may mean his agility—getting to the play—is more important than having the power to make a solo tackle, and his training can be adjusted accordingly. Whether you have the time and resources to do just one game analysis for each team you work with each season or can individualize the analysis for each athlete, the process will bring more objectivity to training, and help eliminate bias. Using game analysis concepts will enable you to significantly improve your training program by being more exact and specific in the prescription of work. ◆

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From announcing training room hours, to distributing insurance forms, to providing information to parents, setting up your own Web site will prove invaluable. And you can do it yourself.

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Starting a Web site. Communicating information in a timely and efficient way is important for all athletic trainers, and a department Web site can help get your message to a wide variety of people 24 hours a day, whether you’re in the athletic training room, out on a practice field, or at home. The less time an ath-

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OwnWebSite.com Kyle Diamond, MAT, ATC, CSCS, Director of Sports Medicine at the University of New Haven, who is working on setting up a site to launch this summer. Athletic training has always been a people business. So it may be difficult for some athletic trainers to rely on what they feel is an impersonal mode of communication. For those who regularly use the Web, however, it has become an integral part of their communication process. “We live in the information age,” says Jim Berry, MEd, ATC, SCAT/ NREMT, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) High School. “The parents and student-athletes we serve are as apt to seek information via a computer as they are via the local newspaper, television, or radio station.” There are many different things you can include on an athletic training department Web site. You can take the Dragnet approach and supply just the facts, or you can go all out and develop a multi-media experience that will dazzle and amaze. Your approach will largely depend on what you want to get out of your site. Some areas to think about covering: • Providing information to student-athletes. • Providing information to parents. • Providing information to athletic training students. • Providing information to coaches and administrators. • Publicizing the program. • As a learning tool. • As a way to explain and promote the profession. • Providing information to visiting athletic trainers. • At colleges, as a way to recruit

athletic training students. • Contact information. CONTENT COUNTS

Whatever you hope to accomplish with your Web site and whoever you want to reach, most suggest you start with the basics. “The most important things are the answers to the who, what, where, and when questions,” Berry says. “An athletic training program site should contain general information about the program such as who is on the staff and their background. It should also contain information about the facilities, what services are offered to parents and student-athletes, and how to contact the athletic trainers.” Jonathan Willey, MEd, ATC/L, Assistant Athletic Trainer at Bowling Green State University, set up his department’s site earlier this year. He has posted staff bios and pictures, facility tour pictures, athletic training students’ names and pictures, alumni contact information, information on the athletic training education program, a contact page, links to other athletic training resources and athletic conferences, and information on what an athletic trainer is and does. Mike Mulcahey, MA, ATC/L, Assistant Athletic Trainer at Xavier University, posts basic information such as the clinic’s equipment and hours of operation on his site. “We also have links to staff bios, so that visiting teams, recruits, and potential athletic training majors can see who works in the department and what their qualifications are,” he says.

The next area to include is a section with information for visiting athletic trainers. Willey says it’s the most popular area of his department’s site. “Here we put all of the information about the school, the town, the weather, and the athletic training department hours,” he says. “This also saves valuable time and money in doing those seasonal mailings to visiting ATCs that we all do before each sport begins.” Some more advanced features to consider include putting a search engine on the site. “This can be done for free through a company called ATOMZ (www.atomz.com) and is completely customizable,” Willey says. “ATOMZ also provides me with weekly search reports so I can see what visitors are searching for and I can change the site to better accommodate those visitors.” Additional ideas are limited only by your imagination, notes Berry. “We have added an interactive athletic training quiz that we update each month and a poll question that we change once a month,” he says. “We

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also have two Web-based musical slide shows. One contains pictures of our staff, and the other features our program graduates.” More and more athletic trainers are adding a section to their Web sites dedicated to virtual paperwork. Insurance forms, information change forms, the preparticipation physical form, waivers, and similar papers can often be converted into a PDF (portable document format) file that can be downloaded from the department Web site to just about any computer, whether it runs the same software as yours or not. (For more information on PDF files, go to www.adobe.com.) Some forms can even be filled out directly on the Web. Parents and other users can then access these forms at their convenience without your involvement. “We offer PDF versions of all of our physical exam forms on-line for parents,” Berry says. “When a parent calls our office desperately searching for a form that they need for a doctor’s appointment in 20 minutes, my first question is, ‘Do you have access to a computer?’ If they say yes, then I tell them to print the forms from our Web site. We have dealt with numerous parents who were delighted to learn they were not going to have to make a mad dash to the high school to pick up a physical form.” 26 ◆ T & C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 3 ◆

By implementing a sturdy password system, other athletic trainers are using their Web sites to access information while they’re on the road. “You should check with your information technology people to see if you can set up a password-protected folder that only you can access,” says Michael Goldenberg, MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at the Lawrenceville (N.J.) School. “Then, if you’re on the road and need to look up a kid’s medical history, you can do it.” Paul Higgs, MEd, ATC, LAT, Head Athletic Trainer at Georgia College & State University, uses a restricted area for his student athletic trainers on his department’s site. “It has phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, and e-mail addresses, so they can keep track of each other,” he says. “It’s accessible only to them.” But keep in mind that dedicated computer hackers can get through many security systems. So if you choose to put sensitive information on your site, make sure experienced technology professionals are there to protect it. LAYOUT & LINKS

The content of your Web site is important, but even the greatest content is worthless if people can’t find it. Thus, it’s critical that your design and layout help users navigate within and beyond the site using clear links to specific types of information. “Links can be important in two ways,” Berry says. “First, they can lead your visitors to other areas of your Web site. This allows you to spice up your site but not overwhelm the visitor by presenting everything on the same page.” The second way, Berry says, is that links can provide visitors with information beyond your scope. For example, rather than creating your own section explaining common injuries, you can link to pages on other athletic training or sports medicine sites. It’s generally considered good form to ask permission before linking to other

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sites, but few requests are denied. Other good places to link to are athletic training organizations. Goldenberg is a member of the NATA’s Webmaster’s Advisory Group, and says the group has created logo boxes you can place on your Web site that will link to the NATA Web site. “I’ve written a little bit of HTML code that will put a little box or logo on any Web site to indicate when the NATA Web site was last updated,” he says. “That way, people who go to my Web site can also keep up with the NATA site.” Many athletic trainers also provide links to the conference, state, or regional associations they belong to. This usually can be done either through the outside Web site or by sending an e-mail to the site’s Webmaster, who is usually listed on the home page. It’s also a good idea to provide a prominent link back to your school and athletic department home pages. Some athletic trainers may have ambitions of making their department site into a clearinghouse for all sorts of sports medicine-related information, such as nutrition, rehabilitation, eating disorders, and other topics. But it’s best to proceed with caution in this area. “Those are certainly topics that could be included on a site,” Berry says. “One thing you have to be very careful about, however, is offering tips and advice without also offering some type of disclaimer. With the exception of an online version of our Parent /Student-Athlete Handbook, we tend to avoid posting too much information on things like this. It could open us up to

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The first step to setting up your own Web site is to find out if your school already has one and who is in charge of it. Many larger college athletic departments contract the operation of their Web sites to an outside company, which can also help you set up your site. Other schools handle it in-house, with either a dedicated Webmaster or the sports information director handling the duties. They’ll be able to tell you how to set up a section for the athletic training department. If your school doesn’t have a Web site, you can still create one just for your department. “The easiest and most economical way is to use one of the many free or low-cost Website hosting services that are available on the Net,” Berry says. “Most of these services—Yahoo, Angelfire, Geocities—offer easy to use templates for designing your site in a way that looks professional and eye catching.” However, Willey notes that these free servers can have drawbacks. “They may generate numerous pop-up ads and/or banner ads on your pages that will distract the user from the experience you intended them to have,” he says. Many Web server sites allow you to use an easy-toremember domain name for your own site. “This is accomplished through a process called ‘domain forwarding,’” explains Berry. “You can purchase a domain name for $20-30 per year and then set it up so that when someone types in the domain, the request is automatically forwarded to the site hosted by the hosting company. For example, even though we have our own domain, our real Web site address is much longer.” Once you have a host, you can start brainstorming with your staff about what content is the most important to present. “Start with the main page and figure out what different sections you want to have available on your site,” Willey says. “When you do this, delegate some of the responsibility to other staff members to come up with site content—someone to gather staff bios, take pictures, collect a list of local hotels and restaurants, or write a story on what it is like to be an ATC.” If producing all this content sounds like too much work, start with the information you most want on your site and build it from there. Modular approaches, where you build your site section by section, often work well when time and resources are already stretched. “My site is bare bones,” Goldenberg says. “It provides just the information that I need to get out there.”

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Sites to See hecking out what other people have done is a great way to begin your Web site project. Here are some of the athletic training department Web sites mentioned in the article:

◆ Myrtle Beach High School: www.seahawksportsmedicine.com ◆ Bowling Green: www.bgsufalcons.com (click the athletic training link on the left) ◆ Xavier University: www.xavier.edu/athletics/ sportsmedicine ◆ Georgia College & State University: www.betterbobcats.com ◆ The Lawrenceville School: www.lawrenceville.org/athletics (click on athletic training link)

are seeking information. Don’t make it difficult for them to find what they are looking for.” You also need to be aware of copyright restrictions when it comes to graphics—you can’t just take pictures from another site and put them up on yours. “There are some royalty-free graphics available on the Web, but you don’t want to get caught using someone’s copyrighted graphics on your site,” Willey warns. Once your Web site is posted, it’s important to keep it as current as possible. “Web sites should be updated at least once every month,” Berry says. “One of the quickest ways for people to lose interest in visiting your site is if you never update anything.” An athletic training department Web site can’t give you more than 24 hours in the day, but it can help you make more efficient use of the time you do have. By creating your own Web site, the time and energy you invest up front will be returned many times over in the future. ◆

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physical approaches. This author provides advice on setting up a stress management program as a way to lessen injuries and increase one’s performance. Rowan University athletes Julie Ivy and Becky Peterson talk with author Douglas Mann, who implemented a stress management program for the women’s lacrosse team last year.

articipation in athletics has always involved the risk of injury. Athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches go to great lengths to protect athletes from the physical and environmental factors that put them at risk. But what about the psychosocial factors? Studies show that those caring for athletes may be underestimating the effects of stress. Researchers have found that when confronted with an

acute stressor, people already under a large amount of chronic negative life stress will have more muscle tension and less peripheral vision and attention. In athletes, this reaction can hinder their performance and make them more susceptible to injury. Most people involved in athletics recognize that high school and college athletes face a lot of stress. Yet relatively few realize that a proactive stress management program may help prevent injury, increase performance, and improve the quality of their lives. BY DR. DOUGLAS MANN

There are many myths about stress and stress management. For example, some athletes and coaches view stress management as total-body relaxation and fear it will produce a lethargic performance during competition. But stress is not inherently positive nor negative. The athlete’s reaction to the stress determines how it will affect him or her. Running a successful stress management program starts with understanding the body’s response to stress Douglas Mann, DPE, ATC, is the Director of Athletic Training Education at Rowan University.

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as well as the effect of that stress response on the athlete (see “The Stress Response” on page 38). The next step involves understanding the two basic ways to deal with stress: You can either attack stress before it produces a physiologic response or you can try to control the physiologic response when it arises. Effective programs tackle stress on both levels. Reducing stress before it happens can be facilitated through educational sessions on life skills. Speakers can include financial advisors, nutritionists, experts on time management, and counselors. Team-building activities, which can be incorporated into practices, can also help prevent stress, as can individual meetings with athletes. The program should also help athletes confront stress when it appears. Strategies include using biofeedback and mastering techniques for breathing, relaxation, and imagery. This can help them deal with their stress at the moment and allow them to refocus on the task at hand.

Being ready and able to refer is also key. Always refer athletes to specialists better equipped to handle athletes’ particular situations when they present with something that is beyond your comfort level. STARTING A PROGRAM

At Rowan University, an NCAA Division III institution, we initiated a stress management program with our women’s lacrosse team. This was sparked by some research I’d seen that found a link between stress and injuries in athletes, and observing that this squad had both a significant rate of injury and a high amount of negative stress. The first step was to ascertain what stressors our athletes were facing. I asked the team’s coach if I could administer a life stress scale to her athletes with the aim of tracking their responses and their injury rates. She was enthusiastic about the potential of making such a connection and gave me the okay.

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We conducted our survey during the first preseason team meeting in January so we could assess team chemistry, note trends, and address problem areas as soon as possible. There are several scales available to measure life stress, daily hassles, social support, and other psychosocial variables. We used the Life Events Survey for Collegiate Athletes, developed by Trent Petrie, PhD, a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas. It asks athletes to rate about 60 life circumstances on a scale of -4 (the event was a very negative one for the athlete) to +4 (the event was a positive one), and then allows them to list any other events that significantly affected them in a positive or negative way over the previous year. Events included such things as a change in grade point average, breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, change in playing status, and situations concerning their finances. On the survey, the athletes reported the following as being their most significant stressors: school work,

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sport participation, finances, friends and relationships, weight and nutrition, lack of free time, sleep habits, family, and work situations. We then tracked injuries over the course of the season. At the end of the season we compared injury rates to stress levels. Initially, I was most interested in the link between stress and injuries, and we did find a significant correlation in that those athletes who had the highest levels of stress missed the most days of practice. However, after administering the survey and tracking the athletes over the course of a season, I found that stress was affecting some students’ lives in many more ways than I had anticipated. After speaking with as many of them as possible on an individual basis, I developed a program to begin to address their needs. I put the program into practice the following year. I started by again administering the life stress survey to the team. Then, I approached those athletes who I felt needed the most assistance and asked them to see me when they had a chance. Because Rowan is a small university, the student-athletes get to know me pretty well, and I was able to make these appointments casually. From these meetings, I was able to understand the common areas of concern in more detail than I could from the survey results. For this squad, I found that help was needed in nutrition, time management, and financial management, and I set up seminars for the athletes on these topics. I also planned a series of team-building exercises with their coach that they could do during practices. And I made sure they knew I was always available to talk about any concerns they had. TEN GUIDELINES

From our efforts with the women’s lacrosse team, I’ve found there are several important issues to address with this type of program, which I detail below. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but a good set of guidelines to get you started and guide you through the process.

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1. Devote Time Running a stress management program is very rewarding, but it is also very time consuming. Not only is time needed to set up educational programs, but you and your staff will need to make time for personal interactions with student-athletes. The athletes need to feel comfortable with you before they will share personal information with you or buy into your program. Many of your interventions may occur outside of practice time, which will require more time from both you and your athletes. 2. Get Help For the reasons mentioned above, and because there is no way you are going to be an expert in team building, mental imagery, relaxation, nutrition, time management, and financial management, it is essential to have help in implementing your program. Solicit help from colleagues, campus counselors, staff from the health clinic, and community members off-campus. Often, people will be more than happy to help for little or no fee. For example, you may have a nutrition professor or graduate student assist with the athletes’ diets, a psychologist from the school’s health clinic serve as your expert on behavior, a specialist from the community come in and talk about breathing techniques and imagery for relaxation, and a booster who is an expert on time management work with athletes on juggling their many roles efficiently. Using qualified school and community members will not only take some of the onus off you, but also lends credence to your program. You can also enlist help from the athletes themselves. For example, team captains can help facilitate sessions or even help poll teammates to suggest speakers. As you recruit all the help you can get, keep in mind that it is important to make sure there is a program leader who can coordinate the schedule and be the contact person for the athletes. This person must communicate with all parties involved in the (continued on page 40)

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The Stress Response he body’s response to stress is the same regardless of whether the stressor is physiological or psychological, positive or negative. The physical response to a stressor is described by the general adaptation syndrome model and includes three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. The alarm reaction stage is also known as the fight or flight response. In this stage, the body is immediately preparing for activity. The stress response during this stage includes the secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), corticoids, and epinephrine, which cause decreased digestive activity, salivation, and peripheral vision, and increased heart rate, respiratory rate, metabolic rate, oxygen utilization, body temperature, perspiration, cardiac function, and blood flow to muscles, causing muscle tension. Many of these physiological effects of the stress response may, in fact, be beneficial prior to competition. On the other hand, some won’t be. Muscle tightness and decreased peripheral vision may not only be detrimental to performance, but may also lead to injury. Effective stress management techniques should be targeted to control the stress response to keep the

positive effects and remove the negative. The resistance stage reflects the body’s attempt to maintain homeostasis. An individual’s success in the resistance stage is a direct result of how effective his or her coping mechanisms are. Coping mechanisms include, but are not limited to, social support, hardiness, anxiety level, and locus of control. If during the resistance stage an athlete is able to control his or her stress response, he or she can experience the positive effects without the negative. For example, if they allow themselves to reach some level of muscle readiness without it becoming muscle tension, the stress they feel before a competition can be beneficial. An athlete under chronic negative life stress may be at risk of entering the exhaustion stage. This stage is reached when an individual is unable to cope with the stressors in his or her life. The person may experience ulcers, psychological breakdown, damage to specific organs and body systems, and in extreme situations, death. Recognizing stress well before it gets to this level is a must. Giving athletes the tools to manage their stress and referring them when needed can keep them from ever getting here.

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program so that common themes and goals are taught and reinforced. 3. Work For Department Support Coaches need to support this program for it to succeed. They must be willing to use some practice time for the interventions and, when appropriate, attend sessions to give credence to what is being done. They need to view the program as being as important as their strength and conditioning work. The same goes for assistant coaches and strength and conditioning coaches. In fact, strength and conditioning coaches can often be called as a resource to address the team. For example, they may have some experience using and training athletes in visual imagery techniques or getting the most out of their time in the weightroom. Getting administrators on board can also be very helpful. Having your athletic director attend sessions and talking about the importance of the 40 ◆ T & C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 3 ◆

program will certainly help, as will having his or her financial support for such things as speakers and retreats. Exactly how you get coaches’ support may be challenging. It may help to implement the program in stages, starting with infrequent meetings on topics that hold the most meaning to the athletes. This may get the athletes to buy into your program and help persuade coaches to implement a full program the following season. Do not be discouraged if you have to start small. Just make sure you are building a solid foundation. Another strategy is to administer a life stress scale to the athletes at your school and use this information, without names, to show coaches the need for a stress management program. Prior to starting our program, I was able to show the coach, without breaking confidentiality, that her team was extremely stressed out and would probably benefit from a stress management program. In addition, I tracked

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coach was unfairly singling them out. Although I didn’t agree with their analysis, it was still important that I not judge them, but instead offer solutions for them to resolve their conflict. It is very important for your student-athletes to understand that, even though it may be difficult, it is more important for them to be problem solvers than simply problem identifiers. This goes for the coaches, too—they need to make sure they’re not judging the situation according to their own values and belittling an athlete’s concerns. Whatever is concerning their athletes needs to be seen as legitimate, and the common goal is to find a solution, not get bogged down in who is right. 5. Solve Problems Before They Start Good team chemistry is not often thought of as falling under the umbrella of stress management, but in collegiate athletics, I found they are clearly linked. Because teammates spend so much time together, when there are

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In the past few years, sports nutritionists have been working on figuring out what makes the best post-workout snack to help muscles recover. Most recommend that athletes ingest a combination of carbohydrates and protein, and a recent study backs up this advice.

The goal of this investigation was to determine the individual and combined effects of amino acids (AA), the building blocks of protein, and carbohydrate (CHO) on muscle protein synthesis. Subjects completed a 40-minute resistance training bout. One hour post-exercise, subjects ingested a CHO-only drink (0.5g CHO/kg bodyweight), a CHO-AA drink (0.5g CHO + 0.087 g/kg AA), or an AA-only drink (0.087g/kg AA). For a 150-pound individual, this is the equivalent of approx-

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imately 35g of CHO and 6g of AA. It was found that CHO alone positively affected moderate anabolism, but did not affect muscle protein synthesis, which should be a goal of postrecovery nutrition. When the AA was taken alone there was an increase in protein synthesis. However, when the AAs were combined with CHO, there was an interactive effect between the two nutrients. In simple terms, when taken together, the insulin from the CHO facilitated the action of the AA to cause a greater muscle protein response and thus better recovery. Take-home message: Carbohydrates and protein, together, are ideal for optimizing recovery, which will ultimately lead to enhanced performance. Some suggestions? Fat-free chocolate milk makes a wonderful post-exercise recovery drink, as it contains approximately 35g of CHO and approximately 10g of protein. (The exact serving size needs to be determined on an individual basis according to the athlete’s bodyweight.) If solid food is an option, anything that contains about 3/4 carbohydrate and 1/4 protein is good, such as lowfat yogurt. Some supplements include Go energy drink, Gatorade’s Nutrition Shake, Endurox R4, Hormel’s Great Shake, Distance from GNC, and Performance Bars from PowerBar. STUDY SPECS: “Independent and combined effects of amino acids and glucose after resistance exercise” in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(3), 449-455, 2003. By Sharon L. Miller, Kevin D. Tipton, David L. Chinkes, Steven E. Wolf, and Robert R. Wolfe.

To date, there are over 700 research studies that have been conducted on creatine. However, confusion, misinformation, and rumors about creatine still abound. Scientific and anecdotal evidence has demonstrated creatine supplementation is beneficial for making gains during short-duration, high-intensity exercise such as weightlifting and sprinting in most individuals. It has

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also been shown to produce weight gain in those who use it. A 2002 study wanted to look more closely at why weight gain occurs with creatine supplementation. Specifically, it wanted to see if using creatine results in more carbohydrates or more fat being “burned” for energy. The trial, which lasted 12 weeks and was double-blind, looked at substrate oxidation in individuals (i.e., what food the body is metabolizing: carbohydrates, proteins, or fats). The method researchers use to determine substrate utilization is the measurement of the respiratory exchange ratio (RER). Values typically range from 0.70 to 1.00. The higher the value, the more carbohydrates are being metabolized. A lower value means fat is the primary fuel. All 10 subjects participated in a pre-determined strength-training program throughout the study. In addition, the same meals were consumed 12 hours prior to RER testing to reduce potential confounders, and no other

There were no significant differences in kidney or liver function between the creatine and the non-creatine supplemented groups. food was consumed until post-measurement. The researchers found that carbohydrate oxidation increased during creatine supplementation (there was a trend for an increase in RER), and thus fat metabolism decreased. In addition, while fat mass did not change with creatine supplementation, it did decrease significantly in those taking the placebo. The important take-home message from these results is that individuals who supplement with creatine may decrease their ability to lose fat after exercise training, potentially due

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to the RER increase. According to the results from this study only, those attempting to reduce body fat may want to steer away from supplementing with creatine as it may work against them in that regard. (However, as this was the first study of its kind, more research is clearly necessary.) The strength gains that often accompany creatine supplementation may be beneficial for many athletes, but the subsequent weight gain may not. Especially for those athletes in weightsensitive sports (wrestlers, lightweight rowers, gymnasts) creatine supplementation may be detrimental. Therefore, it is paramount that athletic trainers educate athletes and coaches on this potential side effect of creatine. STUDY SPECS: “Creatine supplementation influences substrate utilization at rest” in the Journal of Applied Physiology, 93, 2018-2022, 2002. By M. Erik Huso, Jeffrey S. Hampl, Carol S. Johnston. Another concern with creatine is whether excess supplementation may

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put undue stress on both the liver and kidneys. Several small studies in the past have shown that creatine does not harm these vital organs, and this more recent one had similar results. In a retrospective study of athletes’ self-reported previous (and voluntary) creatine use, it was determined that the 23 volunteers from an NCAA Division II college football team supplemented with an average of 13.9 grams a day. Several analyses were utilized to determine the effects on current kidney and liver function. It was determined that there were no significant differences in kidney or liver function between the creatine- and the non-creatine-supplemented groups. We can thus infer that creatine use does not result in any detrimental acute or cumulative effects on liver or kidney function when supplementing for this length of time (average of 2.9 years) and with this amount of creatine (average 13.9g/day). STUDY SPECS: “Effects of long-

term creatine supplementation on liver and kidney functions in American college football players” in International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 12(4), 453-458, 2002. By David L. Mayhem, Jerry L. Mayhem, and John S. Ware. EXERCISE & FAT LOSS

Many nutritionists tell athletes that cardiovascular exercise is better for weight loss than resistance training. However, much of the advice is based on anecdotal evidence rather than actual research. Therefore, the primary aim of a study by Edward Melanson, et al., was to compare the effects of aerobic vs. anaerobic training on energy expenditure (EE) and substrate oxidation. This study measured energy expenditure in 10 non-obese male subjects on four separate occasions using different exercise protocols. Aerobic training was done on an exercise bike while circuit training was used for anaerobic exercise. Subjects expended similar

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amounts of energy for both types of exercise with no significant differences between exercise conditions. The results? There were no differences in fat oxidation over 24 hours, but there was an increase in the amount of carbohydrates oxidized during aerobic exercise. The take-home message from this study: If an athlete’s goal is weight loss, aerobic exercise should be the cornerstone of his or her regimen. This is bad news for the football player attempting to lose weight during preseason workouts, but good news for the long-distance track athlete. Therefore, athletes whose workouts are primarily anaerobic in nature may want to concentrate any weight-loss efforts in the off-season, when it may be more acceptable to incorporate a significant amount of aerobic activities. STUDY SPECS: “Resistance and aerobic exercise have similar effects on 24-h nutrient oxidation” in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 34(11),

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population. The problem is, healthy athletes are using ribose based on extrapolated research results from clinical populations, which is like putting bicycle tires on a car with the assumption that a wheel is a wheel. Earlier this year, a study was published that did use a healthy, athletic population of young men as its subjects in order to examine whether oral ribose supplementation could improve anaerobic performance or recovery. After familiarization with the exercise protocol, eight subjects performed two bouts of repeated cycle sprint performance. After the second bout, subjects received either 32g of ribose or a placebo over a 36-hour period. The authors noted that the typical recommended dose is 3g/day, but had used the 32 grams (8 grams in four doses) due to previous pilot data from their laboratory. Ribose supplementation did not result in statistically significant increases in mean or peak power

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Providing advice to athletes about nutritional supplements that are very new on the market is sometimes our toughest task. Today’s athletes are eager to try anything that might give them an edge, and simply saying, “There’s not enough research” doesn’t usually satisfy their questions. The next three studies will give you an update on today’s hottest supplements. Ribose was introduced to the dietary supplement market several years ago with claims of increasing energy and enhancing athletic performance. Its utility in clinical populations has shown promise, but currently there is only a tiny amount of research on ribose among a healthy, athletic

(which were the outcome parameters utilized in this protocol). They failed to show any significant benefit with 32g over a 36-hour period and thus concluded that the 3g/day would not produce results either. The practical application of this study is that ribose supplementation does not appear to be effective for performance enhancement in a healthy, athletic population. Moreover, oral ribose supplements are extremely expensive (approximately $60 for a one-month supply of 3g/day), which adds up to a lot of wasted dollars. STUDY SPECS: “Effects of ribose supplementation on repeated sprint performance in men” in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 17(1), 4752, 2003. By John M. Berardi and Tim N. Ziegenfuss. HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) supplementation is purported to enhance lean-body mass gains during resistance training and stimulate fat oxidation. Therefore, researchers re-

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whey group, subjects decreased their time by 0.33 seconds ±0.09 seconds. This is considered statistically significant. There were no significant changes in the other aforementioned exercise tests. Lean body mass significantly improved in both groups, with no differences between groups. This is not surprising, since both supplements provided just under 400kcal of additional energy to their normal diets, which could correlate to an increase in lean body mass. The take-home message here is that bovine colostrum may be beneficial for increasing straight-ahead speed, but the results from this study alone do not warrant supplementing with bovine colostrum, especially since it comes with an extremely hefty price tag (approximately $12/day for 60g dose). In addition, some vegetarians might be hesitant to use this supplement. STUDY SPECS: “The effect of bo-

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Depend on Flexall 454® topical pain relieving gels, from Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals (booth no. 1408), for clinical and training room settings. Flexall gels are used by leading athletic trainers to treat the world’s top athletes. Enhance ultrasound, cryotherapy, T.E.N.S., and massage therapies. Flexall gels are unique vitamin E-enriched aloe vera gel formulas with menthol as the active ingredient. They absorb quickly and are greaseless, non-staining, and gentle on the skin. Professional sizes are available. Circle No. 115 on Reader Inquiry Card

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Injury Tracker (booth no. 1136) is a complete athlete health management solution designed for athletic trainers, sports physicians, researchers, and other medical professionals. You can track injuries and treatments, tests, prescriptions, surgeries, diagnostic images and more with Injury Tracker. Injury Tracker’s key features include user-friendly tools to generate reports on individual and team health, graph data to discern injury trends, and view associated xrays and videos. Circle No. 126 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Ankle Isolator™, from Kelly Kinetics (booth no. 1523), combines an adjustable weighted column that provides a unique resistive torsion and proprioceptive feeling with a patented biomechanical isolation channel that allows for precise placement of resistance over the insertion of the targeted musculature. Whether it’s post-injury or preventative strengthening, stretching, or manipulation, this versatile non-weight-bearing device can be easily adjusted in halfpound increments to accommodate both early-stage patients and fully functional athletes. Circle No. 127 on Reader Inquiry Card

The new Medtronic (booth nos. 1911 & 1912) LIFEPAK® CR Plus, the first fully automatic, external defibrillator for the commercial market, was designed for ease of use by minimally trained people and uses voice prompts to assist the user in the steps necessary for automatic defibrillation of the heart. The AED offers lifesaving capability in a smaller, more affordable and easier-to-use package. With its small and lightweight design, simple operation, and limited maintenance needs, the LIFEPAK CR Plus is designed for organizations that expect to use it infrequently, but want the ability to address sudden cardiac arrest incidents in their facilities. Circle No. 129 on Reader Inquiry Card

Perform™, the new High Performance Porous Athletic Trainers Tape from Mueller Sports Medicine (booth no. 201), is competitively priced, yet delivers the superior quality all Mueller tapes are known for. This 100% cotton zinc oxide tape with its porous feature that reduces irritation and allows the skin to breathe, has high tensile strength, superior adhesion and conformability, and delivers consistent unwind to the core. Available in 1-1/2” and 2” widths.

Chattanooga Group Booth No. 616

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For the relief of hand and wrist pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, National Medical Alliance (booth no. 1145-1147) offers the new approved low-level laser technology. It provides a non-invasive treatment alternative to surgical intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome. It is timeefficient for both patients and therapists, it is cost effective, and features an easy-to-use dual channel console. The versatile accessory design allows for either handheld or strapon treatments. The second channel gives the ability to upgrade to Super Luminous Diode.

BioMedical Life Systems Booth No. 1029

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The Boss, from Oakworks (booth no. 1636), is the treatment table designed specifically for ATCs. Its lightweight design travels easily from the training room to the sidelines, while the unique aluminum understructure is tough enough to carry a UL® weight load rating of 600 lbs. Sealed seams and removable field feet mean the Boss works rain or shine. Easy push button height adjustments make the Boss the ergonomic answer for every ATC and every athlete.

Woodway USA Booth No. 1714

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NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 Because the game isn’t played in the locker room there’s the Oakworks (booth no. 1636) Portable Taping Table. Weather-resistant and height adjustable with a marine grade plastic top, the Portable Taping Table weighs just 35 lbs. and is easily portable, folding flat for transport and storage. With a UL® weight rating of 500 lbs., the Portable Taping Table can take whatever your athletes dish out. Experience maximum effectiveness for every ATC, no matter how challenging the environment.

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Booth No. 1518 Performance Health, Inc. (booth no. 422), the makers of Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel, is proud to introduce the new "Single Use Application Gravity Dispenser" package. The new single dose dispensing system is perfect for clinical and training room use to easily dispense Biofreeze to patients and athletes for trial use and at home. Biofreeze helps provide a deeper, longer lasting relief from pain than most cooling gels. Biofreeze is effective to enhance therapy, relieve pain from arthritis, muscle strains, and backaches. It also aids in reducing edema and myospasm. Apply generously for penetrating relief from pain and stiffness of muscles and joints. the cooling effect accelerates the rate of basic healing processes through relaxation of stiff and aching muscles.

LWW Booth No. 1623

NASM Booth No. 418

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eSimtrak.NET™ is the Web-based injury tracking system, from Premier Software, Inc., (booth no. 918) that provides mobile, worldwide access to training room information. Built on the features of the proven product, Simtrak™, eSimtrak.NET offers the most advanced technology at an affordable price. Scanned documents and digital X-Rays are supported, bringing together the athletic training room and physician. This is the product for the new century. NATA show special and competitive upgrade pricing is available. Circle No. 135 on Reader Inquiry Card

Pro-Tec Athletics (booth no. 1522) offers the Arch Support. The Arch Pro-Tec applies upward compression to the arch, alleviating conditions of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Circle No. 136 on Reader Inquiry Card

PROTEAM by Hausmann (booth no. 1615), a Specialty Division of Hausmann Industries, Inc., has introduced a new concept in athletic trainer’s tables and treatment furniture. PROTEAM provides customized, modular taping stations to fit any space and any need. PROTEAM can provide you with split leg tables, exam and treatment tables, mat platforms, stools, benches, cabinets, and stadium lockers. School colors can be matched on contract sales. PROTEAM’s products feature durable laminated dowel and glue wood construction in a choice of finishes. Win a TREK bike; enter contest at NATA booth no. 1615. Circle No. 137 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Stick (booth no. 1328), from RPI of Atlanta, delivers painless myofascial release and trigger point therapy. This process, known as Intracell Technology, induces the uptake of oxygen and nutrition. This process allows your muscles to feel better, work harder, last longer and recover faster. Several models (www.thestick.com) are offered for convenience. Circle No. 138 on Reader Inquiry Card

Pro-Trainer Software, by Sports Motion, Inc. (booth no. 1037), delivers unseen results. Through state-of-the-art, yet highly affordable digital video, record patient movement and review in minuet detail. Focus in on specific movement to correct medical or performance issues. Apply key features such as electronic drawing, adding text, timer, split or overlay screen modes for comparative video review. Stop by Sports Motion's booth to see what you have been missing. Circle No. 139 on Reader Inquiry Card

BRACES The AirSport Ankle Brace from Aircast (booth no. 818) is a semi-rigid brace, clinically proven to resist inversion/eversion better than a lace-up brace or tape. The foam-filled aircells, integral midfoot and shin wraps provide comfort and support, in a low profile design that fits easily into a shoe. Its simple “step-in” design increases patient comfort and compliance. The brace also provides effective support for chronic instability. Circle No. 140 on Reader Inquiry Card

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NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 The Bio Skin® Gladiator™ (booth no. 221) treats mild to moderate ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL instabilities. Outstanding Features: Flexion and Extension pins are easily accessible and are attached by “keepers” preventing loss. Struts may be adjusted to accommodate various contours of the leg. Unique strapping design improves knee stability, minimizing medial and lateral shift, as well as anterior/posterior drawer. The lightweight and low profile features add comfort to design. Circle No. 141 on Reader Inquiry Card

The TriLok™, from Bio Skin/Cropper Medical (booth no. 221) secures ankle motion without restricting plantarflexion or dorsi-flexion. With a patent-pending soft design, the TriLok is also compact enough to fit comfortably in your shoe. Patented Bio Skin® material also provides optimal proprioceptive feedback. The TriLok is being used in clinics, on playing fields, and in gyms across America. It is functional, comfortable, and effective—the most effective and versatile brace to replace taping. Circle No. 142 on Reader Inquiry Card

Brace International (booth no. 416) offers the MAX™, a major advancement in the design of shoulder girdle support. The snug-fitting, lightweight material allows for comfort with movement, yet at the same time helps protect the glenohumeral joint from subluxations and dislocations. Its strap design system allows many options for maximal stability where needed while giving the required range of motion. Circle No. 143 on Reader Inquiry Card

Cramer’s (booth no. 500) new AS1 Ankle Brace combines the support of a heel-lock strapping system and superior value versus comparable ankle braces. The brace is constructed with a 840 D nylon shell with a soft neoprene liner for comfort and feel. Non-stretch straps lock in the heel and spring steel stays on each side of the brace provide additional support. Circle No. 144 on Reader Inquiry Card

Cadlow™ Shoulder Stabilizer, the multi-sport, dynamic shoulder stabilizing brace, is now available from DM Systems (booth no. 1518), producers of wound care and orthopedic rehab products. Specifically for chronic subluxations and sporadic dislocations of the shoulder, Cadlow Shoulder Stabilizer allows the athlete to fully function in his

or her sport without fear of shoulder pain or re-injury. It provides glenohumeral stability while maintaining the athlete’s full range of motion (ROM). This stabilizer’s unique, patented pull system strengthens the shoulder by providing graduated resistance through the full ROM. The variable resistance can be increased as the athlete’s strength increases. Cadlow protects the athlete by helping to prevent recurrent shoulder subluxations and dislocations, without restricting motion or movement. It can also be used for post-operative protection and strengthening. Circle No. 145 on Reader Inquiry Card

McDavid Sports Medical Products (booth no. 1120) offers the #195 Ultralight Ankle Brace with Figure-8 Straps. The brace features an ultralight nylon shell with fully adjustable figure-8 straps to simulate athletic tape. The straps can be tightened at any time without re-lacing the brace. Additional performance and comfort features include a padded lining, notched front, elastic heel and tongue, and sewn-in arch. It fits either ankle and is available in black or white, sizes XS-XL.

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The #188 Ultra Ankle from McDavid Sports Medical Products (booth no. 1120) is a professional quality hinged ankle brace designed to treat all ankle injuries including high ankle sprains. Engineered to reduce the excessive inversion, eversion, and rotation that causes most ankle injuries, Ultra Ankle incorporates advanced features that make it superior to other hinged ankle braces. Those features include the patented LDC (Lock Down Cuff) Technology with a pivoting posterior cuff that helps reduce excessive rotary forces. The thermal responsive molded pad system provides optimum comfort and fit. The adjustable quick-fit Lock Down Strap allows for quick application and removal.

Hurst Enterprise Booth No. 241

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The Patellavator® knee orthosis, from Medical Specialties (booth no. 528), was designed to apply pressure to the patellar tendon without creating a tourniquet around the leg or irritating the popliteal. This is achieved by having an interlocking base strap made of Coolflex material, which is very comfortable and flexes with the knee. Offers a low profile design that eliminates irritation to the opposite leg.

CDM Sports Booth No. 629

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Contemporary Design Booth No. 415

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The Dynatrack™ patella stabilizer, also from Medical Specialties (booth no. 528), aids in the treatment of patellafemoral dysfunction. The internal buttress can be positioned to apply either lateral or medial pressure on the patella. The amount of pressure can be adjusted by changing the tension on the straps leading from the internal buttress and the tension on the outer neoprene wrap. A large popliteal opening permits a high degree of flexion with no discomfort. Circle No. 149 on Reader Inquiry Card

The new Soft Ankle Brace with Straps, from Mueller Sports Medicine (booth no. 201), is lighter than comparable braces on the market, yet delivers superior support to help prevent ankle injury, and protect weak or already injured ankles. The design features secure stirrup straps, which provide support on both sides of the ankle and adjustable non-stretch stabilizing straps that imitate the effects of taping the ankle. Extremely comfortable, the strong polyester fabric eliminates the need for metal eyelets. The brace fits either foot, is easy to apply, and fits in any style shoe. Sized XS - XL, black. Circle No. 150 on Reader Inquiry Card

Unparalleled in comfort and effectiveness, the Shin Splints Compression Wrap by Pro-Tec Athletics (booth no. 1522) alleviates symptoms of medial and anterior shin splints. It includes a compression strip to provide targeted compression. This helps prevent tearing of the soft tissue away from the tibia. In addition, the Shin Splints Compression Wrap absorbs stress to the tibia and helps stabilize the area. Its contoured design keeps pressure off the calf area in cases of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. Circle No. 151 on Reader Inquiry Card

Impact Innovative Products Booth No. 217

The #345 SuperWrap, from Stromgren Supports (booth no. 1308), provides maximum support of the ankle joint and stabilizes the heel and anterior area. The unique, duallayered design and color-coded strapping system provides the best support available. Heel lock elastic facilitates movement of the foot and provides comfort over the Achilles tendon. It is available in black or white. Circle No. 152 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Z175 Ankle System from Stromgren Supports, Inc. (booth no. 1308) features patented double-layer breathable knit elastic for maximum compression and conformity. Its

ventilated design minimizes perspiration build-up. The Z175 also features webbing control strips, a hinged foam tongue with four metal stays, two side panel stays, and 16 closely spaced eyelets for localized support. It has a low profile, fits inside any shoe, and is lightweight and ambidextrous. Circle No. 153 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Tarsal Lok™, from Swede-O (booth no. 1208), combines the greater support of a rigid brace with the superior comfort of a lace-up brace. It features an integrated stirrup that stabilizes the ankle by cradling and controlling the midtarsal joint while supporting the ankle and subtalar joint. The DuPont Surlyn® stirrup will actually mold to the shape of the ankle simply from body heat. Circle No. 154 on Reader Inquiry Card

Townsend Design’s (booth no. 508) Premier custom functional knee brace is the company’s most highly acclaimed model. The Premier features rigid solid core carbon graphite shells that optimize control and durability. Patented features include titanium Townsend Motion Hinges and Townsend’s Synergistic Suspension Strap. Premier braces are backed by a no migration guarantee. Patient compliance is enhanced by the Premier’s lightweight, cool, cosmetically-appealing superstructure. Circle No. 155 on Reader Inquiry Card

Townsend Design’s (booth no. 508) pre-sized functional Rebel knee braces feature patented hinge motion and suspension technology, and are backed by a no migration guarantee. Rebel and Rebel-Pro (contact sports) braces are very low profile, lightweight, and comfortable. Townsend will individually fabricate Rebel Series braces from three leg measurements (the industry standard is thigh circumference only) to ensure the best possible fit and function. Circle No. 156 on Reader Inquiry Card

ELECTROTHERAPY BioMedical Life Systems (booth no. 1029), is proud to introduce its new generation Electro-Therapy Devices, the BioStim® A3 Analog TENS Device. The new look of the device incorporates a flip-top design that when closed, covers the easy-to-use dials for additional safety. The inside flip-top cover includes an instruction diagram to guide the

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Biofreeze Booth No. 422

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BioMedical Life Systems (booth no. 1029), is proud to introduce it’s new generation in Electro-Therapy Devices, the BioStim® A6 Analog TENS Device. The new look of the device incorporates a flip top design that when closed, covers the easy to use dials for additional safety. The inside flip top cover includes an instruction diagram to guide the users through six modes of operation; Continuous, width modulation, rate modulation, two different combinations of rate and width modulation and Burst. A timer allows the patient to use the device for a specified period of time and a low battery indicator light illuminates when the 9V battery needs to be changed. Circle No. 158 on Reader Inquiry Card

The new TransQ®Flex iontophoresis electrode, from IOMED (booth no. 414), is specifically designed for treating feet, ankles, knees, and other small, highly contoured areas of the body. The electrode features a unique cloverleaf shape that offers conformity, patient comfort, and optimal drug delivery. TransQFlex is also pH stabilized to eliminate the need for chemical buffers. Circle No. 159 on Reader Inquiry Card

AQUATIC THERAPY Ferno Performance Pools (booth no. 1020) offers a complete line of custom and fiberglass pools designed for your every need. Choose from over 250 pool configurations to maximize your aquatic therapy and conditioning. Multiple swim currents and water buoyancy allow your athletes to enjoy a high resistance, low-impact workout. Increase strength, lose weight, or rehabilitate from an injury and get back in the game faster with Ferno Performance Pools. Circle No. 160 on Reader Inquiry Card

Ferno (booth no. 1020) offers the HydroTrack™ underwater treadmill system, which combines treadmill exercise with water for a rigorous cardiovascular workout. The HydroTrack uses an invigorating, comforting environment and features a control panel designed to give the therapist more control over the therapy session. The treadmill start, stop, and speed controls, as well as the fill and empty switches, have been designed to be user-friendly and easily accessible. By using the body’s resistance against the water, a workout in the HydroTrack increases muscle strength and improves cardiovascular endurance, while the natural buoyancy of the water decreases joint and ligament damage. Circle No. 161 on Reader Inquiry Card

Nearly 50 universities and 38 professional sports teams have incorporated SwimEx (booth no. 728) into their aquatic training programs. SwimEx aquatic therapy and sports conditioning pools feature a patented paddle-wheel propulsion system that circulates more than 30,000 gallons of laminar water flow per minute. Adjustable water depths allow for weightless rehabilitation and progressive weightbearing exercise programs. With eight workstations and a deepwater running platform, SwimEx is a complete isokinetic aquatic therapy system that facilitates upper and lower extremity exercises, running, walking, swimming, and explosive plyometrics.

OPTP Booth No. 1509

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SwimEx (booth no. 728), premier innovator of total aquatic therapy and sports conditioning solutions, has introduced the SwimEx SPT Aquatic Treadmill™, a first-of-itskind, self-propelled treadmill that can be used for running or walking in any SwimEx therapy or fitness pool. While many existing aquatic treadmills stop once both of the user’s feet leave the belt, the SwimEx SPT’s unique flywheel mechanism keeps the belt in continuous motion, allowing users to run in water without difficulty. Whether the workout is for rehabilitative or conditioning purposes, SwimEx SPT users can walk or run in a safe, low-impact aquatic environment. Circle No. 163 on Reader Inquiry Card

NUTRITION Training for athletic competition requires giving it all you've got. Achieving your peak performance is easier if you're properly hydrated. Gatorade® Thirst Quencher, from The Gatorade Company (booth no. 908), has an optimal formula that contains electrolytes and carbohydrates. It is based on more than 30 years of scientific research and testing. Nothing rehydrates, replenishes and refuels better than Gatorade® Thirst Quencher--not even water. The Gatorade Performance Series is a proven line of sports nutrition products that gives athletes what they need to maximize their athletic performance. The line includes the Gatorade Energy Drink (3 flavors) and the Gatorade Nutrition Shake (Chocolate and Vanilla). Gatorade Energy Drink delivers effective levels of carbohydrate fuel for precompetition or post-exercise. The Gatorade Nutrition Shake is designed to provide balanced sports nutrition for recovery, pre-competition meals, and training. The Gatorade Nutrition Shake was recently reformulated the to improve its taste and give athletes what sports nutritionists and strength coaches tell us they're seeking: The right kinds of calories when it counts most.

Waterboy Sports Booth No. 532

General Physiotherapy Booth No. 628

Sports Motion Booth No. 1037

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The Gatorade Company (booth no. 908) has introduced Gatorade Ice, with a clear and light clean taste that leaves your mouth quickly. It's available in strawberry, lime and

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orange flavors. Gatorade is the most researched sports drink on the planet, which might explain why nothing rehydrates, replenishes and refuels better--not even water. It's scientifically formulated to have the right taste, the right amount of carbs, and no carbonation. Only Gatorade has a complete laboratory and staff devoted to testing and evaluating its products' effectiveness on athletes. Circle No. 165 on Reader Inquiry Card

HOT & COLD The Aircast® Cryo/Cuff, from Aircast, Inc. (booth no. 818), combines the therapeutic benefits of controlled compression to minimize hemarthosis and swelling, and cold to minimize pain. Each cuff is anatomically designed to provide maximum coverage to the injured area. The Cryo/Cuff line includes cuffs to fit most areas of the body, including the knee, ankle, shoulder, and foot. Simplicity of application and operation makes the Cryo/Cuff ideal for both the athletic training room and home.

Mueller Sports Medicine Booth No. 201

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PROTEAM by Hausmann Booth No. 1615

RPI of Atlanta/ The Stick

For pain management programs, use Biofreeze, from Performance Health, Inc. (booth no. 422), to reduce swelling, pain and stiffness, next day aches and pains, and recovery time. It can also help to increase mobility and flexibility, and will aid in the overall healing process. Biofreeze can be used in situations requiring ice and breathable wraps and can be blended with water for ice cups. Biofreeze will also prolong the effects and benefits of ultrasound and massage therapy treatments. Biofreeze is endorsed by the Florida Chiropractic Association, ProSports Chiropractic, the United States Taekwondo Union, The Florida State Massage Therapy Association, The New York State Society of Massage Therapists, The Texas Association of Massage Therapists, and is approved for use by the American Physical Therapy Association. Circle No. 167 on Reader Inquiry Card

Chattanooga Group® (booth no. 616) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Opti-Ice™ Cold Therapy System. Opti-Ice is a fully insulated unit that supplies cold treatment around an involved area by way of a submerged electrically driven pump, which constantly pumps cold water through an anatomically designed pad. The use of continuous cold therapy is a common procedure for the management of postoperative and post-traumatic pain, and edema. Some of its unique features include a lid that snaps into place to help prevent spilling, onboard temperature control, real-time digital temperature display, and a cold temperature range of 40°F to 60°F.

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Most claims about ice bags don’t hold water—or ice. But Crown Poly, Inc. (booth no. 1044) has introduced the ATHLETICBID.COM

Pull-N-Pak® Ice Bag and Dispensing System. Pull-N-Pak provides superior protection against leaks, ideal conformity during application, “one bag at a time” dispensing, and an organized and flexible way to store bags. Dispenser models include wall mount, floor stand, and “on-the-go.” Circle No. 169 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Pull-N-Pak® Xtreme Ice Bag, also from Crown Poly (booth no. 1044), provides extraordinary leak protection. It resists punctures and leaks under the most extreme conditions. The linear, low-density bag offers an unsurpassed combination of strength and flexibility. It is ideal for extreme applications and high movement areas such as knees and elbows. The Xtreme Ice Bag is perfect for sharp cubed ice and it fits Pull-N-pak dispensers. Circle No. 170 on Reader Inquiry Card

Based on spacesuit technology and road-tested by pro athletes, the Game Ready™ Injury Treatment System, from Cool Systems, Inc. (booth no. 640), is the first portable system to simultaneously provide deep tissue cooling and intermittent compression to help speed recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and post-operative symptoms. “I’ve seen a two-fold increase in recovery rates. Guys that normally would have been out for a week are back in half the time,” says Stan Conte, Head Trainer, San Francisco Giants. Circle No. 171 on Reader Inquiry Card

Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride® (booth no. 535) is now available in two easy-to-carry spray can delivery systems: PainEase® Stream Spray and Pain-Ease® Mist Spray. Athletic trainers can choose the spray can that works best for them to relieve minor sports injuries such as bruising, contusions, swelling and minor sprains. It works as fast as ice without the mess—in seconds—so athletes can get back in the game faster. Circle No. 172 on Reader Inquiry Card

Gebauer’s Instant Ice™ (booth no. 535) is a non-prescription, nonflammable topical skin refrigerant. Gebauer’s Instant Ice comes in either mist or stream spray cans. Both are ideal for the temporary relief of minor pain and swelling from sprains, strains, bruising, contusions, and minor sports injuries. Stream spray is also used for the temporary relief of muscle spasms. Circle No. 173 on Reader Inquiry Card

Liquid Ice™ from IOMED (booth no. 414), is the world’s first self-contained product that serves as a reusable cooling and compression wrap. No refrigeration is required and it cools for up to two hours. Liquid Ice offers more benefits and none of the drawbacks of an ice pack. It cools without damaging skin tissue, it provides compression, it is both comfortable and flexible, and it doesn’t limit mobility. To place an order or for more information, contact IOMED Customer Service. Circle No. 174 on Reader Inquiry Card

NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 STRENGTH & FITNESS Ball Dynamics® (booth no. 319), the leader in exercise balls for the health and fitness professional and health-conscious consumer, features professional-quality burst-resistant FitBALL® Exercise Balls and Gymnic® Therapy Balls, plus a comprehensive line of premium ball accessories, books and videos. Ball Dynamics has been supplying the fitness and sports rehab industry with strength, flexibility and balance products for more than 13 years. All products come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Circle No. 175 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Bodyblade (booth no. 231) system of training and the five Bodyblade products provide a functional tri-plane training and conditioning environment. Each Bodyblade is designed to improve strength, balance, coordination, proprioception, power, and core stabilization. Ideal for rehabilitation, sports performance training, and personal training. Based on the laws of inertia, Bodyblade delivers progressive resistance from one to 34 pounds dictated by the Bodyblade model and size, to target and work the small stabilizing muscles and the larger prime movers so often overlooked. Circle No. 176 on Reader Inquiry Card

CDM Sport (booth no. 629) is introducing to the U.S. market the Monitored Rehab Systems’ Functional Squat System, along with five other pieces. This Functional Squat System is the first closed chain system designed for optimal training/rehabilitation and for diagnostic testing. The unique pivoting sled design replicates a standing squat during the entire range of motion. The Functional Squat System is ideally suited for use in early rehab of ACL, PCL, PatelloFemoral, and Hip patients. The software is unmatched in the United States. You can test proprioception, coordination, maximal force, functional endurance, endurance capacity, strength capacity, and perform a Holten test. It is not how much weight you can move, but what you can do with the weight. Circle No. 177 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Shuttle Balance from Contemporary Design (booth no. 415) evolved from the focus to functionally train the neuromuscular system of athletes and seniors alike. It’s long

been recognized that the body’s ability to negotiate unpredictable changes in force, direction, and placement at the neuromuscular level are critical building blocks for performance and skill development. The Shuttle Balance provides a safe platform for individuals to develop and hone proprioceptive responses while performing a variety of activities. Circle No. 178 on Reader Inquiry Card

The Shuttle MVP (booth no. 415) provides a unique training system for leading edge facilities offering general conditioning, athletic training, specialty and senior classes, and medically based programs for physical therapy. The antigravity position of the Shuttle allows users to exercise using high intensity, low impact workouts focused on developing dynamic lower body strength, agility and speed, vital to all movement patterns. The Shuttle has garnered world wide acclaim by clubs, professional teams, colleges, and clinics.

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Fitterfirst (booth no. 1729) offers "balance and fitness for life" by promoting a philosophy which incorporates products and educational resources that help people improve their S.A.M. (Stability, Agility and Mobility) and in turn enhancing their quality of daily living and helping us all to age more gracefully. Circle No. 180 on Reader Inquiry Card

For 25 years, Thera-Band® products from The Hygenic Corporation (booth no. 828) have been recognized for their quality and effectiveness by rehabilitation specialists and professional athletic trainers. They comprise the world’s leading system of progressive exercise products—including elastic bands, tubing, exercise balls, Soft Weights, and aquatic accessories—for professional rehabilitation, athletic training, and home fitness. Thera-Band® products are available through an international network of product distributors, online, and retail outlets.

Biolife LLC Booth No. 1135

Premier Software, Inc. Booth No. 918

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Thera-Band® Soft Weights, from The Hygenic Corporation (booth no. 828), are hand-held, ball-shaped isotonic weights, a soft alternative to traditional isotonic dumbbells providing users more versatility for strength training and rehabilitation exercises. They are unique

Human Kinetics Booth No. 1628

Ferno Oakworks Booth No. 1636

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NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 because the size of the ball does not increase as weight increases. Available in six color-coded weights, ranging from tan (1/2 kg/1.1 lbs), to black (3 kg/6.6 lbs), increasing in 1/2kg/1.1 lb. increments.

Swede-O Booth No. 1208

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High Performance Inertial Exercise Trainer from Impulse Training Systems (booth no. 947) is the only functional real motion trainer in existence. It incorporates plyometrics, anaerobic conditioning, reactive neuromuscular training, and motion training specific to actual activity in one exercise package. Inertial Exercise has helped athletes and teams get to and win the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Masters, and the Olympics. Why not you?

The Gebauer Company

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Life Fitness (booth no. 314) recently unveiled three new treadmills: the 97Ti, 95Ti and 93T. The units combine a mix of metallic silver and gray tones with a sleek industrial design to give them a contemporary look. For even more exercise variety and to make them even easier to use, the treadmills’ software programming has been enhanced. In addition, two integrated accessory trays, a CD/MP3 player holder, 4.0 HP AC motor, the patented FlexDeck shock absorption system, and the Everwax automatic wax lubrication system are standard.

Booth No. 535

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Gatorade Booth No. 908

Now increased to 60 pages, the 2003 edition of the Perform Better (booth no. 512) catalog includes a wide array of high-quality products for training, coordination, and rehab. The selected items focus on speed and agility, plyometric, strength, and weight training, as well as balance and stabilization application to both training and rehab of the individual. The focus of the entire presentation is on functional training and rehab. Circle No. 185 on Reader Inquiry Card

Medtronic Booth Nos. 1911 & 1912

OPTP (booth no. 1509) is proud to be the exclusive distributor of the new Mobil-izer™ Roll. This roll is similar to conventional foam rollers, but it contains a hard inner core for added durability. The Mobil-izer Roll is 29 inches long with a four-inch diameter. It is an optimal size for mobilizing the thoracic spine. The Mobil-izer Roll may also be used for stretching, massage, and strengthening, and will allow you to incorporate an exercise band without compromising the shape of the roll. An insert that demonstrates exercises is included. Circle No. 186 on Reader Inquiry Card

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The patented Stretch Out® Strap, from OPTP (booth no. 1509), delivers the benefits of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching without a partner. This type of stretching combines isotonic, isometric and prolonged stretch. Alternating a stretch with a “relax phase” while using the Stretch Out Strap allows for maximum flexibility and decreases risk of injury. Each Stretch Out Strap comes with a newly updated stretching guide containing over 28 ATHLETICBID.COM

illustrations for the hamstrings, quads, inner and outer thighs, back, sides, chest, and arms. Circle No. 187 on Reader Inquiry Card

New to the Power Systems (booth no. 1228) catalog is the set of Balance Pods. These simple yet effective balance apparatus are ideal for strengthening and rehabilitating the lower body. Constructed of durable PVC rubber, these domes are filled with air giving it an unstable surface for an individual to balance on or use as unstable stepping stones. Circle No. 188 on Reader Inquiry Card

Missing An Important Segment—Respiratory Training? “The respiratory muscles can be trained for improvement in strength, endurance or both.” Pardy et al. (1988). Dupler & Amonette, found using PowerLung for a short period (four weeks) produced “significant changes in maximal VE (ventilation), maximal VT (tidal volume), and sub-maximal VE…” Using PowerLung (booth no. 540) increases respiratory muscle strength. Try PowerLung at NATA and NSCA. Receive your free copy of this report. Add PowerLung to your training programs TODAY. Give your athletes the edge! Circle No. 189 on Reader Inquiry Card

Body Core (booth no. 636) has eliminated the space and portability inconvenience of fitness balls with the AbMat, the ultimate core trainer. This two-pound, 12” X 15” X 2.5” device effectively targets and strengthens the entire abdominal chain, the back, and the obliques. It offers a complete full range of motion, comfortably supports the spine, and facilitates proper sit-up form. It also works with existing benches. Circle No. 190 on Reader Inquiry Card

Total Gym® from efi Sports Medicine (booth no. 1508) allows your clients to train, condition and rehabilitate in a functional environment working against gravity, lifting and moving a percentage of their body weight. Total Gym exercises use multi-plane motions and recruit stabilizer muscles synergistically, simulating the body’s natural movements. Its low-impact, non-compressive nature allows patients to experience success quickly and safely while stretching and flexing to regain strength and enhance performance. Circle No. 191 on Reader Inquiry Card

Woodway (booth no. 1714) offers its patented SlatFlex™ technology to provide a running surface that is so comfortable you can run on it barefoot. The Desmo Pro can accelerate from 0 to 15 MPH in less than 8 seconds but can also start at the slow speed of .1 MPH. This unit is so efficient it saves more energy than any other treadmill and runs nearly maintenance free year after year. Circle No. 192 on Reader Inquiry Card

Woodway (booth no. 1714) introduces a way to train for sport-specific speed and power. "The Force" couples the low friction design of the Woodway treadmill with a variable

NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 resistance braking system (0-150lbs), for programmable "sport loading" Any athlete who emphasizes speed and power for optimal play will benefit from the training. The Force is destined to become a staple in the training centers of both professional and amateur athletes and teams. Circle No. 193 on Reader Inquiry Card

EDUCATION Human Kinetics (booth no. 1628) is the information leader in physical activity, providing quality resources at every level, including books, videos, software, and journals. Human Kinetics has a large number of resources in athletic training and sports medicine, including Interactive Functional Anatomy. The company will feature a DVD that offers an interactive look at human anatomy with computer graphic models derived from MRI scan data, and fully interactive 3-D animations show function. Circle No. 194 on Reader Inquiry Card

Sports Supplements, by Jose Antonio, PhD, FACSM, CSCS and Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD, FSCMS, CSCS*D, from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (booth no. 1623), provides an indepth treatment on the dynamic field of nutritional ergogenic aids. The book covers the entire spectrum of supplements and their effectiveness (or lack thereof), including proper dosages and applications to specific goals. The 14 chapters include discussions of cellular hydration, anti-catabolic agents, anti-oxidants, amino acids, protein, and nutrients that affect the immune system. September 2001/350 pages/100 illustrations/ISBN: 0-7817-2241-1/$34.95. Circle No. 195 on Reader Inquiry Card

This Second Edition, from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (booth no. 1623), provides a foundation for the prevention, recognition, assessment, management, disposition, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and illnesses. This book speaks to students and practitioners in coaching, exercise science, recreation and physical education, for learning what to do as the first on-site respondent to a sports-related injury. Guidelines help identify common conditions initially cared-for on-site, and when to know to refer an individual to advanced care. Circle No. 196 on Reader Inquiry Card

NASM (booth no. 418), the premier provider of industry certification now offers continuing-education recognized by the NATA and NSCA. The NASM’s cutting-edge courses are available through workshops in your area, home-study and online methods. And its solution-based programs will help athletic trainers carve out a niche in today’s competitive industry with revolutionary techniques used by thousands of professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes worldwide. NATA members save 10% through July 31, 2003 (promotion code TC0603). Circle No. 197 on Reader Inquiry Card

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (booth no. 531), the worldwide authority on strength training and athletic conditioning, will conduct its annual National Conference July 16-19, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This premier strength and conditioning conference attracts nearly 2,000 professionals from around the world. Highlights of the 26th Annual National Conference include: Keynote speaker, Tom Zupancic; over 50 sessions from world-renowned speakers; trade show of over 150 booths; original abstracts presented from over 100 researchers.

Aircast Booth No. 818

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Take advantage of all your membership has to offer. At the NSCA (booth no. 531), your membership dollars support a full menu of benefits and services, including two highly respected publications, Strength and Conditioning Journal and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Other benefits include: national certification program, career services, national conferences and clinics, regional clinics, personal trainer’s referral program, liability insurance, health and life, contract review, distance learning, scholarships and grants, online journals and articles, education recognition program, educational materials, and special interest groups. New and improved benefits are an education financing program, credit card program, and rental car program.

Injury Tracker Booth No. 1136

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CLIMATE CONTROL For the 2003 season, Cool Draft Scientific (booth no. 1342) presents its fully-redesigned Cool Draft. Cool Draft offers a portable and affordable way to cool a 1,000 square foot area, is virtually maintenance free, and designed to last for years. The chilled breeze generated by Cool Draft gently lowers the body temperature. Combined with an effective rehab protocol, the Cool Draft substantially reduces the dangers associated with heat stress. Circle No. 200 on Reader Inquiry Card

Foot Management Booth No. 919

Cool Systems, Inc. Booth No. 640

The Coil Cool™, from Cramer Products, Inc. (booth no. 500), is an economical, efficient source for dispensing cold drinking water. A copper coil inside the cooler carries drinking water from the potable hose attachment to the drinking hoses that hang on the sides of the cooler. Just add ice to the cooler, attach your water potable hose, and crisp cool water is available through four adjustable drinking nozzles. Circle No. 201 on Reader Inquiry Card

F.I.T. Ventilation™ (booth nos. 1033 & 1035), a division of Magnum Venus Products and official fan supplier to the Chicago Bears, manufactures an innovative line of fans to meet multiple ventilation needs. The unique roto-molded tapered shroud design of F.I.T. Ventilation Fans utilizes air entrainment to increase air velocity, providing an air stream

Kelly Kinetics Booth No. 1523

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NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 80 ft. wide. Each F.I.T. Ventilation unit is available with an optional high or low-pressure misting package to maximize the benefits of evaporative cooling. F.I.T. Ventilation has the right unit to fit your need. F.I.T. Ventilation offers a variety of rental programs to our athletic department customers. Past customers have rented several fans to use for one season, and having seen the benefits these fans provide, come back the next season to purchase the fans. Circle No. 202 on Reader Inquiry Card

Townsend Design Booth No. 508

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Hydration is serious business. Quality matched with affordability is the patented FLOW drinking device, from Go Flow (booth no. 1034). FLOW is steadily becoming the top choice of sports teams and emergency industries nationwide. Cooling devices are a nice addition in preventing heat problems, but can’t cool the body inside. Delivering water quickly in a sanitary way is paramount. Give your athletes what they need and deserve. Visit the company’s Web site for more information on the FLOW and other useful products. The company also provides Frogg Toggs rain gear, X-Bands, elastic bands, safety glasses, Yak Trax shoe traction device, SaniVex

Disinfecting Chemistry, and misting and heating systems rentals and sales. Circle No. 203 on Reader Inquiry Card

Everything for heat relief found at Hurst Enterprise (booth no. 241) under the blue EZ-UP Shelter. Check out the portable hydration Flow Drinking System elevated by a Cooler Booster. Cool Draft misters reduce air temperature up to 30 degrees. Try on a Cooling Vest to keep core body temperature cooler for 3+ hours. Ask about the Ultimate Heat Stress Management Package. Circle No. 204 on Reader Inquiry Card

Waterboy Sports' (booth no. 532) dedication to design and fabrication of only hydration and misting equipment has led to many innovative concepts. The latest breakthrough in design includes the 20 gallon tank, which offers twice the capacity and the quick fill bottle, which allows you to fill the bottles without removing the lid. These products along with our extensive product line will satisfy all your hydration and misting requirements with guaranteed success. With the purchase of any WBS unit, Waterboy Sports is offering six quick-fill bottles free. Circle No. 205 on Reader Inquiry Card

Booth No. 414

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Convenient 48” Floor Stand With Dispenser For Training Facility

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May 17-19

• “One Bag at a Time” Dispensing!

District 4

Columbus

March 7-9

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April 25-28

• Organized & Flexible Way to Store Bags!

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NATA EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 2003 NEW PRODUCTS TO LOOK FOR AT THE 2003 SHOW Chattanooga Group (booth no. 616) has introduced the new Intelect® D-HVP Portable Digital High Volt unit. This high volt features one-touch digital programming access, custom touch-pad interface, ergonomic case design, unique pause feature, and a total of 29 custom or standard presets. Clinicians can use this lightweight, portable stimulator for multiple patient conditions, which include maintaining or increasing range of motion, relaxing muscles in spasm, preventing or retarding muscle disuse atrophy, muscle re-education, and increasing local blood circulation. Chattanooga Group is a division of Encore Medical Corporation, based in Austin, Texas. For over 50 years, Chattanooga Group has designed, manufactured, and distributed a wide range of rehabilitation products around the world. Circle No. 206 on Reader Inquiry Card

For years, plyometric exercise has been done with the athlete lying in a supine position. The Wall Crawler, from the National Medical Alliance (booth nos. 1145-1147), adds a functional component to this valuable exercise by getting the patient into a vertical position and standing on their feet. Through a combination of weights and memory bands, the clinician can assist or resist the athlete through a functional range of motion. The Wall Crawler also controls the range of motion, and explosion work can be accomplished as well. Add a wobble board and you can work on the balance component. Not only can you work the lower body, but the Wall Crawler also offers upper body exercises. With a simple adjustment, you can assist the athlete doing dips or pull ups to speed their recovery of the upper body. Get your athletes up and on their feet for safe, functional rehabilitation.

Chattanooga Group Booth No. 616

Injury Tracker Booth No. 1136

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InjuryZone (booth no. 1136) is launching at NATA. InjuryZone, by Injury Tracker, is the world’s first and only Web-based athlete health management application that allows you to securely manage, share, and report on your patients’ injuries, treatments, tests, prescriptions, surgeries, diagnostic images, and more—from any internet connection in the world. Or, use a Palm or Pocket PC for work on the field. Circle No. 207 on Reader Inquiry Card

NASM

Swede-O (booth no. 1208) offers the new TheraSport™ heat retainers for Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Booth TheraSport increases the elasticity of muscles, tendons, and ligaments to reduce the risk of injury when under stress. TheraSport also increases blood flow to damaged tissue, accelerating the healing process, while providing light compression to counteract tissue swelling. The TheraSport line includes ankle, knee, calf, thigh, shorts, shoulder, elbow, and wrist.

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The National Academy of Sports Medicine (booth no. 418) introduces an advanced program designed just for athletic trainers. The Integrated Flexibility Specialist (IFS) introduces cutting-edge techniques to improve muscle tone, increase strength and agility, enhance weight loss and muscle gain, and decrease the risk of injury in athletes of all levels. Discover why NASM’s revolutionary methods are used by thousands of professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes worldwide and save 10% through July 31, 2003. Circle No. 208 on Reader Inquiry Card

National Medical Alliance Booth Nos. 1145-1147

WissTech Enterprises (booth no. 1132), manufacturer of the world’s finest beverage dispensers, is pleased to announce the addition of the “Tanker” Hydration Station to its line of products. The Tanker has a 25-gallon capacity and six adjustable drinking valves on a custom train-trailering aluminum cart. All hydration stations, the All-American, the Bench Mate 10, and the Briefcase, carry a one-year warran- WissTech ty and a three-year pump warranty. All hydration station Enterprises purchases include free shipping. Circle No. 211 on Reader Inquiry Card

Booth No. 1132

Product Introductions at the NATA Show Company Booth No. Airex 1334 Aristar 637 Ball Dynamics 319 BauerfeindUSA, Inc. 1242 Biodex Medical Systems 515 Chattanooga Group 616 F.A. Davis Company 621 Gebauer Company 535 Go Flow, Inc. 1034 Hapad, Inc. 731 Injury Tracker 1136

Product The Airex Balance Beam TeamHx—Web-based medical history system 2003 Product Catalog Malleoloc Ankle Brace They New Cyclocentric Semi-Recumbent Cycle DHVP—Digital High Volt Unit The Orthopedic & Athletic Injury Evaluation Handbook Instant Ice & Ethyl Chloride Pain-Ease Sanirex, Smart Charging System, Yacktrax Comf-Orthotic® Sports Replacement Insole InjuryZone—online athlete health management software

Company Kinetic Innovations, Inc. NASM

Booth No. 1142 418

National Medical Alliance 1145-1147 Performance Health Technologies 536 Pro-Tec Athletics

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SportsMedic, Inc. Swede-O, Inc. SwimEx WissTech Enterprises

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Product KDLX Instability Shoulder Harness Integrated Flexibility Specialist (IFS) & Sports Fitness Specialist (SFS) The Wall Crawler SportsRAC™ Knee and Forearm & JPST (Joint Positioning Sense Testing) Software

IT Band Compression Wrap & the X-Factor Knee Brace New Back Pack and bag designs TheraSport ankle brace SwimEx SPT Aquatic Treadmill The “Tanker” Hydration Station

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NATA EXHIBITOR LISTING 2003 Note: This is not the official Exhibitor’s Directory for the NATA Trade Show; attendees will receive a copy of the Official Exhibit Hall Directory from the NATA when they register at the convention. The information presented in this section was collected through mailings and phone contact with the specific companies. Some of the companies included in the listings did not have their booth number for the show as we went to press. For these companies, we have listed their booth as “TBD”—to be determined. Companies exhibiting at this year’s NATA Convention that are not included in the listings below can contact Training & Conditioning to arrange for future participation in our Show Planner. Please contact Publisher Mark Goldberg by e-mail at mg@MomentumMedia.com, or call (607) 257-6970, ext. 11.

3-Point Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1039

Alert Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

Ball Dynamics International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .319

1610 Pincay Ct., Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-349-2649 • Web: www.3pointproducts.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

PO Box 1088, San Marcos, TX 78667 Phone: 830-372-3333 • Fax: 830-372-1447 Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

A-Athletic & Medical Supply Co., Inc. . . . . . . .1422

Ambra LeRoy Medical Products . . . . . . . . . . . .437

406 Link Rd. Houston, TX 77009 Phone: 713-861-4777 • Web: www.a-athletic.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

4335-C Taggart Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-392-7080 • Web: www.ambraleroy.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

14215 Mead St., Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 800-752-2255 • Web: www.balldynamics.com e-mail: orders@balldynamics.com Dayna Gutru (President) & Matt Shields (Regional Sales Representative) Strength, flexibility and balance products including the FitBall® exercise ball. Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment, Massage Products

Accelerated Care Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .839 958 Spice Island Dr., Sparks, NV 89431 Phone: 800-350-1100 • Web: www.acplus.com Categories: Electrotherapy

Active Ankle Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 509 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204 Phone: 502-582-2655 • Web: www.activeankle.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1423 PO Box 489, Cookeville, TN 38503 Phone: 800-251-6857 • Web: www.adamsusa.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Advance Newsmagazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1416 2900 Horizon Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-278-1400 • Web: www.advanceweb.com Categories: Educational Materials

Aegis Sciences Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1322 345 Hill Ave., Nashville, TN 37210 Phone: 615-225-2400 • Web: www.aegislabs.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Aircast, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .818 92 River Rd. Summit, NJ, 07901 Phone: 800-526-8785 • Web: www.aircast.com Ankle braces and cryo compression devices Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 7 See Product Writeups Pages 59 & 62

Airex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1334 55 W. Port Plaza, #605, St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 314-542-9105 • Web: www.alcanairex.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Balance Training Products

Al Rice & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 3307 Industrial Pkwy., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: 812-282-0850 • Web: www.alrice.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

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American Imex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 16520 Aston St., Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-553-8885 • Web: www.americanimex.com Categories: Electrotherapy

AMREX Electrotherapy Equipment . . . . . . . . . .522 641 E. Walnut St., Carson, CA 90746 Phone: 800-221-9069 • Web: www.amrex-zetron.com Categories: Electrotherapy

Andover Coated Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .309 9 Fanaras Dr.Salisbury, MA 01952 Phone: 800-432-6686 • Web: www.andovercoated.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Ari-Med/Bushwalker Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1408 1615 University Dr., Ste. 135, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 800-527-4923 • Web: www.bushwalkerbags.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

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Aristar, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .637 302 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Akron, OH 44333 Phone: 330-668-2267 • Web: www.aristar.com Categories: Software, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Arizona School Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: 480-219-6025 • Web: www.ashs.edu Categories: Educational Materials

Avacore Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438 251 High St., Ste. B, Palo Alto, CA 64301 Phone: 650-321-0824 • Web: www.avacore.com

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Bailey Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408 PO Box 130 Lodi, OH 44254 Phone: 800-321-8372 • Web: www.baileymfg.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

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Baltimore Therapedic Equipment Co. . . . . . . . .735 7455L New Ridge Rd., Hanover, MD, 21076 Phone: 800-331-8845 • Web: www.bteco.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

Bauerfeind USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1242 55 Chastain Rd., Ste. 112, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone: 770-429-8330 • Web: www.bauerfeindusa.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Bike Athletic Co. . . . . . . . . . . .1540, 1542, 1544 PO Box 666 Knoxville, TN, 37901 Phone: 865-549-4703 • Web: www.bikeathletic.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Magnetic Therapy

Bio Compression Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .1316 120 W. Commercial Ave., Moonachie, NJ 07074 Phone: 201-939-0716 • Web: www.biocompression.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Biodex Medical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515 20 Ramsay Rd., Shirley, NY 11967 Phone: 631-924-9000 • Web: www.biodex.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment

BioEx-Exercise Pro Software . . . . . . . . . . . .1511 PO Box 926, Smithville, TX 78957 Phone: 800-750-2756 • Web: www.bioexsystems.com Categories: Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment, Software

Biofreeze/Performance Health, Inc. . . . . . . . . .422 1017 Boyd Rd., Export, PA 15632 Phone: 800-246-3733 • Web: www.biofreeze.com e-mail: health@biofreeze.com Craig Cox, Mike Park Biofreeze is a versatile pain reliever to enhance modalities and relieve pain. Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products, Pain Relieving Therapy

See Ad Page 5 See Product Writeups Pages 58 & 62

SPONSORED BY BioLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1135

Bledsoe Brace Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1315

BODYGLIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435

1235 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: 941-360-1300 • Web: www.biolife.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

2601 Pinewood Dr., Grand Prairie TX 75051 Phone: 972-647-0884 • Web: www.bledsoebrace.com Categories: Braces & Supports

10020 Main St. A146, Bellevue, WA 98004 Phone: 888-263-9454 • Web: www.bodyglide.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

BNA Modular Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

Borden Perlman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

1895 East 56 Rd., Lecompton, KS 66050 Phone: 800-432-2955 • Web: www.BNAModularConcepts.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

2850 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: 800-932-4476 Categories: Insurance

Body Core/RPS Specialty Products . . . . . . . . .636

Brace International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416

30 Commerce Dr., Lebanon, IL 62254 Phone: 888-330-7080 • Web: www.body-core.com Kyle McCarter, Victoria McCarter, Brad Yeager Manufacturer of core strengthening equipment, the AbMat and the Back Builder. Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment

PO Box 19752, Atlanta, GA 30325 Phone: 800-545-1161 • Web: www.braceint.com Robert Dreesch MAX™ Shoulder Brace, FLUK™ Patella Strap, and BAR-1 shorts Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports, Medicine Supplies

Bodyblade/Hymanson, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

Brecon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518

PO Box 5100, Playa Del Rey, CA 90296 Phone: 800-772-5233 • Web: www.bodyblade.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment Rehab Equipment

PO Box 478 Talladega, AL 35161 Phone: 800-841-2821 • Web: www.breconknittingmill.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

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Biomechanical Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1418 1050 Central Ave., Ste. D. Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 800-942-2272 • Web: www.biomechanical.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .1029 PO Box 125 Vista, CA, 92085-1360 Phone: 760-727-8367x115 • Fax: 760-727-4220 Web: www.bmls.com • e-mail: information@bmls.com Hans W. Reiss, Joe Turnbull, Mariah Cameron Manufacturer of portable electrotherapy devices and accessories. Categories: Electrotherapy

See Ad Page 20 See Product Writeup Page 61

Bioskin/Cropper Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 240 East Hersey St., Ste. 2 Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-488-0600 • Web: www.bioskin.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

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NATA Booth No. 528

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BREG, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .929 2611 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92083 Phone: 800-321-0607 • Web: www.breg.com Categories: Brace & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment

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NATA EXHIBITOR LISTING 2003 BSN-Jobst, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Cripps Medical Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

efi Sports Medicine (Total Gym) . . . . . . . . . .1508

5825 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209-4633 Phone: 800-537-1063 • Web: www.jobst-usa.com David E. Hill Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Athletic Tape

102 Weldon Pkwy., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

7755 Arjons Dr., San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: 800-541-4900 • Web: www.efisportsmedicine.com e-mail: fitnessinfo@efisportsmedicine.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 32 See Product Writeups Page 56

C.A.T. Strength Sports Medicine Products . . . . .TBD 304 7th Ave. S., Lewiston, MT 59457 Phone: 406-538-3252 • Web: www.catstrength.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

CDM Sport/Back Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .629 816 Ladera Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76108 Phone: 817-448-8908 • Web: www.cdmsport.com Steve McGee Categories: Rehab Equipment

See Ad Page 78 See Product Writeup Page 63

Chattanooga Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .616 4717 Adams Road, Hixson, TN 37343 Phone: 800-592-7329 • Web: www.chattgroup.com Jeff Gephart, Chris Linville, Dwayne Hofstatter A leader in physical medicine products for over 50 years. Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Treatment & Traction Tables

See Ad Page 23 See Product Writeups Pages 62 & 67

Collins Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535 87 Westgate Dr., Brockton, MA 02301 Phone: 508-580-2825 • Web: www.collinssurgical.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Cool Draft Scientific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1342 Bellaire, OH 43906 Phone: 866-676-1636 • Web: www.cooldraft.com e-mail: info@cooldraft.com Chris Strussion, Amy Strussion Portable misting system Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Sideline Equipment

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See Product Writeup Page 66

Core Products International . . . . . . . . . . . . . .632 808 Prospect Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 Phone: 715-294-2050 • Web: www.coreproducts.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Magnetic Therapy

Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 PO Box 1001Gardner, KS, 66030 Phone: 800-345-2231 • Web: www.cramersportsmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Educational Materials, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 27 See Product Writeups Pages 59 & 66

Creative Custom Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .521 PO Box 414 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Phone: 800-368-8182 • Web: www.creativecustomproducts.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

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Crown Poly, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1044 5700 Bickett St., Huntington Park, CA 90255 Phone: 800-874-8566 • Web: www.crownpoly.com e-mail: consumer_relations@crownpoly.com Steve St. Gelais, VP of Retail Sales and Karl Marsh, Director of Marketing Crown Poly, Inc., manufactures the PULL-N-PAK® Ice Bag and Dispensing System. PULL-N-PAK provides superior protection against leaks, ideal conformity during application, and unparalleled convenience. Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment

See Ad Page 66 See Product Writeup Page 62

CSMI - Computer Sports Medicine, Inc. . . . . . .1014 57 Providence Hwy., Norwood, MA 02026 Phone: 781-255-1292 • Web: www.csmisolutions.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Software

Delmar Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538 Executive Woods, 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park NY 12065-2919 Phone: 518-348-2486 • Web: www.delmarhealthcare.com Categories: Educational Materials

DeRoyal Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 200 DeBusk Ln., Powell, TN 37849 Phone: 865-362-1320 • e-mail: rbellgrau@deroyal.com Categories: Braces & Supports

DM Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1518 1316 Sherman Ave. , Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 800-254-5438 • Web: www.dmsystems.com John Drennan, Greg Cadichon, Tom Loew DM Systems, Inc. manufactures and distributes the AnkleTough® Rehab System and the Cadlow™ Shoulder Stabilizer. Categories: Braces & Supports

See Ad Page 39 See Product Writeups Page 55 & 59

DMS, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 2711 East Coast Hwy., Ste. 206, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Phone: 877-368-7523 • Web: www.d-m-s-.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

Dura-Kold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1709* 3525 S. Purdue St., Oklahoma City, OK 73179 Phone: 405-943-8811 • Web: www.dura-kold.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment

See Ad Page 76 * Durakold literature will be available at the Training & Conditioning booth; company representatives will be at the show

Dynamic Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 PO Box 2700, Park City, UT 84060 Phone: 800-225-9669 • Web: www.dynamic-edge.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment

Dynatronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1028 7030 Park Centre Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Phone: 800-874-6251 • Web: www.dynatronics.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

See Ad Page 9 See Product Writeup Page 65

F.A. Davis Company/Publishers . . . . . . . . . . .621 1915 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 800-323-3555 • Web: www.fadavis.com Categories: Educational materials, Publisher

F.I.T. Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1033-1035 5148 113th Ave. , Clearwater, FL 33760 Phone: 727-573-2955 • e-mail: jeffb@magind.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Climate Control

See Ad Page 100 See Product Writeup Page 66

Fastech Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 444 W. Maple Road #A, Troy, MI 48084 Phone: 800-351-3668 • Web: www.fastechlabs.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

Ferno Ille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1020 70 Weil Way, WIlmington, OH 45177-9371 Phone: 888-206-7802 • Web: www.fernoperformancepools.com Allan Dahl, Jack Rapp, Kendahl Walker, David Patterson, Neal Hughes, John Mardis, Tom Peet, Mike Meehan Underwater treadmill systems, hot pools, cold pools, and whirlpools Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Aquatic Exercise

See Ad Page 73 See Product Writeup Page 61

Fitter International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1729 3050 - 2600 Portland St. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4M6 Phone: 800-fitter-1 • Web: www.fitter1.com e-mail: sales@fitter1.com FUNctional, core stability products for sports & rehab. Categories: Cardivascular & Strength Training Equipment, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Product Writeups Page 64

Fluoroscan/Hologic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1229 35 Crosby Dr.Bedford, MA, 01730 Phone: 781-999-7300 • Web: www.fluoroscan.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies Real-time x-ray imaging to diagnose fractures, etc.

Foot Management, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .919 7201 Friendship Rd., P.O. Box 4, Willards, MD 21850 Phone: 410-835-3668 • Web: www.footmanagement.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

See Ad Page 103 See Product Writeups Page 56

Functional Design Systems, LLC . . . . .1728 & 1730 1042 Sutton Rd., Ste. 1, Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: 866-230-8300 • Web: www.functionaldesign.com Categories: Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment

SPONSORED BY GAME READY Injury Treatment System . . . . . .640

General Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .628

Hapad, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731

929 Camelia St. , Berkeley, CA 94710 Phone: 510-559-3940 • Web: www.gameready.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment

13222 Lakefront Dr., St. Louis, MO 63045 Phone: 800-237-1832 • Web: www.g5.com Jeff Robertson and Tammy Davis G5® Massage Machines for Peak Performance, Injury Prevention, and Muscle Recovery. Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

5301 Enterprise Blvd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: 800-544-2723 • Web: www.hapad.com Categories: Prefab Insoles

See Ad Page 37 See Product Writeup Page 62

Gatorade Company, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610-4714 Phone: 800-428-6000 • Web: www.gatorade.com, www.gssiweb.com Tom Fox, Jeff Urban, Chris Caldwell, Scott Paddock, Skeeter Schuessler, Todd Sperber, Maggie Lacambra, Lisa Carlson The Gatorade Performance Series of products. Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Nutrition, Hydration

See Product Writeup Page 61

Gebauer Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535 9410 St. Catherine Ave., Cleveland , OH 44104 Phone: 800-321-9348 • Web: www.gebauerco.com Ralph Stilphen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Gebauer’s Instant Ice, a nonprescription, topical skin refrigerant, relieves minor pain as fast as ice without the mess. Athletes can get back in the game faster. Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Pages 40 & 41 See Product Writeups Page 62

NATA Booth No. 1308

See Ad Page 48 See Product Writeups Pages 56 & 57

GNR Health Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428 2140 NE 36th Ave., Bldg. 300, Ocala, FL 34470-3173 Phone: 800-523-5304 • Web: www.ptcatalog.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Go Flow, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1034 PO Box 75216, Houston, TX 77234 Phone: 888-463-5699 • Web: www.goflow.net Jon Schmitz Climate control products, hydration systems, Frogg Togg rain gear, Sanirex and more. Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Cardiovascular & Strength Training, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Hydration Systems, Climate Control

See Ad Page 51 See Product Writeup Page 66

Head Minder, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 15 Maiden Ln., Ste. 205, New York, NY 10038 Phone: 212-349-2007 • Web: www.headminder.com Categories: Concussion Management

Healthcare Providers Service Organization . . .1420 159 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 Phone: 215-773-4658 • Web: www.hpso.com Categories: Insurance

Human Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1628 1607 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 800-747-4457 • Web: www.HumanKinetics.com Human Kinetics is a sports and fitness publishing company. Categories: Publishing Company

See Ad Page 53 See Product Writeup Page 65

Hurst Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 PO Box 5, Newburgh, IN 47629-0005 Phone: 812-853-0901 • Web: www.hurstenterprise.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Climate Control

See Ad Page 99 See Product Writeup Page 66

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NATA EXHIBITOR LISTING 2003 HydroWorx International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .944

Innovative Sports Training, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .1419

Laser Therapeutics - Idart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

1961 Fulling Mill Rd., Middleton, PA 17057 Phone: 717-985-1723 • Web: www.hydroworx.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

3712 N. Broadway #119, Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: 773-528-1935 • Web: www.innsport.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

101 Waterside Dr., Centerville, MA 02632 Phone: 508-790-9300 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Rehab Equipment

Hygenic Corporation/Theraband . . . . . . . . . . .828

IOMED, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414

1245 Home Ave., Akron, OH 44310 Phone: 800-321-2135 • Web: www.thera-band.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment, Exercise Bands and Balls

2441 S. 3850 W., Ste. A, Salt Lake City, UT 84120 Phone: 800-621-3347 • Web: www.iomed.com Roger Anderson IOGEL® and TransQ®Flex Iontophoresis Electrodes. Liquid Ice™Cold Compression Therapy Categories: Electrotherapy

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength . . . . . . . . . . . .314

Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine . . . . . . . .701

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . .1623

Grandview Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 Phone: 800-219-6344 • Web: www.jnj.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Athletic Tape

351 W. Camden St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 800-638-3030 • Web: www.lww.com Publishers of books, journals and electronic media for athletic trainers Categories: Educational Materials

See Ad Page 46 See Product Writeups Page 63

Ideal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1329 1287 County Rd. 623, Broseley, MO 63932 Phone: 800-321-5490 • Web: www.idealproducts.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

ImPACT Applications, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1139

See Ad Page 28 See Product Writeups Pages 61 & 62

PO Box 15491, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: 877-646-7991 • Web: www.impacttest.com Categories: Concussion Management, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Joint Active Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1417

Impact Innovative Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .217

Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .930

2 Penn St., Manor, PA 15642 Phone: 724-864-8440 • Web: www.zoombang.com Visco-elastic “smart pads” conformatl at rest, stiffen upon impact. Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Protective Pads & Gloves

409 Tall Pine Dr., Sudbury, MA, 01776 Phone: 978-832-0034 • Web: www.jbpub.com Categories: Educational Materials

See Ad Page 75 See Product Writeup Page 57

Impulse Training Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .947 PO Box 2312Newnan, GA 30264 Phone: 800-964-2362 • Web: www.impulsepower.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 96 See Product Writeup Page 64

Injury Tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1136 385 Place D’Youville. 4th Floor, Montreal, QC H2Y 2B7 Phone: 514-343-0030 • Web: www.injurytracker.com Monica Guzkowski, Kamal Panesar, Brook Douglas, David Glickman Injury Tracker (desktop softare) & Injury Zone (online) complete athlete health & injury management applications. Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Software

See Ad Page Inside Back Cover See Product Writeups Pages 57 & 67

Innovation Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1114 19762 Pauling, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Phone: 800-222-4284 • Web: www.isports.com Brett Guerin, Keith Rhoades, Trish Terena Rigid bracing, soft supports, post-operative & rehabilitative products, including: the custom C.T.i2 Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Innovative Rehab Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1036 8201Sovereign Row, Dallas, TX 75247 Phone: 214-951-7901 • Web: www.innovativerehab.com Categories: Rehab Equipment 72 ◆ T & C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 3

2600 S. Raney, Effingham, IL 62401 Phone: 217-342-3412 Categories: Rehab Equipment

Kaos Sports International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .934 4646 Hwy. 6 S, #340, Sugarland, TX 77478 Phone: 281-208-8073 • Web: www.kaossports.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Kelly Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1523 1413 41st St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405 Phone: 888-645-3559 • Web: www.kellykinetics.com Kirk Timmer and Kelly Timmer Kelly Kinetics offers innovative rehabilitation and massage therapy products. Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

See Ad Pages 6 & 34 See Product Writeups Page 57

Kendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1409 15 Hampshire St., Mansfield, MA 02048 Phone: 800-962-9888 option 4 • Web: www.kendallhq.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies Wound Care Products and Athletic Tapes

Kinesio USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1708 11005 Spain Rd. NE, Ste. 3, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: 505-856-2029 • Web: www.kinsiotaping.com Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Athletic Tape

Kinetic Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1142 PO Box 19066, Omaha, NE, 68119 Phone: 712-341-5152 • Web: www.kineticinnovations.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment

Lantiseptic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1710 PO Box 7329, Marietta, GA 30065 Phone: 770-590-0600 • Web: www.summitinds.com Categories: Skin Care, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

10601 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131 Phone: 877-543-1123 • Web: www.hammerstrength.com Life Fitness is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of cardiovascular & strength training equipment. Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment

See Ad Page 83 See Product Writeup Page 64

See Ad Page 18 See Product Writeups Page 65

M-F Athletic Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512 PO Box 8090, 11 Amflex Dr., Cranston RI 02920-0090 Phone: 800-556-7464 • Web: www.performbetter.com John Brock, Maxwell Thompson A complete catalog of functional training and rehabilitation equipment Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment

See Ad Pages 21 & 104 See Product Writeup Page 64

Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1336 PO Box 4323Chattanooga TN, 37405 Phone: 423-265-3574 • Web: www.magistercorp.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment, Exercise Bands/Balls

Magnatherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1435 3939 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-931-5358 • Web: www.magnatherm.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Rehab Equipment

Magonate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1711 PO Box 1228Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 636-343-9353 • Web: www.magonate.com Magonate® liquid magnesium supplement replaces magnesium loss in perspiration excretion. Low levels of magnesium may cause muscle cramps, fatigue and decreased performance. Categories: Nutrition, Pharmaceutical

Mallard Health & Wellness Products . . . . . . . .334 4133 Merchant Dr., Ste. 4, Newburgh, IN47630 Phone: 812-490-9100 • Web: www.mallardhealth.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Mannix Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1343 PO Box 866, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Phone: 516-887-7979 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Climate Control

SPONSORED BY Marsh Affinity Group Services . . . . . . . . . . . .405

Med Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528

MedZone Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

1440 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone: 800-503-9230 • Web: www.seaburychicago.com Categories: Insurance

4600-K Lebanon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 800-582-4040 • Web: www.medspec.com Scott Gaylord Sports medicine and orthopedic softgoods. Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

PO Box 2068Sun City, AZ 85372 Phone: 866-MEDZONE • Web: www.mezonecorp.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

McDavid Sports Medical Products . . . . . . . . .1120 10305 Argonne Dr., Woodridge, IL 60517 Phone: 800-237-8254 • Web: www.mcdavidinc.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 36 See Product Writeup Page 59

McKenzie Institute, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .841 600 E. Genesee St., Ste. 124, Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 315-471-7612 • Web: www.mckenziemdt.org Categories: Educational Materials

McNeil Consumer Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 7050 Camp Hill Rd., Ft. Washington, PA 19034 Phone: 215-273-7000 • www.sportsfever.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Educational Materials

See Ad Page 69 See Product Writeups Pages 59 & 60

Med Sports Systems, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1128 6461 Pleasant River Dr., Dimonddale, MI 48821 Phone: 877-646-7990 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Medco Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .718 500 Fillmore Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 Phone: 800-556-3326 • Web: www.medco-athletics.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Medtronic Physio-Control . . . . . . . . .1911 & 1912

Mettler Electronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 1333 Claudina St., Anaheim, CA 92805 Phone: 800-854-9305 • Web: www.mettlerelec.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Micro Bio-Medics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1108 846 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham Manor, NY 10803 Phone: 800-431-2743 • Web: www.microbiomedics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Mission Pharmacal Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1109 PO Box 786099, San Antonio, TX 78278-6099 Phone: 800-531-3333 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies Nutrition

11811 Willows Rd, NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Phone: 201-358-7500 • Web: www.physio-control.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Cardio Defibrillator

See Ad Page 13 See Product Writeup Page 57

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Circle No. 49

NATA EXHIBITOR LISTING 2003 Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Nutrition Education Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1228

One Quench Dr., PO Box 199, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 Phone: 800-356-9522 • Web: www.muellersportsmed.com Curt Mueller, Brett Mueller, Rick Olson,Jeff Mueller, Dale Roper, Marv Taylor, Don Pennington, Chris Jacobson, Andra Wyttenback, Annie Butzen Complete sports medicine supplies, tapes, braces and supports. Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

PO Box 333, West Chester, PA 19381 Phone: 800-692-5579 • Web: www.eattocompete.com Categories: Educational Materials, Nutrition, Seminars

2527 Westcott Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37931 Phone: 800-321-6975 • Web: www.power-systems.com Harvey Elkinds & Jason Eason Power Systems, Inc., is a leading supplier of sport training, health, and fitness products. Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Massage Products, Fitness/Balance

See Ad Page 11 See Product Writeups Pages 57 & 60

National Academy of Sports Medicine . . . . . . .418 26632 Agoura Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302 Phone: 800-460-NASM • Web: www.nasm.org Alan Russell, BS, ATC, NASM-CPT, NASM-PES, CSCS NASM is the international leader ffor sports performance education and certification. Categories: Educational Materials

See Ad Page 19 See Product Writeup Pages 65 & 67

National Center for Drug Free Sports, Inc., The .216 810 Baltimore #200, Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: 816-474-8655 Categories: Educational Materials

National Medical Alliance . . . . . . . . . . .1145-1147

Oakworks, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1636 923 E. Wellspring Rd., New Freedom, PA 17349 Phone: 800-558-8850 x2231 • Web: www.oakworks.net Categories: Athetic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

See Ad Pages 43 & Back Cover See Product Writeups Pages 57 & 58

Octogen Pharmacal Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .729 2750 Cambridge Hills Rd., Cumming, GA 30041-8274 Phone: 770-888-8881 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1509 PO Box 47009, Minneapolis, MN 55447 Phone: 800-367-7393 • Web: www.optp.com Karen Klingel and Michelle Braun McKenzie products, rehab and athletic equipment, educational materials Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment

See Ad Page 47 See Product Writeup Page 64

See Product Writeup Page 64

PowerLung, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 10690 Shadow Wood Dr., Ste. 100, Houston, TX 77043 Phone: 800-903-3087 • Web: www.powerlung.com Barry Jarvis, Carolyn Morse PowerLung machines use integrated EXHALE AND INHALE progressive resistance to Strength Train Respiratory Muscles to condition and improve athlete’s pulmonary function. Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 106 See Product Writeup Page 64

Premier Software, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .918 1444 N. Farnsworth Ave., Ste. 404, Aurora, IL 60505 Phone: 630-898-3530 • Web: www.simtrak.com Sheryl Wadin, Stephen Thorson Injury tracking software for athletic trainers, rehabilitation professionals, and physiotherapists. Categories: Injury Tracking, Computer Software

See Ad Page 30 See Product Writeup Page 58

12415 N. Old Meridian, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 800-662-7283 • Web: www.nmadirect.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Orthometrix, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339

PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .835

See Ad Page 54 See Product Writeups Pages 57 & 67

106 Corporate Park Dr., Ste. 106, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: 914-694-2285 • Web: www.orthometrix.net Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Rehab Equipment

Nautilus/Bowflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .836

Pacific Health Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .733

PRO Orthopedic Devices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .609

1690 38th St., Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-545-1601 Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment

New Option Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 6718 Oakbrook Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235 Phone: 800-872-5488 • Web: www.newoptions-sports.com Categories: Braces & Supports

NSCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .531 1955 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-632-6722 • e-mail: rcurtis@nsca-lift.org Categories: Educational Materials, Insurance, Strength & Conditioning Research

See Ad Pages 50 & 102 See Product Writeups Page 65

NSCA Certification Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .531 3333 Landmark Circle, Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: 888-746-2378 • Web: www.nsca-cc.org Roger Earle, Associate Executive Director; Torrey Smith, CEU Coordinator; Sue Jenkins, Marketing Director; Amanda Reiser, Marketing and Website Coordinator. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Certifications Categories: Educational Materials, Certification

See Ad Page 84

NuStep, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1130 5111 Venture Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 800-322-2209 • Web: www.nustep.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training, Rehab Equipment 74 ◆ T & C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 3

1480 Rt. 9 N Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-636-6141 • Web: www.accelerade.com Categories: Nutrition

Palumbo Orthopaedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630 1916 Tiger Tail Blvd., Dania, FL 33004 Phone: 954-925-5806 • Web: www.palumbobrace.com Categories: Braces & Supports

Parker Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1514 286 Eldridge Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: 973-276-9500 • Web: www.parkerlabs.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Performance Health Technologies . . . . . . . . . . .536 6654 Gunpark Dr., 2nd Floor, Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-527-0600 • Web: www.performancehealth.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

4055 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. L, Oceanside, CA 92056-5821 Phone: 800-544-7257 • Web: www.prepakproducts.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Massage Products 2884 E. Ganley Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706 Phone: 800-523-5611 • Web: www.proorthopedic.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Magnetic Therapy

Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1522 2735 152nd Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Phone: 800-779-3372 Web: www.injurybegone.com • e-mail: pro-tec@injurybegone.com Jeff Rodgers, Christina Cambra Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 22 See Product Writeups Pages 58 & 60

PROTEAM by Hausmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1615

PI Professional Therapy Products . . . . . . . . .1031

130 Union St., Northvale, NJ 07647 Phone: 888-428-7626 • Web: www.proteamtables.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Taping Stations and Split Leg Lift Tables

PO Box 1067Athens, TN 37371-1067 Phone: 888-818-9632 • Web: www.pi-ptp.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

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Pneumex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1612 3115 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Phone: 208-265-4105 • Web: www.pneumex.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Athletic Equipment/Apparel

See Ad Page 29 See Product Writeup Page 58

6701 Center Dr. W. Ste 450, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1535 Phone: 310-642-4400 • Web: www.rehabpub.com Categories: Educational Materials

Rehabilicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 1811 Old Hwy 8, New Brighton, MN 55112 Phone: 800-676-6489 • Web: www.rehaiblicare.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Topical Analgesics

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Saunders Group, Inc., The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1608

Shuttle Systems by Contemporary Design . . . .415

111 Great Pond Dr., Windsor, CT 06095 Phone: 860-688-8000 • Web: www.renfrewathletics.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

4250 Noyex Dr., Chaska, MN 55318 Phone: 800-966-3140 • Web: www.TheSaundersGroup.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Educational Materials, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Magnetic Therapy

PO Box 5089, 10005 Mt. Baker Hwy., Glacier, WA 98244-5089 Phone: 800-334-5633 • Web: www.shuttlesystems.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Plyometric Training Equipment

Rich-Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613

Schering-Plough Healthcare Products . . . . . . . .709

PO Box 879 Inola, OK 74112 Phone: 800-762-4665 • Web: www.richmarweb.com Categories: Educational Materials, Electrotherapy

PO Box 377, Memphis, TN 38151 Phone: 908-679-1640 • Web: www.drscholls.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions .932

Schutt Sports Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1429

PO Box 1464Provo, UT 84603 Phone: 801-375-5125 • Web: www.rmuohp.edu Categories: Educational Materials

S&W Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1519 10044 Goodhue St. NE, Blaine, MN 55449 Phone: 800-328-1281 • Web: www.s-wenterprises.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Rehab Equipment

Sammons Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 4 Sammons Ct., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Phone: 800-323-5547 Categories: Rehab Equipment

PO Box 426, Litchfield, IL 62056-0426 Phone: 800-426-9784 • Web: www.schutt-sports.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Seattle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1641 & 1643 26296 Twelve Trees Lane, Bldg. 1, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Phone: 360-598-8941 Categories: Braces & Supports

Seneca Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .734 85 Shaffer Park Dr., Tiffin, OH 44883 Phone: 800-447-0225 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 38 See Product Writeups Pages 63 & 64

Silipos, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1713 7049 Williams Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Phone: 716-283-0700 • Web: www.prosportgel.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Spenco Medical Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 PO Box 2501Waco, TX 76702-2501 Phone: 254-772-6000 • Web: www.spenco.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Magnetic Therapy

Sport Tapes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .822 35 Crosby Rd., Dover, NH 03820 Phone: 800-752-4944 • Web: www.tape-o.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Sports Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .918 865 Muirfield Dr., Hanover Park, IL 60103 Phone: 800-323-1305 • Web: www.healthgiant.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

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Sprint Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1715

SwimEx Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .728

2011 E. Renee Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85024 Phone: 800-279-1479 • Web: www.sportsmedtechnologies.com Categories: Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment

PO Box 3840San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3840 Phone: 800-235-2156 • Web: www.sprintaquatics.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment

373 Market St., Warren, RI 02885 Phone: 800-877-7946 • Web: www.swimex.com Rob Lawton, MS, ATC; Steve DaSilva; Mark Fyrer SwimEx is a premier provider of aquatic therapy pools with adjustable resitance, colored workstations and multiple depths, and the new SwimEx SPT Aquatic Treadmill. Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Aquatic Therapy, Hydrotherapy

Sports Motion, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1037 77 Memorial Pkwy Ste. 101, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Phone: 888-265-6226 • Web: www.sportsmotion.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Strength Training, Video Analysis

Stromgren Supports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1308 PO Box 1230, 713 Main St. Ste. 201, Hays, KS 67601 Phone: 785-625-4674 • Web: www.stromgren.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Compression Shorts/Tops

See Ad Page 81 See Product Writeup Page 58

SportsMedic, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .529 828 1st St. NW, Mason City, IA 50401 Phone: 641-421-7700 • Web: www.medicalbags.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 71 See Product Writeup Page 60

Summit America Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .839

SportsMedicineConcepts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832 PO Box 173, Geneseo, NY 14454 Phone: 716-455-3753 • Web: www.sportsmedicineconcepts.com Categories: Educational Materials, Seminars

Sportsmedicine Mgmt. Group . . . . . . . . . . . .1318 3227 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68131 Phone: 402-346-1346 • Web: www.sportsmedicinecenter.com Categories: Marketing Services

5001 College Blvd., #216 Leawood, KS 66211 Phone: 913-327-0200 • Web: www.summitamerica-ins.com Categories: Insurance

Swede-O, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208 6459 Ash St., North BranchMN, 55056 Phone: 800-525-9339 • Web: www.swedeo.com Introducing patented TheraSport supports and innovative new ankle brace designs. Categories: Braces & Supports

See Ad Page 35 See Product Writeup Page 61

Tanita Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432 2625 S. Clearbrook Dr., Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4625 Phone: 877-6-TANITA • Web: www.tanita.com Categories: Atheltic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

The Stick/RPI of Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1328 PO Box 1252La Follette, TN 37766 Phone: 888-882-0750 • Web: www.thestick.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Massage Products

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See Ad Page 49 See Product Writeups Pages 60 & 67

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SPONSORED BY Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508

Under Armour Performance Apparel . . . . . . . .1513

Wisstech Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1132

4615 Shepard St., Bakersfield, CA 93313-2339 Phone: 800-840-2722 • Web: www.townsenddesign.com e-mail: townsend@townsenddesign.com Jeff Townsend President, Rick Riley Pre-sized and genuine custom functional knee braces; custom elbow brace Categories: Braces & Supports

1020 Hull St. , Baltimore MD 21230 Phone: 410-468-2512 Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Uni-Cam, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434

PO Box 1002, Sugar Land, TX 77487 Phone: 800-809-8184 • Web: www.wisstechenterprises.com Bill Wissen Hydration Station; The World’s Finest Portable Beverage Dispenser Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

See Ad Page 17 See Product Writeups Page 60

PO Box 727 Ramsey , NJ 07446 Phone: 866-698-6422 • Web: www.uni-cam.com Categories: Cardiovascular & Strength Training, Rehab Equipment

Woodway USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1714

Training & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1709

WaterBoy Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .532

2488 N.Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 607-257-6970 • Fax: 607-257-7328 Web: www.athleticsearch.com, www.athleticbid.com Mark Goldberg, Sheryl Shaffer, Diedra Harkenrider, Mike Townsend, Laura Smith The only trade magazine serving athletic trainers and professionals who work on the treatment/prevention of injuries and the conditioning of competitive athletes. Categories: Educational Materials

1717 Minnesota Ave., Unit C, Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-869-9881 • Web: www.waterboysports.com Jack Brown Manufacturer of innovative hydration and misting equipment for the athletic industry. Categories: Hydration and Misting Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Climate Control

Tuli’s/Allor Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

Whitehall Manufacturing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .1214

109 White Oak Ln., #92, Old Bridge , NJ 08857 Phone: 800-444-8854 • Web: www.medi-dyne.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Foot Supports

Twin City Knitting Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD PO Box 1179Conover, NC 28613 Phone: 828-464-4830 • Web: www.twincityknitting.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Ultra Athletic, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD

See Ad Page 96 See Product Writeup Page 66

PO Box 3527City of Industry, CA 91744 Phone: 800-782-7706 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Wilson Case, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1115 PO Box 1106, Hastings NE 68902-1106 Phone: 800-322-5493 • Web: www.wilsoncase.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies, Cases

See Ad Page 106 See Product Writeup Page 67

W229 N591 Foster Ct., Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone: 800-966-3929 x129 • Web: www.woodway.com Categories: Cardiovascular &Strength Training Equipment

See Ad Page 89 See Product Writeups Page 64

Wrymark, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 11833 Westline Industrial Dr., St. Louis MO 63146-3312 Phone: 800-969-3668 • Web: www.wrymark.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

Wyeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1314 PO Box 5217Appleton, WI 54912 Phone: 800-388-6585 • Web: www.wyeth.com Carrie Bohnart, Pat Teddy, Jim Craig Manufactures leading brands including Advil, Robitussin, Centrum, Dimetapp, and Chapstick. Categories: Nutrition/Over-the-Counter Drugs

Zoll Medical Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1517 32 Second Ave., Burlington, MA 08103 Phone: 781-229-0020 • Web: www.zoll.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Medicine Supplies

8470 Allison Pointe Blvd. #100, Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-713-2910 • Web: www.ultraankle.com Categories: Braces & Supports

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NSCA

26th Annual National Conference

The National Strength and Conditioning Association will hold its 26th annual conference in Indianapolis on July 16-19. Nearly 2,000 professionals from around the world are expected to hear more than 30 general sessions from a faculty of over 50 presenters. Tom Zupancic, vice president and former strength and conditioning coach for the Indianapolis Colts, will be the keynote speaker for the conference. Zupancic was strength and conditioning coach with the Colts from 1984 to 1999, when he joined the front office as Director of Business Development. Promoted to vice president, Zupancic will deliver his talk on Thursday, July 17, speaking on the advancement of the strength and conditioning profession, its universal role in the National Football League, and specifically for his own team. Pre-conference symposia will be held on Wednesday, July 16. These indepth, six-hour sessions will examine

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specific strength and conditioning topics.

hands-on work, focusing on Olympic lifting and Plyometrics training. The lecture will discuss physiology, biomechanics, and neurology associated with power development.

One of the topics is Nutritional Strategies for Injuries, Rehabilitation, and Special Populations. This session will give attendees the latest facts about nutrition, a subject that all NSCA members have worked with or will be associated with in the near future.

General sessions will commence on Thursday, July 17, at 9 a.m., and will continue through 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.

Strength, Speed, and Agility for the Sport Coach is another topic, where the attendees will learn to apply techniques to enhance strength, speed, and agility in their athletes. In addition to an intensive theoretical presentation, demonstrations of teaching progressions and coaching will be given, from basic to advanced methodology.

The NSCA, during its 25-year history, has sought to educate its members and increase respect for the strength and conditioning profession. This conference is one of the many ways that the organization fulfills its goal by providing a wide variety of resources such as exceptional professional journals, cutting edge conferences, scholarship and grant opportunities, educational text and videos, and career services to its 26,000 members.

Another pre-conference symposia will be POWER: Theory, practice, and Reality-A Workshop in Sport-Specific Power Development. This session will provide hands-on techniques for explosive power development. The majority of this presentation will be devoted to

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F KING or most strength and conditioning coaches, a new facility means a cherished opportunity to design a new weightroom full of new equipment and workout areas. But what I was most excited about when we built a new gym here at Johnson County Community College was the chance to build a new conditioning hill. I believe hill conditioning is a highly effective part of a well-rounded strength and conditioning program. As an athlete and coach in Romania, I learned the importance of plyometrics, and I have relied heavily on them ever since. Uphill training is an especially effective form of plyometrics since it reduces the landing forces that jumping athletes experience when they return to the ground. At the same time, uphill training forces athletes to work harder than on a horizontal surface since they receive less help from inertia when going up hill. In Romania, most of the uphill work was done on stadium stairs and bleachers. More recently, I have

Istvan Javorek, MS, is Professor of Fitness and Head Conditioning Coach at Johnson County Community College. A former Strength and Conditioning Coach at Texas A&M University, he was also Coach of the Romanian national weightlifting team from 1975-82. He has worked with Olympic athletes in track and field and weightlifting as well as professional athletes in several sports.

OF THE HILL An uphill training facility can help you improve your athletes’ strength and quickness. Here’s how one strength and conditioning coach in Kansas built his own. BY ISTVAN JAVOREK been able to create my own uphill training areas. Before building our current facility, I had used a homemade series of sand-filled boxes arranged stair-like up a slope on campus. It worked, but the sand was dirty and would quickly harden to feel like cement, so it had to be thoroughly broken up and raked each day before use. It also limited the types of drills and exercises I could use. So when I learned my sand-filled run would be displaced by a new gym

built on the hillside, I saw not a loss but a chance to build everything I wanted in a hill conditioning facility. The new conditioning hill comprises the three main surfaces used in uphill conditioning: a ramp, steps, and jump boxes. They are side by side on a slope between the new gym and the track. (See Figure One, page 88.) They are each 46 feet in length, and the rise from bottom to top is 13.5 feet. The top of each lane has a flat 16-foot concrete run-

out area while the bottom has a flat 20-foot concrete run out. Three-foot-high concrete walls separate the three lanes. The concrete stairs and ramp were made with steel reinforcing bars similar to a typical set of stairs or a sidewalk. The ramp is built on a 3.5:1 slope, which means it rises vertically one foot for every 3.5 feet it covers horizontally. This matches the grade on either side of the training area. The stairs are not much different than those you can

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▼ find on any college campus, Its treads are a little wider than normal at 15 inches with six-inch risers between each step. There is an eightfoot-long landing at the mid-point with 14 stairs both above and below the landing. The jump box slope includes 10 box steps. Pressure-treated wood risers are bolted to galvanized steel angles that are anchored to the steel-reinforced concrete walls on either side. The risers are 16 inches tall and vary in length from five feet at the bottom to three feet at the top. The boxes get shorter to create an increased inclination from the bottom of the run to the top. This increased inclination makes the exercises progressively more difficult as athletes work their way up the jump boxes. The landing areas need to be soft enough to avoid overstressing the joints dur-

Table One: Exercises Most of the exercises listed in the sample programs are self-explanatory. Here are descriptions of the more complex ones. Run, jump, and sprint: Start with a three-step run to first stair followed by double-leg jumps up four stairs. Sprint up next three stairs followed by four more double-leg jumps. Finish with a sprint to top. Return to bottom with jumps down the stairs. Single-leg sideways jumps (same leg and shoulder; opposite leg and shoulder): The same leg and shoulder jump has the athlete jump using the same leg as his or her leading shoulder, such as jumping to his or her left using the left leg. The opposite leg and shoulder jump has the athlete jump using the leg opposite the leading shoulder, such as jumping to the left using the right leg (see Figure Two, page 88). Repetitions should typically be balanced so the athletes make the same number of jumps on each leg using each leading shoulder. Frog jumps: Start bent over with a curved back, slightly bent knees, and ankles touching. Jump with arms swinging overhead, extending the whole body. Upon landing, return to start position and repeat. (See Figure Three, page 89) Double-leg zig-zag jumps: Keeping feet parallel, jump from right side of step or box to the left side of the same box. Then jump up to the right side of the next step or box and repeat.

Table Two: Sprinter Superset

he focus for sprinters is on explosive strength, so jumps are the dominant exercise. Alternating the single-leg jumps and using frog jumps helps to keep training balanced throughout the lower body.

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EXERCISE Double-leg jumps x 2 Double-leg jumps x 2 Sprint x 2 Double-leg jumps x 2 Single-leg jumps (alternate left and right) x 2 Sprint x 2 Backward run x 2 Double-leg squat-jumps x 2 Sprint x 2 Single-leg jumps (alternate left and right) x 2

Jump boxes Stairs Jump boxes Ramp Jump boxes Ramp Jump boxes Ramp Ramp

EXERCISE Frog jumps x 2 Sprint x 2 Backward run x 2 Single-leg jumps (alternate left and right) x 2 Sprint x 2 Single-leg jumps (alternate left and right) x 2 Double-leg squat-jumps x 2 Sprint x 2 Single-leg jumps x 2 Sprint x 2 Sprint x 2 Backward run x 2 Sprint x 2 Frog jumps x 2 Sprint x 4

ing the jumping exercises, but firm enough to hold up under repeated use. So instead of sand, I filled the boxes with eight inches of rubber mulch—recycled tires similar to the material found at many playgrounds. The rubber mulch is placed over a gravel bed that surrounds a perforated drain pipe wrapped in fabric filter. This drains storm water from the boxes to an area well beyond the training area. As a result we are able to use the jump boxes on all but the worst days of our Kansas winters. The whole thing cost about $65,000 to build, and construction lasted about two months. We bid the job out to a local firm that used two people to do the job. It could also be completed by a school’s grounds and maintenance crew or even an especially handy strength coach. Although we hired out the building tasks, I designed the entire facility. Then the architects designing our new gymnasium made the actual blueprints and drawings that were used by the construction crew. Maintenance is limited to occasional vacuuming of shredded rubber that spills out of the jump boxes, which we then return to the boxes. Shortly after we completed the facility, we added some fence gates to keep out skateboarders who were attracted by the chance to work on their own programs. I would be happy to share my design with any strength and conditioning

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Figure Two: JCCC athletes climb the stairs using opposite leg and shoulder single-leg sideways jumps.

Figure One: The uphill training facility at Johnson County Community College consists of a ramp (left), jump boxes filled with shredded rubber (middle), and stairs (right).

coaches who want to build a similar facility. The University of Kansas is building an indoor version of my facility, and I would be happy to see additional installations across the country. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

I use this facility in the specific strength and conditioning programs I design for each team here at JCCC. Uphill training is a key part of our preseason strength and conditioning program, but it’s not the only part. We do traditional weight work every day in addition to daily work on the uphill jump boxes. We do extensive hill work three days a week, with the heaviest hill work always done on Friday. The athletes have responded well to the uphill work and seem to enjoy it much more than simply running stairs or lifting weights. The uphill conditioning programs are hard 88 ◆ T & C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 3 ◆

work, though. The initial workouts often leave newcomers overwhelmed. In fact, returning athletes often explain to newcomers that we’re doing this to make them better athletes, not to punish them. But the hard work has paid off. The basketball coaches, for exam-

ple, say they can’t run the team hard enough to affect the players. After going through our hill training program, the players laugh at the demands of running in the gym. Because the hill training is so demanding, proper preparation is crucial.

Table Three: Basketball Superset

his demanding program is used to prepare players for their preseason practices. The players master each exercise before I combine them into small sets with the goal of being able to complete the full superset by the end of the training season. During the basketball season, players will complete a shortened version of this set whenever the coach feels they need the work. SURFACE Jump boxes Stairs Stairs Stairs Track Stairs Stairs Jump boxes Stairs Ramp

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EXERCISE Double-leg jumps x 10 Run, jump, and sprint x 10 Single-leg jumps (right) x 5 Single-leg jumps (left) x 5 One-mile run x 1 Single-leg jumps (right) x 5 Single-leg jumps (left) x 5 Sprints x 10 Double-leg zig-zag jumps x 10 Sprints x 10

Regardless of the athletes’ conditioning level before the preseason program begins, I work them into my superset programs gradually. First, I have them perform each exercise separately, focusing on technique instead of work load. It is imperative that every athlete fully understands the proper way to complete each exercise before combining them into a program. It is also important to not try to do too much too soon. For example, if I have a big, overweight basketball player, I prescribe more sprints up the slope or stairs until they are in good enough shape to begin leaping and bounding exercises. The prevention of injury must always be an overriding concern. Also as a general safety rule, I never let injured athletes perform any exercises that could aggravate their injuries. And once athletes are cleared by the athletic trainers, I start them

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Figure Three: Frog jumps on the shredded rubber jump boxes are an effective way to keep workouts balanced.

on sprints on the ramp and stairs before moving them on to jumps. After everyone has fully mastered all the exercises, I begin to put them together into supersets. I start by having the athletes complete four repetitions of each exercise and work my way up to whatever final total I have determined for their specific teams. For some teams, I incorporate non-hill training activities, such as a mile run, into the hill workout. The general conditioning level of the team and the demands of the sport help determine the ultimate number of reps in the super set. I prefer to have athletes do all the reps of one exercise in a group before moving to the next, but sometimes for variety’s sake, I have them complete one rep of each exercise in a series and then repeat that series a certain

number of times. I use most of the same exercises in each of my programs, but based on years of experience, combine them differently to meet the unique demands of each sport. As a general rule, jumping exercises are better used to develop explosive power, such as for sprinters or track and field throwers. Endurance events are better prepared for using running exercises and easier jumping exercises on the stairs (not the rubber jump boxes!) such as double-leg jumps; zig-zag jumps; and run, jump, and sprints. I like for everyone to use at least some jumping exercises to improve their fitness levels, but each coach should determine what works best for his or her athletes. As with any strength and conditioning program, it is important to ensure

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▼ that athletes are not overworked in some areas while being underworked in others. Backward runs up the ramp will work a different group of muscles than forward sprints. The frog jumps are another effective way of spreading the load since they work the frontal lower leg muscles and quadriceps more than other exercises. (See Figure Three, page 89.) Although the hill conditioning programs are the focus of preseason training, I use them during the season as well. For example, we lead the men’s basketball team through a shortened hill conditioning plan the day after each game and go through the full program when the coach feels it’s needed. The sample programs in Tables Two through Four (see pages 87 and 88, and to right) reflect programs I used this past year. The number of reps listed reflect the maximum at the end of the training cycle. This is built up to gradually during the training cycle. There is always room for improvement, so I am constantly adjusting my programs based on what I see, as well as what I hear from the coaches and athletes. The athletes may tell me they want a little more variety or prefer doing one exercise more than another. Or a coach may say her team needs to work on its quickness this year more than its strength. Although much of the effort is focused on the team supersets, they are not the

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EXERCISE Double-leg jumps x 4 Run, jump, and sprint x 4 Double-leg jumps x 4 Single-leg jumps (alternate left and right) x 4 Run, jump, and sprint x 4 Single-leg sideways jumps (same leg and shoulder) x 4 Run, jump, and sprint x 4 Single-leg sideways jumps (opposite leg and shoulder) x 4 Run, jump, and sprint x 4 Double-leg jumps x 4 Single-leg jumps x 4 Single-leg sideways jumps (same leg and shoulder) x 2 Single-leg sideways jumps (opposite leg and shoulder) x 2 Single-leg jumps (alternate left and right) x 4 Sprint x 4 Sprint x 4 Backward run x 4 Frog jumps x 2 Sprint x 4

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National Medical Alliance (Wall Crawler) 209 NSCA (membership) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 NSCA (national conference) . . . . . . . . . .198 Oakworks (Portable Taping Table) . . . . . .133 Oakworks (The Boss) . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 OPTP (Mobil-izer Roll) . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 OPTP (Stretch Out Strap) . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Performance Health/Biofreeze . . . . .134 Performance Health/Biofreeze (pain mgmt.) 167 Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 PowerLung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Premier Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Pro-Tec Athletics (Arch Support) . . . . . . .136 Pro-Tec Athletics (Compression Wrap) . . .151 PROTEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 RPI of Atlanta (The Stick) . . . . . . . . . .138 Shuttle Systems (Shuttle Balance) . . . . .178 Shuttle Systems (Shuttle MVP) . . . . . . .179 Sports Motion, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Stromgren (SuperWrap) . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Stromgren (Z175 Ankle System) . . . . . . .153 Swede-O (Tarsal Lok) . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Swede-O (TheraSport) . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 SwimEx (SPT Aquatic Treadmill) . . . . . . . .163 SwimEx Systems (conditioning pools) . . .162 Thera-Band/Hygenic (product line) . . . .181 Thera-Band/Hygenic (Soft Weights) . . .182 Total Gym/efi Sports Medicine . . . . .191 Townsend Design (Premier knee brace) . . .155 Townsend Design (Rebel knee brace) . . .156 WaterBoy Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 WissTech Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Woodway (SlatFlex) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Woodway (The Force) . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

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move freely from playing field to playing field, without heavy lifting. The 40foot hose allows athletes to drink without bending or stooping. The 7 gallon tank is secured by a thick velcro strap and holds enough water to take you through an entire game. The supersanitary poly mouthguards service four athletes at once, and make it impossible for your player's lips to touch the water nozzle. Sturdy, yet lightweight, it weighs only 26 lbs. and stores easily. Make the B&G Water Fountain a member or your team! Circle No. 103 on Reader Inquiry Card

COOL DRAFT SCIENTIFIC (866) 676-1636, www.cooldraft.com OProduct Categories: Sideline Cooling, Portable Misting Fans OCompany Profile For the 2003 season, Cool Draft Scientific presents its fully-redesigned Cool Draft. Cool Draft offers a portable

and affordable way to cool over a 1,000 square foot area, is virtually maintenance free, and designed to last for years. The chilled breeze generated by Cool Draft gently lowers the body temperature. Combined with an effective rehab protocol, the Cool Draft substantially reduces the dangers associated with heat stress. Circle No. 104 on Reader Inquiry Card

F.I.T. VENTILATION™ (727) 573-2955, www.fitventilation.com OProduct Categories: Cooling Fans, Misting Fans OCompany Description F.I.T. Ventilation™, a division of Magnum Venus Products and official fan supplier to the Chicago Bears, manufactures an innovative line of fans to meet multiple Continued on page 98

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• Building and Rebuilding the Athlete • Speed to the Max • Pumping Gravity - Functional Strength Training • Legs, Legs, Legs 2003 - 2004 Gambetta Seminar Schedule

2003: June 27 & 28 July 26

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Speed To The Max Legs, Legs, Legs

Aug 22 & 23 Sept 5 & 6 Oct 4 Oct 24 & 25 Nov 1 Nov 15 Dec 5 & 6 Dec 12 & 13

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Building & Rebuilding Pumping Gravity Legs, Legs, Legs Building & Rebuilding Legs, Legs, Legs Legs, Legs, Legs Speed To The Max Speed To The Max

Ft Lauderdale, FL Alexandria/ Washington, DC Chicago, IL Sarasota, FL Chicago, IL Ft Lauderdale, FL Phoenix, AZ Sarasota, FL Orange County, CA Ft Lauderdale, FL

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2004: Jan 16 & 17 Feb 6 & 7 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 20 Apr 2 & 3 Apr 16 & 17 Apr 30 & May 1 May 14 & 15 May 21 & 22 June 18 & 19

PO Box 50143 Registration Information Sarasota, Florida 34232

We recommend that you register early due to limited enrollment. YOUR REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: •• A seminar manual manualcontaining containingfull full course content, A comprehensive comprehensive seminar course content, references and materials forprogram programimplementation implementation materials for •• Certiﬁ cate of Completion Certificate Completion •• Welcome in selected selected cities cities Welcome reception reception in •• Continuing Education Unitsfrom NATA and NSCA Continuing Education Units •• Discounts fromGill GillAthletics Athletics Discounts on on equipment equipment from Your Conﬁrmation of Registration, including hotel information (discounts available from Hilton Hotels), will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration form and seminar fee(s). Please mail your registration fee(s) with this registration form, payable to Gambetta Seminars, to: Gambetta Seminars • PO Box 50143 • Sarasota, Florida 34232 OR, register by: Phone 800-671-4045 • Fax 941-906-8177 • www.gambetta.com

Name ________________________________________________________________ Please print name as it should appear on certiﬁcate

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CEU’s from NATA and NSCA

Work Phone __________________________________________________________ Home/Evening Phone _________________________________________________ SEMINARS: Please check the dates/seminars you will be attending on the back of this form

Customized Courses

Check which seminars you are attending and include the fee in your total

The Gambetta team can provide customized courses or consultation for your organization.

For additional information call 800-671-4045 or see our web site at www.gambetta.com

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Building & Rebuilding........................................................................ $425

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Speed to the Max ............................................................................... $325

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Pumping Gravity ................................................................................ $425

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Legs, Legs, Legs ................................................................................. $279 TOTAL: $____________

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