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Barbie Doesn’t Play Sports..........18 How can you get female athletes to embrace their weightroom workouts and throw away their desire to look like thin fashion models? The keys are to listen, understand, and educate. By Tim Wakeham ◆ Tre a t in g t h e A t h le t e ◆

Catching Hip Injuries..........29 Recent advances in arthroscopic surgery have sent an increasing number of athletic trainers into the previously unexplored world of hip rehab. By R.J. Anderson

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Good to the Bones..........39 Many athletes believe that popping a calcium supplement is enough to safeguard their bones. But new research is showing that many other factors come into play. By Leslie Bonci ◆ S p e c ial F o cus ◆

Reviewing Reform..........53 With NATA educational reforms now firmly in place, their day-to-day effects are raising some questions. For example, are today’s students being overly supervised? By David Hill

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Antioxidants…HMB…Green Tea..........8 By Christopher Mohr ◆ A b o ve t h e Call Aw ar d ◆

This Issue’s Winner..........12 Nomination Form..........16 NATA Show Planner..........63 NSCA Convention Spotlight..........96

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Focused for Football..........99 At Washington State University, both mental and physical strength are taught during the team’s offseason training program. By Rob Oviatt ◆ S id e l in e ◆

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On the cover: Michigan State female athletes pose with Strength Coach Tim Wakeham. Article begins on page 18. Photo by John Gwillim.

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Editorial Board Marjorie Albohm, MS, ATC/L Director of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedics Indianapolis Jon Almquist, ATC Specialist, Fairfax County (Va.) Pub. Schools Athletic Training Program Brian Awbrey, MD Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Instructor in Orthopaedics, Harvard Medical School Jim Berry, MEd, ATC, SCAT/ EMT-B Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer, Myrtle Beach (S.C.) High School Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD Director, Sports Medicine Nutrition Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Ctr. Health System Christine Bonci, MS, ATC Asst. A.D. for Sports Medicine, Women’s Athletics, University of Texas Cynthia “Sam” Booth, ATC, PhD Manager, Outpatient Therapy and Sportsmedicine, MeritCare Health System

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A Mentor and a Leader Monroe Abram works every day at improving the athletic training services at Tennessee State. By Kenny Berkowitz ead Athletic Trainer Monroe Abram didn’t found Tennessee State University’s athletic training operation, but he’s taken it to a new level. He’s tripled the staff, upgraded the equipment, implemented an informal program for athletic training student aides, and developed an in-house drug testing regimen. He’s also built a reputation for middle-of-the-night dedication and become a mentor to others in the field. “By definition, athletic trainers go above the call, and Monroe is no exception, always willing to work beyond whatever we could compensate him for doing,” says TSU Athletic Director Teresa Phillips. “Monroe is very good at what he does, very knowledgeable, and technically very strong. But he also has the people skills that are needed to work with student-athletes, head coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, and physicians.” That knack for the people part of the job, combined with a positive, can-do attitude, contributed to Abram’s success with the nuts and bolts of building an athletic training

Honored as the 2004 Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year, Monroe Abram uses communication and hands-on care to help his athletes.

program. “Monroe knows a lot about how to work when you don’t have a lot of bells and whistles in your athletic training room,” says Assistant Athletic Trainer Eric Williams, MS, ATC, who considers Abram a mentor. “When you don’t have all the latest equipment, you learn to work with your hands, and that’s one of the things he does best.” “Compared to some of the other places I’d been, I thought Tennessee State had a pretty good base,” says Abram, MEd, ATC, who had previously worked in the clinical setting, in high schools, Division I and II colleges, and at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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“TSU has a rich athletic tradition, with high expectations for its student-athletes, and my job was to step up the athletic training program.” The winner of the 2004 Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, Abram believes that communication is the key to successfully working with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletic trainers. People around him agree that Abram embodies that belief. Kenny Berkowitz is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at kb@MomentumMedia.com.

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Above The Call Award College, where he’s proud of his work in raising the standard of care for student-athletes. The next year, he came to Tennessee State, which had lost its athletic trainer just weeks before the start of football preseason. He’s been upgrading the program ever since, improving equipment one machine at a time, working with administrators to establish an undergraduate and graduate program in sports medicine, and taking the lead in plans to completely renovate the athletic training room. But in these six years, he’s proudest of having added two new positions and built a staff who communicate well with each other. “He’s very honest and easy to work with,” says Williams. “If there’s a problem, he’ll tell you straightforward what you did wrong and what you did right. If there’s a situation where you need to be reprimanded, he’ll give the reprimand, and once it’s done, it’s done, and everyone

can get back to being colleagues and coworkers.” In the toughest rehab of his career, at Savannah State, Abram worked with a football athlete who’d broken his femur and rehabilitated it twice in successive seasons. Abram worked out realistic goals for this athlete, who was determined to return to play as quickly as possible, even if it meant competing with screws in his leg. Abram’s oddest rehab was a football athlete who tore his ACL and MCL, came back from surgery, rehabbed, injured his shoulder, and was so afraid of returning to the hospital that his body shook enough to knock him off the gurney. Abram stayed in the hospital overnight, until a neurologist could assess his patient the next morning. Through both rehabs, Abram came to understand the importance of treating each student-athlete as an individual, with a unique set of expectations for rehab. “The biggest

lesson I’ve learned is that communication is the key to a successful rehab,” he says. “You have to know exactly how your athlete is feeling and clearly express your expectations so they know what they need to do. Your athlete may have one idea about when he or she should be back on the field, and you may have another, and you need to listen to each other to make the rehab a success.” Abram is chair of the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee and a member of NATA’s Ethnic Diversity Committee. He works to increase the numbers of minority athletic trainers, raise minority awareness of the profession, call attention to the successes of minority athletic trainers, network with physicians to bring more minority issues to the annual NATA convention, and foster the expansion of accredited athletic training programs at historically black colleges and universities. At Tennessee State, Abram works infor-

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Above The Call Award Above The Call Award mally with a small group of athletic training student aides, who are drawn by seeing his staff in action. As one way to get people interested in the profession, Abram changes the slogan on his staff T-shirts each year. Last year, the shirts read, “If you play the game, thank a trainer,” and this year they read, “Stim it, ice it, tape it. You decide.” Once on board, aides learn the basics of taping and evaluations, help with paperwork, and listen to athletic trainers from around the region, who visit as guest speakers to talk about their work. Outside the athletic training room, Abram spends time with his wife and four children, encouraging them to find a sport they enjoy, and playing with them whenever he can. Since tearing his Achilles’ tendon during a pick-up game, Abram no longer plays basketball, but he lifts weights and runs to stay in shape. In the future, he’d like to teach classes in athletic training and, for now, takes great pleasure in seeing his mentoring pay off. “One of my proudest moments was seeing a student of mine get interested in athletic training, taking him under my wing, and ultimately seeing him get a job in pro basketball,” says Abram. “Being able to mentor other minorities to come into the profession, whether they are students or new athletic trainers, is a point of great pride.” But his greatest accomplishment, says Abram, is the athletic training staff he’s helped create at TSU. “The thing I’m proudest of is having a good staff that’s able to work together as a team and communicate well with each other,” says Abram. “We all have our different ways of getting the job done, but we share the same objective. That’s what makes us a team. If you can respect each other’s way of doing something, then that knowledge can pass from one person to another. “I hope my assistants can take something from me that they’ll be able to use later on down the line,” continues Abram, “and I hope I can keep learning from them, too.” ◆

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PLAY SPORTS How can you get female athletes to embrace their weightroom workouts and throw away their desires to look like thin fashion models? The keys are to listen, understand, and educate. By Tim Wakeham o you want to be a runway model or a healthy competitive athlete?” I have asked this question to many female athletes. I ask the question because, when I listen to their words, they say, “I want to be strong and explosive.” The problem is that when I watch their actions, some say, “I want to look like a thin fashion model.” One of my goals as a strength and conditioning coach is to inspire my athletes to do progressively more work in the weight room. The combination of progressive overload with the genetics of most competitive athletes eventually results in a small increase of lean body mass. Research suggests that increases in lean body mass begin around week six. But it is common for the female athletes I coach to stop by my office for a meeting long before week six. Meetings usually start with, “Red, I am worried that I am gaining weight and getting too big.” I sometimes want to smile because I know that a majority of women do not have the genetic predisposition for Ms. Olympia-size muscles, and certainly they won’t be showing increased muscle mass by week three. I don’t smile, though, because I know that body weight and cosmetic shape are no laughing matter for most females.

The conflict between the duty of strength coaches to increase lean body mass in female athletes and many females’ desire for social acceptance through thinness can be a difficult issue. How can strength coaches deal with this tug-of-war? In this article I’ll offer some specific strategies I use at Michigan State University to motivate our female athletes to embrace improvements in lean body mass. LISTEN, ACKNOWLEDGE, TEACH

When it comes to most issues, the more communication you can share, the less the conflict. Communication on this issue starts with the strength and conditioning coach acknowledging how focused many females are on slender shape and social acceptance, as opposed to physical competitive readiness. Listening to female athletes over the years has been an interesting education for me. The biggest surprise has been how much time and energy they spend thinking and talking about food, diet, body weight, and cosmetic shape. For some women, these topics are a constant preoccupation. Based on my experience, I believe that if four female athletes went out for lunch to discuss a team issue, each could recount what the others ate and how they looked in their clothes with greater clarity than the topic discussed.

This may seem silly to a coach who thinks about body shape, oh, maybe once a year when he has to put on that suit and tie for the year-end awards banquet, or who comes from a football background where bigger is better. That’s why it’s important to commit to hearing and understanding females’ thoughts and feelings regarding their desire for thinness. This is the first step to making a connection from which they will listen, trust, and commit to our goals and plans. Along with listening to my athletes and acknowledging that they may constantly struggle with body image issues, I try to teach them why this problem exists. Females are taught from a very early age that attractiveness, acceptance, personal happiness, and self worth are based on having a very thin shape. The message is simple: If you are thin, you will be confident, well-liked, and successful. They see it in every advertisement, women’s magazine, and celebrity photo shoot. I educate my athletes that they are being sold this unrealistic body ideal by marketers pushing products. The diet, fashion, and cosmetic Tim “Red” Wakeham, MS, SCCC, is Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Michigan State University. He is starting his 10th year at Michigan State and can be reached at: wakeham@ath.msu.edu.

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pictures to be digitally altered. In 2003, GQ magazine buffed, trimmed, and altered actress Kate Winslet’s photos in order to flatten her stomach and thin her legs. Winslet said the editors reduced the size of her legs by a third. Cover and photo shoots are often the culmination of weeks of personal preparation—along with professional lighting, make-up, costume design, air brushing, and computer manipulations. It is unrealistic and unwise for women to use these fantasy advertise-

ON THE LOOKOUT Most of the athletes I work with respond to the approach I describe in the mainbar of this article. Some are even enlightened by it and gain new confidence. But a handful do not hear what I’m trying to say no matter how much we talk. So I also am constantly on the lookout for athletes who have begun a cycle of disordered eating. At the end of a hard week of training, I once asked an exhausted female athlete, “What have you been eating this week?” She replied, “Cereal.” When I said, “Cereal and …” She replied, “Milk.” That’s right, she ate nothing but cereal and milk for five days straight. Disordered eating often starts with restricted caloric intake and includes bizarre eating habits. Restricting whole food groups is an example of disordered eating, as is making very strict rules about what or where one eats. Other examples of behaviors that set off alarms include having an intense fear of weight and size gain, a constant preoccupation with food and thinness, a perception of being overweight when nothing could be further from the truth, significant weight loss, denial regarding significant weight loss, infrequent or absent menstrual periods, constant guilt regarding eating, always eating alone, and excessive exercising. Disordered eating can create a variety of secondary problems, including insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals, low energy, impairment of immune function, reduced strength, poor motor control, fatigue, menstrual irregularities, or the loss of menstrual periods altogether. If untreated, loss of menses can lead to poor bone health, stress fractures, and premature osteoporosis. Eating disorders can take the forms of anorexia and bulimia. Dangers associated with these situations can include loss of teeth and hair, heart conditions, kidney dysfunction, liver trouble, and even death. People who have reached this point of being at war with their body don’t need to be blamed. They simply need help in the form of professional guidance and treatment. When I see any signs of disordered eating, I communicate with our sports medicine department, which has an outstanding system of professionals in place to help athletes with eating disorders. The sooner a person can be treated, the more quickly she can overcome the issue. For a look at previously published articles in T&C on disordered eating in athletes, search “eating disorders” on our Web site, at: www.AthleticSearch.com.

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ments as role models. This is especially true for athletes, whose goals are health and triumph, not product sales. But the reality is that it’s extremely hard for females to ignore all these images. So we talk about the issue. I listen attentively to the female athlete who wants to talk about her fears, no matter how many times I’ve heard the same story. I try to empower each young woman by educating them on how the body image phenomenon has arisen. And I try to teach them that confidence and acceptance comes from within. At the same time, I tell them not to give themselves permission to succumb to these unrealistic social pressures. Rather, they should embrace their genetic gifts and physically prepare to dominate. Changing their focus is their challenge, and I tell them I believe in their ability to do so. FEARS VS. FACTS

When women are afraid that strength training will cause them to bulk up and dramatically change their body size, one of the best things I can do is provide them with scientific evidence that this is probably not going to happen. I start with this: Studies show that over a nine-week period, most women who engage in resistance training gain a little over one pound of lean body mass, while experiencing a corresponding decrease in body fat of just under two percent. I usually repeat that. A mere one pound! Females who weight train may see muscular size increases of 20 to 30 percent, depending upon body type and other genetic factors. However, increases do not appear to meaningfully affect external girth measurements, because they simultaneously lose body fat. Of two studies reviewed, one showed no overall change in girths and the other showed less than a quarter of an inch. Research clearly shows that a majority of females will gain muscle and lose fat while staying close to the same body weight and size. For most females, the meaningful result should be a more shapely and taut physique. I also tell them about the benefits that can be derived from weight

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SAYING YES TO LESS Last year one of my women’s teams asked to do less work at a point in their off-season training. They said they were not physically recovering and were feeling mentally burnt out. I believe in listening and responding to the troops, so I did lessen the workload. However, the team asked for less volume multiple times. I started getting frustrated because I secretly wondered if they were doing their part. Were they being responsible eaters for the goal of recovery? Did they have a rejuvenation plan? I suspected they were eating for appearance and not being professionals regarding their mental rejuvenation. In response, I researched and wrote a two-part test that I now hand out to people who ask to do less. If they can answer yes to at least 80 percent of the questions on both parts of the test, I consider reducing the volume of training. If they score less than 80 percent, I do not lower the planned workload. Below are the test questions:

Part I: Physical Recovery Test ___ Do you eat breakfast every day? ___ Do you eat and drink every three hours regardless of whether you are hungry or thirsty? ___ Do you rest, via night sleep or a combination of night sleep and naps, between 7.5 and 8.5 hours every day? ___ Are a majority (60-65%) of the foods that you eat carbohydrates (whole grains, fruits, vegetables)? ___ Do you eat a balanced variety of foods to ensure adequate levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, and iron (bananas, meats, milk, cheese)? ___ Is the color of your urine always light yellow? ___ Do you drink at least two cups of water or sports drink two hours before and immediately after practices and competitions? ___ Do you drink at least eight 8-ounce cups of caffeine-free nonalcoholic fluids every day? ___ Do you drink one-half to one cup of water or sports drink every 15 minutes during practices and competitions?

___ Does a majority of your dining plate look like a rainbow (filled with red, orange, yellow, and green foods)? ___ Because alcohol affects metabolism, sleep, hydration, and your need for certain vitamins and minerals, do you abstain or strictly limit your frequency and amount? ___ Do you consume calories during practice (one-quarter or one-half piece of fresh fruit, 3-4 pieces of dried fruit, 10-12 Teddy Grahams, 5-6 vanilla wafers, one-half an energy bar, one-quarter cup sports drink)? ___ Do you eat a combination of both carbohydrates and protein within 15 minutes of cessation of activity (practice and weight training)? ___ Do you choose more wholesome and natural foods rather than heavily processed and refined foods? ___ Do you increase the amount of food you eat per day during times of increased training? ___ Are you menstruating? If you are not, is there a valid medical reason?

If you cannot answer “yes” to at least 13 of the 16 listed questions, we do not want to lower the frequency or volume of your training. Our experience demonstrates that you are choosing to do less than is your responsibility in order to win consistently. Organize and commit yourself to smart recovery strategies in order to fully ignite your talents and abilities. Stronger energy management skills can be the difference for you, your team, and your dreams.

Part II: Mental and Emotional Recovery Self-Test ___ Have you planned and taken mini vacations that allow you to “disconnect” from your sport personality and “reconnect” with other parts of who you are (your creative, adventurous, and fun sides)? ___ Have you planned and used daily “time-outs” when you can relax your mind and calm your emotions? Common time-out activities include naps, meditation, yoga, and deep breathing. ___ Do you have a list of activities that help you totally disconnect from your sport so that you are able to come back to it refreshed and hungry? ___ Do you implement some of your disconnect activities as part of your daily, weekly, and monthly rituals? Positive rituals

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are more successfully implemented when they are scheduled at the same time and on the same day every week. This way, you do not have to try to squeeze them in. Your positive rituals should be as common as waking up and brushing your teeth. Do you keep a daily schedule to help you manage your time? Do you delegate authority and responsibility to those around you? Do you have realistic goals? Do you exercise patience in your expectations of results? Do you focus on success?

If you cannot answer “yes” to at least seven of the nine listed questions, we do not want to lower the frequency or volume of your training. Our experience demonstrates that you are choosing to do less than is your responsibility in order to win consistently. Organize and commit yourself to smart rejuvenation strategies in order to fully ignite your talents and abilities. Stronger energy management skills can be the difference for you, your team, and your dreams.

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training. A properly designed and implemented weight training program may contribute to increases in strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Further benefits include a decrease in the chance and severity of musculoskeletal injuries and increases in psychological well being. Finally, because muscle is a metabolically active tissue, small increases in lean body mass through weight training may lead to a higher metabolic rate (more calories expended during both exercise and recovery) and potentially less body fat. SMART EATING

Many female athletes who are afraid strength training will make them too big also fear that eating adequate calories to fuel their workouts will lead to unwanted weight gain. So another important method of ridding female athletes of their fear of gaining weight is to give them a constant flow of nutrition education.

We talk a lot about the benefits of eating a variety of wholesome foods throughout the day and immediately following exercise. I explain how doing so can provide a constant flow of energy, delayed onset of fatigue, enhanced healing of injuries, faster recovery from illness, improved concentration, and enhanced athletic performance. Ultimately, the benefits of healthy eating probably give athletes a competitive edge without spending more time practicing. To assist with nutrition education, we recently hung four 32-inch flat screen television monitors in our weight room. We have the monitors hooked into a computer that continually runs a nutrition PowerPoint presentation throughout the day. Each slide then answers one nutrition question or presents one important nutrition fact. For example, one slide answers the question, “Why shouldn’t you restrict caloric intake?” while another explains how to make great food choices. The

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PowerPoint idea has worked extremely well to educate our athletes without taking up any extra time. We also educate them about what constitutes healthy and unhealthy eating in a psychological sense. Because we want to avoid disordered eating, we teach them what it means to have a balanced approach to meal planning. For example, smart eating can include refined sugar and foods with fat. Many dietitians suggest eating your favorite “fun” foods in moderation as part of a balanced, nutrient-wise plan and as a strategy to keep from binging. An example of an unhealthy eating attitude is the habit of labeling foods “good” or “bad.” Female athletes should not shudder at the offer of a cookie or small bag of chips. High-caliber female athletes should feel relaxed and comfortable eating a wide variety of foods. Calories from the “bad food” list have no greater influence on weight than do the low calorie items from the “good food” list. A calorie is a calorie—

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weight gain results from going over your total caloric needs. What is needed is balanced meal planning. I encourage balanced eating through both motivation and education. I motivate by first establishing a relationship of trust and loyalty to both the person and the athlete. The women I coach know that I care about them personally and am passionate about their athletic goals. They know this because I show up, inquire, listen, and try to understand them personally before professionally solving and leading. Then, I try to motivate them by sharing exchanges about the joys and purposes of eating. When the athletes and I talk there is little judgment, just education and some laughs. I also try to demonstratively celebrate those who are healthy eaters in front of the group. I tell stories about champions and championship teams I have worked with who committed to purposeful eating and benefited because of it. I also remind athletes of the times

they were successful because of proper fueling or failed because of their lack of healthy eating. Furthermore, I practice what I preach. The women know that I generally fuel myself with healthy foods, but they also know that my “fun foods” are Little Debbies and Gummies. When I hear athletes say, “I am having one brownie after I get done eating a balanced plate that consists of a rainbow of wholesome foods … and, yes, I did eat breakfast!” I know we’re making strides. I give them a high five and a big smile. MEETING STANDARDS

At the same time, we make it clear that our goals in the weight room are to increase their strength and lean body mass. We acknowledge reality around body image, but we also invoke standards and apply them through consequences and rewards. Because many females are not that excited about the prospect of lifting

weights and getting stronger, they tend to need more incentives than male athletes. Many females want to start with five pounds on each side of a bar or machine and progress by just two and a half pounds. This would mean we wouldn’t arrive at a challenging resistance or improve body composition until a week before they graduated. To ensure that our females are challenging their muscles, I assign the standards of “DF” meaning “demonstrated fatigue” and “NF” meaning “not to fatigue” next to all of the prescribed exercises. The effort level assigned to each exercise depends on the degree of technique involved. Low technique exercises have an NF assigned to them instructing athletes to stop when the goal repetition is achieved or technique significantly breaks down. DF means female athletes must continue to lift until they achieve demonstrated fatigue. Demonstrated fatigue means continuing until exercise technique is significantly affected or the player cannot achieve a

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Just as it is important to individualize strength and conditioning prescriptions, it is sometimes important to acknowledge aesthetic demands of the sport and how this affects body image. For example, if we are working with a naturally muscular and

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CATCHING HIP INJURIES Recent advances in arthroscopic surgery have sent an increasing number of athletic trainers into the previously unexplored world of hip rehab. By R.J. Anderson In early March 2004, University of Virginia catcher Scott Headd began complaining of tightness in his right hip. Over the next week, the tightness evolved into a snapping and popping sensation accompanied by sharp, shooting pain when Headd maneuvered to block wayward pitches or exploded out of his crouch to throw out base runners. Brian McGuire, PT, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer at Virginia, says that after a round of X-rays showed the bone structure in the hip to be normal, the initial diagnosis was an extraarticular snapping of the hip tendon. The physician surmised that the iliopsoas tendon was catching part of the pelvis, causing a snap when Headd’s hip was flexed. Of all the body parts athletic trainers treat, the one they tend to have the least experience with is the hip. And surgical options, especially for athletes, are just now starting to catch up with procedures for the knee and shoulder. In this article, we’ll discuss the current trends in treating hip labral tears, while detailing Headd’s specific case.

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When an athlete has significant hip pain and a clean X-ray, most athletic trainers suggest assessing the area one step at a time. “We start with modalities to decrease the pain, and if after a few weeks the athlete fails to progress, our physician gives them a cortisone injection and has them rest for a week,” says Bernie DePalma, MEd, PT, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist at Cornell University, adding that 60 percent of the time the injection clears up an athlete’s hip pain. “Then we start rehabbing them again,” DePalma continues. “It usually takes four weeks, and if the pain comes back within those four weeks, we begin looking into other things.” Pete Draovitch, ATC, PT, CSCS, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, recommends that clinicians also look for other sources of pain. “We try to first rule out a

back or foot injury,” says Draovitch, who, like DePalma, recommends doing very light rehab and basic treatment on the athlete for six to eight weeks in order to rule out a muscle pull or strain. “Most good therapists and athletic trainers can get people back from a pulled muscle in the pelvic region in less than two months,” continues Draovitch. “Once that time passes and you’ve ruled out that type of injury as the problem, you need to re-examine and determine whether the injury is extra-articular (outside the joint) or inter-articular (inside the joint). “If it’s outside the joint, you probably need to set up a different rehab program,” Draovitch continues. “If it’s inter-articular, then you probably have to examine it diagnostically and clinically and decide whether it warrants having surgery.” Draovitch, who estimates that he’s worked on about 3,000 hip injuries in the last five years, says he uses a technique

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called Russian Stimulation as part of a hip assessment. “It’s a technique where we contract their gluteus medius muscle or their adductors as much as we can for a 10-second period—we’ll do 10 reps, with 10 seconds on and 50 seconds off,” he explains. “If I see that the muscles aren’t firing sufficiently to counteract the force that I’m applying, I’ll usually say, ‘This isn’t working. Let’s get you in with an orthopedic surgeon.’” At Virginia, McGuire followed a similar path. To start, Headd was given a fluoroscopic-guided corticosteroid injection. “We hoped that the injection would decrease the inflammation in his hip,” says McGuire, “and also rule out a labral tear.” After receiving the injection, Headd took four days off, missing a game and several practices. Despite the treatment and time off, Headd’s symptoms remained. “After the injection didn’t work, there wasn’t a whole lot else to think other than it was the labrum,” says McGuire. “At that point,

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Hip Prehab As research on the hip and pelvic region begins to catch up with other areas of the anatomy, many athletic trainers are seeing the benefits of prehabbing that region to ward off potential injury. At Cornell University, Bernie DePalma, MEd, PT, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, says that he is constantly talking to the program’s strength coaches about hip strength and flexibility. “With the athletes playing ground-based sports, it’s important that you work them with their feet on the ground as much as you can,” says DePalma. “We try to do a lot of closed-chain exercises and alternate them with open-chain exercises. “We do different kinds of squats and side lunges, work on the slide board, and have them do ballistic movements in between stretches,” he adds. “We also do a lot of core strengthening with those athletes.” Pete Draovitch, ATC, PT, CSCS, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, believes in going through a proper warm-up before working the hip area. “Years ago, to prehab rotator cuffs, when athletes were benching extremely heavy weight, I’d start everybody off with a set of rotator cuff exercises just to activate the muscle,” says Draovitch. “Now, it’s not uncommon for me to do something similar for hips. I’ll often have the athlete do a closed-chain exercise before I have them squat or do lunges or something similar.” Draovitch also has his athletes do a lot of sideways walking with resistance bands placed around their thighs and ankles. “I also use four-way hip machines and Pilates in standing positions to work the hip abductors,” he says. “We just try to create a good balance between hip abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension, and both rotational movements.”

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we were in the middle of our season and there were three choices: Stop all activity and rest, have season-ending surgery if a tear was detected by an arthrogram MRI, or play through it as long as he could.” While the pain was there, so was the remainder of an exciting season. Headd was in his junior year and an integral part of the team. “It was painful, but he could play with it, and we felt he wouldn’t do any further damage,” says McGuire. “He was willing and able to play through the pain, so we let him.” Throughout the season, McGuire and the coaching staff helped Headd manage the injury with anti-inflammatories and ice, keeping him out of drills and weight-lifting activities that bothered his hip. They also monitored his pain levels. “If it had gotten bad enough, then we would have drawn the line and not allowed him to continue,” says McGuire. Headd didn’t miss a game for the rest of the season. His handling of pitchers, timely hitting, and penchant for throwing out would-be base stealers contributed to the Cavaliers school-record-tying win total. His efforts helped catapult Virginia into the 2004 NCAA Division I Tournament, where Headd was named to the regional AllTournament team. Upon completion of the season, Headd had an arthrogram MRI performed on his hip. And just as the Virginia medical staff had suspected, Headd had a torn labrum.

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McGuire surmises that it was probably a chronic, progressive injury that at one point triggered a tear. “It’s kind of like an injury to a pitcher’s elbow,” says McGuire. “Certainly those injuries happen acutely and they come on quickly, but they’re really a result of wear and tear over time, and eventually there’s a straw that breaks the camel’s back. For Scott, it was probably slowly building to that point over the last several years.” The next decision was whether to try surgery. Rehabbing from a hip arthroscopy can take three to six months and the surgery is relatively new. So even when the season was over and an MRI revealed a tear, McGuire and Headd approached the procedure as a last resort. “You’re never 100-percent certain that surgery is the answer,” says McGuire. “So we gave him four weeks of downtime and took some conservative measures by treating him with anti-inflammatories and ice just to see how the hip reacted.

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“We thought that maybe by acting conservatively and giving him a month off it might give the injury an opportunity to quiet down,” says McGuire. “But that didn’t help, so the doctor and Scott decided that it was time for surgery.” SURGERY & REHAB

An emerging surgical trend, hip arthroscopy is becoming more common, especially among athletes. The application of this minimally invasive technique, combined with advances in MRI, is considered a medical leap in treating many forms of chronic hip injuries. One of the most common of these procedures is for the treatment of labral tears. Athletes such as NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux, Priest Holmes of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Nuggets’ Marcus Camby, 1998 Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinsky, and threetime French Open tennis champion Gustavo Kuerten have all successfully undergone the procedure.

Headd had surgery in late August at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Frank Ebert, MD, an Orthopaedic Surgeon affiliated with Orthopaedic Associates, LLC, in Baltimore, performed an arthroscopic procedure to repair the tear. Because it is a relatively new technique that has experienced significant growth within the last five years, the rehab that follows hip arthroscopy is unfamiliar to many athletic trainers and physical therapists. That was the case for McGuire, who before working with Headd hadn’t encountered the injury. To overcome this, McGuire says that communication was a key element. “I spoke with Dr. Ebert every four weeks and relayed where Scott was, and he would give me goals and guidelines for each four-week period,” says McGuire. “Then after I spoke with Dr. Ebert, Scott and I sat down and mapped out what it would take to reach those goals. Sometimes we switched things around within a four-week period based on how he was feeling.”

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Having Headd involved with the design of his rehab program helped in several ways, McGuire says. “It helped me to see Scott’s perspective and what his expectations and anxieties were,” says McGuire. “And it helped him because he knew exactly what to do—he knew the boundaries he couldn’t go over during each period. It also helped provide motivation in reaching short-term goals over each fourweek period. “Once Scott and I solidified each four-week program, I sent a copy to Dr. Ebert and let him review it to make sure all components of it were still safe within his protocol,” continues McGuire. “Then we just went at it, always letting symptoms be the guide.” SLOW & STEADY

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When it comes to rehabbing from hip arthroscopy, DePalma suggests taking it slow. “I think you can overdo the rehab and cause delay of healing and possibly even affect the repaired area,” he says. “My main advice is not to be overly aggressive. I think the biggest mistake people make is confusing rehab time with healing time. It’s tempting to want to do a lot, but you’ve got to go easy and let the tissue heal.” For McGuire, the overall goal was to get Headd ready to be on the field for the team’s first spring practice, four months post-surgery. But they took each phase one step at a time. Headd eased into his rehab supported by two crutches with partial weight bearing as tolerated for the first two weeks. Then, he switched to one crutch for one week, until he regained his normal gait. During the second week he also started some easy pool walking and stationary biking without resistance. By the three-week mark, Headd was off the crutches, but he still didn’t do very much in the way of activity. His pool walking was increased to 30 minutes and light resistance was added to his stationary biking, which he also did for 30 minutes. During this time, Headd also began easy hip-active range-of-motion exercises. “I was hesitant to have him do any ground-based longdistance walking because of the potential for damage to the hip capsule and labrum,” says McGuire. “He walked to class, of course, but any of his long walking for the first couple of weeks was done in the pool.” During the first six weeks of his rehab, Headd met with McGuire twice a day, seven days a week, for about an hour each session. “The first four to six weeks we just wanted to go easy to avoid a synovitis or overstretch,” says McGuire. At four weeks, Headd began doing light hip isotonics and more weight-bearing exercises such as bridges and single-leg bridges. “We started working the hip extensors, abductors, and external rotators really hard, and we also started light stretching for his hamstrings, hip flexors, quads, and IT bands,” says McGuire. “The things we were really cautious with at that point were the hip rotary motions. He always had close to full external rotation,

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but internal rotation was about 25-30 percent of his maximum before he had pain. His hip abduction was about 50 percent, so we were also cautious with that. “For the most part, there were three motions that slowly worked their way back: hip internal rotation, abduction, and flexion,” continues McGuire. “And Scott knew not to push once something started to bother him. The hardest thing was not knowing the exact time when all his hip motions were going to return.” At six weeks, Headd began light internal-external hip rotation stretching, which marked the first time he even attempted anything beyond his active ROM. He also began upperbody weightlifting workouts with his teammates. Eight weeks post-op, Headd got his first taste of lower-extremity strength work, which included squats, Romanian dead lifts, four-way hip exercises, lunges, and lateral step

work. The lifting program emphasized lighter weights and higher reps and was designed to build his endurance and keep him out of positions that could potentially aggravate his hip or cause a setback. He also began a progressive 12-step walk-jog program as well as interval hitting and throwing programs with the team. “With squats, Scott started off with about 95 pounds, doing three to five sets of 15-20 reps,” says McGuire. “He wasn’t able to go to parallel yet. If he squatted below 60 degrees he would feel a little anterior pinch so we kept him out of that range.” Even as the season progressed, Headd only slightly increased the amount of weight he lifted with his legs. Squats, for example, didn’t go more than 135-150 pounds. At 11 weeks, McGuire added rotary strength work into the mix and Headd completed all of his interval programs. It was at this point that Headd grabbed his mitt and eased into catching drills.

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Consistent with the overall pace of Headd’s rehab protocol, the catching drills phase was entered cautiously and monitored closely. For the first week, he positioned himself in the deep squat and caught balls delivered by a pitching machine. Once he was comfortable in his squat, Headd began shifting his weight from side-to-side in order to handle inside and outside pitches. At about the 13-week mark post-op, he started moving around to block wayward pitches. At 15 weeks, Headd began the tough task of coming out of the deep crouch to throw. “That was the most difficult thing and the last thing he accomplished,” says McGuire. “He had to explode up and open his hips all in one motion. With the injury being in his right hip and Scott being a right-handed thrower, the hardest motion was locking down his hip while throwing to second.” It took Headd a couple weeks to get comfortable with the explosive

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maneuver, and he was experiencing some discomfort, which McGuire kept a close eye on. “He was a little sore, but it was tolerable,” says McGuire. “I checked his ROM before each practice, and he never lost ROM or strength during that time. If he had lost ROM from the previous day, then we would have backed him down and kept him out of the catching drills.” At this point it was December, and with practices set to begin mid-January, Headd knew that he was very close to being ready. “Our goal all along was to make sure that he was 100 percent by mid-January,” says McGuire. “There never was a time crunch. And the coaches were very good about not pushing the rehab process.” From mid-December until midJanuary, Headd went home to Maryland for winter break. During that time he continued doing his weight-training and flexibility programs as well as some additional hip stabilization exercises. When the team returned for practices in January, Headd again took it slow, and for the first few days he caught only two or three innings during the team’s intrasquad scrimmages. By the end of the month, he was up to six innings. “Once we got back in January, we had a month before the season started to build up his catching tolerance,” says McGuire. “So if the team had a long, hard practice, we didn’t hesitate to give him the next day off to see how his hip responded and to see what his recovery time would be—if he needed any at all.” The only setback took place at the end of January. “During a hitting drill he opened his hips too much and felt a little capsulitis,” says McGuire. “But that fully resolved in 10 days, and he never missed any practice time. We just backed him down on his hitting and catching drills for three or four days.”

into the 2005 season, Virginia is in the midst of another successful year, and Headd is still pain-free. He continues to lift twice a week as part of the team program, and he does some additional hip stabilization exercises as well as a hip-stretching routine before every practice and game. So what were the keys to bringing an elite-level athlete back from a hip injury to play such a demanding position? “The biggest thing was that Scott and I were always on the same

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Many athletes believe that popping a calcium supplement is enough to safeguard their bones. But new research is showing that many other factors come into play.

By Leslie Bonci

t seems easy. Consume enough calcium and you’ll have strong bones, which will lead to a healthy and less injury-prone body. Yet many of our athletes are at risk for poor bone health. That’s because, in reality, ensuring bone health is not so simple. Calcium is actually not the only nutrient essential for strong bones, and getting athletes to maintain a diet that encourages bone growth is easier said than done. Recently, much research has been completed on calcium, bone health, and supplements, which has shed new light on achieving a healthy skeleton. In this article, I hope to translate

that research into usable advice for athletic trainers and athletes on this important topic. BONE BUILDING 101

It is important to understand how bones grow and sustain themselves. There are three types of bone generation. The first is bone growth, which determines the size of one’s bones. The second is modeling, which determines the shape of the bones. The third is remodeling, which is the turnover of bone tissue. Remodeling continues throughout one’s life, because bone tissue is not metabolically inert, but is instead in a state of continuous change.

Peak bone mass occurs through growth and modeling and is reached in the first three decades of life. However, the first two decades of life are most important to bone growth, as 95 percent of maximum bone mineral density is reached by age 18, although the age varies depending on the particular bone. Calcium is the primary nutrient that contributes to bone generation. Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, LDN, is Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and serves as a consultant to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pitt athletics, and several area high schools.

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But calcium is also needed for other functions, including blood coagulation, cellular adhesiveness, and transmission of nerve impulses, and the body’s priority is to maintain blood calcium levels over bone tissue. If an athlete does not get enough calcium to fully provide what is needed in the bloodstream, there is none left over for bone growth or remodeling. This results in a loss of bone mass, which can lead to an increased risk of stress fractures both in the short term and later in life. However, calcium is not the only factor in ensuring healthy bones. Several other vitamins and minerals, protein, and hormones also play a role. Here’s what you need to know: Vitamin D is required for the normal absorption of dietary calcium and to help regulate serum calcium levels, promote bone resorption, and allow proper functioning of the hormones that affect bone health. Vitamin D is concentrated in eggs, catfish, salmon, fortified soy and rice milk, fortified soy yogurt, fortified breakfast cereals, fortified sports bars, milk, some cheeses, and some fortified brands of orange juice. Vitamin K is also important for bone health, as it is involved in the synthesis of osteocalcin, which is produced by the bone-forming osteoblasts.

Vitamin K is produced by bacteria in the digestive tract. Food sources of vitamin K include green leafy vegetables, avocados, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and milk. Iron promotes the production of collagen, which is important for the maintenance of healthy connective tissue and cartilage. The best dietary iron sources are beef, poultry, fish, dried beans, and iron-fortified cereals. Iron absorption from plant-based sources can be enhanced when they are consumed with foods and beverages containing vitamin C. Vitamin C is also required for normal production of collagen. This does not require mega dose levels of vitamin C. A glass of orange juice or a piece of citrus fruit will help your athletes meet their daily vitamin C requirement. Protein, too, is needed for collagen. The recommended protein intake for normal calcium metabolism is 0.45-0.7 grams a day per pound of body weight. For a 120-pound athlete, this would be 54 to 84 grams of protein per day. Magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and fluoride are important contributors to the bone remineralization process, which promotes higher bone density. Good sources of magnesium include nuts, whole grains, leafy greens, and chocolate. Potassium

Dietary fat is one more factor that increases calcium absorption, as do adequate calories. is found in fruits, vegetables, potatoes, dried beans, milk, and yogurt. Phosphorus is found in milk, cheese, yogurt, tofu, dried beans, spinach, and oats. Fluoride is found in fluoridated water, tea, and seafood—if your athletes drink bottled water exclusively, ask them to choose a brand that has fluoride added. Hormones also play a role in the regulation of calcium metabolism in bone tissue, although we have little control over their production. For example, calcitonin and parathyroid

NUTRIENT NEEDS Here’s a rundown on how much is needed for all the nutrients that optimize bone health. All amounts are listed in milligrams, except for vitamins D and K, which are listed in micrograms.

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Iron

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FORTIFIED FOODS Calcium-fortified foods are a great way to get more calcium in the diet. However, read labels to ensure you are getting a calcium-fortified food.

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are involved in the regulation of calcium metabolism in bone tissue, and estrogen and testosterone decrease bone resorption. Dietary fat is one more factor that increases calcium absorption, as do adequate calories. A low-calorie, low-fat diet can have very negative consequences on an athlete’s bones. It is also important to know about factors that decrease calcium bioavailability. They include excessive intake of sodium, animal protein, dietary fiber, dietary phosphates, and aluminumcontaining antacids. GETTING ENOUGH CALCIUM

As the above list clearly shows, a nutritious, balanced diet is critical for healthy bones. If your athletes eat nutritious foods, on the whole, they have made an important first step. But the second step, getting enough calcium, continues to be a struggle for many athletes. Studies have shown that even those athletes who fully understand the health effects of their low calcium intake do not change their behavior. Adolescent males and females require 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day. For ages 18-50, calcium requirements are 1,000 milligrams per day. Studies

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on women show that most do not consume the minimum requirements. Dairy foods are the most concentrated source of calcium, and they also supply other bone-supporting nutrients, such as vitamin D and protein. Athletes should strive to eat three to four dairy products a day, such as a slice of cheese in a sandwhich at lunch, yogurt for an afternoon snack, and a glass of milk at dinner. Teach your athletes how to read nutrition labels to check their calcium intake. If they can consume 300 to 400 milligrams of calcium four times a day, they are on the right track. What can be tricky is if the calcium content on the label is calculated as a percent of the daily value. This is based on a diet of 1,000 milligrams of calcium, so 30 percent would equal 300 milligrams. Another tip: a label that states “high,” “rich,” or “excellent” source of calcium must contain at least 200 milligrams of calcium,

and a “good” source must contain at least 100 milligrams. What about the athlete who is vegan or simply dislikes dairy foods? Calcium can be found in dry beans, almonds, and leafy green vegetables, although the body does not absorb it as well as from dairy foods. Fortunately, there are now many foods and beverages fortified with calcium to choose from on the market (see “Fortified Foods” on page 42). Athletes who avoid dairy should be encouraged to consume fortified soy and/or rice milks, fortified soy foods, beans, almonds, and calcium-fortified cereals and juices. Many athletes shun dairy foods because they are stigmatized as high in fat and calories. And athletes who consume low-carb diets often eliminate milk and yogurt due to the carb content. Encourage these athletes to drink skim milk and low-fat cheese, which has the same amount of calcium

as high-fat sources. Also point them to the fortified products. FOOD VS. SUPPLEMENTS

Some athletes think that a calcium supplement alone will safeguard against fractures. This is the most important myth to debunk. Since healthy bones require a lot more than just calcium, supplements won’t do the trick. The athlete who is undernourished but takes calcium supplements is not going to optimize bone status. In addition, eating calcium as part of a food will increase calcium absorption. Because so many nutrients help the body absorb calcium, when calcium is part of a healthy diet, it will have a much greater effect. Calcium supplements can, however, provide an extra boost of calcium for athletes who find themselves able to manage only two or three servings of dairy a day. Calcium supplements are composed of one of the following:

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calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate, or calcium malate. Some people believe that calcium carbonate buffers stomach acid and decreases the supplement’s absorption. This is not true. There is little difference in absorption among the forms of calcium. But how they are used does have an impact. Calcium supplements should be taken regularly, not more than 500-600 milligrams at one time, with meals—except for calcium citrate, which can be taken on an empty stomach. The maximum amount of daily calcium should be 2,500 milligrams through food, fortified foods, and supplements. If your athlete is taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement in addition to calcium, it may be prudent to recommend that the calcium supplement be taken at a separate time of the day. PROMOTE THE POSITIVES

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talking about brittle bones or hip fractures they may have when they’re old, I tell them that calcium can: Keep them in the game: Adequate calcium intake can do a lot to prevent both muscular and skeletal injuries and keep an athlete strong. Athletes understand the term “core training,” so play this up. Have athletes focus on supporting their core through a combination of food and strength training. Keep them hydrated: Athletes do seem to be getting the message that hydration is critical to performance, so sneak in some calcium recommendations as part of proper fluids. Milk is a fluid, fuel, and a source of calcium. Be a recovery snack: Cheese can be a portable protein source, and yogurt with some granola added is a great recovery food. A calcium-fortified cereal can be eaten dry as a snack post exercise, and a soy smoothie also works very well. Be found in super-healthy foods: Athletes need to be reminded that

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more dairy foods they tend to eat less unhealthy foods. Another strategy I use is to ask athletes to strive to be members of the 1,000-plus club when it comes to calcium intake. Athletes like having a goal to reach, so I give them the goal of consuming over 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily. No athlete intentionally engages in behaviors to decrease bone strength, so play to the positives. Make the bone health message visible in the training and weight rooms. Reinforce the role that calcium plays in contributing to bone strength. And reiterate that training optimally for one’s sport involves taking responsibility for one’s health. ◆

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What is ground-based training and how does it work? Put very simply, ground-based is a type of training that doesn’t involve the isolation of individual muscle groups. The athlete is working with his feet planted right on the ground, instead of on a seat or bench. It’s a category of training that involves a lot of different exercises and different apparatus. Ground-based training acknowledges the importance of keeping the entire body balanced during the course of development. A majority of sports are based around closed-chain movement, and that’s the basic concept involved. It makes sense to use the ground as your base during training, because it’s typically your base when you’re competing in a sport. What are the main beneﬁts of ground-based training? One big advantage is that it’s a much more efﬁcient way to train, because you’re working several muscle groups at the same time. That’s especially important if your strength program involves a large number of athletes, since it is virtually impossible to schedule time for working individual muscle groups. Core strength is extremely important in most sports, and it’s something that most athletes need to work on. Groundbased training works the core but also goes a step further to develop an athlete’s strength transfer. More muscle recruitment is the key, so it’s important to train in a setting where you’re not on a seat with your core completely relaxed. The core is engaged at all times during ground-based training.

Is there a particular class of athletes who benefit most from ground-based training? All athletes who draw their power from the ground can benefit from ground-based training, since it can help them identify and correct any weak links in the movement chain. Even a golfer, for instance, is performing closedchain movement basically 100 percent of the time—golfers draw their power from the ground just like football players. Are there any drawbacks to ground-based training There really isn’t a downside. The only thing to remember is that you need to be especially careful that the athletes don’t put their bodies into unsafe positions on groundbased machines. You definitely need a sound core so that you can maintain proper alignment and use the machines properly, so it requires some level of instruction. But it’s no different from how you have to coach the power clean and other types of lifts. You have to coach people on how to use the machines properly, but that’s common sense when it comes to strength equipment.

Why is the concept of strength transfer important?

What is an example of a great ground-based training machine?

If you’ve got an athlete who can lay ﬂat on his back on a bench press and press a huge amount of weight, that’s great—but in reality, what matters most is whether he can take that strength and transfer it, or apply it to what he’s doing in his sport. Ground-based serves as a bridge between exercises like the bench press and squat, which have a singular, frontal plane of motion, and moves them into the transverse and sagittal planes. In some groundbased exercises you can actually move your feet and take steps, but most often your feet are planted on the ground. Strength transfer also means that the exercises are more challenging all around, because they’re not focused only on speciﬁc muscles.

Hammer Strength makes a machine called the Combo Twist, and it’s my favorite machine for this type of work. The great thing about the Combo Twist is that you can achieve a very effective torso rotation, where you’re doing a push and a pull at the same time. With the feet planted, you can do a press with both arms, and each arm has its own interaction. If you’re pushing with one arm, you can pull with the other and force the core to stabilize the hips in the center of those two movements. If you’re training for a closed-chain sport and trying to develop a good dynamic, explosive movement, working multiple muscle groups together and focusing on the core are two of the keys to doing it right.

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hen a series of reforms in athletic training education took full effect in January 2004, some questions were left unanswered. Were the new criteria truly the best way to educate and certify aspiring athletic trainers? What effects would the changes have on the day-to-day care of athletes? Eighteen months later, many athletic trainers are still struggling with these questions. As Supervisor of Athletic Training, Program Director, and Clinical Coordinator at Ithaca College, Kent Scriber, EdD, ATC, PT, sees plenty of positive outcomes from the educational

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With NATA educational reforms now firmly in place, their day-to-day effects are raising some questions. For example, are today’s students being overly supervised?

BY DAVID HILL reforms. For example, athletic training students are no longer seen simply as a cheap pool of labor. There is also more consistency in the knowledge and experience gained by students before they are allowed to sit for the certification test. On the other hand, Scriber has seen sports teams that would have had an athletic training student with them in the past sent on road trips without any athletic training support at all. He’s also seen some of his athletic training students apply for jobs without ever having had to make an independent decision.

While some people initially viewed the educational reforms as a revolution in athletic training, today they’re seen as more of an evolution. In this article, we’ll take a look at where the evolution is heading. WHAT’S CHANGED

Although the educational reforms consisted of 18 specific measures, there were two big ones for athletic training education programs. No longer could an internship program alone David Hill is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: dhill@MomentumMedia.com.

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qualify an applicant to take the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational program had to accompany clinical experience. In addition, work with sports teams could not count as clinical-experience hours unless the students were directly supervised by a certified athletic trainer acting as a clinical instructor. As a result, supervision of students has become more formal and intense. “We’re doing a much better job with supervision of students, meaning they report to a clinical instructor,” says Herb Amato, DA, ATC, Director of Athletic Training at James Madison University. “We have one or two students with a certified athletic trainer, and those students are constantly being educated. They’re not working 50 hours a week, with 40 of them unsupervised. They’re working 23 or 24 hours a week, all supervised.” That, in turn, has improved both the substance of and respect given to athletic training education. “What we have done as a profession means that

certification credentials are a little more valuable for everyone,” Amato says. “The reforms have also made universities treat athletic training similarly to the other allied health programs. Now we have pretty much the same number of full-time faculty as the school’s physician assistant program because we have about the same number of students.” The supervision requirement helped ensure that the emphasis was on education instead of meeting the manpower needs of intercollegiate athletic programs. “It’s not education’s job to make sure athletics are covered,” Amato says. “If an athletic department can’t cover teams adequately with their medical staff, then it needs to either reduce the number of sports or find some other way to do it.” Most schools have been able to adapt. For example, at the University of New Hampshire, the athletic department had already planned to add sports medicine staff. “Previously, we had a certified athletic trainer on campus whenever

a practice was going on, but it wasn’t unusual for that practice to be covered by a student,” says Dan Sedory, MS, LAT, ATC, Program Director and Associate Clinical Professor in Athletic Training at UNH and Chair of the NATA Entry-Level Education Committee. “The certified athletic trainer would be in the athletic training room in case he or she was needed. When the new requirements came out, it meant that the certified athletic trainer had to be at the practice or in very close proximity, so that they could be there to supervise and intervene, if necessary. “As these changes worked their way through the pipeline, I talked to the head athletic trainer, who communicated these things with his boss, the athletic director, so that we all knew ahead of time that these changes were taking place,” continues Sedory. “We knew it was going to require the athletic training staff and education program to change how they do business.” Communicating with both academics and athletics was a key strategy

Another Model What are athletic departments without accredited curriculum programs doing to provide coverage for athletic teams? Northwestern University is one school that fits the category, and it has implemented two programs to ease the athletic training department’s load. First, it has started an athletic training internship program for certified postgraduates. The internship allows recent certified graduates to gain valuable additional clinical experience while helping extend the full-time sports medicine staff. Northwestern picks four interns for the 10- or 12-month posts, assigning each to a sport team they travel with. Because they are certified, they can be given much more independence than they had while earning their undergraduate clinical experience. “While they are supervised generally by a certified athletic trainer who is a full-time staff member, they act autonomously without that direct supervision,” says Tory Lindley, MA, LAT, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at Northwestern. The majority then go on to become graduate assistants in athletic training at another university, although some start the program with a master’s degree in hand and are seeking more or different kinds of experience before going on the job market. “Some want to get more experience at either the Division I level or network in the Midwest,” Lindley says. “We also have students who come out of their graduate assistantship and

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would like to spend a year in Chicago and to be around this environment. It bridges the gap between their GA experience and becoming a full-time staff member.” Lindley says he’d want to continue the internships even if the athletic department suddenly were able to greatly expand the full-time, permanent staff, because it’s a way to contribute to the profession. “As we’ve moved through the appropriate educational reform, this type of program provides exactly the kind of athletic trainers that employers are looking for,” he says. “It nicely fits a need for the entry-level students coming out of their CAAHEP-approved programs to get additional experience with providing health care, working through decisions about participation and constant communicating with supervisors.” Northwestern also operates a sports medicine aides program. Not unlike aides programs at high schools, undergraduates do a lot of the legwork of athletic training in return for a chance to observe sports medicine as a potential career and learn some basic skills. They set up practicesite supplies and equipment, help keep athletes hydrated, help with pre-practice taping sessions, and provide first-aid response, then observe during injury evaluations. Most are in undergraduate pre-medical or physician assistant curriculums, but some also go on to pursue an entry-level master’s degree in athletic training at another university.

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for Mark Bohling, MS, LAT, ATC, Director of Athletic Training and Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Bohling was starting athletic training from scratch, both as an academic program and a service for TAMU-CC’s newly launched intercollegiate athletics department as it went from a two-year to a four-year school. By creating an academic program at TAMU-CC, Bohling was able to tap into a synergy between athletics and academics. “With the individual workouts and activities that the NCAA allows, we were having teams practice or work out without someone supervising the student-athletes,” Bohling says. “So we approached the athletic department to get more staff to cover that. At the same time, we told the academic side that we needed more clinical instructors to supervise the students because without supervision they weren’t really receiving clinical instruction time—

they were just acting as first responders, and in that case were really not getting any educational benefit.” Bohling now has three full-time assistants and a graduate assistant. REDUCED COVERAGE

In the past, the Ithaca College athletic training program typically assigned students to particular sports teams. In some cases, the students traveled with the team and served as its de facto day-to-day athletic trainer. But since the educational changes went into effect, Scriber has had to revamp that system. As an NCAA Division III institution, the athletic department couldn’t simply hire more staff, and the academic program wasn’t willing to hire more professors. “Now some of our teams don’t have anyone covering them,” Scriber says, “because we don’t have enough certified athletic trainers to travel with every team, plus teach and do everything else.”

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Scriber wonders if more colleges should consider hiring students to travel with teams as first responders. “I don’t think students should replace an athletic trainer, yet there are certain aspects of athletic training that someone with some minimal skills can carry out fairly successfully without much risk,” Scriber continues. “I’m talking about pre-event taping and stretching and those kinds of things. And then if there is an injury, they can at least assess it from a first-aid standpoint and then initiate an emergency action plan.” It’s crucial, however, to write a thorough job description specifying what such people can and can’t do, and that everyone involved, including the coaches, understands the limits and agrees to them, says Scriber. That also goes for athletic training students who are under direct supervision as part of their education. “I’ve met numerous times over the last few years with our athletic staff, explaining what’s going on with

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education reform, what a student can and can’t do, and what we expect them to do,” he says. “Return-to-play decisions, rehabilitations, and treatments are some of the things they absolutely are not allowed to do.” Sometimes, athletic training students are sent on road trips with teams if the host institution can provide a certified athletic trainer to supervise. “But then you get into the whole issue of why somebody else from a different institution is supervising my student,” says Scriber. “Is that a responsibility I have a right to throw onto them?” Scriber wonders if today’s athletic training students are getting the same clinical experience as their predecessors, who sometimes went unsupervised. He points to an example involving a recent Ithaca graduate who, during a job interview, was asked how much time he had spent working independently while he was in school. That was hard to answer, because any clinical experience the student received credit for was required to be under the direct supervision of an instructor. If he was helping an Ithaca team informally, his decision making didn’t carry much real, practical weight—even though the student had been studying in an accredited athletic training education program. “These people are going to graduate never having made a health care decision on their own, never having to think about it, because there’s always a certified athletic trainer looking over their shoulder,” says Scriber. “How are they going to be able to make difficult decisions at their first job? I think it’s an interesting dilemma we’ve gotten ourselves into from an educational standpoint.” A MATTER OF DEGREES

Now, candidates need a college degree to become certified athletic trainers, which has sparked a new question: Should that be a bachelor’s or master’s degree? This is one of the questions being explored by the NATA Educational Degree Task Force. The panel plans to discuss its work at the NATA convention in June and give a full report in time for the NATA Board of Directors’ consideration in December. But in March, the task force gave a preliminary report on its findings so far. Among them: The bachelor’s degree should remain the entry point into the profession and accredited programs should offer degrees specifically with the term “athletic training” in them by the 2014-15 academic year. As for the issue of bachelor’s versus master’s, curriculum directors who’ve worked through the first reform have views on it, pro and con. Bohling says the push toward requiring a master’s degree is partly fueled by similar requirements in other allied health fields, such as physical therapy. “But I think we need to worry about our own profession instead of trying to mirror what other professions have done,” Bohling says. “History shows the Board of Certification exam is a good tool to make athletic training students prove what they know and that they’re competent. I think the bachelor’s degree requirement has done that just fine.”

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The name change would suffice for some people. “If someone was in an athletic training program, their degree should reflect that,” Sedory says. “As long as the words ‘athletic training’ are in the degree somewhere, I think that presents to the public that this person is graduating with a degree in athletic training. I don’t think it has to be very precise—it could be a ‘bachelor’s degree in athletic training,’ or maybe a ‘bachelor of science in kinesiology/athletic training’—but I think those words should be in there somewhere.” As for requiring a master’s, Sedory isn’t convinced. “To me, if you’re going to use the master’s as a minimum degree for certification, you’re really saying that the undergraduate program isn’t preparing people for the workplace—that there are extra skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the workplace, and you can only achieve that through two extra years of school. That would be the reason to go with the master’s as the minimum.”

“It’s very difficult for undergraduate athletic training programs to have a combined teaching and athletic training major … With the entry-level master’s, you can have someone with an undergraduate degree in teaching do a master’s program in two years and have two credentials.” Logistically, requiring a master’s could wreak havoc for many curriculum programs. For one thing, many universities require graduate level courses be taught only by instructors with graduate degrees. This could end the certified graduate assistant instructor as a viable position, since few graduate assistants have a graduate degree. “Even though there are more athletic trainers getting their doctorate, I don’t think there are enough of them out there to meet what the programs require,” says Bohling. “I know our institution would have a tough time.”

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An emerging educational form in athletic training is the entry-level master’s degree. Donald Fuller, PhD, ATC, Athletic Training Program Director at the University of Findlay, says there are 14 such programs in the nation, compared to about 350 undergraduate athletic training programs. One of the most recent of these master’s programs began two years ago at Findlay. With 26 athletic training education programs in Ohio, more than any other state, Findlay saw the entry-level master’s degree as a way of setting its athletic training academic offerings apart.

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The program is aimed primarily at people who decide to pursue an athletic training career late in their undergraduate years or after earning a bachelor’s degree in something else. Another popular option is a three-plustwo plan, in which students pursue a bachelor’s degree at Findlay—most in the program opt for strength and conditioning, Fuller says—then begin taking athletic training courses during their senior year. They emerge after five years with a bachelor’s in their chosen discipline and a master’s in athletic training. One attraction for many young people is that by delaying the heavy athletic training-specific course load and clinical experience demands, the program can be less hectic than many schools’ undergraduate athletic training tracks. “They can do what they want in their first three years,” says Fuller. “They can actually be college students. Imagine that: Being able to participate in sports, study, hang out,

get a part-time job, be active in student activities—things you can’t do as an undergraduate athletic training student because of the course load and clinical experience requirements.” Unlike an advanced master’s with a specialization or research or teaching focus, the entry-level master’s program is designed to impart the skills necessary to sit for the BOC exam. That may take some getting used to within the profession and for employers, Fuller admits, because the name of the degree won’t indicate there’s a difference between it and an advanced master’s degree. But the broader approach has some unique advantages, including a path to dual credentials, such as teaching and athletic training. “Teachers in Ohio will soon need a master’s degree,” Fuller says. “It’s very difficult for undergraduate athletic training programs to have a combined teaching and athletic training major because there are just so

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many requirements now for athletic training. With the entry-level master’s, you can have someone with an undergraduate degree in teaching do our master’s program in two years and have two credentials.” Whatever new models for athletic training education emerge, whether credentials become harder to acquire, whether graduate degrees become required, one thing is certain: The evolution will continue along with the field itself. Scriber notes that as athletic training moves toward more standardized training, many medical schools are revamping their approaches to training the next generation of doctors, moving away from an emphasis on rigid protocols in favor of teaching more critical thinking and decision-making. “It’s an ongoing professional growth issue for athletic training,” Scriber says. “It’s not going to be solved in a year or two. It’s going to be a long-term process.” ◆

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BOOTH NO. 224 The BodyGuard shoulder brace is designed to accommodate shoulder injuries, including dislocations, subluxations, and slight separations. Because of its inner surface and custom design, the BodyGuard actually attaches to the wearer and works with the entire muscle group, providing strain distribution over the entire garment and significant compression to the injured area. The BodyGuard is effective for a wide array of sports in which shoulder injuries occur, including baseball, football, basketball, wrestling, hockey, and volleyball. Circle No. 600

Bauerfeind USA, Inc.

Bio Skin®/Cropper Medical Booth No. 720

Brace International Booth No. 1713

Cramer Products, Inc.

BOOTH NO. 1504 Bauerfeind’s popular MalleoLoc stabilizing ankle brace is now improved and available in a new color: black. The MalleoLoc straps have been reinforced to offer athletes the finest support. MalleoLoc is often worn to prevent ankle rolling injuries but does not inhibit movement. Check out MalleoLoc to see why so many athletes are raving about its unprecedented stabilizing support. Circle No. 601 The new Compro Sport line from Bauerfeind offers high-quality, seamless support. The Compro Sport line includes ankle and knee supports that are washable, breathable, skinfriendly, and made from Bauerfeind’s well known non-slip knit fabric. Compro Sport supports the joint, compensates for ligament instabilities, and supports without restricting movement. Compro Sport is available in two colors and five off-theshelf sizes for an easy fit. Circle No. 602

Booth No. 801

Bio Skin®/Cropper Medical BOOTH NO. 720 The TriLok™ secures ankle motion without restricting plantar flexion or dorsi-flexion. With its patent-pending soft design, the TriLok is compact enough to fit comfortably in the user’s shoe. Patented Bio Skin® material provides optimal proprioceptive feedback. The TriLok is used in clinics, on playing fields, and in gyms across

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America. It is functional, comfortable, and effective—the most effective and versatile brace for replacing traditional ankle taping. Circle No. 603 The new Q Lok™ Dynamic Patella Traction Brace from Cropper Medical came on the market in February 2005. Engineering the Q Lok design took almost seven years. In 2004, the significant results were explained by new research from the University of Southern California, which focused on increasing surface contact in the PFP joint. The Q Lok will improve treatment and results through maximum pain relief, patient compliance, and improved therapy. Circle No. 604

Brace International BOOTH NO. 1713 Brace International offers a full line of bracing and support products. The FLUK™ knee strap is ideal for treating such injuries as patellar tendonitis, chondromalacia patella, and OsgoodSchlatter’s disease. It applies compression to the knee area without restricting circulation. Circle No. 605 Brace International offers the MAX™, a major advancement in the design of shoulder girdle supports. 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 offers many options for maximal stability where needed, while also allowing the required range of motion. Circle No. 606

Cramer Products, Inc. BOOTH NO. 801 The Chameleon ankle brace provides Active Ankle’s exceptional protection in a streamlined design. New strengthening ribs within the solid U-shaped support make for a stronger, lighter brace. Custom-molded EVA padding guarantees maximum comfort and durability, and a single webbing strap with dual fastening ensures a customized fit. The Chameleon includes eight interchangeable colored straps that add a bright new style to ankle support. The brace itself is available in white or black. Circle No. 607

PREVIEW dj Orthopedics BOOTH NO. 1120 The Velocity, by dj Orthopedics, represents an evolution in DonJoy ankle brace technology. Utilizing its new, proprietary design features, the Velocity is creating a new level of ankle brace performance and providing the foundation for successful ankle injury prevention and treatment. For more information, visit www.donjoy. com, or call 800-321-9549. Circle No. 608

DM Systems, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1500 The Cadlow™ shoulder brace allows athletes to fully function in their sport without fear of shoulder pain or re-injury. It provides glenohumeral stability while maintaining the athlete’s full range of motion. This stabilizer’s unique patented pull system strengthens the shoulder by providing graduated resistance through the full range of motion. Prescription pads are available to make it easier for physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers to recommend Cadlow to their patients and athletes. Circle No. 609

Placed above the patella, the wrap is designed to apply direct compression on the IT band. Circle No. 612

DJ Ortho Booth No. 1120

Swede-O, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1206 The Thermoskin Plantar FXT treats plantar fasciitis by gently stretching the plantar fascia to promote healing. It can be worn at night and while seated during the day, speeding up the healing process. The unit’s comfort and low-profile design make it more user-friendly than a traditional night splint. It contains the patented Trioxon material, found in other Thermoskin products, which provides clinically proven heat therapy. Circle No. 613 The Swede-O Tarsal Lok ankle brace combines the greater support of a rigid brace with the superior comfort of a lace-up. The patented design stabilizes the ankle by cradling and controlling the midtarsal joint while supporting the ankle and subtalar joint. The built-in stabilizer is made from high-impact Fortilene, which actually molds to the shape of the ankle using just body heat. This entire brace is latex free. Circle No. 614

DM Systems, Inc. Booth No. 1500

Medical Specialties, Inc. Booth No. 120

Medical Specialties, Inc. BOOTH NO. 120 Med Spec has introduced the DynaTrack™ patella stabilizer for the treatment of patellofemoral dysfunction. The easy-to-apply design features an internal buttress with Skinloc™ material and an outer neoprene wrap that can be adjusted to provide the optimum amount of dynamic pressure against the patella. A large popliteal opening permits a high degree of flexion with no discomfort. Each size fits either the left or right knee. Circle No. 610 The Patellavator® knee orthosis from Med Spec was designed to apply pressure to the patellar tendon without creating a tourniquet around the leg or irritating the popliteal. This is achieved using an interlocking base strap made of Coolflex material, which is very comfortable and flexes with the knee. The orthosis features a low-profile design that eliminates irritation to the opposite leg. Circle No. 611

Pro-Tec Athletics BOOTH NO. 204 Iliotibial Band Syndrome, commonly referred to as ITBS, is a difficult injury to treat. But ProTec Athletics has an answer. The Iliotibial Band Wrap stabilizes the IT band and reduces stress to the area, alleviating symptoms of ITBS.

Townsend Design BOOTH NO. 113 Townsend Design manufactures a series of ultra low-profile hinged neoprene braces that feature Townsend’s patented hinge motion. Sport Series models include anterior closure, or pull-on sleeves, with your choice of three heavy-duty hinge designs. The quality sleeves encase the low-profile hinges and aluminum bars, so there is no exposed metal. Townsend Sport braces are ideal for mild knee sprains and ligament instabilities. Circle No. 615 Orthopedic manufacturer Townsend Design has released the ultra lightweight, low-profile, custom Premier Ankle Brace. Fabricated with carbon graphite shells and joints, the Premier Ankle Brace offers unsurpassed rigidity and control for chronic ankle instabilities and other foot and ankle conditions, including posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. The adjustable carbon laminated ankle joints can be set to control inversion and eversion, without limiting plantar flexion or dorsi-flexion. Circle No. 616

Pro-Tec Athletics Booth No. 204

Swede-O, Inc. Booth No. 1206

Townsend Design Booth No. 113

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EXHIBITOR CLIMATE CONTROL Cramer Products, Inc.

Cramer Products, Inc. Booth No. 801

BOOTH NO. 801 The Coil Cool is an economical, efficient way to dispense cold drinking water. A copper coil inside the cooler carries drinking water from the hose attachment to the drinking hoses that hang on the sides of the cooler. Just add ice to the cooler, attach your water hose, and crisp, cool water is available through four adjustable drinking nozzles. Circle No. 617

WissTech Enterprises

WissTech Enterprises Booth No. 1227

Functional Design Systems Booth No. 830

BOOTH NO. 1227 WissTech Enterprises is the manufacturer of the patented Hydration Station brand of portable drinking fountains. WissTech offers a complete line of drinking fountains to meet the needs of athletics professionals nationwide. WissTech was founded in 1998 by a practicing certified athletic trainer who understood the challenges involved in keeping athletes hydrated. Visit the company’s Web site for pictures and descriptions of the complete Hydration Station line of products. Circle No. 618

EDUCATION Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Functional Design Systems

Booth No. 1509

National Academy of Sports Medicine Booth No. 300

BOOTH NO. 830 Functional Video Digest is a comprehensive video series, available on a 12-month subscription basis or as individual monthly issues, that encompasses the most up-to-date and proven information for functional analysis, injury prevention, physical rehabilitation, training, conditioning, and performance enhancement. Based on in-depth knowledge of human biomechanics, the series offers a clear understanding of all forms of function. The videos are CEU-accredited by the NATA, NASM, NSCA, and most APTA states. This series provides a great opportunity for physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and personal trainers. Circle No. 619

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

NSCA Booth No. 1121

BOOTH NO. 1509 A subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer NV, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is a leading international publisher of professional health information. LWW provides essential information for athletic trainers, health and fitness professionals, and students in printed and electronic formats, including textbooks, journals, CD-ROMs, and via Intranets and the Internet. Visit LWW at the NATA Convention or go online at www.lww.com

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to see the company’s athletic training, sports medicine, and health and fitness products. Circle No. 620 ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual, the newest book from the American College of Sports Medicine and LWW, is a practical guide for assessing individual physical fitness levels effectively and efficiently. It also serves as an authoritative reference for theory and practice. The book’s straightforward, wellorganized, how-to writing style guide readers in the practice of performing assessments across five major health-related physical fitness components: cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Circle No. 621

National Academy of Sports Medicine BOOTH NO. 300 NASM and the NATA have teamed up to help you keep up to date with your Continuing Education Units(CEUs). They’ve created the Athletic Trainer’s Resource Library, a comprehensive resource with all the information you need to study for 28.0 BOC CEUs, and complete online exams for each subject. The Athletic Trainer’s Resource Library is available for only $275. Circle No. 622

NSCA BOOTH NO. 1121 Visit www.nsca-lift.org/perform to sign up for a free subscription to NSCA’s Performance Training Journal. This journal is published by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the NSCA supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness. Circle No. 623 Football is a game of strength, power, and physical conditioning. The Quick Series Guide to Strength and Conditioning for Football offered by NSCA introduces fitness principles and their applications to help your football athletes excel. The Quick Series Guides are an innovative series of pocket-sized reference guides. Ordering is quick, easy, and free. Circle No. 624

NSCA Certification Commission BOOTH NO. 1121 The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam identifies individuals who possess the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for athletes.

PREVIEW The exam consists of two sections: a Scientific Foundations section and a Practical/Applied section. The major content areas covered by the exam include: exercise sciences, nutrition, program design, exercise technique, testing and evaluation, and organization and administration. Prerequisites for the CSCS exam are a four-year degree and CPR certification. The cost is $250 for NSCA members and $355 for non-members. Circle No. 625 The second edition of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is an invaluable resource for those needing additional preparation in exercise science-related content and concepts. Its 26 chapters are accompanied by a glossary of terms, chapter questions, references, and more than 300 full-color photographs designed to provide clear visual depictions of proper testing protocols, flexibility, and plyometric and resistance training exercise techniques. This 658-page text is a must for any professional library. The cost is $63 for NSCA members and $70 for non-members. Circle No. 626

OPTP BOOTH NO. 1014 New DVDs from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, available from OPTP, contain diagnosis-specific treatment plans for all non-operative orthopedic disorders. With precise clinical examination, it is possible to differentiate between a muscle bursal irritation, a labral tear, tenosynovitis of the biceps, and arthropathy of the shoulder joint. IAOM has developed and refined treatment techniques for manual therapy and affliction-specific exercise programs. The Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management Series includes these DVDs: Shoulder Complex (#441), Lumbar Spine Primary Disk-Related Disorders and the SI Joint (#442), and Lumbar Spine Secondary Disk-Related Disorders (#443). Circle No. 627

ELECTROTHERAPY Accelerated Care Plus BOOTH NO. 228 The Omnisound 3000E is the next generation of ACP’s Omnisound system. An important feature of the new Omnisound 3000E is its fast frontpanel access to the patented Delta T mode. Delta T allows the therapist to select a desired temperature increase for the targeted tissue. The timer automatically adjusts to achieve the correct temperature increase—it’s that simple. There are now over 35 publications supporting the Omnisound 3000 and its Delta T technology. Circle No. 628

The Omnistim FX2 Pro from Acclerated Care Plus uses PENS (Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation) to induce contractions in agonistantagonist muscles, simulating the “live firing” pattern of muscles during normal activity. PENS refers to the pattern of electrical firing in muscles identified by EMG studies and incorporated into the FX2 Pro’s protocols. The muscle contractions in the agonist-antagonist muscle groups provide afferent inputs that assist in retraining the CNS and spinal motor loops to promote normal muscle function. Circle No. 629

NSCA Certification Commission Booth No. 1121

BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. BOOTH NO. 510 BioMedical Life Systems is proud to announce the newest product in its interferential device line, the digital BioStim INF. It features three preprogrammed sweeps: 1-10 Hz, used for edema reduction; 80-150 Hz, used for pain relief; and 1-150 Hz, used for total treatment. The device offers bipolar stimulation using two electrodes where the interferential stimulation is already “mixed,” or full interferential stimulation with the use of four electrodes. The device has an automated timer and operates on four AA batteries or with the BioStim wall adaptor. Circle No. 630 The BioStim NMS+ from BioMedical Life Systems is a digital muscle stimulator/TENS combo unit. When chronic pain, post-surgical pain, acute pain, range of motion, increased blood circulation, muscle disuse atrophy, muscle re-education, or venous thrombosis are indicated, the BioStim NMS+ is an ideal choice. The waveform can be switched from asymmetrical biphasic square to symmetrical biphasic square. The unit has a patient lock/ compliance system, allowing the trainer to lock the unit into place to prevent the patient from changing the settings. It has five pre-set therapies and three fully programmable therapies for precision, and a timer for timed treatments. It closes completely so none of the dials can be accidently bumped. This unit rivals the most powerful portable e-stim units on the market. It can release an amazing 120mA of power to contract large muscle groups. It also has an increased pulse width that can last up to 400 microseconds. Circle No. 631

OPTP Booth No. 1014

Accelerated Care Plus Booth No. 228

BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. Booth No. 510

Deep Muscle Stimulator, Inc. BOOTH NO. 323 Do you want to achieve faster recovery from softtissue injuries? Then you need to start using the D.M.S. It’s easy to operate, portable, and takes only three to five minutes per athlete. Use it for active release, soft tissue release, integrated manual therapy, warm ups, and tissue regeneration. Circle No. 632

Deep Muscle Stimulator, Inc. Booth No. 323

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EXHIBITOR IOMED, Inc. Booth No. 321

Parker Laboratories, Inc. Booth No. 1020

Aircast®, LLC Booth No. 710

IOMED, Inc.

Game Ready™

BOOTH NO. 321 The TransQ® Flex iontophoresis electrode, from IOMED, is specifically designed for treating feet, ankles, knees, and other small, highly contoured areas of the body. The electrode features a unique clover leaf shape that offers conformity, patient comfort, and optimal drug delivery. TransQ Flex is pH stabilized to eliminate the need for chemical buffers. Circle No. 633

BOOTH NO. 1501 Used by athletic trainers from the high school level to the top pro teams in every league, the Game Ready Accelerated Recovery System simultaneously provides controllable cold therapy and adjustable intermittent compression to help accelerate healing after acute or chronic injuries. It also aids in post-operative recovery. “The results have been outstanding and Game Ready has become our modality of choice for acute and chronic injuries,” says Chuck Barta, Head Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Vikings. Circle No. 641

IOMED, the iontophoresis technology leader, introduces Companion 80™, a 24-hour controlledpower iontophoresis system with the battery on board. Companion 80 is an excellent drug delivery system for clinicians who treat patients that are hypersensitive to direct current. It is also ideal for situations where there is only a short time to provide iontophoretic treatment. Companion 80 is IOMED’s Mobile Solution™ that allows the patient to resume daily activity while receiving iontophoresis treatment, and allows the clinician to maximize available clinic time. Circle No. 634

Parker Laboratories, Inc.

Game Ready™ Booth No. 1501

BOOTH NO. 1020 Aquasonic® 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel is the world standard for medical ultrasound transmission. Universally recognized, Aquasonic 100 is recommended worldwide by manufacturers of ultrasound equipment as their product of choice. Acoustically correct, Aquasonic 100 has a “can’t be copied” formula that’s ideal for procedures involving therapeutic ultrasound application. It is bacteriostatic, non-sensitizing, hypoallergenic, and will not damage transducers or other equipment. It is available in 60-gram tubes, 0.25-liter and 1-liter dispensers, and an economical 5-liter Sonipac®. Circle No. 635

HOT & COLD Gebauer Co. Booth No. 1511

Biofreeze®/Performance Health, Inc. Booth No. 1111

Aircast®, LLC BOOTH NO. 710 The Aircast® Shoulder Cryo/Cuff™ applies soothing cryo-compression to the shoulder to help reduce swelling and pain, to minimize the need for pain medication and rehab sessions, and to quickly restore range of motion. The anatomical design of the cuff conforms to the shoulder to provide complete coverage for optimal treatment. The Shoulder Cryo/Cuff is easy to use in the training room, on the playing field, and at home. An extra-long strap is available to accommodate chest circumferences of up to 54 inches. Circle No. 640

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Gebauer Co. BOOTH NO. 1511 Gebauer’s Spray and Stretch doesn’t deplete the ozone, and is intended for use with the Spray and Stretch Technique in the management of myofascial pain, restricted motion, and muscle spasms. The topical anesthetic is also great for the temporary relief of minor sports injuries. Call or visit the company Web site for product and prescribing information, and to find a local distributor. Circle No. 642 Gebauer’s first non-prescription topical skin refrigerant, Instant Ice™ stream spray, is ideal for the temporary relief of muscle spasms. Physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, coaches, school nurses, and other professionals will now be able to use a nonflammable and non-ozone-depleting topical anesthetic for temporary muscle spasm relief. Call for product and distributor information, or visit Gebauer on the Web. Circle No. 643

Biofreeze®/Performance Health, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1111 The new Biofreeze® pain-relieving Cryospray™ complements the Biofreeze gel and roll-on while delivering a formulation that represents the perfect blend of science and nature. Using 100-percent natural menthol, 100-percent natural essential oils, and natural extracts, Biofreeze Cryospray provides the strongest pain relief available without a prescription. Cryospray is easy to apply, sprays at any angle, and penetrates immediately for deep pain relief. It’s available in your choice of two userfriendly spray bottles—a small 4-oz. bottle for home use and a large 16-oz. bottle for professional treatment. Biofreeze is endorsed by the World Olympians Association of the Americas and the United States Taekwondo Union. Circle No. 644

PREVIEW Prossage™ Heat from Perfomance Health is a uniquely blended, 100-percent natural, area-specific, non-slip, controllable-glide warming ointment. It is formulated specifically for deep tissue work, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. It is unique because you only need a small amount to effectively work an area. Prossage Heat makes it easier to “hook” the deep fascia, allowing you to work faster and more efficiently. Heating tissue with Prossage Heat reduces spasms in muscles, ligaments, and joint capsules. The controllable glide and other unique properties of Prossage Heat make deep tissue work easier and less painful for the patient. Circle No. 645

Pro-Tec Athletics BOOTH NO. 204 Feel the benefits of direct, active ice massage with the Ice-Up portable ice massager from ProTec Athletics. It offers effective treatment in just five to seven minutes, making it three times faster than ice. Experience deep tissue relief for ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries. Immediate ice massage increases treatment effectiveness and speeds recovery. The leak-proof design keeps your sports bag dry, and it stays frozen for up to 10 hours in a portable carrying cooler. Circle No. 646

ThermoTek, Inc. BOOTH NO. 833 Get out of the ice age and into the future with a ProThermo therapy unit. ProThermo allows you to control the application of cold, heat, and compression therapy. Bring the temperature down to 37 degrees without ice, or up to 105 degrees. Compression can be administered constantly or intermittently for the management of chronic or acute pain. The product is ideal for acute sports injuries, post-operative care, and chronic injuries. The attachments can be used to treat all areas of the body. Circle No. 647

Whitehall Manufacturing, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1715 Whitehall Manufacturing offers a complete line of moist heat-therapy treatment products that are convenient and easy to use. Each heating unit is fabricated from heavy-gauge stainless steel and polished to a satin finish. Standard features include a snap-off thermal protector that prevents overheating and a rounded bottom that minimizes bacteria build-up. The heating units are available in various sizes and colors. Circle No. 648

The ThermaSplint™, from Whitehall Manufacturing, features dual voltage, an illuminated on/off switch, and quick heat-up time. The unit operates on a solar-powered digital thermometer that allows the temperature to be adjusted with digital readouts for different splinting thermoplastics. The ThermaSplint is constructed from heavy-gauge stainless steel. Circle No. 649

Pro-Tec Athletics Booth No. 204

ThermoTek, Inc.

INJURY PREVENTION

Booth No. 833

Adams USA BOOTH NO. 1514 The Boss shoulder pad is a revolutionary innovation in football protection. Designed by Jeff Boss, former LSU equipment manager, the pad comes in two styles. The Boss and the Boss Gridiron both have a streamlined, low-profile design, locking shoulder epaulets, a flat pad, and no cantilever strap, allowing improved range of motion. These pads are position-specific and come in a range of sizes. Players have their choice of air management or non-air management pad systems, and removable or sewn-in channel wedges. Circle No. 655 Ultimate Mouth Guards, manufactured by Brain Pad, Inc., are now available from Adams USA thanks to a partnership between the two companies. These innovative, patented mouth guards, including the LoPro, LoPro Female, Pro+Plus, and the Clencher, offer unparalleled jaw stabilization to protect the TMJ and help prevent against lower jaw impact head injuries. They are streamlined, comfortable for athletes, and designed to offer the most complete protection available from a mouth guard. Circle No. 656

Whitehall Mfg., Inc. Booth No. 1715

Adams Booth No. 1514

Impact Innovative Products BOOTH NO. 1220 The Zoombang™ Conformal Impact Gear™ line of protective apparel from Impact Innovative Products includes gloves. These confidence-building gloves incorporate the advanced reAsorb polymer, a fluid-like material that behaves as a solid upon impact. The gloves are designed for comfort and protection for the hand in baseball, football, and basketball. The reAsorb substance is strategically located on the back of the hand or the palm area, and custom gloves can be made to your unique specifications. Circle No. 657

Impact Innovative Products Booth No. 1220

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Mueller Sports Medicine Booth No. 520

ActSys Medical, Inc. Booth No. 1510

EXHIBITOR Mueller Sports Medicine

BSN-Jobst, Inc.

BOOTH NO. 520 Mueller’s patented No Glare™ Premium strips have been proven to reduce the amount of light entering the peripheral area of the eye by 12.3 percent, due to the extra coverage on the bridge of the nose. An independent study demonstrated that No Glare™ Premium strips are more than 10 percent more effective than grease. The pressure-sensitive strips are easy to use and remove, and will not smear or sweat off, even when the face is dried with a towel. Circle No. 658

BOOTH NO. 911 Lightplast Pro by BSN-Jobst is a lightweight stretch tape that’s ideal for all-purpose taping and strapping of ankles, wrists, and fingers. It is easy to tear and unwinds consistently for smoother, faster wrapping. It even holds securely in the presence of moisture. This tape is now available in black or white. Circle No. 663

INJURY TREATMENT ActSys Medical, Inc.

Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals Booth No. 1308

BSN Jobst, Inc. Booth No. 911

Concussion Sentinel

BOOTH NO. 1510 ActCel allows EMS professionals to stop bleeding in the most effective manner possible. The product is made from regenerated cellulose and is an effective hemostatic agent registered with the FDA and patented. Upon contact with blood, ActCel converts to a collagen-like gel, which expands to put direct pressure on blood vessels and thereby control bleeding. ActCel is water soluble and can be removed easily using water, saline, or hydrogen peroxide. Circle No. 660

Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals BOOTH NOS. 1306 & 1308 Depend on Flexall 454® topical pain relieving gels from Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals for clinical and athletic training room settings. Flexall gels are used by leading athletic trainers to treat the world’s top athletes. Enhance ultrasound, cryotherapy, TENS, and massage therapy. Flexall gels feature unique vitamin E-enriched aloe vera gel formulas with menthol as the active ingredient. They absorb quickly and are greaseless, nonstaining, and gentle on the skin. Professional sizes are available. Circle No. 661

Booth No. 1229

Etchasoft, Inc. Booth No. TBA

Since 1980, Bushwalker Bags from Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals have been handcrafted in America to exacting standards for quality and durability. Discover the company’s line of med bags, belt packs, crutch bags, field kits, equipment bags, luggage, and specialty bags that are the best in the industry. They come with a lifetime warranty on workmanship. The bags are available in six standard colors, and custom embroidery is also available. Bushwalker Bags set the standard. Circle No. 662

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Leukotape P by BSN-Jobst is a high-tensilestrength, rigid tape that’s specifically designed for patellofemoral taping to correct patellar position. It is also excellent for managing chronic shoulder problems, realigning shoulder-related structures, and taping and retraining muscles. Its aggressive zinc oxide adhesive gives it a secure, reliable hold. Circle No. 664

Concussion Sentinel BOOTH NO. 1229 Concussion Sentinel is an easy-to-use computerbased cognitive testing system employed by athletic trainers, coaches, and physicians for the management of concussion. The innovative use of familiar playing cards provides for a fun and interactive experience for athletes. Concussion Sentinel is different because it was developed specifically for use in youth, high school, and college settings. Concussion Sentinel takes the guesswork out of concussion management by providing an objective tool that allows coaches and athletic trainers to make confident returnto-play decisions. Circle No. 665

Etchasoft, Inc. BOOTH NO. TBA InjureNet™ is an injury-management software program that provides athletic trainers with the ability to capture information right at the treatment table using a touchscreen interface. Originally developed by Etchasoft for a professional football team, the product has delivered Web browser-based health management since its introduction in 2000. The software allows athletic trainers to manage rosters, patients, injuries, and associated treatments. Look for exciting new features in the upcoming Version 3.0 release. Circle No. 666

Ferno Performance Pools BOOTH NO. 1712 Ferno offers over 250 custom and fiberglass therapy, rehabilitation, and fitness pools. With various sizes, depths, and custom configurations available, Ferno makes a pool for every facility.

PREVIEW Add an underwater treadmill, aquatic bike, or high-resistance therapy jets for the ultimate lowimpact workout or therapy session. Other accessories include pool lifts, benches, and exercise bars. Ferno pools include professional installation by factory technicians. Maximize your athletes’ performance with Ferno Performance Pools. Circle No. 667

HQ, Inc. BOOTH NO. 335 The ability to quickly and accurately assess core body temperature on the field is critical to the proper evaluation and treatment of exertional heatstroke. Other methods of assessing core temperature are not as convenient and don’t provide the most appropriate measures for individuals exercising in hot environments. The CorTemp® wireless monitoring system, featuring the CorTemp ingestible temperature pill, offers a new and affordable approach for recognizing elevated core temperature on the field. CorTemp helps you optimize performance and keep your players in the game. It is FDA-registered and has been used by sports professionals for over 15 years. Circle No. 668

Hymanson, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1924 Bodyblade® was scientifically designed by a physical therapist to engage the nervous system. This patented technology allows you to reshape your body effectively, completely, and in just a fraction of the time needed for traditional exercise. It’s one piece of equipment with infinite potential. “Bodyblade is fantastic in every way. Exceptionally easy to use, exceptional benefits received, a reasonable price, and world-class customer service,” says M.S., a golf instructor. Circle No. 669

Oakworks BOOTH NO. 320 As the strongest and most durable portable table on the market, the Boss™ is exceptional. It’s dedicated to helping athletes get back into the game sooner, and is made for sideline treatments, evaluations, and other on-site interventions. With sealed seams on the Tufflex™ upholstery and a water-resistant undercoating, the Boss is a solid performer, even under the harshest outdoor conditions. Plus, with independently adjustable legs, the Boss can tackle any uneven surface or rugged terrain without a problem. With the Boss from Oakworks, you can take control and take your own equipment to away games and events. It’s like home field advantage, to goSM. Circle No. 670

With a 500-pound dynamic load weight rating, the Portable Taping Table from Oakworks is the strongest and most durable taping table on the market. The Portable Taping Table is fully portable, providing an ideal sideline evaluation and taping station both at home and on the road. With independently adjustable legs and unique field feet, the Portable Taping Table can handle any uneven surface or rugged terrain without a problem. Take control by using your own equipment at away games and events. Because when you’re on the road, you never know what you’re going to get. Take Control, Take OakworksSM. Circle No. 671

HQ, Inc. Booth No. 335

Biofreeze®/Performance Health, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1111 Performance Health is the maker of Biofreeze® and Prossage™ Heat. The Biofreeze family of pain-relieving topicals includes a soothing gel, a convenient no-touch roll-on, and the new allnatural Cryospray™. Prossage Heat is a uniquely blended, 100-percent natural, area-specific, non-slip, controllable-glide warming ointment. It is formulated specifically for deep tissue work, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Circle No. 672

Hymanson, Inc. Booth No. 1924

Premier Software, Inc. BOOTH NO. 728 Horizon is the name of a project that Premier Software is developing into a suite of high-tech innovations for the world of sports medicine management. Between now and December, the project code name will be Horizon. In December, the identities and descriptions of individual suite modules will be announced. Keep an eye out for the exciting news—it will take sports medicine information systems beyond your current Horizon. Circle No. 673 Simtrak™ 7 was released in February with a new interface and many significant enhancements and improvements. Premier Software is also developing a new version of the leading drug-management system SportPharm™, and an integrated link that will connect Simtrak and SportPharm. This will be the first product that allows sports-medicine departments to link injury and medication tracking and administration under one system. Circle No. 674

Oakworks Booth No. 320

Biofreeze®/Performance Health, Inc. Booth No. 1111

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EXHIBITOR PROTEAM by Hausmann

PROTEAM by Hausmann Booth No. 1408

SAM® Medical Products Booth No. 1235

BOOTH NO. 1408 PROTEAM by Hausmann, a specialty division of Hausmann Industries, Inc., has introduced a new concept in athletic training 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 your choice of finishes. To win a Trek bike, enter the contest at NATA booth 1408. Circle No. 675 PROTEAM by Hausmann offers athletic trainers a complete line of all-laminate treatment furniture designed to enhance the functionality and appearance of the athletic training room. The model A9068 Split Leg Lift Table features spacious cabinet storage, an optional air-spring backrest, a weight capacity of 400 pounds, and positive locking, padded leg rests that adjust up to 45°. PROTEAM offers a wide selection of treatment tables, modular taping stations, cabinets, and stadium lockers. Circle No. 676

SAM® Medical Products

Uridynamics, Inc. Booth No. 831

Dynatronics Booth No. 409

BOOTH NO. 1235 The Soft Shell™ splint is an economical alternative to the materials currently used to form simple hand and wrist splints. Your time, money, and materials are saved because no gloves, water, heat, or cleanup is required. Plus, the splint is lightweight and comfortable, and it can easily be remolded and held in position with a wrap of your choice. For convenience, the Soft Shell splint can be hand-washed and air-dried. Circle No. 677 Combining the best of science with the best of nature, the Blist-O-Ban™ by SAM Medical Products uses a new technology, Bursatek™, to relieve friction and pain in order to prevent and treat blisters. Blist-O-Ban is the only product on the market specifically designed to reduce the friction caused by rubbing, which can lead to hot spots and blisters. The bandage is so thin you won’t even know it’s there. Circle No. 678

Uridynamics, Inc.

MedX Health Corp. Booth No. 635

BOOTH NO. 831 HydraTrend™ urine test strips provide immediate and reliable information about an athlete’s hydration level. They can be used to determine whether athletes need to adjust their fluid intake

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to perform at their best and remain safe from dehydration and heat-related illness. HydraTrend test strip kits are convenient and easy to use, requiring only a small urine sample and providing results in 30 to 60 seconds. Each kit includes 50 test strips, a sample collection cup, complete instructions, a color chart for interpreting results, quality controls, and a card for recording test results over time. Circle No. 679

LIGHT THERAPY Dynatronics BOOTH NO. 409 Dynatronics, an innovator in light and laser therapy since 1979, has introduced the Dynatron Xp™ light therapy pad. The Dynatron Xp’s proprietary design allows the practitioner to quickly deliver large doses of therapeutic light to an 8” x 10” area. This product is designed for use with the Dynatron Solaris™ Series. Circle No. 685 The new Dynatron iBox is the first iontophoresis device capable of delivering two single- or dual-phase (polarity) treatments at the same time. The bright OLED displays current, dosage delivered, and time remaining for both channels simultaneously. The unit is designed to be energy efficient—two AA batteries will deliver twice as many treatments as competitors’ devices. Circle No. 686

MedX Health Corp. BOOTH NO. 635 The MedX1100 console has three accessories: a hand-held low-level laser and two handsfree superluminous diodes (SLD). The MedX treatment guidelines, included in the Ultra Kit, provide more than 60 accurate protocols and settings. Quick and easy set-up, three accessory ports, the flexibility to use any combination of accessories, continuous or pulsed waveform, and simultaneous multiple-site treatment options make the MedX Ultra Kit the best choice in phototherapy equipment. Call today to find your local distributor. Circle No. 687

NUTRITION The Gatorade Co. BOOTH NO. 900 After years of extensive research, scientists at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute have developed Gatorade Endurance Formula for

PREVIEW athletes’ longer, more intense workouts and competitions. Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink with a five-electrolyte blend containing nearly twice the sodium (200 mg) and three times the potassium (90 mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to more fully replace what athletes lose in sweat when fluid and electrolyte losses become substantial. Circle No. 688 Gatorade Nutrition Shake is a balanced nutritional supplement that’s ideal for use as a high-energy meal replacement, or a pre-event or between-meal snack. Gatorade Nutrition Shake contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron, so it’s great for athletes who want to perform at their best and need to supplement their diet with a convenient, balanced, and nutritious product. Gatorade Nutrition Shake is available in two flavors—chocolate and vanilla. Circle No. 689

PROTECTIVE APPAREL Antibody, Inc. BOOTH NO. 224 The BodyGuard compression shorts prevent and accommodate lower-body injuries to the groin, hamstring, quadriceps, hip flexors, and hip pointers. Because of their inner surface and custom design, they attach to the wearer and transfer their stored elastic energy to the muscles, creating torque and assisting with muscle flexion and extension. They also provide constant compression, strain distribution, impact absorption, heat circulation, and absorption of fatigue-inducing muscle vibrations caused by repetitive use. Circle No. 690

McDavid, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1720 Innovation is a trademark of the protective equipment manufactured by McDavid Sports Medical Products. The company recently introduced a new product line that utilizes technology to provide better protection and comfort for athletes. HexPad™ protective apparel features hundreds of individual pads, permanently bonded between two layers of moisture-transporting four-way stretch compression fabric. The result is a line of padded undergarments for athletes that are more protective, super lightweight, and breathable. HexPads conform to the body, flex, and stretch far better than any other product on the market. Circle No. 691

For light-contact days or supplemental protection for all sports, the McDavid 757 “Thudd” HexPad is the ideal choice. This pro-style compression short, featuring hDc moisture management, includes hip, tail, and thigh pads that conform to and stretch with the body for continuous protection and support. McDavid’s revolutionary HexPad technology is a key component in the company’s protective apparel, and is used to protect the world’s best athletes. College and high school teams are ordering HexPad products at an amazing rate, while athletes on more than half of all pro football and basketball teams in the U.S. now wear some type of HexPads. Circle No. 692

The Gatorade Co. Booth No. 900

Stromgren Supports BOOTH NO. 309 New Five Pocket Football Girdles from Stromgren Supports (model 1551HTP) provide excellent compression and moisture-wicking characteristics. The lightweight, perforated, closed-cell EVA foam tail and hip pads are permanently attached and provide excellent protection to the iliac crest. Field tests prove that these patent-pending pads help athletes stay dryer, cooler, and more comfortable during competition. Circle No. 693 New Protective Basketball Compression Shorts from Stromgren Supports (model 1552HTP) are designed to help reduce injuries from hard, aggressive play during games and practices. The compression pant has permanently attached, perforated, closed-cell EVA foam pads for the hip, tail, and thigh areas. These lightweight, patent-pending pads with moisture-wicking fabric give both male and female athletes excellent muscle stability and added protection in those key anatomy areas. Circle No. 694

Antibody, Inc. Booth No. 224

McDavid, Inc. Booth No. 1720

Stromgren Supports Booth No. 309

STRENGTH & FITNESS CDM Sport BOOTH NO. 200 The XTS from CDM Sport is a complete tubing-based functional training system in which all exercises can be performed within four feet of the wall. Whether for rehab or sport-specific conditioning, exercise progressions performed with the XTS facilitate the development of core strength via functional movement patterns. The unique pulley system allows for unlimited positioning and creativity to simulate any activity. If space, budget, and versatility are concerns, you need to check out the XTS. Circle No. 700

CDM Sport Booth No. 200

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EXHIBITOR

Contemporary Design Co. Booth No. 126

Exertools

Contemporary Design Co.

Ferno Performance Pools

BOOTH NO. 126 The Shuttle MVP is a multi-use leg press that offers incredibly smooth performance, from lowresistance levels to high-intensity plyometric training. It is the perfect choice for enhancing seasonal sport conditioning, elite athletics, senior programming, physical therapy, and general wellness programs. The aerospace design combines structural integrity with a rapid horizontal rebounding action that develops dynamic lower-body strength, agility, speed, stability, and core stabilization. The Shuttle MVP is the most user-friendly, versatile, effective, and fun way to use square footage in the gym. Circle No. 701

BOOTH NO. 1712 Transform a traditional swimming or lap pool into an aquatic exercise environment with the Ferno AquaGaiter™ Underwater Treadmill. Combining traditional treadmill training with the natural properties of water, which include buoyancy, resistance, and heat, the AquaGaiter is perfect for a low-impact workout. The AquaGaiter features variable speed adjustments ranging from one-half to eight miles per hour for any level of conditioning. It provides athletes the ultimate water workout by strengthening muscles and reducing joint impact. Circle No. 705

Life Fitness

Booth No. 731

Ferno Performance Pools Booth No. 1712

Life Fitness Booth No. TBA

Perform Better

The Shuttle Balance from Contemporary Design evolved from the need to functionally train the neuromuscular systems of athletes and seniors alike. It has long been recognized that the body’s ability to negotiate unpredictable changes in force, direction, and placement in space 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. 702

BOOTH NO. TBA The Life Fitness LCD Entertainment family of products includes enhanced and new offerings. Among them are an integrated LCD screen, which comes standard on Life Fitness’s e-model cardio products; two attachable LCD screen solutions for select new Life Fitness equipment; and a new stand-based system compatible with previous-generation Life Fitness and non-Life Fitness cardio machines. Each offers TV-quality video, a 12.1-inch screen, and customizable features. Circle No. 706

Exertools

The Lifecycle® bikes keep getting better. The 90 Series Lifecycle exercise bike is the flagship product of Life Fitness. Loaded with breakthrough technology, durable components, and ergonomic design features, this bike continues the company’s legacy of fitness expertise. As the most recognized cardio product in fitness facilities around the world, the Lifecycle exercise bike is a must for every facility. Circle No. 707

BOOTH NO. 731 Over the past decade, the FOLLER™ foam roller from Exertools has become one of the most widely used therapeutic and conditioning products on the market. Don’t let its simple design fool you—FOLLERS can be used in countless different ways. They easily adapt to a variety of techniques, including mobilization, balance, and strength training, and can be used in supine, prone, sitting, kneeling, side-lying, or standing positions. They are available in a variety of sizes and in full- and half-round shapes. Exertools provides the most extensive offering of foam rollers on the market today. Circle No. 703 The Dyna-Disc from Exertools has become a staple in all kinds of training protocols. It’s the perfect companion for abdominal, lower-back, proprioception, balance, stabilization, and weight-shift exercises. The Dyna-Disc is a seamless pad 14 inches in diameter and two inches thick. It can be used for a wide variety of exercises from a standing or seated position, providing many of the same benefits as a gymball. Circle No. 704

Booth No. 910

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Perform Better BOOTH NO. 910 Keiser’s new Infinity Functional Trainer with base is featured in the 2005 Perform Better catalog. Its revolutionary air resistance design allows for safe, smooth exercising at any speed, without flying weight concerns. Resistance is constant and is not affected by the speed of the exercise. The unit adjusts in one pound increments, and the resistance range is 0 to 106 pounds. This product is one of three Keiser models built with the revolutionary air power technology, and all are available through the Perform Better catalog. Circle No. 708 The new Foam Roller Plus, available in the 2005 Perform Better catalog, lasts up to five times longer than other biofoam rollers. The secret is

PREVIEW the five-inch PVC core, which is covered by one inch of foam to provide a firm but comfortable feel. The PVC core keeps the foam from being compressed over time. This product is offered with a two-year warranty and is shipped with exercise instructions and a cover. Call or go online today to get your copy of the Perform Better catalog. Circle No. 709

Magister Corp. BOOTH NO. 1426 Virtually identical to latex bands, REP Bands® resistive exercise bands from Magister Corp. offer greater elastic response, higher resilience, and faster recovery. Patented REP Bands are the only resistive exercise bands manufactured exclusively in the United States. Circle No. 710

Power Systems, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1320 Power Systems’ Power Strap Ball gives you total ball control to perform a variety of strengthtraining and functional movements by strapping the ball directly onto the hand. For more versatility, hold it by the strap to perform rows, releases, and rotational exercises, or strap it to the ankles to perform extreme crunches. The straps can be removed, converting the Power Strap Ball into a traditional medicine ball. The balls range from two to 12 pounds each in twopound increments. Power Strap Balls are made of rubber, so they will bounce. Circle No. 714

AIREX® exercise and balance products from Magister Corp. offer maximum protection with a non-slip surface for safety combined with superb cushioning that has a comfortable tactile quality. AIREX products can be used with a variety of patients, young and old, and are ideal for exercise, rehabilitation, training, balance, and stability programs. The AIREX balance-beam can be used for static and dynamic stabilization exercises in training and rehabilitation programs. Circle No. 711

Power Systems continues to set the industry standard and raise the bar by adding Resist-ABall stability balls to its exclusive and extensive line of top quality, innovative fitness and sports performance products and programs. The stability ball was originally designed for rehab use by patients with neurological disorders and spinal injuries. Resist-A-Ball crosses over into the fitness arena and has become a “must have” piece of training equipment for nearly every personal trainer and fitness professional. Over the years, Resist-A-Ball has developed numerous quality programs utilizing the ball with yoga, Pilates, interval, strength, and core training programs. Circle No. 715

OPTP

PrePak Products

BOOTH NO. 1014 The firm but comfortable closed-cell foam in OPTP’s Pro-Roller is heat-sealed so it won’t break down, even when faced with the constant usage demands of athletic trainers and athletes. It is ideal for stretching, core stabilization, and self-massage techniques. The Pro-Roller can be easily wiped off with a sanitary solution. It is available in the most popular sizes: 36” long x 6” high, and 36” long x 3” high. Circle No. 712

Powering Athletics BOOTH NO. TBA PowerPlyos does the work of four different exercise machines because it aligns into four positions: plyo boxes, V-box, Russian side-jump angle box, and resisted vertical leaper (RVL). The RVL allows for hundreds of different exercises that develop strength, quickness, endurance, and explosive power. PowerPlyos offers extremely functional applications of lateral and multidirectional movement. It teaches athletes that by being aggressive with their arms and legs, they can bring the whole body into the exercise. Circle No. 713

BOOTH NO. 1708 PrePak Products’ new ExerBand Fitness Bar delivers a total-body exercise experience. It is exceptionally lightweight and easily portable. The unit quickly attaches to any brand or resistance level of tubing. Use the ExerBand Fitness Bar in the clinic, gym, or out on the field. It allows the user to work out virtually anywhere, in any plane of motion. The ExerBand Fitness Bar Kit is your gym-on-the-go, complete with tubing, handles, an anchor strap, and an instructional exercise poster. Circle No. 716 PrePak Products’ Web-Slide Exercise Rail System is for users of tubing, bands, pulleys, and any other devices that provide resistance, stretching, and range-of-motion exercise. The product includes everything you need, including the fixtures, exercise devices, and instructional materials, to quickly and effectively train and monitor people in need of rehab and fitness training. The Deluxe Assortment includes three additional posters, and the new ExerBand Fitness Bar and EzChange handles are found on all tubes. Circle No. 717

Magister Corp. Booth No. 1426

OPTP Booth No. 1014

Powering Athletics Booth No. TBA

Power Systems, Inc. Booth No. 1320

PrePak Products Booth No. 1708

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EXHIBITOR The Hygenic Corp.

Booth No. 1533

BOOTH NO. 1533 The new Thera-Band® Exercise Station combines strength, balance, and flexibility exercises into one convenient system. With three levels of custom-designed resistance tubing, users can progressively increase their workout challenge level. The Exercise Station is also designed to integrate the use of resistance tubing with exercise balls, Thera-Band Stability Trainers, Rocker Boards, and Wobble Boards (sold separately). It includes 18 pieces of tubing with clips, two handles, two Assist™ straps, an exercise bar, and a color poster with 24 exercises. Circle No. 718

efi Sports Medicine/ Total Gym

The Thera-Band® division of The Hygenic Corp., the leading manufacturer of progressive resistance exercise equipment, has introduced the new Thera-Band Rocker and Wobble Boards to its line of progressive balance training products. The Rocker Board features uni-planar movement, while the Wobble Board is multi-planar, creating the greatest level of difficulty. The boards can be used in clinical or training environments for closed-chain exercises, ankle and knee injury prevention and strengthening, core strengthening, sensorimotor training, and more. Circle No. 719

The Hygenic Corp.

Booth No. 1810

Aircast®, LLC Booth No. 710

CDM Sport Booth No. 200

DM Systems, Inc. Booth No. 1500

Impact Innovative Products Booth No. 1220

efi Sports Medicine/Total Gym BOOTH NO. 1810 efi Sports Medicine’s electric PowerTower™ no longer requires a client to get on and off the unit between exercises, and it delivers level changes at the touch of a button. The PowerTower features a ground-breaking dynamic pulley system that adjusts to girth and height to allow for optimum force angles specific to each exercise. Other features include a wide base, a telescoping squat stand with three adjustable heights, built-in pull-up bars, and a fold-away foot holder for hamstring and abdominal work. This unit accepts all of efi’s Total Gym Pilates accessories and comes with an exercise manual categorized by muscle group and Pilates repertoire. Circle No. 720 The Total Gym 26000 is the new generation of the original clinical model. It provides 10 resistance levels and comes equipped with impressive new features inspired by the needs of the commercial environment. The new wide-based telescoping squat stand adjusts to three heights, facilitating correct biomechanics for squats, bridges, calf raises, and plyometric exercises. The new folding foot holder for hamstring curls and ab crunches locks into place for use and then easily folds away. The folding platform allows the telescoping squat stand also to be folded away for storage. Circle No. 721

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NEW PRODUCTS TO LOOK FOR AT THE 2005 SHOW Aircast®, LLC BOOTH NO. 710 To be shown at the NATA Convention for the first time, Aircast introduces the new A60 Ankle Support. It’s the simplest and most efficient way to help prevent ankle sprains and provide protection for chronic ankle instabilities. The patented strapping mechanism supports the ankle while allowing unrestricted freedom of movement. With its simplified application and low bulk for easy fit inside sneakers, this product is ideal for athletes. Circle No. 725

CDM Sport BOOTH NO. 200 The Monitored Rehab Systems Functional Squat Machine from CDM Sport is the new gold standard for training and rehabilitation of the lower extremities. The Functional Squat is the first closed-chain system designed for reactive neuromuscular training and testing. Built-in sensors and interactive video games optimally develop control, proprioception, and strength, while making the workout fun and motivating for kids, athletes, and geriatrics. Circle No. 726

DM Systems, Inc. BOOTH NO. 1500 The Adjusticizer™ exercise system adjusts to fit the user’s workout and schedule. Interchangeable adjustable components can be configured to work the back, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, and legs. Composite cord adjusters shorten or lengthen the Adjusticizer and change the tension with a simple pull. The Adjusticizer exercise system includes one single-strength cord (in your choice of light, medium, or tough), two composite cord adjusters, two handles, two foot/door attachment straps, three spring links, and a 64-page exercise manual. Circle No. 727

Impact Innovative Products BOOTH NO. 1220 Make an impact on the field, not on your body, with Zoombang™ Conformal Impact Gear™. Impact Innovative Products has created this line of gear using the company’s advanced polymer called reAsorb, a fluid-like material that behaves as a solid upon impact. Zoombang compressionfit shirts have reAsorb pads strategically located

PREVIEW Mueller. The Hg80 braces feature a moisture-wicking heat-management system attained through the Mueller-exclusive Hydracinn™ material and revolutionary AEGIS™ antimicrobial technology. As a result, these braces are anti-fungal and antimicrobial. They are soft to the touch, very lightweight, extremely comfortable, and designed for superior support. They are available for the knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. A nylon mesh laundry bag is included with each Hg80 brace. Circle No. 730

on the shoulders, ribs, or a combination of both. They permit a totally free range of motion, yet react proportionally when force is applied. Circle No. 728

MedX Health Corp. BOOTH NO. 635 The MedXHOME is a compact, take-home phototherapy unit. The MedXHOME console with its superluminous diode (SLD) cluster is easy to use. MedXHOME gives the patient the freedom to perform treatment at a convenient time and location, and offers the advantages of continued treatments between clinical visits. The unit is programmable, records both the number of treatments and total treatment time, and allows the patient to rate his or her progress. When the unit is returned by the patient, the clinician can access this data in order to monitor and document both use and outcomes. Circle No. 729

MedX Health Corp. Booth No. 635

Mueller Sports Medicine Booth No. 520

National Academy of Sports Medicine BOOTH NO. 300 Learn NASM’s Optimum Performance Training for Performance Enhancement™ in a new oneday workshop coming to your area. In this comprehensive, hands-on workshop, you’ll earn 0.8 NASM CEUs and develop the skills necessary to assess and design programs to enhance athletic performance and decrease the risk of injury in just about any athletic client. Circle No. 731

Mueller Sports Medicine BOOTH NO. 520 Hg80 Mueller Mercury ushers in the next era of non-neoprene high-performance braces from

National Academy of Sports Medicine Booth No. 300

Athletic Trainer, if you are Model 329 Ankle Support

Permanently attached heel lock straps help control severe eversion and inversion of the ankle complex.

• Tired of wasting your program’s money • Losing valuable time, taping ankles to prevent injuries • Or think you cannot afford to provide great ankle protection for all of your athletes Then you should try the affordable and effective heel-lock ankle protection with compression and moisture-management features from Stromgren Supports.

•Emulates a professionally taped ankle and gives excellent support. •Affordable—Use the same support every day for an entire season for the price of 12 rolls of tape. •Easy to put on, not bulky and fits comfortably in the shoe, no lefts or rights. •Level of support stays the same during the entire period of being worn. •Spandex sock applies comfortable and even compression to the entire foot complex. •Cooler and dryer to wear because of moisture-wicking capabilities.

Model 250 Thumb and Wrist Stabilizer •Fits either left or right ankle. •Available in black or white.

A Linesman’s Best Friend! •Designed to help prevent thumb hyperextensions or to be used after an injury. •Allows normal range of motion to catch, throw, tackle and grip. •Heat moldable plastic forms around the thumb to stabilize abnormal rotation. •Nylon stay reduces hyperextension. •Fits left or right hand. See

us at the NATA Booth 309 for your Free Gift Hays, Kansas 800-527-1988

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EXHIBITOR LISTING

Company Booth 3-Point Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1805

Company Booth Al Rice & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

Company Booth Armor Sports Holdings, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 1711

1100 Butterworth Ct., Stevensville, MD 21666 Phone: 410-604-6393 • Web: www.3pointproducts.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

3307 Industrial Pkwy., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: 800-456-1142 • Web: www.alrice.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

2030 N. Forbes Blvd., # 106 , Tucson, AZ 85745 Phone: • Web: www.armorsports.com Categories: Braces & Supports

A-Athletic & Medical Supply Co., Inc. . . . . 1614

Alert Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030

P.O. Box 30067, Houston, TX 77009 Phone: 800-255-9565 • Web: www.a-athletics.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

P.O. Box 1088, San Marcos, TX 78667 Phone: 830-372-3333 • Web: www.alertservices.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

220 Andover St., P.O. Box 4264, Andover, MA 01810 Phone: 800-225-1516 • Fax: 978-475-8603 Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Athletic Tape

Accelerade/Pacific Health Laboratories . . 1809

AlignMed, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1230

100 Matawan Rd., Ste. 420, Matawan, NJ 07747 Phone: 732-739-2900 • Web: www.pacifichealthlabs.com Categories: Nutrition

50 63rd Pl., Long Beach, CA 90803 Phone: 615-884-7601

16275 Laguna Canyon Rd., Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 949-453-8888 • Web: www.asics.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Accelerated Care Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

AliMed, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Bailey Manufacturing Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

297 High St., Dedham, MA 02026 Phone: 800-225-2610 • Web: www.alimed.com Categories: Braces & Supports

118 Lee St., Lodi, OH 44254 Phone: 800-321-8372 • Web: www.baileymfg.com Categories: Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Manufacturer of electrotherapy equipment. 9855 Double R Blvd., #100, Reno, NV 89511 Phone: 800-350-1100 • Web: www.acplus.com Categories: Electrotherapy See ad on page 88 Find product info on page 67

Active Ankle Systems, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1312 509 Barrett Ave., Louisville, KY 40204 Phone: 502-582-2655 • Web: www.activeankle.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

ActSys Medical Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1510

Ambra LeRoy Medical Products . . . . . . . . . 633 4335 - C Taggart Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 866-203-4760 • Web: www.ambraleroy.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1513 8111 Gatehouse Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042 Phone: 800-667-2968 • Web: www.redcross.org

Medical supplier of ActCel Haemostatic Gauze, which turns into gel and stops bleeding immediately. 31186 La Baya Dr., Westlake Village, CA 91362 Phone: 818-879-2700 • Web: www.actsysmedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 91 Find product info on page 70

Amerisport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935

Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1514

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

Supplier of sports equipment and injury prevention products, including: helmets, Boss shoulder pads, and Ultimate Mouth Guards. P.O. Box 489, Cookeville, TN 38502 Phone: 800-251-6857 • Web: www.adamsusa.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel See ad on page 59 Find product info on page 69

ADVANCE Newsmagazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827 2900 Horizon Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-278-1400 • Web: www.advanceweb.com Categories: Educational Materials

Advocare Products, L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1331 727 Realty Rd., Suite #134 , Carrollton, TX 75006 Phone: 800-542-4800 • Web: www.advocare.com/store/ index.jsp Categories: Nutrition

Aiken Compounding Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . 1125 333 Newberry St., N.W., Aiken, SC 29801 Phone: 866-649-1313 • Web: www.dexrx.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Massage Products

Aircast, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710 Manufacturer of ankle braces and cryo compression devices. 92 River Rd., Summit, NJ 07901 Phone: 800-526-8785 • Web: www.aircast.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 17 Find product info on page 68 & 76

2695 N. Larkin, Fresno, CA 93727 Phone: 800-766-7878 • Web: www.amerisport.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Athletic training bags

AMREX Electrotherapy Equipment . . . . . . 1026

Andover Coated Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 1212 9 Fanaras Dr., Salisbury, MA 01952 Phone: 800-432-6686 • Web: www.andovercoated.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Anodyne Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 13570 Wright Cir., Tampa, FL 33626 Phone: 800-521-6664 • Web: www.anodynetherapy.com

Antibody, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Supplier of customized compression shorts and shoulder braces. P.O. Box 369, Cheltenham, MD 20623 Phone: 301-782-3700 • Web: www.antibody.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 80 Find product info on page 64 & 73

Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1308 Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals produces Flexall® Pain Relieving Gels 1615 University Dr., Ste. 135, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 800-527-4923 • Web: www.ari-med.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 85 Find product info on page 70

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Arrowhead Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 915

Asics America Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535

Ball Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1726 14215 Mead St., Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 800-752-2255 • Web: www.fitball.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Educational Materials, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment

Bauerfeind USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1504 Manufacturer for all types of braces and elastic knit supports. 55 Chastain Rd., Ste. 112, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone: 800-423-3405 • Web: www.bauerfeindusa.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 25 Find product info on page 64

Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1609 2222 Pleasant View Rd., Ste. 6, Madison, WI 53562 Phone: 800-747-5685 • Web: www.beaconathletics.com

Bike Athletic Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 755 Lee St., Alexander City, AL 35010 Phone: 256-500-4265 • Fax: 256-500-9577 Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Bio Compression Systems, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 1234 120 W. Commercial Ave., Moonachie, NJ 07074 Phone: 201-939-0713

Bio Ex Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1603 P.O. Box 926, Smithville, TX 78957 Phone: 800-750-2756 • Web: www.bioexsystems.com Categories: Nutrition, Rehab Equipment, Software

Bio Skin/Cropper Medical, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 720 Cropper Medical produces Bio Skin® braces and athletic gear that are breathable, light-weight, low-profile, durable, and hypoallergenic. 240 E. Hersey St., Ste. 2, Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 800-541-2455 • Web: www.bioskin.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 38 Find product info on page 64

Biodex Medical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 20 Ramsay Rd., Shirley, NY 11967-0702 Phone: 631-924-9000 • Web: www.biodex.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment

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Company Booth Biofreeze®/ Performance Health, Inc.. . . 1111

Company Booth Bledsoe Brace Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010

Company Booth Brace International, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1713

Performance Health produces Biofreeze®, a versatile pain reliever to enhance modalities. 1017 Boyd Rd., Export, PA 15632 Phone: 800-246-3733 • Web: www.biofreeze.com Categories: Massage Products, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Pain Relief See ad on page 9 & 79 Find product info on page 68 & 71

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

Manufacturer of atheletic braces, including MAX™ Shoulder Brace, FLUK™ Patella Strap, and BAR-1 shorts. P.O. Box 19752, Atlanta , GA 30325 Phone: 800-545-1161 • Web: www.braceint.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 84 & 117 Find product info on page 64

Biomechanical Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 1605

BNA Modular Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1801 1895 East 56 Rd., Lecompton, KS 66050 Phone: 800-432-2955 • Web: www.BNAModularConcepts.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

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 Med. Supplies

Board of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1332

BioMedical Life Systems, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 510

Bodyblade® / Hymanson, Inc. . . . . . . . . 1924

Manufacturer of portable electrotherapy devices and accessories. P.O. Box 1360, Vista, CA 92083 Phone: 800-726-8367 • Web: www.bmls.com Categories: Electrotherapy See ad on page 41 Find product info on page 67

Blackburns/Heartsine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1607 301 Corbet St., Tarentum, PA 15084 Phone: 800-372-7749 • Web: www.blackburnsmed.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

4223 S. 143rd Cir., Omaha, NE 68137 Phone: 402-559-0091 • Web: www.bocatc.org Categories: Educational Materials The Bodyblade design concentrates on your core and essential muscles in a matter of minutes per day, helping to create a convenient, fun and effective core workout. P.O. Box 5100, Playa Del Rey, CA 90296 Phone: 800-772-5233 • Web: www.bodyblade.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment See ad on page 83 Find product info on page 71

Borden Perlman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 2850 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: 609-896-3434 • Web: www.bordenperlman.com Categories: Insurance

BREG, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011 2611 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92083 Phone: 800-321-0607 • Web: www.breg.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment

BSN-Jobst, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Manufacturer of sports medicine, wound, vascular and skin care products. 5825 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209-4633 Phone: 800-221-7573 • Web: www.jobst-usa.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Athletic Tape See ad on page 31 Find product info on page 64 & 70

BTE Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1521 7455 L New Ridge Rd., Hanover, MD 21076 Phone: 800-331-8845 • Web: www.bteco.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment, computerized testing and training devices

“LET THE BODYGUARD PROTECT YOUR TEAM” BodyGuards are designed for the prevention and treatment of upper and lower-body soft tissue injuries using the theory of Stored Elastic Energy Transfer (“SEET”). BodyGuards: used by 17 of 32 NFL teams and numerous collegiate programs during the 2004-2005 season in a wide variety of sports. “The BodyGuard made me feel like I had an extra layer of muscle that gave me the ability and the conÀdence to perform. I recommend The BodyGuard for any athlete that has suffered an injury similar to mine.” Triple H - World Wrestling Entertainment

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Antibody, Inc. phone (301) 782-3700 fax (301) 782-3701

Antibody·s goal is to improve the Athletic Quality of life of all athletes. To purchase and learn more visit us at www.antibodywear.com

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LISTING Company Booth Bushwalker Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1306

Company Booth Collins Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1404

Company Booth Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801

1615 University Dr., Ste. 135, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 800-527-4923 • Web: www.ari-med.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

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

Supplier of athletic training room and sports medicine. 153 W. Warren, Gardner, KS 66030 Phone: 800-345-2231 • Web: www.cramersportsmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Educational Materials, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 93 Find product info on page 64 & 66

CDM Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Sports training and rehab at the highest level 816 Ladera Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76108 Phone: 800-400-7542 • Web: www.cdmsport.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 107 Find product info on page 73 & 76

Chattanooga Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 4717 Adams Rd., Hixson, TN 37343 Phone: 800-592-7329 • Web: www.chattgroup.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1508 12115 Sheraton Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45246 Phone: • Web: www.cincinnatisportsmed.com Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Coca-Cola North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 One Coca-Cola Plz., Atlanta, GA 30313 Phone: 800-438-2653 • Web: www.powerade.com Categories: Nutrition

Concept Development Associates . . . . . . . . 832 Phone: 877-379-2683 • Web: www.cda-designs.com Categories: Graphics and signage company

Concussion Sentinel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1229 Manufacturer of computerized concussion management systems. Level 7, 21 Victoria St., Melbourne, 3000, VIC Australia Phone: +61-3-9994-1300 Web: www.concussionsentinel.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Software See ad on page 52 Find product info on page 70

Contour Pak® Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 829 346 Rheem Blvd., Ste. 104, Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: 800-926-2228 • Web: www.contourpak.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment

Creative Custom Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . 1110 P.O. Box 414, Cedarburg, WI 53012 Phone: 800-368-8182 Web: www.creativecustomproducts.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Cryonic Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1424 1350 Danielson Rd., Montecito, CA 93108 Web: www.cryonic-medical.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment

CSMI - Computer Sports Medicine, Inc.. . . . 811 101 Tosca Dr., Stoughton, MA 02072-1505 Phone: 781-297-2034 • Web: www.csmisolutions.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Software

Cool Shirt/Shafer Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . 226 P.O. Box 712, Jonesboro, GA 30237 Phone: 770-477-1455 • Web: www.coolshirt.net

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Deep Muscle Stimulator, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 323

The DMS uses percussion, mechanical vibrations that reach deep into the muscle tissue to stimulate proprioceptive functions. 2711 East Coast Hwy., Ste. 206, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Phone: 877-368-7523 • Web: www.d-m-s-.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 108 Find product info on page 67

dj Orthopedics, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1120 A global medical device company specializing in rehabilitation and regeneration products. 2985 Scott St., Vista, CA 92083

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Phone: 800-321-9549 • Web: www.djortho.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 62 Find product info on page 65

DM Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500

Creator of resistive exercise products and shoulder braces for training and rehabilitation. 1316 Sherman Ave. , Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 800-254-5438 • Web: www.dmsystems.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 45 Find product info on page 65 & 76

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Dynatronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Manufacturer and distributor of light therapy and rehabilitation products. 7030 Park Centre Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Phone: 800-874-6251 • Web: www.dynatronics.com Categories: Electrotherapy See ad on page 11 Find product info on page 72

EBI, L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1502 100 Interpace Pkwy., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone: 800-526-2579 • Web: www.ebimedical.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy

Econoline Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 1800 Industrial Center Cir., Charlotte, NC 28213 Phone: 800-367-8319 • Web: www.econoline.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

EduTechnology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933 6629 Creek Point Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 Phone: 800-878-5766 • Web: www.edutechnology.com Categories: Educational Materials

efi Sports Medicine/Total Gym . . . . . . . . 1810 efi Sports Medicine produces Total Gym® fitness equipment and sports medicines. 7755 Arjons Dr., San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: 800-541-4900 • Web: www.totalgym.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 13 Find product info on page 76

EMPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 599 Cardigan Rd., St. Paul , MN 55126-3965 Phone: 800-328-2536 • Web: www.empi.com Categories: Electrotherapy

CorTemp Wireless Monitoring System ®

Prevent, recognize and treat exertional heat illness with accuracy and ease

P.O. Box 261, West Chicago, IL 60186 Phone: 888-467-9499 • Web: www.energice.net Categories: Nutrition

Etchasoft, Inc./InjureNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

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Monitors core body temperature accurately to ±0.18°F Helps identify hyperthermia before it strikes Noninvasive...no wires Monitors up to 99 athletes at one time Stop by Displays temperature within seconds our booth Proven track record for over 16 years at NATA #335 A necessary tool for every sports medicine professional • FDA registered CorTemp ® Pill

Energice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732

Supplier of injury-tracking software. 13400 Sutton Park Dr. S., #1501, Jacksonville, FL 32224 Phone: 904-493-0701 • Web: www.etchasoft.com Categories: Software See ad on page 90 Find product info on page 70

Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731 Supplier of athletic training equipment from gymballs to weight-training products to aqua therapy systems. 31 Commercial Blvd., Ste. F , Novato, CA 94949 Phone: 800-235-1559 • Web: www.exertools.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Functional training equipment See ad on page 84 Find product info on page 74

CorTemp ® Recorder

F.A. Davis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Athlete

ATC CorTemp ® Data Recorder

Starter Kit with 10 free pills

The original CorTemp ® “Thermometer Pill”

www.hqinc.net www.esportshealth.com • 1.866.323.5465 865 Muirfield Drive • Hanover Park, IL 60133

NATA Booth No. 335

Wireless Sensing Systems & Design Circle No. 153

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1915 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 800-323-3555 • Web: www.fadavis.com Categories: Educational Materials, Publisher

Fastech Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734 444 W. Maple Rd. #A, Troy, MI 48034 Phone: 800-351-3668 • Web: www.fastechlabs.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

LISTING Company Booth Ferno Performance Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1712

Manufacturer of underwater treadmill systems, hot pools, cold pools, and whirlpools. 70 Weil Way, WIlmington, OH 45177 Phone: 888-206-7802 • Web: www.ferno.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Aquatic Exercise See ad on page 81 & 89 Find product info on page 70 & 74

First Link Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 12551 Indian Rocks Rd., Ste. 1, Largo, FL 33774 Phone: 866-302-5663 Web: www.1stlinkmedical.com/schedule.asp Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Fitter International, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1127 3050 - 2600 Portland St. S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 4M6 Phone: 800-FITTER-1 • Web: www.fitter1.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Foot Management, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810

7201 Friendship Rd. , Pittsville, MD 21850 Phone: 410-835-3668 • Web: www.footmanagement.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Footcare Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1611 2980 Aventura Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180 Phone: 877-687-3338 • Web: www.FootcareXpress.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Company Booth Frogg Toggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1433

Company Booth Gear 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

114 Bright Rd., Guntersville, AL 35976 Phone: 800-349-1835 • Web: www.froggtoggs.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

2439 Henesy Ln., Fairfield, OH 45014 Web: www.gear2000.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Functional Design Systems, LLC . . . . . . . . . 830

Gebauer Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1511

Provider of functional education and biomechanicallydesigned fitness products for rehabilitation. 1042 Sutton Rd., Ste. 1, Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: 866-230-8300 • Web: www.functionaldesign.com Categories: Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 30 Find product info on page 66

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. 9410 St. Catherine Ave., Cleveland , OH 44104 Phone: 800-321-9348 • Web: www.gebauerco.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 32 & 33 Find product info on page 68

Game Ready. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1501 Game Ready™ simultaneously delivers deep tissue cooling and intermittent compression to treat injuries. 929 Camelia St. , Berkeley, CA 94710 Phone: 888-GAME-READY • Web: www.gameready.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 48 Find product info on page 68

Gatorade Co., The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Leader in rehydration sports drinks. 555 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: 800-88-GATOR • Web: www.gatorade.com Categories: Nutrition See ad on page 2-3 Find product info on page 72

Golden Beverages, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 555 S. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75149 Phone: 972-755-0289

Graston Technique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211 3833 N. Meridian St., Ste. 307, Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: 888-926-2727 • Web: www.grastontechnique.com Categories: Educational Materials, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment

Grimm Scientific Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 429 P.O. Box 2143, Marietta , OH 45750 Phone: 800-223-5395 • Fax: 740-374-5745 Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

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A T H L E T I C B I D-. CWebsite: O M ◆ T & Cwww.Bodyblade.com M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 5 ◆ 83 Phone: 800.77BLADE(25233) - Email: MoreInfo@bodyblade.com

Circle No. 154

NATA Booth No. 1924

EXHIBITOR

Company Booth Hartmann-Conco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1226

Company Booth Human Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821

Company Booth Impact Innovative Products, Inc. . . . . . . . 1220

481 Lakeshore Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 800-243-2294 • Web: www.hartmann-conco.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076 Phone: 800-747-4457 • Web: www.HumanKinetics.com Categories: Educational Materials

Healthcare Providers Service Organization . 312

Hydration Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532

159 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 Phone: 800-982-9491 • Web: www.hpso.com Categories: Insurance

6504 Lampe Ct., Hermitage, TN 37076 Phone: 615-884-7601

Producer of Zoombang visco-elastic “smart pads” that are confortable at rest, yet stiffen upon impact. 2 Penn St., Manor, PA 15665 Phone: 724-864-8440 • Web: www.zoombang.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Protective Pads & Gloves See ad on page 103 Find product info on page 69 & 76

Henry Schein/MBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426

1961 Fulling Mill Rd., Middleton, PA 17057 Phone: 800-753-9633 • Web: www.hydroworx.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

HydroWorx International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 108

135 Duryea Rd., Melville, NY 11747 Phone: 800-972-2611 • Web: www.henryschein.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Educational Materials, Electrotherapy, Massage Products, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Ideal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1412 1287 County Rd. 623, Broseley, MO 63932 Phone: 800-321-5490 • Web: www.idealproducts.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

HQ, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Manufacturer of heat illness monitoring systems 210 - 9th Street Dr. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: 941-721-7588 • Web: www.hqinc.net Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 82 Find product info on page 71

ImPACT Applications, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1507 P.O. Box 23288, Hilton Head, SC 29925 Phone: 877-646-7991 • Web: www.impacttest.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Software

HQ Medical Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 10661 Nassau St., N.E., Ste. 1100, Blaine, MN 55449 Phone: 866-792-0102

Impulse Training Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 P.O. Box 2312, Newnan, GA 30264 Phone: 800-964-2362 • Web: www.impulsepower.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Innovation Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 19762 Pauling, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Phone: 800-222-4284 • Web: www.isports.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Innovative Sports Training, Inc. . . . . . . . . 1515 3711 N. Ravenswood Ste. 150, Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: 773-244-6470 • Web: www.innsport.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

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LISTING Company Booth IOMED, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Company Booth Kees Goebel Medical Specialties. . . . . . . . 1432

Company Booth Life Measurement, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Producer of IOGEL® and TransQ®Flex Iontophoresis Electrodes, and Liquid Ice™Cold Compression Therapy. 2441 S. 3850 W., Ste. A, Salt Lake City, UT 84120 Phone: 800-621-3347 • Web: www.iomed.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment See ad on page 87 Find product info on page 68

9663 Glades Dr., Hamilton, OH 45011 Phone: 800-354-0445 • Web: www.keesgoebel.com

1850 Bates Ave., Concord, CA 94520-8586 Phone: 800-4-BODPOD • Web: www.bodpod.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment

Jaybird & Mais, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843-1740 Web: www.jaybird.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Kinesio USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 3939San Pedro Drive N.E., Bldg. C, Ste. 6, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-797-7818 • Web: www.kinesiotaping.com Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Athletic Tape

Kinetic Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631

Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine . . . . . . 600 199 Grandview Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 Phone: 800-219-6344 • Web: www.jnj.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Athletic Tape

Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc. . . . . . . . . 303 409 Tall Pine Dr., Sudbury, MA 01776 Web: www.jbpub.com Categories: Educational Materials

P.O. Box 19066, Omaha, NE 68119 Phone: 712-347-5152 • Web: www.kineticinnovations.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment

Kistler Instrument Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735 75 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228 Phone: 888-547-8537 • Web: www.kistler.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength. . . . . . . . . . TBA

K&K Insurance Group, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 721 1712 Magnavox Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Phone: 800-441-3994 • Web: www.kandkinsurance.com Categories: Insurance

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Manufacturer of the world’s most recognized training & conditioning equipment P.O. Box 43117, Cincinnati, OH 45243 Phone: 877-543-1123 • Web: www.hammerstrength.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Educational Materials See ad on page 51 Find product info on page 74

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . . . . . . . . . 1509 Publishers of books, journals and electronic media for athletic trainers. 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 800-638-3030 • Web: www.lww.com Categories: Educational Materials, Nutrition, Massage Products See ad on page 46 Find product info on page 66

Lohmann & Rauscher, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 6700 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Bldg. 281-G, Topeka, KS 66619 Phone: 800-279-3863 • Web: www.lohmann-rauscher.com Categories: Braces & Supports

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LifeWave, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

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Company Booth Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1426

Company Booth MedX Health Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635

Company Booth National Strength & Conditioning Assoc. . 1121

Manufacturer of non-latex resistive exercise products for rehabilitation. P.O. Box 4323, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Phone: 800-396-3130 • Web: www.magistercorp.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 37 Find product info on page 75

Manufacturer of phototherapy and low-level laser therapy products that promote soft tissue healing and pain reduction. 3350 Ridgeway Dr., Unit 3, Mississauga, ON L5L5Z9 Phone: 888-363-3112 • Web: www.medxhealth.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Laser therapy See ad on page 49 & 55 Find product info on page 72 & 77

The national association for strength and conditioning coaches and specialists. 1885 Bob Johnson Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Phone: 719-632-6722 • Web: www.nsca-lift.org Categories: Educational Materials, Insurance, Strength & Conditioning Research See ad on page 109 Find product info on page 66

Magnatherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1022

Medzone Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1824

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 326

3939 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-931-5358 • Web: www.magnatherm.com Categories: Electrotherapy

P.O. Box 2068, Sun City, AZ 85372 Phone: 866-633-9663 • Web: www.medzonecorp.com Categories: Massage Products, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

20 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135-2088 Phone: 800-253-7463 • Web: www.newbalance.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Mettler Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

6718 Oakbrook Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235 Phone: 800-872-5488 • Web: www.newoptions-sports.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Marsh Affinity Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1730 1440 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, IL 60068-1400 Phone: 800-503-9230 • Web: www.seaburychicago.com Categories: Insurance

McDavid Sports Medical Products . . . . . . 1720 Creator of top quality braces and supports for all levels of competition. 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 Med. Supplies See ad on page 5 Find product info on page 73

McGraw-Hill Higher Education . . . . . . . . . 1707 1285 Fern Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: 314-439-6738 • Web: www.mhhe.com Categories: Educational Materials

McKenzie Institute, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723 126 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 800-635-8380 • Web: www.mckenziemdt.org Categories: Educational Materials

Med Sports Systems, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 1505 6461 Pleasant River Dr., Dimonddale, MI 48821 Phone: 877-646-7990 • Web: www.med-sports-systems.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Medco Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 500 Fillmore Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 Phone: 800-556-3326 • Web: www.medcoathletics.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products . . . . . . . . 1613 P.O. Box 1649, Colleyville, TX 76034-1649 Phone: 800-810-1740 • Web: www.medi-dyne.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Medical Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Supplier of sports medicine and orthopedic softgoods. 4600-K Lebanon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 800-582-4040 • Web: www.medspec.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 10 Find product info on page 65

Medtronic Physio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 11811 Willows Rd., N.E., Redmond, WA 98073 Phone: 800-442-1142 • Web: www.physio-control.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

1333 S. Claudina St., Anaheim, CA 92805 Phone: 800-854-9305 • Web: www.mettlerelectronics.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Mission Pharmacal Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 P.O. Box 786099, San Antonio, TX 78278 Phone: 800-531-3333 • Web: www.missionpharmacal.com Categories: Nutrition, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

MS Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1327 10 Park Pl., Bldg. 2, Butler, NJ 07405 Phone: 973-492-2400 Web: www.mspsupply.com, www.msplastics.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

New Option Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

NSCA Certification Commission . . . . . . . . 1121 Association of certified strength and conditioning specialists and NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer Certifications 3333 Landmark Cir., Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: 888-746-2378 • Web: www.nsca-cc.org Categories: Educational Materials, Certification See ad on page 27 Find product info on page 66

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1231 2208 Lakeside Blvd., Edgewood, MD 21040 Phone: 800-925-5187 • Web: www.nutramaxlabs.com Categories: Nutrition, Nutraceutical Products

Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 520

Nutrition Education Service, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 829

Supplier of complete sports medicine supplies, tapes, braces and supports. One Quench Dr., P.O. Box 99, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 Phone: 800-356-9522 • Web: www.muellersportsmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 6-7 Find product info on page 70 & 77

P.O. Box 333, West Chester, PA 19381 Phone: 800-692-5579 • Fax: 610-918-9835 Categories: Nutrition

NACDA Insurance/Summit America Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914

Oakworks, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

2180 South 1300 E., Ste. 520, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Phone: 801-412-2622 • Web: www.nacda.com Categories: Insurance

National Academy of Sports Medicine . . . . 300 International leader for sports performance education and certification. 26632 Agoura Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302 Phone: 800-460-NASM • Web: www.nasm.org Categories: Educational Materials, Continuing Education, Certification See ad on page 47 Find product info on page 66 & 76

O-Pro Mouthguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 Phone: 888-836-9751 • Web: www.opro.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel Manufacturer of world-class portable and stationary treatment tables for all sports. P.O. Box 238 , Shrewsbury, PA 17361 Phone: 800-916-4603 • Web: www.oakworkspt.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page OBC Find product info on page 71

OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1014

810 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: 816-474-8655 • Web: www.drugfreesport.com Categories: Educational Materials

Manufacturer of McKenzie® products, rehab and athletic equipment, educational materials. 3700 Annapolis Ln., Ste. 175 , Minneapolis, MN 55447 Phone: 800-367-7393 • Web: www.optp.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 15 Find product info on page 67 & 75

National Medical Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630

Orthometrix, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1610

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

106 Corporate Park Dr., Ste. 1062, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: 877-249-4229 • Web: www.orthometrix.net Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment

National Center for Drug Free Sports, Inc. 1420

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LISTING Company Booth OrthoRX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534

Company Booth Pre-Paid Legal Services/Lasky & Assoc. . 1529

Company Booth PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1708

2700 Research Dr., Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75074 Phone: 972-309-8900 • Web: www.orthorx.net Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

8800 Thunderbird Dr., Penscola, FL 32514 Phone: 850-501-8889 Categories: Legal Services

Parker Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1020

Premier Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 728

Supplier of ultrasound and electromedical products. 286 Eldridge Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: 973-276-9500 • Web: www.parkerlabs.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Massage Products, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 43 Find product info on page 68

Provider of PC and Web injury tracking systems; affiliated with SportPharm. P.O. Box 203, Winfield,, IL 60190 Phone: 630-906-6630 • Web: www.simtrak.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Information systems. See ad on page 88 Find product info on page 71

Manufacturer of low cost, high quality exercise/rehab equipment. 4055 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. L, Oceanside, CA 92056 Phone: 800-544-7257 • Web: www.prepakproducts.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 89 Find product info on page 75

PCC, Inc. Air Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1728 P.O. Box 22294, Little Rock, AR 72201 Web: www.ecoquestintl.com/dealer_home/welcome. asp?Usr=pccinc Categories: Nutrition, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910 Manufacturer of functional training and rehabilitation equipment. P.O. Box 8090, Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: 800-556-7464 • Web: www.performbetter.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 23 Find product info on page 74

PRO Orthopedic Devices, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 1700 2884 E. Ganley Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706 Phone: 800-523-5611 • Web: www.proorthopedic.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Magnetic Therapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

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Perry Dynamics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 2810 N. Jasper St., Decatur, IL 62526 Phone: 217-872-1530 • Web: www.perrydynamics.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment

Philips Medical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 3000 Minuteman Rd., Andover, MA 01810-1099 Phone: 978-687-1501 • Web: www.medical.philips.com Categories: Electrotherapy

Pneumex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834 3115 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Phone: 208-265-4105 • Web: www.pneumex.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment

Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1320 Leading supplier of sport training, health, and fitness products. P.O. Box 31709, Knoxville, TN 37930 Phone: 800-321-6975 • Web: www.power-systems.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment Find product info on page 75

Powerhouse Pilates, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1126 442 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 877-716-4879 • Web: www.phpilates.com Categories: Educational Materials, Educational Programs

Powering Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Sports-specific training products 6134 Eagle Creek Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 Phone: 260-672-1700 • Web: www.poweringathletics.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment See ad on page 97 Find product info on page 75

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Company Booth Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Manufacturer and distributor of over 25 orthopedic supports and cryotherpy products. 2735 152nd Ave. N.E. , Redmond , WA 98052 Phone: 800-779-3372 • Web: www.injurybegone.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Braces & Supports, Massage Products, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 34 Find product info on page 65 & 69

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Company Booth Prothermo by ThermoTek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833 1454 Halsey Way, Carrollton, TX 76051 Phone: 972-242-3232 • Web: www.thermotekusa.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

13401 McCormick Dr., Tampa, FL 33626 Phone: 800-334-4404 • Web: www.resistaband.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

Q-Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 P.O. Box 1103, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-1103 Web: www.qray.com Categories: Magnetic Therapy

Quantum Devices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Web: www.pbats.com Categories: Educational Materials

112 Orbison St., Barneveld, WI 53507 Web: www.quantumdev.com Categories: Electrotherapy

Professional Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Regent Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1435

54 Hugh Adams Rd., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Phone: 850-892-5731 • Web: www.ezywrap.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Orthopedic Softgoods

PROTEAM by Hausmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1408 Manufacturer of modular taping stations, split leg tables, and custom locks. 130 Union St., Northvale, NJ 07647 Phone: 888-428-7626 • Web: www.proteamtables.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 57 Find product info on page 72

Company Booth Resist-A-Band/Donovan Industries . . . . . 1024

Rich-Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1606 15499 E. 590th Rd., Inola, OK 74036 Phone: 800-762-4665 • Web: www.richmarweb.com Categories: Educational Materials, Electrotherapy, Ultrasound, Combination US/ES, Stimulators, Light Therapy

Rossiter & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 1601

3585 Engineering Dr., Ste. 250, Norcross, GA 30092-2820 Phone: 800-805-0585 Web: us.regentweb.net/americas/home.aspx Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Remington Health Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . 330 808 Blue Mound, Fort Worth, TX 76131 Phone: 888-333-4256 • Web: www.drinkables.com Categories: Nutrition

1501 Teakwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224 Phone: 800-264-8100 Categories: Massage Products

S&W Enterprises, Inc. by Hausmann. . . . . 1408 130 Union St., Northvale, NJ 07647 Phone: 888-428-7626 • Web: www.s-wenterprises.com Categories: Massage Products, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

SAGE Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1329

Renfrew Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727

2455 Teller Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 Phone: • Web: /www.sagepub.com Categories: Educational Materials

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

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LISTING Company Booth SAM Medical Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1235

Company Booth Seneca Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Company Booth SportLaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634

Manufacturer of the the SAM® Splint and other injury treatment products. 4909 W. Coast Hwy., Ste. 245, Newport, OR 97365 Phone: 800-818-4726 • Web: www.sammedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 36 Find product info on page 72

85 Shaffer Park Dr., Tiffin, OH 44883 Phone: 800-447-0225 • Web: www.senecamedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

1150 Empire Central Pl., Ste. 116, Dallas, TX 75247 Phone: 877-535-2737 • Web: www.sportlaser.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Laser therapy

Saunders Group, Inc., The . . . . . . . . . . . . 1820 4250 Norex Dr., Chaska, MN 55318 Phone: 800-654-8357 • Web: www.thesaundersgroup.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Braces & Supports, Educational Materials, Massage Products, Magnetic Therapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Saunders/Mosby/Elsevier. . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 3671 Stratford Pl., Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: 317-575-6257 • Web: www.elsevierhealth.com Categories: Educational Materials

Schering-Plough Healthcare Products . . . . 1201 3 Connell Dr., Berkeley Hts., NJ 07922 Phone: 908-679-1640 • Web: www.drscholls.com, tinactin. com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Schutt Sports Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1115 1200 East Union, Litchfield, IL 62056-0426 Phone: 866-4-SCHUTT • Web: www.schutt-sports.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

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Shuttle Systems by Contemporary Design . 126 For over 15 years, Contemporary Design has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness equipment. P.O. Box 5089, Glacier, WA 98244-5089 Phone: 800-334-5633 • Web: www.shuttlesystems.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Plyometric training See ad on page 44 Find product info on page 74

SLACK, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 6900 Grove Rd., Thorofare, NJ 08086 Phone: 856-848-1000 • Web: www.SLACKbooks.com Categories: Educational Materials

SportPharm Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . 724 381 Van Ness Ave., Ste 1507, Torrance, CA 90501 Phone: 800 -272 -4767 • Web: www.sportpharm.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Sports Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 865 Muirfield Dr., Hanover Park, IL 60133 Phone: 800-323-1305 • Web: www.esportshealth.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

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Spenco Medical Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1506 6301 Imperial Dr., P.O. Box 2501 , Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 800-877-3626 • Web: www.spenco.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Magnetic Therapy, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Sport Tapes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611

P.O. Box 173, Geneseo, NY 14454 Phone: 585-455-3753 Web: www.sportsmedicineconcepts.com Categories: consultant org.

SportsMedic, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725 828 1st St. N.W., Mason City, IA 50401 Phone: 800-414-9031 • Web: www.medicalbags.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

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

SHOW SPECIAL - WIN A FREE SYSTEM The Web-Slide® Exercise Rail System is for regular users of low cost exercise equipment such as tubing, bands and pulleys. It requires just 3' of floor space and includes everything you need--fixtures, exercise A devices, instructional materials--to quickly and effectively train and monitor patients in need of rehab and fitness exercise programs.

Easy as 1-2-3 1. MedZone™ includes a full line of topical relief products formulated specifically for athletes to enhance saturation and deep penetration through high performance ingredients. • Relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints • Relieves pain from minor burns and skin irritations • Minimizes scarring and scabbing • Reduces swelling • Accelerates healing

Select an Exercise Device (E) from the Storage Rack (C) and choose an exercise from the Wall Poster (B).

2. Slide the device onto the Exercise Rail (A) at the desired elevation and have the patient perform the assigned exercise routine.

Use a "Tear-Off" Exercise Sheet (D) to prescribe exercises, chart progress, and maintain a patient history. • No assembly or maintenance is required. • No moving parts. • Exercise Rails easily attach to any wall stud. • Installation instructions & materials provided.

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Stop by our booth and drop off your business card for a chance to win a complete Web-Slide Rail System. ALSO - all orders placed at the show will receive 10% off.

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Company Booth Strassburg Sock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1615

Company Booth SwimEx , Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1213

Company Booth ThermoTek, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833

P.O.Box 1213, Lockport, NY 14095 Phone: 800-452-0631 • Web: www.thesock.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

846 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA 02720 Phone: 800-877-7946 • Web: www.swimex.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment, Aquatic Therapy, Hydrotherapy

ProThermo by ThermoTek provides accelerated therapy for sports injuries. 1454 Halsey Way, Carrollton, TX 76051 Phone: 972-242-3232 • Web: www.thermotekusa.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment See ad on page 35 Find product info on page 69

Stromgren Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Manufacturer of athletic apparel, sport braces, and trainers needs. 713 Main St. Ste. 201, P.O. Box 1230, Hays, KS 67601 Phone: 785-625-4674 • Web: www.stromgren.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies, Compression shorts/tops and “Protection Performance Apparel” See ad on page 77 Find product info on page 73

Suunto Wristop Computers . . . . . . . . . . . 1706 2151 Las Palmas Dr., Ste F , Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone: 800-543-9124 • Web: www.suuntousa.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Swede-O, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1206 Supplier of athletic ankle braces and ThermalSkin thermal supports. 6459 Ash St., North Branch, MN 55056 Phone: 800-525-9339 • Web: www.swedeo.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment See ad on page 61 Find product info on page 65

The Hygenic Corporation / Theraband . . . 1533 The Hygenic Corp. produces Theraband® resistive exercise products 1245 Home Ave., Akron, OH 44310 Phone: 800-321-2135 • Web: www.thera-band.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 14 Find product info on page 76

The Stick/RPI of Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835 120 Interstate North Pky. E., Ste. 424, Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 423-562-2702 • Web: www.thestick.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Thermionics/ThermiPaq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1128 3501 S. 6th St. , Springfield,, IL 62703 Web: www.thermipaq.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment

Thermo Electric Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1031 109 North Fifth St., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Phone: • Web: www.thermo-electric-direct.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

Thomson Delmar Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065-2919 Phone: 800-347-7707 • Web: www.delmarhealthcare.com Categories: Educational Materials

Thought Technology Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 2180 Belgrave Ave., Montreal , Quebec H4A 2L8 Web: www.thoughttechnology.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

Total Therapy, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 2182 Roland Way, Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 541-510-8681 Categories: Rehab Equipment

Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Creator of pre-sized and genuine custom functional knee and elbow braces. 4615 Shepard St., Bakersfield, CA 93313-2339 Phone: 800-432-3466 • Web: www.townsenddesign.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 28 Find product info on page 65

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LISTING Company Booth Training & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931

Company Booth Uridynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831

Company Booth Wisstech Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1227

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

Urine test strips to measure hydration status 6786 Hawthorn Park Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46220 Web: www.uridynamics.com See ad on page 116 Find product info on page 72

Creator of the Hydration Station, the world’s finest portable beverage dispenser. P.O. Box 1002, Sugar Land, TX 77487 Phone: 800-809-8184 • Web: www.wisstechenterprises.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies See ad on page 90 Find product info on page 66

Waddell & Reed Financial Services Co. . . . 1512 P. O. Box 29217, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9217 Web: www.waddell.com Categories: Insurance

Tyco Healthcare/Kendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1407 15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 Phone: (800) 962-9888 • Web: www.kendallhq.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Supplies

Waterboy Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1132

Ultra Athlete, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

1717 Minnesota Ave., Ste. C, Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 888-442-6269 • Web: www.waterboysports.com Categories: Trainer’s Room/Sports Med. Supplies

8470 Allisow Point Blvd., #100, Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-713-2910 • Fax:

Whitehall Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1715 Manufacturers of hydrotherapy and healthcare equipment. P.O. Box 3527, City of Industry, CA 91744 Phone: 626-968-6681 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com Categories: Massage Products, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 58 Find product info on page 69

Under Armour Performance Apparel . . . . . 1600 1020 Hull St., Ste. 300, Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: 410-468-2512 • Web: www.underarmour.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

UniCam, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1233

Xtreme Research Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 P.O. Box 336 , Port Richey, CA 34673 Phone: 888-732-0665 • Web: www.xgun.com Categories: Athletic Field Lightning and Storm Detectors

Zensah Performance Apparel . . . . . . . . . . 129 545 W. 18th St., Hialeah, FL 33010 Phone: 305-984-6436 • Web: www.zensah.com Categories: Athletic Equipment & Apparel

Zoll Medical Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 269 Mill Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-421-9655 • Web: www.zoll.com Categories: Cardiac Resuscitation Devices

Wilson Case, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712

23-27 Bland St., Emerson, NJ 07630 Phone: 866-698-6422 • Web: www.uni-cam.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment

P.O. Box 1106 , Hastings, NE 68902-1106 Phone: 800-322-5493 • Web: www.wilsoncase.com Categories: Athletic Cases

Want better outcomes and accelerated results? OMNISTIM ®, OMNISOUND ®, NEUROPROBE ®, MEGAPULSE ® Welcome to the ACP Advantage ACP electrotherapy equipment is found in more professional training rooms than any other electrotherapy equipment made. That’s because the challenges faced today by professional, collegiate and amateur sports have never been more demanding. ACP offers turn-key clinical solutions for rehab hospitals, out-patient clinics, collegiate and professional training rooms that truly make a difference. With patented medical technologies and proven clinical pathways, ACP provides the expertise your rehab facility or training room needs to enhance clinical outcomes while improving patient care. With sports related injuries on the rise, the Training and Rehabilitation Industry is looking for solutions. And now there's Accelerated Care Plus. Proprietary Technology. Proven Clinical Pathways. On-Going Education and Support.

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Pittsburgh Athletic Training with ACP equipment PittsburghSteelers Steelers Training StaffStaff with ACP equipment John Norwig, ATC (center), Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Grove, ATC (left) and Ariko Iso, ATC (right)

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SPONSOR PROFILES Gatorade Thirst Quencher’s formula contains fluid, electrolytes, and carbohydrates to replace what is lost in sweat. It is based on more than 35 years of scientific research and testing on athletes to help keep them hydrated. Gatorade rehydrates, replenishes, and refuels better than water. REHYDRATE—Gatorade has the flavor to keep your athletes drinking, and a six-percent carbohydrate solution that’s optimal for speeding fluids back into their systems. No fluid is absorbed faster than Gatorade. REPLENISH—If your athletes don’t replace the electrolytes they lose when they sweat, they risk becoming dehydrated, which can take them out of the game. By putting electrolytes back, Gatorade helps athletes drink more, retain fluids, and maintain fluid balance. REFUEL—Unlike water, Gatorade has the right amount of carbohydrates (14 grams per eight ounces) to give your athletes’ working muscles more energy, help them fight fatigue, and let them keep their mental edge. For more information, visit www.gssiweb.org

Ferno Performance Pools is the world’s leading manufacturer of aquatic therapy equipment. Headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, the company manufactures and distributes in 77 countries. Ferno is the maker of the Hydrotrack® and the Aquaciser®, which are both self-contained underwater treadmills. Also available is the AquaGaitor®, a treadmill designed for use in pools. The company also produces custom and fiberglass pools. These are available with treadmills, swim-in-place jets, and large viewing windows for clinical observation. For more information, call Ferno Performance Pools at 888-206-7802, or visit www.fernoperformancepools.com

Oakworks® produces physical therapy, rehab, and athletic training equipment, including physical therapy tables, treatment chairs, taping tables, portable taping tables, and both stationary and portable treatment tables for physical therapists and athletic trainers. All of Oakworks’ equipment is stringently tested for strength, safety, and durability under the harshest conditions. The company’s portable tables are UL® listed. Oakworks’ portable sideline treatment and taping tables can handle heavy duty workloads and stand up to the demands of travel and small storage spaces. The taping tables feature adjustable height to ergonomically accommodate athletic trainers of every size. Oakworks’ Portable Taping Table is designed for easy storage and portable convenience. Take it on the road, to another training room, even out to the playing field. All Oakworks’ physical therapy, rehab, and athletic training equipment is designed and engineered to ATC specifications. For more information, call Oakworks at 800-916-4603, or visit www.oakworksPT.com

The Biofreeze® family of pain-relieving products includes a soothing gel, a convenient roll-on, and a new no-touch natural spray. When applied generously, athletes will experience relief immediately. Biofreeze is effective for relieving pain from sore muscles, muscle spasms, strains, sprains, tendonitis, upper and lower backaches, and sore joints, and it helps minimize next-day aches and pains. Biofreeze also aids in reducing swelling and inflammation. Your athletes will benefit from the dual modality of a prolonged external cooling sensation with internal warmth that will last for hours after treatment. Biofreeze can be used as often as necessary (up to four times a day) and is available in a 16-oz. spray bottle, 16-oz., 32-oz., and gallon gel pump bottles, and a gravity dispenser box filled with 100 fivegram single-use application packets. The 4-oz. gel tube, spray bottle, and 3-oz. roll-on are perfect for use at home. For more information, call Biofreeze®/Performance Health, Inc. at 800-246-3733, or visit www.biofreeze.com

Over the past 87 years, athletic training and Cramer Products have progressed side by side. A clear vision and a sensible approach to the needs of the physically active are common qualities shared by the men and women of Cramer Products and the thousands of dedicated professionals who serve as athletic trainers and sports-medicine clinicians. The Cramer approach of hard work and a tireless allegiance to athletic training has led to the introduction of numerous product innovations, from state-of-the-art braces and supports to the first electrolyte replacement sports drink and the recently introduced Cramer Stay Cool Towel® and ProShox® mouthguard. Cramer’s approach is straightforward and simple: a commitment to support athletically active individuals with proven treatments. Perhaps that’s why Cramer remains the most trusted name in training rooms the world over. Cramer Products is proud to have been the NATA’s original corporate supporter, and it is pleased to advance its solid relationship with the organization today. For more information, call Cramer Products, Inc. at 800-345-2231, or visit www.cramersportsmed.com 92 ◆ T&C M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 5 ◆ A T H L E T I C B I D . C O M

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2005 NSCA National Conference and Exhibition July 6 – 9, 2005 • Paris Hotel – Las Vegas,Nevada • 2.0 CEUs The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the worldwide authority on strength training and athletic conditioning, will hold its 28th Annual National Conference July 6-9, 2005, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Over 2,200 professionals from around the globe are expected to attend this premier strength and conditioning event. Headlining this year’s conference are wellrespected certified sport conditioning specialists and practitioners: Steven Fleck, Jose Antonio, Juan Carlos Santana, Donald Chu, Heidi Skolnik, Thomas Incledon, David Sandler, and Jeff Stout. Each specialist will participate in the pre-conference symposia on Wednesday, July 6. These in-depth sessions lasting four to eight hours each will examine topics ranging from Olympic weightlifting and training special populations, to sport-specific speed development and strength and conditioning programs for golf athletes. Dr. Pete Twist, an NHL training coach, will lecture on core stability, balance, and training in Power Systems’ “Extreme Balance Training for All Populations.” As part of the morning session, Perform Better is sponsoring “Advanced Concepts in Sport-Specific

Speed Development” where strength training and conditioning coaches from the four major sports leagues will discuss ways to increase movement mechanics and power development for different types of athletes. Attendees at the symposia will receive CEUs separate from those granted for the general conference. All day Thursday through Saturday, 50 highlevel professionals will present more than 30 educational sessions in a two-track format keeping attendees updated on the most relevant and current information in the field. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute is sponsoring “Cramping and Rhabdomyolysis: Causes and Cures” on July 7. The presentation will discuss the on-field metabolic research on heat cramping in football players. Dr. Randy Eichner of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center will focus his talk on hydration and muscle fatigue while covering common causes of rhabdomyolysis, or muscle breakdown, and ways to prevent, diagnose, and manage the disorder. Attendees will be able to explore the exhibit hall starting on Thursday to preview some of the latest and most innovative products from over 200 vendors. During this time

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they will also have the opportunity to observe more than 100 original research presentations. Exhibition hall hours are: Thursday, July 7 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Early Bird Workout) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (FREE Reception) Friday, July 8 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Early Bird Workout) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The NSCA Certification Commission will be on site on July 6 for certification testing, and the NSCA Career Services Center will be open throughout the conference. Interested parties are asked to come prepared with a resume, as employers will be conducting interviews on site. For more information on the NSCA National Conference, call 800-815-6826, or visit the NSCA Web site at www.nsca-lift.org/conferences. The following information listed is correct as of April 22, 2005. For programming changes or further information please go to: www. nsca-lift.org/Conferences/general.shtml.

2005 NSCA Exhibitor Spotlight CDM Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 200-202 800-400-7542 Fax: 817-448-8701 info@cdmsport.com www.cdmsport.com CDM Sport offers quality products for sports, fitness, and physical rehabilitation. Medically tested and proven, the company’s products can enhance any individual’s athletic performance and overall fitness. Gatorade Co., The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booths 309, 311, 313 800-88 GATOR www.gatorade.com Gatorade Thirst Quencher is scientifically formulated with the optimal flavor, electrolytes, and carbohydrates to rehydrate, replenish, and refuel athletes like no other beverage, not even water. Hammer Strength. . . . .Booths 301, 303, 305, 400, 402, 404 877-543-1123 tom.proffitt@lifefitness.com www.hammerstrength.com Hammer Strength, the world leader in plate-loaded exercise equipment, offers a comprehensive line of strength-training machines that combine the feel of free weights with the safety of traditional resistance machines. High Performance Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 417 866-HPF-9010 hpf@mindspring.com www.highperformancefitness.com Many products claim to enhance physical performance. But as over 100 professional and university teams have found out, High Performance Fitness multivitamins and minerals prove to be the real foundations of effective nutritional supplementation. MET-Rx Engineered Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 213 800-556-3879 Fax: 561-999-6822 JBrucker@METRx.com www.MET-Rx.com MET-Rx is a leading producer of high-quality sports nutrition products, including a wide variety of protein bars, ready-todrink shakes, and powders for active lifestyles. For more information on the company’s products, call or go online today. NSCA Certification Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NSCA area 888-746-2378 Fax: 402-476-7141 commission@nsca-cc.org www.nsca-cc.org The NSCA Certification Commission’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) and NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) certifications are considered the Credentials of Distinction in the strength and conditioning and personal training professions. Perform Better. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booths 422, 424, 426 800-556-7464 Fax: 800-682-6950 performbetter@mfathletic.com www.performbetter.com Perform Better offers the highest quality functional training equipment at very reasonable prices. Coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, and therapists look to Perform Better for innovative and effective products designed to develop speed, agility, and coordination, and to aid in rehabilitation. Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Booths 401, 403, 500, 502 800-321-6975 Fax: 800-298-2057 fitness@power-systems.com www.power-systems.com Since 1986, Power Systems has been providing coaches and athletes with the most current and effective training products and programs for strength training, speed development, plyometrics, and agility training. Call or go online today to request a free catalog. Shuttle Systems by Contemporary Design Co. . . Booths 416, 418 800-334-5633 Fax: 360-599-2171 info@shuttlesystems.com www.shuttlesystems.com Contemporary Design offers the Shuttle for both injury rehab and conditioning. For rehab, the Shuttle offers progressive weight-bearing for closed-chain, range-of-motion, and proprioception exercises. For conditioning, the Shuttle can be used for plyometric workouts.

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2005 NSCA Conference Workshop Schedule July 6 – 9, 2005 • Paris Hotel – Las Vegas,Nevada • 2.0 CEUs

Thursday, July 7, 2005 9 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Utilizing Combination Lifts in Your Training Program Alwyn Cosgrove, CSCS,*D; Robert dos Remedios, MA, CSCS Undulating Periodization: How to Make it Practical Steven J. Fleck, PhD, CSCS 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. The Value of Non-Standard Implements in Resistance Training Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, Coach Practitioner Influence of Resistance Training on Overall Metabolism Christopher Berger, MS, CSCS 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Dynamic Variable Resistance Training With Chains Only Bill Allerheiligen, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT Cramping and Rhabdomyolysis: Causes and Cures Randy Eichner, MD Sponsored by Gatorade Sport Science Institute.

2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. ACL Issues among High School Athletes Patricia Cordeiro, MS, CSCS, ATC Integration Between Performance Training and Therapy Mark Verstegen, MS, CSCS 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Point/Counterpoint: Single vs. Multiple Sets for Resistance Training Programs Brent Alvar, PhD, CSCS; Robert Otto, PhD 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Strength Program Design Using Microsoft® Excel® David Knight, MA, CSCS, LAT 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Sports Supplements: An Overview of the Category Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS Sponsored by International Society of Sports Nutrition. The Effects of Stretching on Strength, Power and Performance Joel Craemer, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D Speed and Power Development for High School Steve Kenyon, CSCS

Friday, July 8, 2005 9 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Program Design for the New Millennium: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Human Performance Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D The Science and Practice of Enhanced Eccentric Strength Training Michael Mac Millian, MD 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Can Nutritional Supplements Protect Against Resistance Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury? Richard Bloomer, PhD, CSCS The Lower Extremity, from Rehab to Performance Don Chu, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, ATC 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Applied Strong Man Training and Sport Art McDermott, CSCS; Liane Blyn, ATC, CSCS Olympic Movements and Their MultiSport Application: Adding Power To Performance Ian Pyka, MS, CSCS

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2005 NSCA Conference Workshop Schedule July 6 – 9, 2005 • Paris Hotel – Las Vegas,Nevada • 2.0 CEUs 2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Sports Power: Improving Sport Performance David Sandler, MS, CSCS,*D; Tetsuo Fukunaga Point/Counterpoint: Should Children and Adolescent Athletes Take Nutrition Supplements? Jeff Stout, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT; Mike Perko, PhD, CHES Effect of Elastic Properties of MuscleTendon Complex on Sport Performances Tetsuo Fukunaga, NSCA Japan 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Assessment and Identification of Physical Imbalances of the Lower Body Scott Livingston, CSCS 3 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Special Considerations for Reducing Lumbar Spine Injury Risk During Resistance Training Rob Manske, MEd, MPT, SCS, CSCS, ATC; Chris Durall, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Leadership Principles to Promote Success as a Strength and Conditioning Professional Rodney Gaines, PhD, CSCS

Saturday, July 9, 2005 9 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Improving Performance Late in the Game Ed McNeely, MSc The Science of Specificity John Garhammer, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT; Loren Chiu, MS, CSCS; Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Speed Up Your Class or Athlete: Plyos for Play and Pro Chad Benson, MSc, CSCS Transfer of Training to Sport Performance Matthew Rhea, PhD 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Developing a Stronger Athlete by Implementing a Variety of Unique Training Exercises Michael Doscher, MS, CSCS, Coach Practitioner Protein Timing for the Strength Athlete Jeff Stout, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT

2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Lab Testing for Performance Enhancement Thomas Incledon, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Developing a Sports Nutrition Program Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN Sponsored by Gatorade Sport Science Institute. 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Strength Training for Women Lori Incledon, CSCS, NSCA-CPT; Mark Philippi UNLV Strength Coach Overtraining Mark Philippi, CSCS 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Alternative Training Strategies for Strength and Hypertrophy James Stoppani, PhD. Pilates Application for Athletes Mike Rickett, MS, CSCS

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Focused for Football P At Washington State University, both mental and physical strength are taught during the team’s off-season training program.

Offensive lineman Calvin Armstrong was a first team all-Pac 10 selection last season.

By Rob Oviatt

Preparing athletes for the game of football is an exciting challenge for a strength and conditioning coach. In my mind, football is one of the toughest sports there is. It also involves the largest number of athletes we deal with, and the needs of players vary greatly among the different positions. At Washington State University, we start with sound principles, develop efficient workout routines, and concentrate on mental toughness. We also insist that players work out in structured groups, just like they do during football practices. In developing our program, we concentrate on what will best motivate our football athletes to work as hard as they can. To accomplish this, we appeal to their competitiveness and teamwork, and we work with them to develop and maintain focus during their lifting and conditioning routines. START WITH PRINCIPLES

When designing a strength and conditioning program, it’s important

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▼ to start with principles. Here are four important rules I keep in mind when developing our football strength training program. Tap into correct energy systems: Be careful to develop the kind of energy football players use. The average time between plays on the field is approximately 35 seconds. In a “no huddle” offense, this can drop to 20 seconds. Your athletes must be trained to recover accordingly. Except for players who need to lose body fat, there is little rationale for extended pure aerobic running. In excess, aerobic running can actually slow players down and compromise explosive power output. Be sport specific: It’s best to practice the way you play, so during sprint drills, linemen should start in three- or four-point stances, receivers should be on their toes, and so on. In addition, your start cues should match those used in a game. For offensive players, a quarterback or coach should call out a snap count. For defensive players, a coach can station himself in front of the group and move his hand or a towel. We also are sport-specific with regards to protective equipment. Because players will be carrying several pounds of equipment on their bodies

with shoulder pads, hip pads, helmets, etc., we give them weighted vests to wear during conditioning drills. They begin with eight-pound vests and work up to 12-pound vests. Be team specific: One of the factors we use in designing each year’s program is the depth of our team. When we have less depth, we put more emphasis on conditioning. This is especially important for defensive players, who are pursuing the ball on every play regardless of their position. Motivation matters: The last principle is the most important, and that’s morale. I believe that it’s not really a matter of motivating people, as much as it is getting people to motivate themselves. This is the only way for individuals to sustain the desire to get better over the long haul. Johnny Parker, Strength and Conditioning Coach of the San Francisco 49ers, whom I consider my mentor in this profession, taught me over 20 years ago at Ole Miss two things that will motivate young people to work hard. The first is caring: Your players must know you care about them as people, and that you are fair, consistent, and honest in dealing with them—no deals and no favorites! If players know you care about them, they will trust you. The second is

results: Your players must see positive physical results from their training. When they do, they will believe in your program and philosophy. THE WORKOUTS

In this section, I’ll describe our summer program, which provides workouts Monday through Friday. It is voluntary, as specified by NCAA rules. Stretching: We start each day’s session with stretch and warm up, and the seniors in each group lead this activity. Stretches consist of reaches, slides, and hangs, and warm up includes strides, shuffles, high knees, and backpedaling. The whole routine takes about 15 minutes. Our numberone requirement for stretching is quiet. The day’s workout begins the minute we start stretching. Strength: The strength program I design is basic and simple on paper. Our primary focus instead is on attitude, effort, and technique. (See “Summer Lifting,” below.) Conditioning: The ability to sustain effort is critical both on the field and in the weightroom. Thus, we emphasize building work capacity in both areas. It doesn’t matter how strong or fast a player is if he can’t sustain that effort play after play.

Summer Lifting Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Heavy bench press

Heavy power clean (f)

Hang clean/push press

Heavy back squats

DB incline

Single-leg squat

Close grip pause

Lat pulldown

Shoulder complex

Glute/ham raises

Side/back shoulder raises

DB stiff leg dead lift

Push ups (1 min.)

DB row/chin circuit

Lying bar triceps

Hip flexion

Body Blade

Abductor/adductor

Body Blade

Abductor/adductor

Supraspinatus

Int/ext rotation

Straight arm pulldown

T-bar row

Lying DB Tricep

Hip flexion

Int/ext rotation

Leg curl/extension

Neck

Bar shrug

Neck

DB shrug/biceps

Bumper hold (grip)

Biceps

Bar hang (grip)

Box step up/lunge with bar

Calf raises

Supraspinatus

Int/ext rotation

Calf raises

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▼ Our summer conditioning program lasts eight weeks. We start Week One with five agility stations and add one station each week. In Weeks Four through Eight, we stay at eight stations, but add reps at each station. Players wear weighted vests after Week One. Our program includes half-gassers, form runs, core work, plyometrics, quick-feet drills, balance drills, tempo 100s, and agility circuits. The core

program, designed by WSU Associate Director of Physical Development David Lang, features many different drills, from crunches to supermans. Our agility circuit includes figureeight sprints around hoops, pro agility shuttles, 45/90-degree plant and cuts, running ropes, four-square drills, triangle sprints, mirror drills, 60-yard shuttles, bag drills, and speed ladders.

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After the main part of each conditioning workout, we have a daily overtime challenge. These challenges can include almost anything, but we typically use grass drills, gassers, or jingle-jangles. In order to simulate the unknowns facing players when a game goes into overtime, we never tell the athletes in advance what the activity will be or how long it will last. This also gives me the flexibility to make the overtime activity a little easier or harder should a session go particularly well or poorly. On all agility and speed drills it is important to allow proper recovery time between stations. A common mistake I’ve seen and made is turning conditioning circuits into endurance workouts. Without full recovery, movements will slow down, compromising potential speed and quickness improvement. Remember, agility is simply controlled quickness. Here is what our five-day summer schedule looks like: Monday: On Mondays we start our first voluntary lifting group at 1:30 p.m., which is a time convenient to the greatest number of athletes. We are normally finished with our last group by 5 p.m. The afternoon lifting session on Monday also allows some extra recovery time after the previous Friday’s early morning sessions. Having a threeplus day recovery window every week ensures the players’ bodies are rejuvenated and ready for the next week. We then do our conditioning as an entire team at 5:30 p.m. Monday’s routine involves half-gassers, form runs, and an overtime challenge. Then, we also do core work on the field, followed by stretching and cooling down. Tuesday: On this day (and also on Thursday and Friday), athletes work out in the early a.m. Our first group starts at 5:30 a.m., and our entire team is finished by 10 a.m. Our conditioning consists of plyos/quick feet drills, agility circuit, an overtime challenge, core work, and balance drills. All leg work from the strength workout is saved until after we have finished our

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▼ The strength coaches control the workout pace … This helps develop work capacity, as work and rest ratio intervals are controlled, and allows us to make the best use of our time in the weightroom. conditioning so that athletes can perform the agility circuit at full speed. We do heavy cleans and plyometrics before our agility circuit. Wednesday: This is a day off. Thursday: Similar in structure to Tuesday, our conditioning consists of plyos/quick feet drills, agility circuit, an overtime challenge, and core work. Friday: The top priority on Fridays is our heavy squat and leg work, which requires maximum effort and focus. Our conditioning includes tempo 100s, form runs, an overtime challenge, core work, and balance drills.

Another important element of our workouts is that we run them like a sport practice—every group starts and finishes together. I learned this concept many years ago from Jeff Connors, the current Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of North Carolina. We do not believe in buffet style lifting. The strength coaches control the workout pace and rotate players through each station in groups according to the schedule. This helps develop work capacity, as work and rest ratio intervals are controlled, and allows us to make the best use of

our time in the weightroom. It also helps my peace of mind as it ensures that the entire workout has been completed by everyone at the intensity needed to improve. MENTAL TOUGHNESS

A strong point of our program is that we don’t concentrate solely on exercise choice and sets and reps. We also focus on how to make our football athletes mentally tough. Our football coaches preach discipline and we follow suit in the weightroom. We start by allowing no excuses. Everyone does their best every single day, no complaints. Our athletes don’t use the words, “I’ll try.” That gives themselves an out. They say, “I’ll do it.” This also applies to me as a coach. Our players must overcome the urge to quit. As I tell them, “It’s natural to think about quitting, because we have all been in some adverse

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▼ situation in our lives where we considered doing it.” But, if you quit once, there is a strong possibility you will do it again. At WSU, we have a mandatory “stand tall” rule. That means athletes do not bend over, touch their knees, take a knee, sit down, or lean against anyone or anything for physical support when they are fatigued—ever. The only time they are allowed to sit down is when performing specific seated exercises. We believe that if you bend over physically, you are bending over mentally. Just as in an actual game, if one athlete in the group makes a mistake, everyone faces the consequences. If any player in the group knocks over cones, jumps offside, misses a line, does not follow directions, fails to “stand tall,” or shows a lack of effort, everyone in the group will do five updowns at the end of practice for each

mistake. These up-downs are led by the athletes who made the mistakes. We have found that this group accountability creates a daily sense of urgency, develops leadership, and builds camaraderie. We remind the athletes that this is their team and they have to take ownership of it at their level. Another way we get athletes to help each other stay strong is through competition. In almost all drills, players compete against each other, a stopwatch, or a particular goal. For example, in our agility circuit, players are paired with those they are competing against for playing time. This brings out competition in a big way. In some years, we have combined both the teamwork and competitive elements through a team “Superstars” competition at the end of winter training. Players compete against each other in a variety of events, such as threepoint shooting, basketball dunks, and

swimming relays. The seniors draft their own squads, and it really bonds our team. It is also a lot of fun for both players and coaches. We have a dress code that requires athletes to wear workout gear issued by our equipment department—no T-shirts with beer logos or shorts with other schools’ names are allowed. This is a Cougar pride issue. No music is played during workouts, either. It is very difficult to focus or communicate when music is blaring, and it leads to too many disagreements and distractions over selection and volume. The last factor in keeping their mental focus is coaching. I continually remind myself that my athletes will only accomplish what our staff demands—nothing more. We teach our athletes to always finish strong, whether they’re lifting or running. Learning to finish drills is paramount to optimum physical conditioning. ◆

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