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Training & Conditioning • July/August 2005 • Vol. XV, No. 5

F E AT U R E S ◆ M a n a g e me n t ◆

ATC to the Rescue..........17 At many events, the athletic trainer is the person with the most medical training on site. What happens when that expertise is needed by a spectator? By Greg Scholand ◆ O p t im u m P e r f o r mance ◆

Connecting the Dots..........23 Every day, there is new research out on biomechanics and athletes. The trick is using those findings in an everyday kind of way. By Vern Gambetta

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Small Changes, Big Gains..........28 Using simple nutritional strategies to boost energy levels is one way University of Florida athletes stay ahead of the field. By Michelle Rockwell ◆ Tre a t in g t h e A t h le t e ◆

When It’s Hot..........37 As sports-medicine professionals become more sophisticated about cooling down their athletes, a host of new products have emerged to help. By R.J. Anderson

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D E PA R T M E N T S ◆ S t u d e n t Co r n e r ◆

Managing Time Effectively..........6 ◆ Co m e b ack A t h le t e ◆

This Issue’s Winner..........10 Nomination Form..........14 ◆ Co m p e t it iv e E dge ◆

The Science Behind the Swing..........47 More than just strength, successful golfers need to learn proper weight shifting. Fortunately, this can be trained with a few simple exercises. By Pete Draovitch and Ralph Simpson Special Section: Web Site Supplier Profiles..........56 ◆ S id e l in e ◆

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CEU Quiz: For NATA and NSCA Members.........84 Cover Photo by Jim Burgess

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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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Christopher Ingersoll, PhD, ATC, FACSM Director, Graduate Programs in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training University of Virginia

Editorial Staff Eleanor Frankel, Director R.J. Anderson Kenny Berkowitz Abigail Funk David Hill Dennis Read Greg Scholand Laura Smith

Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, James Madison University

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Debra Brooks, CNMT, LMT, PhD CEO, Iowa NeuroMuscular Therapy Center

Steve Myrland, CSCS Owner, Manager, Perf. Coach, Myrland Sports Training, LLC Instructor and Consultant, University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine

Cindy Chang, MD Head Team Physician, University of California-Berkeley

Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS Director of Human Performance, Muskego (Wisc.) High School

Daniel Cipriani, PhD, PT Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University

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Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS Clinic Director, Orthopedic & Sports Phys. Ther., Dunn, Cook, and Assoc. Bernie DePalma, MEd, PT, ATC Head Athl. Trainer/Phys. Therapist, Cornell University Lori Dewald, EdD, ATC, CHES Athletic Training Program Director and Associate Professor of Health Education, University of Minnesota-Duluth Jeff Dilts Director, Business Development & Marketing, National Academy of Sports Medicine David Ellis, RD, LMNT, CSCS Sports Alliance, Inc. Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS Asst. A.D. & Dir. of Athletic Perf., University of Nebraska Peter Friesen, ATC, NSCA-CPT, CSCS, CAT, Head Ath. Trainer/ Cond. Coach, Carolina Hurricanes Lance Fujiwara, MEd, ATC, EMT Director of Sports Medicine, Virginia Military Institute Vern Gambetta, MA President, Gambetta Sports Training Systems Joe Gieck, EdD, ATC, PT Director of Sports Medicine and Prof., Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Brian Goodstein, MS, ATC, CSCS, Head Athletic Trainer, DC United

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Two Elbows Needed An All-American gymnast overcomes injuries to both her elbows. By David Hill or most athletes with dislocated elbows, medical repair and rehabilitation is a matter of restoring strength and flexibility to run, manipulate a stick, or catch and throw a ball. But what happens when the athlete not only has to bend the elbow, but have it support her entire body while it twists and flips? And what happens when both elbows are severely injured at the same time? This was the challenge facing Seattle Pacific University gymnast Corrie McDaniel and the surgical and rehabilitation team working on her case. A USA Gymnastics All-American in the all-around and her team’s cocaptain, McDaniel dismounted the uneven parallel bars while practicing on March 29, 2004, just before the USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships of her junior season, and landed hands-first on the floor with her arms fully extended. Both elbows were clearly injured and she was taken to the hospital. At the emergency room, doctors determined her right elbow was dislocated. They sedated her and put it back in place. Damage to her left elbow was less severe, consisting of a left ulnar ligament sprain. Team physician Christian Peterson, DO, then began analyzing her MRI

A bad landing while practicing on the uneven parallel bars led to a double injury and a challenging rehab for Seattle Pacific’s Corrie McDaniel.

and other test results for the precise nature and extent of McDaniel’s twin injuries. He found that, in the left elbow, the left radial collateral and ulnar ligaments were damaged. In the right elbow both ligaments were ruptured and she had a humeral fracture. A major question loomed: Would her elbows ever be able to withstand the rigors of gymnastics again? And if so, would it be possible to rehab both elbows in time for competition during her senior year? “In many of their routines, gymnasts’ entire body weight is loaded on their arms,” says Jeanette Kotch, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer at Seattle Pacific, who covers the women’s gymnastics team. “When they do a round-off back handspring, for

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example, they load their whole body weight on their arms and shoulders. We weren’t sure how much stability she would have in her elbows after this injury. “Our greatest concern was with the bars,” continues Kotch. “When you’re swinging on the bars, you not only have the normal forces but also centrifugal force, and you have to load your body.” Ideally, both elbows would be operated on. But that would leave McDaniel spending weeks with both arms immobilized, not a workable prospect for a pre-med student in the David Hill is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: dhill@MomentumMedia.com.

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Comeback Athlete last semester of her junior year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have surgery on both of your legs, you can be put in a wheelchair and get around,â&#x20AC;? says Kotch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But with two immobilized arms, she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to take notes or take tests. She basically wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to take care of herself. Redshirting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a real option, because she had plans to go to medical school after graduation.â&#x20AC;? Furthermore, double surgery would likely make rehab more complicated and slower. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had two elbows that potentially would need surgery,â&#x20AC;? says Peterson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we also thought about how she was coming up on her senior year and maybe her last chance ever to compete at a high level. We only had so much time to rehabilitate her, so we ended up operating on the side that was a little worse and not operating on the other side.â&#x20AC;? The left elbow would be rehabbed along with the rebuilt right one, and taped when it showed instability as McDaniel worked out and competed.

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On May 3, 2004, Peterson reattached the damaged ligament to the bone in McDanielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right elbow. After six weeks in a cast, she began her rehab with Waymen Wong, DPT, MTC, Physical Therapist at Advanced Manual Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in Seattle. McDaniel had actually been working with Wong on a shoulder condition sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suffered only a few weeks before the elbow injuries. The shoulder wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t debilitating, but it lacked posterior stability and caused a popping sensation. Wong had begun strengthening the muscles around it, and working with McDaniel meant he would be able to understand the full scope of her upper extremities rehab. The first job was to revascularize the injured region, accomplished through open-chain radial deviation exercises, gripping exercises, wrist extension, finger flexion, dumbbell ulnar and radial deviation, and pronation and supination exercises. Wong tackled a deficit of elbow extension

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Comeback Athlete and flexion with a gradual approach, avoiding stretching that could weaken the ligaments, in favor of gentle exercises at the end range. McDaniel did bicep curls and tricep exercises without weight or band resistance at first, then added weight incrementally as her range grew. “We didn’t do any stretching, because that’s not my approach when you’re trying to regain range of motion with tissue that has been ruptured or repaired,” Wong says. “You can stretch the ligament, but that will deform the collagen and weaken it. I just tried to exercise it a lot in the end range, so that it would remodel, respond to the stimulus, and lay down new collagen at the length and range. This would allow the collagen to keep its elasticity and strength without compromising the stiffness, which is important for its integrity.” After three weeks, McDaniel moved into exercises designed to build stability and co-contraction across her

elbow. Wong sought adduction from 90 degrees, stressing the ulnar side because McDaniel couldn’t yet rely on the reconstructed ulnar collateral ligament to keep the elbow from going into valgus. “I had her do an ulnar deviation against the cable first, and then do a shoulder adduction, using the flexor carpi ulnaris to substitute for the stability that’s lost without the ulnar collateral ligament,” Wong says. “We did a lot of ulnar deviation exercises with shoulder adduction trying to facilitate that type of stability. She started with three kilograms of resistance and worked her way to four and then six kilograms.” After a couple months, enough time to build up stability in the elbow, Wong started anew on the shoulder rehab. He had McDaniel perform wall pushups, dumbbell bench presses, and a full rotator cuff strengthening regimen. Dumbbell circles on her back, for instance, served both the shoulder and elbow.

Wong was impressed with McDaniel’s dedication. “I loved working with her because she was so enthusiastic about her exercises,” he says. “She spent at least three hours here three times a week, and that shows a lot of devotion.” Though Wong was the main therapist at this point, Kotch remained involved. She monitored McDaniel for inflammation and administered ice, massage, and phonophoresis. As the summer of 2004 wound down, McDaniel returned to campus, and Kotch became more involved in her rehab. As McDaniel’s elbows regained strength, the next challenge was to simulate gymnastics-specific movements. “We just started adding basic skills,” Kotch says. “The most basic is a handstand, so we started with that and built from there.” At one point, she trained upsidedown on a vertical-jump machine equipped with bands. “She would get

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Comeback Athlete Comeback Athlete on it in a handstand position and then pop up on her hands and do little pushups,” Kotch says. Wong had McDaniel use a lat pull machine, hanging with her full body weight on it, and eventually added ankle weights to simulate the centrifugal forces in many gymnastics routines. In late September McDaniel rejoined her teammates for preseason workouts, continuing some physical therapy but backing off to compensate for the gymnastics skill work. She was ready for her competition season by mid-January, but Kotch still watched the gymnast closely. McDaniel, Kotch, and Peterson talked about whether McDaniel would be able to compete on the parallel bars again, and concluded that it was unlikely. She did eventually try, but experienced too much pain to continue. That, coupled with the fact that the season was approaching and rehabbing for the event would take more time, ruled out the bars. Still, McDaniel would be a contender in other events. “Our primary concern was whether she would be able to remain stable through the whole season,” says Kotch. “She had a history of inflaming the medial epicondyle, and we wanted to make sure she didn’t form any tendinitis or rupture those ligaments through any of her routines. I gave her guidelines to stop working out if she had any pain or swelling, immediately or delayedonset. She was a good patient—very motivated, very compliant.” At one point, McDaniel’s left elbow gave a bit during floor-exercise tumbling, and from then on, her elbows were taped. “In fact, one practice she went to the gym without being taped, and then she came into the athletic training room and said, ‘Yeah, that tape really works,’” Kotch says. Not only did McDaniel compete in 2005, but she was named All-American in the beam and floor exercise, finishing third in both events at the April Collegiate National Championships. And the silver lining: After going through surgery and rehab with Dr. Peterson, the pre-med major got to shadow him this past year—a great preparation for medical school. ◆

Nomination Criteria and Procedures he Comeback Athlete Award Program serves to honor those outstanding athletes who have successfully returned to competition in their sport following a serious injury. It also serves to recognize those people who worked with the athlete behind the scenes: the physician who set up the treatment plan, the physical therapists and athletic trainers who oversaw the rehabilitation process, and the strength coach and sport coach who helped the athlete regain his or her competitive form.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS:

Training & Conditioning honors a comeback athlete every other issue, regardless of level of play or gender. So send in your nominations as soon as you have a candidate you feel fits the bill!

TO NOMINATE AN ATHLETE:

Please fill in the form below, attaching a 500- to 1,000-word description of the athlete’s rehab program, which includes the following points: • The athlete’s injury, including cause and severity. • The physician’s initial medical assessment and treatment protocol. • The details of the rehabilitation program. • The details of the athlete’s conditioning program prior to returning to competition. • The degree of success the athlete achieved upon returning to competition. • Dates of when the above occurred. • Names, titles, and phone numbers of those physicians, athletic trainers, other sports medicine professionals, and coaches who played a major role in the athlete’s comeback.

✁ Comeback Athlete Nomination Form Name of Athlete:___________________________________________ Your Name: _______________________________________________ Your Affiliation: ____________________________________________ Your Phone No.: ___________________________________________ Your Address: _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Send nominations to: Comeback Athlete Award, Training & Conditioning 2488 N. Triphammer Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (607) 257-6970, ext. 18.

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At many events, the athletic trainer is the person with the most medical training on site. What happens when that expertise is needed by a spectator?

s Jane Steinberg, MS, ATC, assisted a team physician working feverishly to revive a man who had stopped breathing and had no pulse, she could feel the intensity of a roaring crowd all around her. As she watched the doctor perform rescue breaths and chest compressions, thousands of voices cheered. As paramedics arrived to remove the man from the stadium, a marching band serenaded their urgent rush to the exit. Surreal. That’s how Steinberg, now the Clinical Coordinator for Athletic Training Education at the University of South Carolina, describes her experience in graduate school helping to save the life of a spectator at a football game. She was at the event to provide athletic training services to the home team, but when an usher in the stands called to the sidelines for help, she and the team physician didn’t hesitate to jump into the crowd. “It’s not what I expected to do when I showed up at the stadium that day,” Steinberg says, “but when we heard the yelling, we weren’t going to stand there and do nothing while waiting for the EMTs to arrive. We were there, so we jumped in to help.” As an athletic trainer, you know why you’re on the sidelines at athletic events—to provide care for the athletes participating. But what happens when the call for help comes from behind you, not in front of you? Spectator injuries and illnesses are inevitable, and as a trained medical professional, you may be the first one people turn to for help. But is it always—or ever—your responsibility to oblige? In this article, we talk to athletic trainers who have gone to the aid of spectators and consult legal experts in a discussion of how spectator treatment fits into an athletic trainer’s sphere of duty. Greg Scholand is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: gs@MomentumMedia.com.

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In general, unless athletic department policy expressly forbids it, there is no legal reason for an athletic trainer to refrain from assisting an injured spectator. On the other hand, under most circumstances there is no legal requirement for an athletic trainer to do so, either. “If anyone has a legal duty to render aid, it is the host school,” says Matt Mitten, JD, ATC, Director of the National Sports Law Institute. “Spectators assume the inherent risk of injury when they attend a sporting event. But if they are paying customers who bought tickets, they are considered invitees, and in that case, the host might well have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care and to have an emergency plan in place—even something as simple as making arrangements to call 911—because it’s certainly foreseeable that a spectator could get hurt. But just because the school has some legal duty doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the athletic trainer’s responsibility. “As a general rule, the only way that an athletic trainer would have a legal duty to go to the aid of a spectator would be if the school specified it as part of their job description,” he continues. “Therefore, the athletic trainer should have a clear understanding with the institution as to the scope of his or her duties.” Since it’s uncommon for an athletic trainer’s job description to require caring for spectators, any aid offered is generally considered a voluntary act, and therefore in most cases is shielded from liability by “good samaritan” laws. However, these laws vary by state, and some offer more thorough protection than others. Mitten says it’s best to consult your athletic department and legal counsel to find out exactly how your state law protects you when you go into the stands rather than assume it’s all right to provide care under any circumstances. “A typical good samaritan law might say that if you voluntarily choose to provide aid, you’re immunized from simple negligence, but not from more culpable conduct like gross

negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm,” he explains. “But sometimes the good samaritan laws only apply if the actions performed are outside the scope of someone’s job duties, and there are many variations from state to state. The most important thing is for athletic trainers to consult with athletic administration officials to ensure that they know the potential scope of their duty to render aid, and any immunity that may apply.” Melanie Herman, Executive Director of the Washington, D.C.-based Nonprofit Risk Management Center, says that as long as an athletic trainer’s actions meet a reasonable standard of care for a member of the profession, good samaritan laws will usually protect those who assist spectators. “Simple negligence, which is failing to do something a reasonable person would do or doing something a reasonable person would not do under the circumstances, is protected by most good samaritan laws. That means if you’re trying to help and you make an honest mistake, you can’t be held liable,” she explains. “And of course, the standard for what is reasonable to expect from an athletic trainer is different than for a person with no medical training. But the bottom line is that unless an athletic trainer acts in a grossly negligent way, they will be protected from liability.

“Gross negligence is basically conduct that flies in the face of accepted norms, or outrageous conduct,” Herman continues. “For instance, an athletic trainer’s education includes training on how to identify the signs of a heart attack. If an athletic trainer goes to the aid of a spectator who is suffering from a heart attack and completely ignores the obvious symptoms and doesn’t react accordingly, an attorney could try to argue that the athletic trainer acted far outside any standards of the profession.” Put simply, then, as long as an athletic trainer performs responsibly when providing care to a spectator, he or she will typically be shielded by a good samaritan law, even if something goes wrong. (To find out about your state’s good samaritan laws and statutes, see “Good Samaritans,” below.) Mitten says that if your dayto-day job requirements put you in situations where you may need to offer care to spectators, a very simple way to protect yourself is to have the athletic department draft a policy outlining who is responsible for spectator care during an event and enumerating what is expected of the athletic trainer. “Creating a written policy gives the athletic department a chance to make sure it is aware of all liability issues, and to discuss them with the athletic

Good Samaritans Virtually every state has some type of good samaritan law, though the language varies and some are more comprehensive than others. “While it’s not likely that an athletic trainer would be sued for trying to help a spectator at an event, it’s a good idea for a professional to know the liability laws in their state,” says Melanie Herman, Executive Director of the Washington, D.C.-based Nonprofit Risk Management Center. “Good samaritan laws provide a definite level of protection, but they all have exceptions.” The Nonprofit Risk Management Center offers an excellent publication for anyone looking to understand good samaritan and volunteer protection laws and statutes in their home state. It’s called State Liability Laws for Charitable Organizations and Volunteers, and includes an easy to follow state-by-state summary of laws that affect volunteer actions, including good samaritan laws. It is available as a free download at: www94311.temp.w1.com/pubs/sll.htm.

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trainers and counsel,” he says. “A good policy can satisfy any obligation the institution has to provide emergency medical care to spectators, make sure that unreasonable demands are not imposed on the athletic trainer, and ensure that any potential liability is minimized.” POLICY IN PLACE

Like Jane Steinberg at South Carolina, Joe Donolli, MEd, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at Gettysburg College, also has vivid memories of treating a spectator in need. Two years ago, he was covering a volleyball match when he was called to the aid of a parent in the stands who was suffering from a heart attack. Officials stopped the game and the man was brought to the floor of the gym, where with the help of campus medical personnel and several shocks from an AED, he was successfully revived and taken to a local hospital for emergency surgery.

Donolli didn’t have to think twice about springing into action because Gettysburg athletic trainers follow an emergency action plan that makes clear their responsibility to go to the aid of anyone in need at an athletic event— whether it’s a player, coach, official, or fan. “The college has decided that it has a responsibility to the people who attend events to provide some type of emergency medical care, and athletic trainers are part of that responsibility,” Donolli says. “In addition, all of our security people and all of our coaches are now trained as first-responders and are able to perform CPR, so they are responsible, too.” Since Gettysburg is a small school with some events where the coaches and the athletic trainer are the only ones able to act as first-responders, the athletic trainer is often expected to be responsible for fans in need. The emergency action plan also lays out specific instructions on things like who to contact immediately for addi-

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tional assistance and the best exit route from each athletic facility on campus. Donolli says that having all this information sorted out ahead of time is a key to being prepared to handle any situation correctly. “What building am I going to go to? How am I going to get into that building? Do I have the keys? Who is going to take care of the kids on the field if I am away? All these are questions that are best thought about in advance,” he says. “Developing a plan is just part of being proactive and prepared.” Before it went into effect, Gettysburg’s policy, with its inclusion of athletic trainers as first-responders for spectators, was reviewed by the school’s legal counsel. Donolli also says he is satisfied that any care provided to non-athletes would be covered by his state’s good samaritan law. At schools with larger events, spectator safety policies are more often the responsibility of event managers, who

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coordinate with paramedics, ambulance services, or EMTs to provide coverage. In these circumstances, the athletic training staff’s energy and resources can focus exclusively on athletes. At the University of Southern Mississippi, for instance, athletic trainers don’t need to worry about attending to spectators, because a separate firstaid station manned by paramedics and nurses, and often an ambulance, is typically available to meet any spectator needs. “Basically, the only contact we have with the first-aid station on a game day is before the game, when we supply them with ice,” says Deborah Dunn, MEd, LAT, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer at USM. “They handle anything that goes on in the stands, and they’re totally separate from us.” There are situations, however, even at a larger school like Southern Miss, where athletic trainers do become indirectly involved in spectator care. When the school hosted the Conference USA baseball tournament

in May, an extra contingent of athletic training staff and students were on hand in case injury befell anyone at the event, including spectators. “In circumstances like the baseball tournament, our athletic trainers won’t leave the field to treat a spectator, but we will send a student who is certified in first-aid and CPR to assess the situation and inform an athletic trainer of what’s going on, and the athletic trainer then decides what action should be taken,” Dunn explains. “But in that case, we’re just making an informed judgment and telling the event staff what needs to be done.” IN THE STANDS

Even without a specific policy in place, many athletic trainers, particularly at the high school and small-college level, follow Gettysburg’s model of considering spectators to be within their purview during athletic events. Fortunately, the life-or-death instances are far outnumbered by much more

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run-of-the-mill occurrences—twisted ankles, bee stings, and stumbles over bleachers. If you find yourself heading into the stands from time to time to deal with situations like these, how can you make sure that it interferes as little as possible with your primary responsibility to the athletes on the field? Craig Brock, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at Canadian (Texas) High School, has treated spectators at schoolsponsored athletic events on several occasions, and he says the most important thing to do is gather information before deciding whether an injury warrants leaving the field. “I’ll first try to find out exactly what happened, usually from the person who comes over to tell me about the injury,” he says. “If it’s a little kid who fell down and scraped his knee, his parent can clean it up with a paper towel and I’ll go and look at it later, maybe during halftime or after the game. If the injured person can be moved, I sometimes ask them to come down to the field so that I can take

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care of them without having to leave the sideline. Someone with a fractured wrist, for example, is able to walk, and they can come to me instead of me going to them.” If the situation requires going up into the stands, some athletic trainers use a buddy system to ensure that they can focus on what’s happening around them and remain available to athletes at the same time. “Whenever I had to go into the stands or the bleachers to look at someone, I always tried to have my athletic director, some other administrator, or another coach with me, and they were my eyes on the field while my attention was on the spectator,” says Traci Jo Hubbard, ATC, former Head Athletic Trainer at Albion (Mich.) High School. “It’s helpful to have someone who can assist you if you realize it’s an emergency and you need someone to call 911 while you provide firstaid,” she continues. “Most of the time you’re just doing a very quick assessment of what’s going on, but it’s a big

help to have another person with you. Even if you just have to move the person out of the stands, you can do that much more quickly and get back to the team sooner if you have assistance.” DRAWING THE LINE

One final aspect of being available for spectator treatment is knowing when to draw the line on providing care. This can be difficult for athletic trainers, who are inclined to jump in and help whenever someone is in need. But it’s always important to remember the primary reason you’re at the event—to be available for the athletes. “I’ve had people come up to me at a football game and say things like, ‘I’ve got a knee problem, can you take a look at it?’ I pretty much tell those people, ‘Hey, you’re going to have to make a doctor’s appointment,’” says Doug Ashton, MS, LAT, ATC, Outreach Coordinator for Freeman Sports Medicine in Joplin, Mo., a hospital-based sports-medicine program that provides athletic

training services to several nearby high schools. “When people know that you can provide a service, sometimes they’ll show up thinking they can get some free advice or treatment. You just have to tell them that you’re there to provide coverage for the athletes competing on the field.” “As an athletic trainer, I am licensed to provide service to athletes. When I am acting as a volunteer to help out a spectator, it pulls me away from the game, and that’s something I always have to think about,” adds Steinberg. “It’s partially a game-management issue, to make sure there is someplace for a fan to go for help because you have to be there for the athletes. But sometimes it’s as simple as telling someone that unless it’s an emergency, they need to visit a doctor or medical center on their own if they feel they need some kind of treatment. I want to help out as much as I possibly can, but my biggest responsibility when I’m at an event is to be on the sideline, caring for athletes.” ◆

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Connecting the Dots Every day, there is new research out on biomechanics and athletes. The trick is using those findings in an everyday kind of way.

By Vern Gambetta

or many coaches, the term “biomechanics” conjures up images of sophisticated computerized analyses—angles, vectors, force measurements, and stick figures that don’t seem to relate to everyday coaching. Because of this perception, it is easy to dismiss the use of biomechanics in everyday training programs. But understanding and using the concepts of biomechanics is critical to making your strength and conditioning program efficient and effective. You don’t need to conduct sophisticated analyses to utilize biomechanical principles. You just need to be able to interpret movement and understand the mechanics behind your drills. As a coach, applied biomechanics is a tool I use daily to make my athletes better. Over the years, I have worked to make it a simple way to gain insight into every area of training. My goal is to share with you the approach I have used to apply biomechanical principles to my work on a continual basis. MAJOR CONCEPTS

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the human body as a system of relationships and interactions that produce smooth, efficient movement. It includes the effects of internal and external forces on the human body during both movement and rest. The challenge is to make this science, which can be quite technical and complex, practical and applicable to everyday training. I have found it helps to think of the big picture: of whole movements instead of individual muscles. In athletics, movements should flow. Therefore, it is important to visualize how the parts fit together rather than focus on the working of a specific joint or muscle. It is also important to remember that biomechanics as a science does not stand alone. To achieve optimum performance, it must be applied in concert with other sport sciences, such as energy systems and neurophysiology. For example, mechanically correct technique will result in more efficient movements, which reduces the amount of energy needed to perform the movement. Think about how the sciences work together when developing your programs. One way I have simplified biomechanics is by thinking of human motion and athletic performance as the interaction of three movement constants. Those constants are the body, the ground, and gravity. The body is the central constant. I like to think of it as an intricate system of levers (bones) and motors (muscles) that enable us to produce or reduce force to elicit the desired movement in three planes of motion. The ground is where we actually derive force, so we must learn to use it effectively. We only get out of the ground what we put into it. This concept is called ground reaction force. When sprinting, for example, the athlete’s objective is to apply as much force as possible to the ground in the shortest amount of time. In addition, athletes must be trained to adapt rapidly to varied surfaces. Gravity serves to load the system. Movement involves attempting to overcome gravity, which is a perpetual source of resistance. Understanding the athlete’s center of gravity and how it affects movement is critical. For optimal movement, the athlete needs to learn how to remain stable even as his or her center of gravity moves. UNDERSTANDING MOVEMENT

With an understanding of the major concepts, we can look at the biomechanics of movement more closely. Most important to remember is that the body is a link system—a kinetic chain. The kinetic chain principle indicates that there is sequence and timing of body segments during movement. To produce force, therefore, we should use as many joints as possible. The same is true when reducing force. Because the body is a link system, movement errors can always be traced to a cause-and-effect relationship somewhere in the kinetic chain. Many times it is well removed from the symptom. For example, errors in throwing are often related to some dysfunction at the ankle or the hip. To find the cause of an error, we need to look down or up the chain.

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One of the greatest benefits I have gained from using biomechanics has been the ability to pinpoint the cause of a movement error, and not just the symptom. It’s tempting to treat the symptom by changing the athlete’s mechanics, but correcting the cause will prove more effective over the long term. An example of a symptom might be a sprinter popping up out of the starting blocks—the cause is usually too long a first step. Another example of a symptom is a right-handed pitcher experiencing shoulder pain. One cause may be that his lower leg is too open—his left foot is pointed toward the first base side of home plate. Also understand that some mechanics can be corrected and some cannot. In my experience, the most easily corrected faults are big movements. Finer motor movements can be very difficult to change. That underscores the necessity of teaching and mastering fundamental skills early.

In looking at the mechanics of my athletes, I think primarily in terms of patterns of movement. Why is this important? Neurologically, the brain does not recognize individual muscles. Rather, it recognizes patterns of movement in response to sensory input. The athlete’s central nervous system calls upon preprogrammed patterns of movement that can be modified in countless ways to react appropriately to gravity, ground reaction forces, and momentum. Each activity is subjected to further refinements and adjustments through feedback from the body’s proprioceptors. This process ensures optimal neuromuscular control and efficiency of function, but in strength training, we have traditionally been taught the opposite. We learn much more about individual muscles than integrated movements. Isolation of specific muscles does not appropriately emphasize dynamic, multi-dimensional develop-

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ment of movement patterns, and those patterns are what the muscles follow. I categorize movement patterns into six areas: rotating, bending, extending, pushing, reaching, and pulling. Whether you are working with a football player or a swimmer, their movements will fit into these basic categories. What does this mean for developing training programs? In strength training, for example, this tells us to emphasize multiple-joint movements rather than isolated movements. In speed workouts, it tells us to focus on triple-joint extension—the leg’s entire movement when pushing off. Along the same lines, think about movements in dynamic positions. Researchers tend to study muscles in the anatomical, or resting, position, but athletic movements rarely occur while in anatomical positions. The difficult movements we need to train are those that occur while running, striding, or shifting the body.

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It is common to see pitchers and quarterbacks throwing from their knees with the stated goal of improving arm strength. But from a biomechanical perspective, this may be counterproductive. TECHNIQUE IMPROVEMENT

Ultimately, understanding biomechanics will improve athletes’ movements and the techniques they use to excel in their sport. One of the key areas to understand here is the distinction between technique and style. The high leg kick that Florida Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis uses in his motion is an example of individual style. At the point of release, every pitcher must do certain things to achieve results, regardless of how they look getting to that point. Willis has a unique way of getting to the point of release, but it is his technique at that moment which makes him effective. Do not ask an athlete to copy another athlete’s style. Look beyond individual style points and find the underlying principle that enables a movement to be effective. Look for the keys that make them able to achieve their performances. Then, teach those to your athletes. Similarly, when critiquing an athlete, remember that everyone has a movement signature that is as unique as a fingerprint. Therefore, it is important to carefully observe and study the athlete before making any significant changes in their technique. Make sure that what you are trying to change is actually what is detracting from their performance, and not just an element of their style. Another important rule to understand is the difference between similar movements and same movements. For example, it is common to see pitchers and quarterbacks throwing from their knees with the stated goal of improving arm strength. But from a biomechanical perspective this may be counterproductive. Throwing involves the whole

kinetic chain, and taking large segments out of the action will interfere with timing and could affect coordination during the complete throwing motion. Throwing from the knees is similar, but not the same, as throwing with the legs in the equation. Another example is using alternate leg bounding to improve speed. The goal of this drill is to decease contact time. But, in fact, alternate leg bounding results in twice the contact time of actual sprinting. It looks like the movement that occurs in running, but it is not. It is similar, not the same. How about the use of underweight and overweight balls for a pitcher? In this case, we found through biomechanical analysis that there was virtually no difference in biomechanics between throwing an underweight or an overweight ball, as long as they were not too heavy or too light. Therefore, this is a viable training activity that is biomechanically the same for the pitcher. The key is to use knowledge of biomechanics to design drills and exercises that will provide maximum return for the time invested. For example, looking at a relatively simple movement like distance running from a biomechanical perspective can be quite revealing. The average distance runner makes approximately 3,000 foot strikes per mile. Each leg bears the weight of the entire body, as both feet never touch the ground at the same time. The force of landing is approximately three times body weight in three- or four-tenths of a second depending on speed. That means a 150-pound runner places 450 pounds of force on each leg, every stride. How can this information be used to define or modify a training program

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or rehab an injured runner? The fact is that strengthening the legs has the potential to increase stride length and help absorb the shock of landing. Therefore, from a biomechanical perspective, distance runners should do specific leg strength work. Most distance coaches hold strength training for the legs in disdain, but our analysis proves its value. NEXT STEP

While I like to use biomechanics in a simple way in my daily analyses, I have also had success taking it to a higher level. By partnering with experts in biomechanics, I’ve been able to more precisely solve problems and develop better protocols. As Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox in the late 1980s and early ’90s, I used biomechanics extensively to guide our conditioning program. For instance, Lois Klatt of Concordia University studied the biomechanics of stance and base running for us. From her research we were able to identify the most biomechanically correct starting position and stance for base running. We also worked with the ASMI Biomechanics Lab in Birmingham, Ala., to study the biomechanics of pitching. We analyzed most of the top pitchers in the White Sox organization and devised adjustments to their conditioning programs based on the analysis. We also looked at training methods like overweight and underweight ball throwing and throwing a football to ascertain the specificity and transfer of these methods to throwing mechanics, and found that they did work. From these situations and more, I was able to learn how to apply biomechanics to my coaching in order to improve the athletes I work with. Even though not everyone will have the same opportunities, virtually anyone can employ biomechanical principles to enhance what they already do. You can start simply by understanding what biomechanics can do and applying a few of its basic concepts and principles. ◆

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BIG GAINS Using simple nutritional strategies to boost energy levels is one way University of Florida athletes stay ahead of the field. By Michelle Rockwell thletes show up in my office every day seeking strategies for increasing their energy levels. They tell me they feel sluggish on the field, yawn through their classes, and nap every chance they get. It’s no wonder that energy is at such a premium—student-athletes not only have rigorous training and competition schedules, but also squeeze in classes, work, rehab, study hall, volunteer activities, and fun as well. Days start early, end late, and include very little down time. So what do I tell them? After a nutritional evaluation to rule out any significant nutrition or hydration problems, and with the team physician’s okay that no major medical or psychological needs exist, I go straight to work on the little stuff. Why not make big changes right away? Two reasons. First of all, asking an athlete to make a major diet overhaul creates resistance. Individuals are very attached to the foods they like and are used to eating. Working within athletes’ preferences and typical eating habits makes them more likely to comply with the changes I suggest. Second, athletes commonly tell me they don’t have time to eat well, making big changes unrealistic.

When athletes see that the changes I’m asking for are quick and easy, they are much more willing to give them a try. Below are eight simple energyenhancing strategies that can easily be incorporated into almost any athlete’s diet. Time and time again, athletes who have consistently followed these strategies report back to me delighted that they truly have more energy for training, performance, and life. START RIGHT

When I ask a group of young athletes to raise their hands if they ate breakfast that day, usually less than half of the hands go up. For some reason, consistently fitting breakfast into their morning routine is a real challenge for athletes. Since eating breakfast is known to jump start metabolism, fuel morning workouts, and enhance energy levels throughout the day, we need to find realistic and attractive ways to get that toast toasting. Athletes say they can’t eat breakfast because they don’t want to wake up any earlier, but a healthy breakfast doesn’t have to take a long time to prepare. Elaborate breakfasts like pancakes, omelets, and fresh-squeezed orange juice are unnecessary. (Save

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them for weekends!) In fact, breakfast doesn’t even need to be “breakfast” foods at all. Trail mix and 100 percent fruit juice, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread with low-fat milk, or even leftover spaghetti and meatballs can be excellent options, and these take less than five minutes to prepare. I’ve had teams compete in peanut butter and jelly-making relay races to show just how quickly a good breakfast can be prepared. Cereal can be another quick, energizing breakfast. However, it’s easy to make poor choices in the cereal aisle. Sugary, low-fiber cereals are extremely popular, but they are the nutritional equivalent of a king size candy bar in terms of sugar and fat content (and have little likelihood of being energizing). Fortunately, whole grain, fortified, high-fiber cereals are becoming tastier and more available all the time. Whatever foods the athlete chooses, the most important guidelines are to eat breakfast within an hour of Michelle Rockwell, MS, RD, is the Coordinator of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida Athletic Association. She also serves as a consultant for various athletes and teams nationwide. She can be reached at: MichelleS@gators.uaa.ufl.edu.

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waking up, include a little protein such as lean meats, eggs, nuts, or lowfat dairy, and include some healthful carbohydrates. Athletes who work out first thing in the morning face the added challenge of not wanting to exercise on a full stomach, but it’s still important for them to eat breakfast. They should aim for a minimum of 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrate. For ease of digestion, plain, non-acidic foods like bagels, oatmeal, and graham crackers often work well. An alternative is to “drink your breakfast,” using fruit juice or a sports drink to get the recommended 30 to 60 grams of carbs. Simple strategies for athletes: • Pre-pour bowls of whole grain cereal into a sealed container in the evenings and leave them on the kitchen table for the next morning. • Stock your backpack, car, or coat pocket with trail mix, energy bars, and/or dry cereal for breakfast on the run.

• Make breakfasts on the weekends to eat during the week. For example, make large meat/cheese/ veggie subs and eat a portion each morning, boil several eggs and keep them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or keep premixed pancake batter in a pitcher in the fridge and toss a serving into a skillet each morning. EAT FREQUENTLY

Many athletes eat insufficient amounts of food during the daytime due to time constraints, which leaves them making up for lost calories in the evenings. In terms of energy provision, this is not ideal because most athletes train in the morning or afternoon. I tell my athletes that this strategy is like leaving home for an eight-hour road trip in the morning and then finally getting around to gassing up the car at 9 p.m. —it doesn’t work! In addition, eating small to moderate-sized meals and snacks throughout

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the day (rather than two or three large meals) improves energy levels, particularly for active individuals. Athletes need to fuel their bodies when they need it the most throughout the day and forget the adage to eat “three square meals.” Simple strategies for athletes: • Set the count down function on your watch to beep every three hours during the day. This can be your reminder to fuel up! • Use your daily planner or palm pilot to plot eating times into your daily routine. Pre-planning helps make regular eating a priority and a habit. • Keep “emergency” snacks in your backpack, purse, or locker. These should be nutritional choices that appeal to you enough to eat them when you don’t have time for something else, but nothing so tempting that you’ll munch on it just because it’s there. For a basketball player I recently worked

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Breakfast doesn’t need to include “breakfast” foods at all. I’ve had teams compete in peanut butter and jelly-making relay races to show just how quickly a good breakfast can be prepared. with, apples, fig newtons, and beef jerky fit this description perfectly. SWITCH TO WHOLE GRAINS

Improving the nutritional quality of the carbohydrates athletes eat can lead to a more consistent level of energy and increase the consumption of vitamins and minerals associated with energy production. The USDA 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that individuals consume three or more servings of whole grain foods each day, and it could be argued that athletes require even more since their overall carbohydrate needs are

typically higher. To add whole grains to their diets, I advise my athletes to make simple switches in the foods they consume regularly. Simple strategies for athletes: • Snack on whole grain cereals or popcorn instead of chips and candy. • Switch from grits or cream of wheat to instant oatmeal packets (which are whole grain). Even better than the pre-sweetened packets would be plain oatmeal with fresh fruit, raisins, or fruit yogurt. • Routinely purchase whole wheat bread, English muffins, bagels,

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and pasta instead of traditional varieties. • Select brown rice or wild rice (instant is fine) over white rice. • Add popcorn to your diet. Of course, leaving the butter in the movie theater is recommended. Air-popping or microwaveable varieties are fantastic options. LOWER DIETARY FAT CONSUMPTION

Eating foods high in fat sometimes is not problematic for the energyseeking athlete. In fact, occasional consumption should be encouraged, since high levels of fat in foods are often associated with high levels of taste. Foods that are consumed habitually, however, can often be replaced with lower-fat versions. Small changes in fat content can go a long way in improving the energy potential of the athlete’s diet. This is because fatty foods are digested slowly and can cause a feeling of sluggishness. Also, athletes who are eating

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too much fat are rarely eating adequate carbohydrates, which are the primary source of energy. Getting athletes to try reduced-fat and low-fat versions of their favorite foods is a good starting point. I enjoy hosting taste tests where athletes try the same foods with varying fat content (examples include yogurt, milk, cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salad dressing, and mayonnaise). They are often shocked that they either can’t tell the difference between regular and fat-modified products, or that they actually prefer the lower-fat versions! Remember though, it is important to verify that a reduced-fat product is actually nutritionally superior to the regular version. Sometimes food manufacturers replace fat with sugar or artificial sweeteners that are in fact less nutritious. It’s also beneficial to offer athletes lower-fat alternatives to high-fat foods they routinely eat. For example, a runner I worked with whose

It is important to verify that a reduced-fat product is actually nutritionally superior to the regular version. Sometimes food manufacturers replace fat with sugar or artificial sweeteners that are in fact less nutritious. typical breakfast included a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich, hashbrowns, and whole chocolate milk was consuming 72 grams of fat daily before 8 a.m.! Her energy level throughout the morning and during her early-afternoon run was improved by switching to a bagel, egg, and cheese sandwich, cantaloupe, and skim milk (20 grams of fat). Simple strategies for athletes: • Think low fat when it comes to condiments. Purchase reduced-fat salad dressings, sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise.

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We screen our athletes’ blood iron levels … I have observed dramatic increases in athletes’ energy when they utilize dietary strategies for enhancing iron stores. performance. Sports drinks can help delay energy deficits or “hitting the wall” during exercise. Many athletes tell me they can’t tolerate any fluids at all during training, let alone sports drinks. My best tip is to teach them to “train their tummies.” I have them start by drinking a very small amount of sports drink (even just a sip) every 15 minutes during exercise and gradually increase over time to gulps and then to at least eight ounces every 15 minutes. Simple strategies for athletes: • Make sure cold sports drinks are readily accessible at regular intervals during training. • Keep individual servings of powdered sports drink and an empty bottle in your sports bag to mix with cold water provided at practice. • Freeze a bottle of sports drink overnight and take it with you to hot outside workouts. By the time you’re ready for it, it should be thawed out. REFUEL AFTER EXERCISE

Athletes have an important window of opportunity to replenish energy stores in the post-exercise period that they need to take advantage of. Research has shown that muscles are especially good at taking up carbohydrates during this time. Restocking energy levels after today’s workout can be a great way of preparing for tomorrow’s workouts. And when athletes have multiple practices or competitive events in the same day, refueling after the first session is beneficial for promoting optimal energy for subsequent workouts. The three key ingredients of a good post-exercise refueling snack are Circle No. 124 34 ◆ T & C J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 0 5 ◆ A T H L E T I C B I D . C O M

fluid, carbohydrates, and a little protein. Good examples include a bagel sandwich and fruit juice, yogurt and a banana, or some trail mix and a sports drink. Many athletes find sports recovery beverages and bars convenient and useful after workouts. Simple strategies for athletes: • Keep a week’s worth of refueling snacks in your locker or sports bag for after practice. • Borrow a shelf in the athletic training room refrigerator for the sole purpose of recovery nutrition. Stock with chocolate milk, string cheese, fruit, and bagels. • Divide and conquer recovery nutrition with teammates. Assign each day to a different athlete. On that day, the athlete is responsible for providing teammates with nutritious refueling foods and beverages. INCLUDE ENOUGH IRON

Iron is a mineral involved in the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin, two proteins that help supply oxygen to cells. Iron deficiency is common among some types of athletes, primarily due to rigorous workouts and dietary iron deficiency. Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia are associated with low energy levels, decreased exercise tolerance, and an increased risk of infection. We screen our athletes’ blood iron levels here at the University of Florida. In 2004, over 40 percent of our freshman female athletes had serum ferritin (iron store) levels lower than our goal, and about 15 percent had irondeficiency anemia. I have observed dramatic increases in athletes’ energy when they utilize dietary strategies for enhancing iron stores.

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Good dietary sources of iron include beef, poultry, fish, beans, whole grains or fortified cereals, nuts, and green leafy veggies. Athletes should routinely incorporate at least three or four servings of high iron foods into their diets each day. A multi-vitamin containing the Recommended Daily Allowance for iron can be good insurance that needs are met. However, athletes should not supplement with iron tablets unless specifically screened for iron deficiency. Simple strategies for athletes: • Eat beef three times each week. Beef is one of the best sources of iron since it is well absorbed by the body. • Purchase cereals fortified with iron at a level of at least 40 percent of the Daily Value (check the nutrition label). Eat this for breakfasts and snacks. • Routinely drink orange juice with breakfast. The vitamin C in the juice will help you absorb iron from whole grains and cereals.

AVOID CAFFEINATED “ENERGY” SUPPLEMENTS AND DRINKS

Many supplements that contain caffeine or herbal stimulants promote their ability to enhance energy levels. These range from tablets to bars to shakes to sweetened beverages. It’s important to realize these supplements do not actually increase energy—they increase perceived energy and stimulation. Athletes should strive for optimal energy levels by eating appropriate carbohydrates at appropriate times. What’s the harm in supplemental stimulation? Some dietary supplements contain unsafe levels of stimulants. Even though permitted by the FDA, these stimulants can cause significant side effects, including gastrointestinal problems and cardiovascular issues. Supplements containing lower levels of caffeine may not be nearly as harmful, but depending on them on a regular basis is strongly discouraged. Simple strategies for athletes: • Give yourself a curfew. Go to bed

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by that time every night and aim for seven or more hours of sleep. This will decrease the likelihood that you feel the need for energy supplements. • Be sure you are taking in carbohydrates routinely every three hours throughout the day. This is the true source of energy for exercising muscles. • Reserve caffeinated energy drinks for very special and extenuating situations when you really need them. Taking baby steps to make little nutritional changes one day at a time can add up to a huge impact on energy, performance, and health. When athletes eat energizing food on a regular basis, the effects of occasional overeating or special treats are negligible. Advise your athletes to slowly make small changes, and those changes will translate into that extra burst of energy so many of them crave. ◆

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When It's Hot As sports-medicine professionals become more sophisticated about cooling down their athletes, a host of new products have emerged to help.

By R.J. Anderson or the majority of athletic trainers working with high school and college athletes, a priority for the fall preseason is preventing heat-related problems. With more research detailing the dangers of dehydration and heat illness, keeping athletes safe in the heat is at the top of everyone’s to-do list. The good news is that there are more and more products being developed to assist athletic trainers’ efforts to beat the heat. From ways to cool athletes on the sidelines to monitoring their temperatures during practice, an industry has grown around keeping athletes safe during hot weather exercise.

In this article, we talk to athletic trainers who are in the forefront when it comes to keeping their athletes cool and describe some of the newest products they are using. We also provide a comprehensive list of products that can help you tame heat stress. ON THE FIELD

The first step to beating heat stress is keeping athletes cool during strenuous preseason August practices. At Virginia Tech, preseason practice sidelines are cooled the same way as on game days—with misters and fans placed in strategic locations where players typically spend breaks.

The same goes for the University of Oklahoma, where during preseason practices the game-day sideline cooling system is set up under a tent. “The players are encouraged to congregate in that area as they’re taking time out from activity to have a sports drink or water,” says Oklahoma Head Athletic Trainer Scott Anderson, ATC. “It’s usually open on one side and big enough to fit 25 of our players—typically our offensive and defensive linemen.” R.J. Anderson is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: rja@MomentumMedia.com.

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The Right Atmosphere Along with using the instruments and devices on the market that help reduce the risks of heat stress, athletic trainers also preach the importance of developing a team atmosphere that values lowering the risks. Scott Anderson, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Oklahoma, begins that process in the first preseason meeting he has with the school’s athletes and coaches. “We consider education a primary tool,” he says. “We teach them risk factors and give points of awareness. They can be as simple as an athlete reporting that they’re having trouble or an athlete observing behavioral risk factors in a teammate and bringing it to our attention. It also means the coaches communicating with us if a player is making mental mistakes or is confused. We want everybody aware of the risk factors for heat stress so we can intervene early and deal with small problems instead of large ones.” Wendy Svoboda, ATC, Director of Athletic Training at Tulane University, also teaches her athletes to be watchdogs. “We’re trying to create an atmosphere where the studentathletes look after each other,” she says. “We preach: ‘Look out for your teammates. If he’s missing his assignment a

couple times in a row, there could be something seriously wrong with him and you should let us know.’ And our guys are good about that—they take care of each other.” At Virginia Tech, the athletic department has a written policy for dealing with heat stress, which is included in a preseason book distributed by the football coaching staff to the players. “I also get 30 minutes during the first preseason meeting to talk about it,” says Mike Goforth, MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer. “Then our strength coach discusses the topic for 30 minutes from a performance point of view, and so does our nutritionist.” Athletic trainers should also work closely with coaches when the heat index is high. “If the weather is bad, we’ll go up to the coaches and say, ‘It looks pretty bad today. We need a few more breaks, or maybe we shouldn’t go full-gear,’” says Svoboda. “We don’t call off practice or anything that drastic. In fact, if we followed all the guidelines that are out there for heat index, we would never practice since we are constantly in the danger zone. But knowing that we’re in the danger zone makes us a little more proactive in trying to prevent problems.”

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In New Orleans, where late-summer/early-fall temperatures regularly hover in the 90s and the air is heavy with humidity, Tulane University is well practiced at taking the steps necessary to keep its student-athletes safe. The practice fields there include tents, fans, misters, and lots of ice. “During preseason football camp, our practice field looks like a circus,” says Wendy Svoboda, ATC, Director of Athletic Training at Tulane. “We have three tents set up. Two have eight big mister fans around the tent, and a company in town donated a third tent with a portable air conditioning unit in it. “We have at least two 10-minute breaks per two-hour session, and during those times we take the athletes into the closest tent,” she adds. “And in each tent we have cups of Gatorade and GatorLytes available.” Svoboda and her staff also place towels soaked in ice water at different stations throughout the practice field and encourage players to utilize them. After practice, players are required to cool down in one of the 20 available 80-gallon ice water-filled rubber tubs that sit outside the complex. But before getting into the tubs, each player picks up a couple electrolyte popsicles. “They’ll pick up a couple of those popsicles and sit in an ice tub for five minutes, then go in and shower and get ready for their meetings,” says Svoboda, adding that the same strategy is used for all of the school’s outdoor fall teams. “The ice water immersion brings their body temperatures down, so they recover a little more quickly and feel better for the next practice session.” Ice water immersion is also one of the favorite tactics of Mike Goforth, MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at Virginia Tech. “We’ve got cold tubs in our facilities, and during two-a-days we put them outside under a tent or canopy and regularly fill them with big blocks of ice,” says Goforth. “We also have 16-by-16-foot pools with their own filtration systems that we encourage athletes to use after each practice.” While large quantities of ice have been a mainstay on hot summer

practice fields, some new technology has recently entered the picture as well. A new option is a product called CoreControl from Avacore, which cools the body by extracting heat from thermal portals in a player’s hand. A portable non-invasive device, CoreControl works by pumping cool water through a cone encased in a bubble-shaped vacuum that athletes reach into and grip with one of their hands. The water cools the blood in the palm, which then circulates to the core to

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decrease overall temperature. The process takes approximately five minutes. Schools using the CoreControl include the University of Miami and Stanford University, and a number of professional teams also use the device. No matter what cooling devices are used, one of the keys to making proper use of them is ensuring there are breaks in practice intensity for the players. At Oklahoma, Anderson conducted a study that monitored athletes’ core temperature during different types of

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workouts and found that the numbers rose quickly during intense training. After just 10 minutes of working out, athletes’ temperatures climbed two to three degrees. When they took a break, their temperatures dipped, then spiked again when they resumed working out. Anderson says the intensity of the workout was a key factor in how high the temperatures rose. “One of the lessons that we learned [through the study] is the importance of taking breaks and varying the pace during practice,” Anderson says. “We found that there’s an opportunity for a reduction in core temperature simply through slowing down periodically. As a result, we try to have functional team breaks throughout practice and use varied intensity to lower core temperatures.” COOL CLOTHING

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New technology is also turning clothing into cooling units. At Virginia Tech, several players (typically linemen and athletes with a history of cramping) wear a product called the Cool Shirt, made by Shafer Enterprises, under their pads during games. During breaks in the action, players wearing the one-pound Cool Shirt (which is popular among firefighters) hook up to a sideline unit that pumps 50-degree water through tubing in the shirt. The water circulates over the athletes’ upper torso and reduces their body temperature.

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Thinking About Drinking Most coaches and athletes now understand the importance of hydration. At Virginia Tech, Head Athletic Trainer Mike Goforth, MS, ATC, takes that basic understanding to a higher level. “The biggest thing is to create a mindset and preach the benefits of proper hydration from the performance standpoint versus a medical standpoint,” says Goforth. “For instance, we know from the research that a oneto-two-percent loss in body weight will reduce your performance, and at three to five percent you run the risk of experiencing some type of heat stress. “Well, athletes tend not to care about that three to five percent statistic because they think they’re invincible,” he continues. “But if you explain to them that the initial one to two percent loss can lead to a dramatic drop in their performance, which could mean that the person behind them could take their position, they tend to listen and start taking hydration seriously.” While step one is convincing the athletes to consume more fluid, step two is providing the opportunities to reach their hydration goals. “We don’t have water breaks,” says Goforth, “because we always have water and Gatorade available. During every drill there’s an athletic trainer standing by with a six pack of water and a six pack of Gatorade, pushing fluids.” Hokie football players are also not allowed to attend meetings unless they bring fluids with them. “We know from the research that if we wait for athletes to tell us that they’re thirsty, it’s too late,” adds Goforth. Once the season starts, Virginia Tech’s coaches and athletic trainers continue to preach the message of proper hydration as they prepare the players for competition. For example, the night before a game, each player is given a gallon bottle of sports drink and encouraged to drink that full gallon before game time. And selling the Virginia Tech coaching staff on the merits of hydration isn’t difficult, as the results speak for themselves. “Traditionally, when we’ve gone to hot places to play, like Texas A&M or Miami, we haven’t had any cramping problems,” says Goforth. “Our kids look good in the fourth quarter, and our coaches recognize that proper hydration is one of the factors. We’re looking for any edge that we can get, and we feel that our hydration program is one of our bigger assets.”

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“We also use Chill Factor Performance cooling hoods,” says Goforth. “They’re basically thermal hoods that we freeze, and then the players put them on in between series.” Both products are designed to cool athletes and reduce perspiration, which helps control the loss of electrolytes and ultimately reduces athletes’ risk of dehydration and cramping. MONITORING

Much of the difficulty of preventing heat stress is knowing who is in danger before the outward signs are apparent. Some athletic trainers now monitor their athletes more closely to know which players may face the most danger and when. At Tulane, Svoboda compiles information on each athlete’s risk for heat illness that is carefully reviewed by the athletic trainers on site. “We type up a card that details which guys have a history of heat illness,” says Svoboda. “If an incoming freshman says on his physical that he’s had a problem in the past, we put a little star by his name and keep a close eye on him. We’ll be a little quicker to pull him out of practice and bring him inside if he shows symptoms. And the doctors might be a little more proactive with IV treatments and similar measures.” Goforth keeps similar records at Virginia Tech. “Since the same kids tend to cramp over and over, we have cramping history documented on each player’s sideline card,” he says. “And we have anybody who gets an IV fill out a questionnaire, and then we track them a little closer.” Virginia Tech also has every incoming football player undergo blood screening. “We’re looking at things like sickle traits and kidney function measurements,” says Goforth. “Those tests can be an indicator of people who are more susceptible to problems associated with heat illness. We’ll definitely pay a little more attention to anybody that tests positive in any of those areas and possibly do some additional testing.” Monitoring athletes while they are practicing and playing is another piece

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nals to a sideline monitor that displays the player’s core body temperature. Oklahoma is one school using the product. “We’re pretty proactive about using the pill to monitor athletes who might have several risk factors based on history, physical stature, or conditioning status,” says Anderson. HQ Inc.’s Core Body Temperature Monitoring System includes an ingestible pill-based product. Using an ambulatory data recorder and a heart rate

chest transmitter, the system is designed to deliver time-correlated core body temperature readings from the temperature pill, which lasts for 24 to 36 hours upon entering an athlete’s system. Another product, the VitalSense from Mini Mitter Co., contains similar features and uses ingestible temperature pills to record core body temperatures. The VitalSense also records skin temperatures by using hypoallergenic, adhesive dermal patches. Both sensor types are disposable, but designed for multi-day use. And both use lowpower radio frequency transmissions to communicate with the monitor. Monitoring can also include testing hydration levels, which is a key part of Goforth’s plan. Virginia Tech mandates that each football player weigh himself before and after every practice. Those weights are entered into a spreadsheet that tracks their weight loss and calculates their hydration needs. “We also have urine charts in the bathrooms that compare urine colors and list their corresponding dehydration levels,” says Goforth. MODERNIZING

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Each year, most athletic trainers update their clinical equipment and medical kits in order to improve how they treat and rehab student-athletes. And they should take the same steps toward improving their management of heat stress. By doing an annual review of the products his program uses, Goforth is able to stay up on the latest innovations. He’s not afraid to try something out of the ordinary, but, “as with anything we do, we’ll really try to address it from an athletic performance standpoint,” says Goforth. The marriage of science and sports is the catalyst behind the innovative products of today, and for athletic trainers like Goforth it is an area providing even more promise. “I’m really excited by all the research that’s being done,” he says. “It’s going to tell us a lot about athletes and the effects of heat on their bodies. And hopefully that will enable us to protect them better.” ◆

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More than just strength, successful golfers need to learn proper weight shifting. Fortunately, this can be trained with a few simple exercises.

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By Pete Draovitch and Ralph Simpson

In some ways, training a golfer is like training athletes in most other sports. Golf athletes need to build strength, flexibility, and movement skills. Yet golf is also very different from most field and court games in that the movement occurs while the body is neither running nor reacting. In this sense, it requires a different approach to addressing training and conditioning needs. Data collection models have shown that the most important element of improving a golfer’s swing is proper weight shifting, not increasing strength. By increasing their strength

by five percent, a golfer can get about a 1.7 percent increase in club head speed. On the other hand, by improving proper weight shifting, a golfer can achieve up to a 14 percent increase in club speed. This does not mean we should neglect strength training. Developing proper weight shifting won’t do much good if the golfer is fatigued by the 11th hole and can no longer hold postures the game requires. However, we can conclude that training for proper weight shifting may be more important in golf than other sports.

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The first thing we do when developing a strength and conditioning program for golfers is assess the individual athletes. We conduct a functional movement screen to identify Pete Draovitch, ATC, PT, CSCS, is a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Performance Complex and co-author of Complete Conditioning for Golf. Ralph Simpson, PT, OCS, CMPT, ATC, spent 12 years on the PGA Tour Fitness Van and is a Manual Physical Therapist now in private practice in Whitefish, Mont.

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▼ any problems with mobility, stability, and sequencing. We follow that with a clinical assessment to more closely examine their needs. From these findings, we put together a flexibility and strength program. We feel that flexibility is very important for several reasons. Along with helping the athlete achieve more in their strength program, flexibility is important from a mobility standpoint. Flexibility allows the athlete to store more elastic energy and decelerate their swing over a greater distance. We incorporate functional flexibility activities into the start of our athletes’ workouts. We use many different forms of stretching, including static stretching, PNF, and Active Release Technique, just to name a few. Some of the exercises we employ are crossovers, hamstring stretches, kneeling hip flexors, and bow bends.

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We use a progression (from least to most demanding) of chops and lifts from standing to seated to kneeling, as well as seated wall presses, to develop upper-body strength and the core. (See “In-Season Program” on page 50.) Developing balance is critical for a golfer, as the success of every stroke is based on having a precisely balanced body throughout the swing. We use a number of side-stepping drills with tubing wrapped around the athlete’s waist to strengthen and train the hip abductors and adductors in combination with hip rotation. We also use

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▼ dynamic postural balance drills in both challenged and unchallenged environments, with the eyes open and closed, and on level and unlevel surfaces. SEGMENTAL SEQUENCING

After addressing flexibility, strength, and balance as the base of the program, we then concentrate on developing proper weight shifting through segmental sequencing. In our opinion, this may be the most important skill and fitness factor for improving performance. Since the golf swing is an appropriately timed coiling and uncoiling process, inability to properly sequence those segments may result in loss of power or in compensatory movement patterns. The golf score of a tour-level player can vary by as much as 20 to 40 percent between rounds or even between front and back nines. However, barring injury, muscular fatigue, or different effort levels, an individual’s strength and flexibility should not vary that much from day to day. Therefore, the only explanation for the large variance has to be the sequencing changes which occur from round to round, nine to nine, or even shot to shot. How do we train for more effective sequencing? Let’s first take a look at what makes up effective sequencing. Optimum athletic performance requires coordination, balance, and well-timed weight shifts of the various segments of the body. Few athletic skills reflect this as well as the golf swing. Several neurological systems provide the feedback necessary for a person to accurately move body segments and contract and relax muscles during the smooth ballet of sporting movements. Although it is beyond the scope of this article to provide an exhaustive discussion of these systems and their pathways, some dialogue of this neuroanatomy and neurophysiology will be necessary if we are to better understand how to apply training theories to improve performance. Three subsystems of the central nervous system (CNS) control our

ability to maintain balance and equilibrium: the somatosensory system, the vestibular system, and the visual system. Although higher CNS centers (cerebral cortex and brain stem) are very much involved, we will focus on the somatosensory system. The somatosensory system, most simply described, is a system of proprioceptors and tactile sensors that provide information concerning the orientation

of body parts to one another and to the supporting surface for the purpose of maintaining postural equilibrium. In other words, the somatosensory system controls how we move our center of gravity and extremities in relation to our environment. The most important branch of proprioceptors are mechanoreceptors, which live either within joint ligaments or capsules (articular), or within

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Hips/Glutes Hip Abductor Abs/Low Back Hamstrings Upper Back Abdominals Hip Flexors Hips/Abs & Shoulder Trunk Trunk Lower Body Lower Body Lower Body Upper Body Upper Body Upper Body Hip Abductor Hip Adductor Full Body Full Body

Figure Four Crossover Double Leg Crossover Seated Hamstring Seated Club Lat Press Up Kneeling Hip Flexor Bow Bend Abdominal Hollowing Prone Leg Raise Wall Sit Stationary Lunge Windmills Seated Chop Seated Lift Seated Wall Press Tubing Side Stepping Tubing Side Stepping Assisted Take Away Accelerated Swing

1 rep x 20 sec. 1 rep x 20 sec. 1 rep x 20 sec. 1 rep x 20 sec. 5 reps x 5 sec. 3 reps x 10 sec. 1 rep x 20 sec. 3 reps x 10 sec. 1 set x 15 reps 3 reps x 10 sec. 6 reps x 5-10 sec. 1 set x 12 reps 10 reps x 2 sec. 10 reps each way 10 reps each way 8 reps x 3-5 sec. 15 reps each way 15 reps each way 15 reps 15 reps

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▼ muscles and tendons (muscular). Overlap exists between the two as they provide seamless control of joint stability via muscle tone changes. There are four types of articular mechanoreceptors: Type I are slow and non-adapting receptors, which continuously transmit impulses as long as the stimulus is present. They allow the CNS to know the status of muscle contraction and load on tissues at each moment of both static and dynamic activities. Type II are the fast adapting receptors, which are movement and rate detectors. They fire only when the strength of the stimulus being applied changes. They react strongly while a change is actually taking place and the impulses are directly related to the rate at which change takes place. Type III receptors are located in ligaments and seem to measure tension. They become active at the extreme ranges of motion. Type IV receptors are free nerve endings that primarily detect pain. Some also react to crude touch, pressure, and tactile sensations. Muscular mechanoreceptors are called Golgi tendon organs (GTOs) and muscle spindles. The GTOs, located where tendon blends to muscle, send information about muscle tension or changes in tension to the CNS and spinal cord. The spindles, however, are located within the muscle belly and transmit information regarding rate and magnitude of muscle length change. The muscle spindles are unique in that they have nerve attachments that not only perceive stimuli but also cause motor responses. These motor responses adjust the tension of small muscle fibers within the spindle itself, altering its sensitivity to the larger muscle’s current state of tone. Large muscle movements are initiated when they receive signals from alpha motor neurons thus changing their current tone. But since the response may be stimulated by joint and cutaneous mechanoreceptors as

well as the brain stem, it follows that proprioceptor activation in functional movements help increase excitation of the spindles, which in turn causes a greater recruitment of motor units and a stronger contraction. The last groups of proprioceptors are tactile sense organs, which also have the ability to influence movement and posture. Spread throughout the skin as cutaneous receptors as well

as in deeper layers, these organs are either slow or fast adapting. Of particular importance are those of the plantar surface of the feet. They have been shown to supply the CNS with information regarding weight distribution upon each foot as well as between the feet. Not only are they important sources of input on static position and body sway, but they play a significant role during dynamic and functional movements as

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o help golfers develop their segmented sequencing, we have developed a swing training system that uses both assisted and resisted movements. This system helps resynchronize weight shifts while incorporating strength, power, and range of motion gained through more traditional programs. It uses a device called the “Instant Replay,” which consists of elastic tubing attached either to a door below the bottom hinge or to a pulley system near the floor. Here are the exercises we use:

Assisted Take-Away: Make a shoulder loop in the free end of the tubing and reach through it with your right arm (right handed golfer). Turn in a circle to your left until your right shoulder points at the pulley system or door attachment. The tubing should now be wrapped around the body from the right shoulder, exiting the body from the right side. Perform assisted back swings focusing on your core. Do not swing completely through—perform the back swing only, then stop and reset for another rep. (See Figure One, at right.)

Figure One: Assisted Take-Away

Resisted Swing: Facing the wall/door attachment, hook the tubing on the right side of your pelvis and turn to your left, wrapping the tubing around your pelvis until your right shoulder points at the wall/door attachment. Adjust the tension so that you feel constant tension throughout the entire swing. Hold your finish position against the tension and slowly return to your address position before repeating. (See Figure Two, at right.) Figure Two: Resisted Swing

Opposite Side Take-Away: Use this for developing balanced range of spinal motion when necessary. Face the wall/ door attachment and loop the tubing over your left shoulder. Turn to the right in a full circle until your left shoulder is pointed at the wall/door attachment. Now perform left handed back swings without swinging through. Accelerated (Assisted) Swing: Use the same set up as in Opposite Side Take-Away but change your swing thoughts and grip to a right-hander golfer. Perform full swings holding your finish position in a balanced form. Be sure that when you are in a finish position, there is no more tension within the tubing—it should hang limp. You will be very close to the door/wall attachment. Focus on your core during the entire swing. (See Figure Three, at right.) Figure Three: Accelerated Swing

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▼ This close look at how the central nervous system affects body movement has helped us … develop a series of exercises that can rapidly enhance input from somatosensory components. well. These cutaneous receptors provide information that blends with the receptors of muscles and joints to further the overlapping system of neurological input guiding movement and balance. This close look at how the central nervous system affects body movement has helped us better understand segment sequencing and how to train it. From this information, we developed a series of exercises that can rapidly enhance input from these somatosensory components, enabling a golfer to learn specific athletic-golf movements faster as well as improve existing motor skills.

The program is an elastic resistance-based application that targets the mentioned motor learning and neurological systems. One end of the elastic tubing is attached to a door (or pulley system) and the other end is wrapped around the subject’s shoulder. It allows assisted training for developing segmented sequencing, or motor learning. And it provides resisted training for strengthening when the tubing is wrapped around the waist. (See “Swinging With Tubes” on page 52.) Its usefulness in assisted training is based on targeting the specific parts

of the somatosensory system that are engaged during a golf swing. Type I, II, and even III mechanoreceptors are targeted as are weight-bearing tactile receptors. The sport-specific swing planes trigger the type III cells at the end of the pattern further educating the sensory system as to exact positions. Protocol rotation patterns tend to load limbs and feet in a certain order, stimulating the cutaneous receptors of the foot as well as muscular mechanoreceptors of the lower leg. During rapid movements, this input from the legs gives us our most sensitive means of feeling postural sway, which then encourages loading of the legs in functional patterns at different times as weight shifts are progressively trained. This results in massive sensorimotor input and raises the level of excitability and contractility of the nervous system, speeding the rate of muscle shortening. In other words,

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▼ movements and muscle contractions become more responsive and quicker. The importance of this becomes evident when we think of a typical force/time graph. In golf, typically 0.2 seconds are required from a full, takeaway position to reach impact, yet for most explosive movements, absolute maximum force usually requires 0.6 to 0.8 seconds. So, the goal is to create more power faster. By focusing on the trunk, hips, and legs, we’re in a great position to do this. Ultimately, this approach loads the joints of the spine and lower extremities in sport-specific patterns. Because these patterns first require the athlete to control his center of gravity and individual body segments against resistance, then move those same components with the assistance of the tension, balance is continually challenged and control improved. This sort of training will enhance

the responsiveness and sensitivity of mechanoreceptors, thereby increasing proprioceptive input to the CNS. Since these inputs and effects are mediated via the nervous system, rapid changes may take place. As has been shown, more input means a better ability to move the body in a coordinated fashion. “Feel” is enhanced. The golfer’s body is learning to move more efficiently and effectively. PLAN WELL

When introducing this program to your athletes, be sure to take into account the many variables of your specific team. Initial fitness levels, time constraints, sport coach desires, and athlete maturity are some important factors to think about. In addition, other variables must be manipulated to ensure that fitness and practice time are appropriately adjusted. Time of the season must be

considered, while time of the week determines how much of a workload the athlete should be undertaking. During the season, practice must take precedence while the main strength objective should be to maintain levels as close as possible to those achieved during the preseason program. Volume versus intensity are the two variables which must be manipulated to ensure you are optimizing your fitness potential and not over-training or under-training. Since golfers may hit 500-1,000 balls during a usual practice session, sometimes it is smart to do a totally unloaded, non-weight-bearing workout, such as non-weight-bearing trunk stability or aquatic therapy. It is also important to recognize that anyone interested in competing at a high level must participate in a year-round strength and conditioning program. What was once the exception is now the rule. ◆

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Fast & Slow Proteins When it comes to comparing different proteins, several factors can be used to determine the overall quality of various sources. Standard measures such as Biological Value, Nitrogen Protein Utilization, and Amino Acid Score are generally used by Nutritionists to determine the quality of a protein for human use. But when it comes to hard-training athletes, these standard measures may not be sufficient for assessing protein quality, especially if the goal is to maximize performance and recovery. Research into “fast” and “slow” proteins has shown that proteins with varying digestion rates may have synergistic effects on important factors such as muscle mass, strength and bodyfat percentage. So just what is a fast or slow protein? These terms are generally given to proteins to describe the rate at which they are digested. Two proteins that have had their digestion rates compared in scientific studies1-4 are whey and casein, both of which are milk-based proteins. The consensus of these studies is that casein proteins empty from the stomach slower than whey proteins. This appears to be due to two separate factors. The first significant factor is casein’s physico-chemical properties, which causes the protein to fall out of solution in the stomach. Once this occurs, amino acids from casein will slowly be released for continued absorption. The second factor pertains to biologically active peptides within the sequence of casein. These peptides are believed to interact with opioid receptors, which in turn slow down the movement of all contents in the stomach. So what is the relevance of fast and slow proteins to athletes? While whey proteins have been shown to be effective for stimulating protein synthesis, casein proteins are effective for decreasing protein degradation and promoting overall nitrogen balance1-3. These differing but synergistic effects appear to be related to each protein’s unique structure, composition and biological properties.

Based on this knowledge of fast and slow proteins, MET-Rx researchers developed a specialized blend known as Metamyosyn® protein. This blend is designed to take advantage of whey’s and casein’s unique properties. In a randomized study5, subjects were given either a MET-Rx supplement containing Metamyosyn protein or a whey protein supplement, twice per day. Total protein intake for both groups was 1.5g/kg body weight. A third group was not given any protein supplement and maintained a lower total daily protein intake. After 12 weeks, it was found that both groups receiving the protein supplements gained more muscle mass and strength than the control group. More impressively, the Metamyosyn group gained signiﬁcantly more muscle mass and strength while losing more overall bodyfat than the whey protein group. Average lean mass and strength gained for the Metamyosyn group was 2x greater as compared to the whey protein group. The Metamyosyn group also lost 67% more bodyfat than the whey protein group. A University study6, conducted with the Arizona State football team in conjunction with its Strength and Conditioning program, found that consumption of Metamyosyn protein helped those tested to achieve greater physical conditioning as well. Athletes supplementing with the MET-Rx Collegiate Series Nutrition Shake while following an intensive training program were able to increase muscle mass, maximal bench press, squat, and vertical jump height. Decreases were found in body fat percentage and time in the 40 yard dash. The results of these studies conﬁrm the ability of MET-Rx’s fast and slow protein blends to support strength, muscle mass and maximal performance.* 1. Beufrere, B., et al. Proteins, Peptides & Amino Acids in Enteral Nutr. 2000. 3: 121-133. 2. Dangin, M., et al. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2001. 250: E340-E348. 3. Dangin, M. et al. J Nutr. 2002. 132: 3288-3233 4. Mahé, S., et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1996. 63: 546-552. 5. Demling, R. Ann Nutr & Metab. 2000. 44(1): 21-29. 6. MET-Rx Collegiate Series Study. Unpublished. Arizona State University. 2003.

*Results may vary. Use in conjunction with an intense daily exercise program and a balanced diet including an adequate caloric intake. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

2005

Supplier Web Site Directory The following directory offers information on more than 80 supplier Web Sites to assist you in researching product purchases for the coming school year. Web Site components and Special Features are highlighted for this group of qualified Training & Conditioning advertisers. Below, you can locate companies by category, then look on the page listed to find out all about their Web Site. Or browse the entire listing to see all the products and suppliers available. Page No.

Braces Aircast, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bauerfeind USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bio Skin/Cropper Medical . . . . . . . . . Cho-Pat, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . DM Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDavid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Med Spec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mueller Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stromgren Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cold & Heat Therapy Aircast, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Crown Poly, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gebauer Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDavid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mueller Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitehall Mfg., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Conditioning Equipment Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compex Muscle Stimulators . . . . . . . DM Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferno Performance Pools . . . . . . . . . Fitness First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hammer Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydro-Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Stretch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keiser Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kwik Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Life Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mueller Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . NZ Mfg., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shuttle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spencer Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stott Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thera-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Gym/efi Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertimax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Education CogState, Ltd. (Concussion Sentinel) . Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Functional Design Systems . . . . . . . . Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . . . . . . . NASM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSCA Certification Commission . . . . .

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Page OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stott Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Electrotherapy/Light Therapy Accelerated Care Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . BioMedical Life Systems . . . . . . . . . . DMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MedX Health Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich-Mar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Injury Prevention & Treatment AG Industrial Equipment (Quiet Cool) . Aircast, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antibody, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bauerfeind USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bio Skin/Cropper Medical . . . . . . . . . Biofreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chill Factor Performance . . . . . . . . . . Cho-Pat, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CogState, Ltd. (Concussion Sentinel) . Cool Draft Scientific . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cool Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CoreControl (Avacore) . . . . . . . . . . . . Cramer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crown Poly, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DM Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferno Performance Pools . . . . . . . . . Game Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gebauer Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HQ, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KoreKooler (Morning Pride) . . . . . . . . Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDavid, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Med Spec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mueller Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . NZ Mfg., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oakworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pro-Tec Athetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quest Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RG Medical Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . Rich-Mar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAM Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spencer Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victory Air, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water Boy Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitehall Mfg., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Nutrition Athletes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Raisin Marketing Board . . . CeraSport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Performance Fitness . . . . . . . . . . Gatorade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MET-Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q-Blast (Medco Sports Medicine) . . . .

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Performance Apparel Bio Skin/Cropper Medical . . . . . . . . . 58 McDavid, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Stromgren Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Rehabilitation Accelerated Care Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . Aircast, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DM Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferno Performance Pools . . . . . . . . . Hydro-Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Stretch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keiser Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MedX Health Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mueller Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . NZ Mfg., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oakworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAM Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shuttle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stott Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thera-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Gym/efi Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitehall Mfg., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertimax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Weight Training Austin Plastics & Supply . . . . . . . . . . Compex Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fitness First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hammer Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keiser Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Stretch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Life Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NZ Mfg., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samson Weight Training Equipment . . Thera-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Gym/efi Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertimax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ATHLETICBID.COM

2005

Supplier Web Site Directory

www.acplus.com

www.agcoolers.com

Specialized Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Programs

QuietCool Sideline Climate Control Systems

Site Includes: •Product catalog •“Member’s Lounge” resource center and library •Access to the National Medical Library database •Company background and contact info

Site Includes: •Product descriptions and images •Cooling systems diagram •FAQs •Contact info

Special Features: •Downloadable product literature •Online product movies

www.aircast.com Sports-Medicine Products Site Includes: •Product descriptions, indications, and sizing info •Product instructions •Clinical reference search •Company news and contact info Special Features: •”Patient Center” including a list of ailments and suggested products

Special Features: •Dealer locator map

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Austin Plastics & Supply www.athletes.com

www.AthleticRecordBoards.com

www.bauerfeindusa.com

Sports-Nutrition Supplements & Drinks

Athletic Record Boards

Sports-Medicine Braces & Supports

Site Includes: •Online store •Brand listings •Ingredient listings •Exercise database

Site Includes: •Product photos •Pricing info •Company contact info

Site Includes: •Product info •Company background •Glossary of indications

Special Features: •Color selection option •Downloadable record board images

Special Features: •Online store •Downloadable product literature

Special Features: •Athletic training articles •Members forum

See ad inside back cover

www.beaconathletics.com

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www.biofreeze.com

www.bmls.com

Training & Field Equipment

Hot & Cold Therapy Products

Portable Electrotherapy Products

Site Includes: •Online newsletter •Educational materials and helpful tips •Industry leader interview •Product info

Site Includes: •Product descriptions and uses •Customer testimonials •Company background and contact info •FAQs

Site Includes: •Product specs •Company background •TENS comparison chart •Info request forms

Special Features: •Secure online ordering •Custom design info

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Special Features: •Product images •Press releases

Special Features: •Muscle stimulation protocols •Electrode placement chart

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2005

Supplier Web Site Directory

www.bioskin.com

www.antibodywear.com

www.calraisins.org

Human Performance Gear

Athletic Training Performance Apparel

Nutritional Advocacy

Site Includes: •Product descriptions and indications •Sizing/application instructions •Description of Bio Skin® materials •Catalog request

Site Includes: •Product specs and ordering info •Fitness articles •Customer testimonials •Company profile and contact info

Special Features: •Online catalog •Video clips

Special Features: •Online store •Sports injury reference links

Site Includes: •Nutrition info on raisins •Medical and agricultural research data •Organization background and contact info •Events calendar

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www.ceraproductsinc.com

Special Features: •Recipes •Monthly newsletter and downloadable educational materials

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www.chillfactorperformance.com

www.cho-pat.com

Hydration Solutions

Sports-Medical Cold Therapy Products

Sports-Medicine Products

Site Includes: •Company background •Product descriptions •Customer testimonials •Scientific articles

Site Includes: •Product specs and images •Application overview •Charity fundraising program •Company background and contact info

Site Includes: •Product descriptions and sizing info •Customer testimonials •Company background and contact info •Medical info

Special Features: •Online store •Newsletter

Special Features: •Online store •Product images

Special Features: •Online store

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www.compex.us

www.concussionsentinel.com

www.cooldraft.com

Muscle Stimulator for Improved Athletic Performance Site Includes: •Product specs and descriptions •Customer testimonials and endorsements •Trade show and events calendar •Electrostimulation Q&A Special Features: •Downloadable owner’s manual •Online store

Concussion Management Software

Misting Fans

Site Includes: •Product description •Online support and FAQs •Online testing •Physician’s guide

Site Includes: •Product info and images •Customer list and testimonials •Company background •Contact info

Special Features: •Downloadable product literature •Product video

Special Features: •List of patent numbers

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2005

Supplier Web Site Directory

www.coolshirt.net

www.avacore.com

www.cramersportsmed.com

Personal Athletic Cooling Systems

Portable Core Cooling System

Sports-Medical Products & Specialties

Site Includes: •Detailed product specs and images •Cooling accessories for athletes •Product testing results •Info on heat stress

Site Includes: •Product description and image •Application overview •News clips •Company background and contact info

Site Includes: •Product catalogs •Educational materials and software •Athletic training articles •Online bid forum

Special Features: •Downloadable product brochures •Downloadable heat index and heat stress info

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www.crownpoly.com

Site Features: •Endorsements and customer testimonials

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www.dmsystems.com

Sports Ice Bags

Rehab, Wound Care, & Orthopedic Products

Site Includes: •Product descriptions •Interactive product images •Pricing info •Company background

Site Includes: •Detailed product info and downloadable images •Testimonials from clinicians who use and recommend the products •Company profile, with lists of affiliations and trade shows

Special Features: •Distribution center contacts

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www.dynatronics.com

Special Features: •Videos on the Heelift, Cadlow Shoulder Stabilizer, and Elbowlift •National and international dealer/ sales rep locator

www.eas.com

Advanced-Technology Medical Devices

Sports-Nutrition Products

Site Includes: •Rehabilitation and aesthetic product catalogs •Solaris and light-therapy product info •Dealer and facility locator and maps •Warranty registration

Site Includes: •Product ordering guides and instructions •Free magazine sign-ups and special offers •Nutrition insight and advice •In-depth info on EAS Pro Athletes

Special Features: •Video newscast on Solaris and lighttherapy products •Light-therapy clinic locator See ad page 5

Special Features: •Online store •Training advice and animations See ad page 15

Special Features: •E-newsletter registration •Dealer locator

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www.d-m-s.com Prevention & Rehabilitation Therapy Device Site Includes: •Product info •Professional trainers’ testimonials •Trade show schedule •Glossary Special Features: •Video clips

www.efisportsmedicine.com Conditioning & Rehabilitation Equipment Site Includes: •Product catalog with prices, images, and specs •Success stories highlighting the benefits of Total Gym •Exercise library of over 100 functional exercises •Customer support phone numbers and downloadable support manuals Special Features: •Online personal health and fitness planner •Purchase forms for new instructional Total Gym DVDs See ad page 11

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2005

Supplier Web Site Directory

www.exertools.com Fitness & Rehabilitation Exercise Products Site Includes: •Product specs and images •Online warranty and policy info •Certified personal trainer links •Company background and contact info Special Features: •Online store •Downloadable catalog and pricing guide See ad page 77

www.goflow.net Outdoor Cooling & Heating Products & Apparel Site Includes: •Descriptions and images of portable misting and hydration systems •Climate performance gear specs and images •Company background •Pricing and sizing info

www.fernoperformancepools.com

Fitness & Exercise Products

Site Includes: •Product specs and descriptions •Customer testimonials •Company background and contact info •Reimbursement info

Site Includes: •Product specs and prices •Ordering info •Links to athletic trainers’ Web Sites •Company background and contact info

Special Features: •Pool buyer’s guide

Special Features: •Downloadable instructions •Online store

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www.fullperformancefitness.com Liquid Multivitamin Supplement Site Includes: •Product specs •Customer testimonials •Retail pricing •Nutrition info Special Features: •Online store •Pete Rose audio endorsement

Special Features: •Online store •Customer testimonials See ad page 45

www.gameready.com Cold Therapy and Intermittent Compression Site Includes: •Product specs and images •Customer testimonials •FAQs •Company background and contact info Special Features: •Online store •Computer thermal images of sports injuries See ad page 34

www.fitness1st.com

Fitness, Therapy, & Performance Pools

www.functionaldesign.com Continuing Education & Functional Fitness Products Site Includes: •Product descriptions •Customer testimonials •Company background •Retail and discount pricing info Special Features: •Online store •Product images

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www.gatorade.com Sports Drinks Site Includes: •Background on the planet’s most researched beverage •Informative articles and scientific research on hydration •Fluid-loss calculator to customize hydration needs •Discounted hydration packages for coaches and ATCs Special Features: •Access to the Gatorade Sports Science Institute •Info on the new Gatorade Endurance Formula See ad page 2 & 3

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www.gebauerco.com Environmentally Safe Refrigerant Anesthetic Products Site Includes: •Company background and history •Product specs •Distributor locator •Downloadable product info Special Features: •Video demonstrations of products •Online store

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2005

Supplier Web Site Directory

www.hqinc.net

www.hammerstrength.com Strength & Fitness Equipment

Core Temperature Monitoring Systems

Site Includes: •Complete product specs and clickable images •Video clips highlighting products •Downloadable product brochures •Sales and support contact info

Site Includes: •Product specs and images •Applications overview and reference library •Catalog request •Company background and contact info

Special Features: •Product color configurator •Printable product pages

Special Features: •Outside links to heat-illness articles

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www.hydrofit.com Aquatic Exercise, Training, & Therapy Equipment Site Includes: •Product catalog •Illustrated exercise library •Info request •Company background and contact info Special Features: •Downloadable exercises •Training and education sessions calendar See ad page 30

Jump Stretch, Inc. www.keiser.com

www.jumpstretch.com

www.kellykinetics.com

Resistance Band Exercise Equipment

Exercise Equipment

Healthcare Products

Site Includes: •Product specs and pricing •Gym and certification info •Motivational and exercise tips •News clips and articles

Site Includes: •Product specs •Company history •Contact info •Downloadable images

Site Includes: •Product info •Customer testimonials and user list •Pricing •Ordering info

Special Features: •Online store •Complete flexibility routine

Special Features: •Video clips •Audio info

Special Features: •Training images and techniques

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www.korekoolerrehabchair.com Body Cooling & Rehabilitation Products Site Includes: •Product image •Downloadable product literature •Sales contact info

www.kwikgoal.com Speed & Agility Training Equipment Site Includes: •Product descriptions •Speed training drill generator •Dealer locator •Catalog request Special Features: •“Ask the Expert” live chat •Training tips

www.lifefitness.com Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment Site Includes: •Consumer and home products info •Commercial products info •Customer success stories •Downloadable manuals and catalogs Special Features: •E-newsletter •2-D and 3-D facility layout samples

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2005

Supplier Web Site Directory

www.lww.com

www.magistercorp.com

Sports-Medicine Journals & Educational Materials

Non-Latex Resistive Exercise & Balance Products

Site Includes: •Product descriptions and rates •Professional and ACSM resource centers •Online customer service •Trade show calendar

Site Includes: •Product info •Downloadable literature for consumers •Literature request form and e-mail contact link •Distributor search

Special Features: •Free downloadable samples •Job search

Special Features: •“Distributor Resources” offering downloadable product images and forms •Company history and press releases

www.mcdavidusa.com Sports-Medical Products & Protective Apparel Site Includes: •Product descriptions and images •Product pages organized by body area •Product sizing guide •Company history and contact info Special Features: •Dealer locator and resources •E-mail newsletter See ad page 9

www.medco-athletics.com Q-Blast® Sports Drink Site Includes: • Catalog products, specs, and images • Monthly sales specials • Online store • Comment forum Special Features: • CEUs (continuing education units) • Full online catalog

See ad page 36

www.metrx.com

www.medspec.com Orthopedic & Sports-Medicine Products Site Includes: •Product descriptions and sizing •Customer testimonials •Literature request •Contact info Special Features: •Online store •Product images

www.muellersportsmed.com Sports-Medicine Products

Site Includes: •Company background •Product info •Contact info

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Site Includes: •Product descriptions and images •Phototherapy research articles •FAQs and applications overview •Company background and contact info Special Features: •Downloadable company literature •Outside links to laser and light-therapy organizations

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www.medxhealth.com Rehabilitative Phototherapy Equipment

Special Features: •Product training with injury and sizing info •Retailer locator

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www.nasm.org Sports-Medicine Education & Certification Site Includes: •Personal training certification and advanced credentials info •Continuing education •Online resource center Special Features: •Newsletter •Workshop schedules

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www.nsca-lift.org Strength & Conditioning Education & Resources Site Includes: •Educational materials and resources •Continually updated conference and symposium info •Online access to member services •Public access to current research Special Features: •Online articles •Online store

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Site Includes: •CSCS® and NSCA-PT® exam registration •Review material descriptions and ordering info •Resource center with FAQs and downloads •International exam info

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Physical Therapy, Fitness, & Healthcare Products Site Includes: •Product specs and images •Educational resources and texts •Catalog requests •Links to physical therapy and athletic training organizations Special Features: •Online store •E-newsletter

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Environmental Heat Stress Monitoring Products

Clinical Temperature Monitoring Systems

Ultrasound, Electrotherapy, & LightTherapy Products

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Custom Weight Training Equipment

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www.SpencerMedical.com Professional Body Composition Analyzers Site Includes: •Introduction to and descriptions of all three model series •Customer testimonials •Pricing info request •Technology research papers Special Features: •Links to national associations

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www.stromgren.com Athletic Supports, Apparel, & Equipment Site Includes: •Product specs •Sizing info •Contact info •Catalog request Special Features: •Link to moisture-management apparel •Product images

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www.thera-band.com www.thera-bandacademy.com Progressive Resistance Therapy & Fitness Products Site Includes: •Product specs and applications •Exercises organized by product and body part •Product-, condition-, and sport-specific research •Company news, background, and contact info Special Features: •Free DVD order form •Progressive resistance seminar and workshop registration

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www.townsenddesign.com Orthopedic Bracing Solutions Site Includes: •Functional ligament brace descriptions •Osteoarthritis brace descriptions •Post-operative brace descriptions •Specialty brace descriptions Special Features: •Online ordering for registered customers •Downloadable order forms

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Heat Stress Prevention AG Industrial Equipment 800-846-5157 WWW.AGCOOLERS.COM

Cera Products, Inc. 866-237-2770 WWW.CERASPORT.COM

Cool Draft Scientific 866-676-1636 WWW.COOLDRAFT.COM

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Company Offers: Misting Fans CeraSport, CeraLyte

QuietCool Portable Evaporative Coolers QuietCool Evaporative Coolers provide quiet, high-volume air movement while efficiently lowering air temperature by up to 20 degrees to achieve gentle yet effective heat stress risk management during strenuous activity. QuietCools are an important tool for maximizing athlete safety and performance. Primary Advantages: QuietCool Evaporative Coolers are portable and user-friendly. They combine high cooling capacity and ease of handling with important safety features. QuietCools are durable, easy to work with, safe, and make peak performance possible for athletes. Circle No. 500 Core Control 888-AVACORE WWW.AVACORE.COM Company Offers: Core Cooling Devices

CoreControl™ Heat stress can be a very serious problem. As body temperature rises, strength, endurance, and cognitive functions deteriorate rapidly. Blood that could be servicing active muscles is diverted for heat dissipation. CoreControl™ is a non-invasive, painless method for accelerating the body’s natural cooling capacity. Primary Advantages: CoreControl speeds up body cooling 200 percent faster than skin-cooling methods alone. Use of the device slows the rise of body temperature during exercise, and speeds up cool-down and recovery after workouts. CoreControl reduces the risk of heat-related injuries. Circle No. 501

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CeraSport is a ricebased electrolyte drink developed with assistance from physicians at Johns Hopkins University to provide athletes with superior hydration, enhanced energy, and prolonged endurance. CeraSport’s patented formula promotes fast absorption of electrolytes and fluids without causing the cramps and nausea associated with sugar-based drinks.

Cool Draft now owns four patents relating to portable misting fans, and its products have been keeping hard-working athletes cool since 1998. In hot weather, exercising athletes are at risk for heat illness. Cool Draft misting fans use evaporative cooling to lower body temperature quickly and effectively.

Primary Advantages: Helps prevent dehydration, allows for quick fluid and electrolyte replacement, sustains energy better than sugar-based blends, minimizes the cramping and nausea associated with other sports drinks, improves circulating fluid volume, and does not attract bees. Circle No. 502

Primary Advantages: Cool Draft high pressure misting fans, like the recently introduced Evolution series, provide a portable, cost-effective means of creating a temperature-controlled environment on sidelines and practice fields. The fans are built to meet rigorous performance standards, so you know you can count on Cool Draft quality. Circle No. 504

Chill Factor Performance, Inc. 954-419-2445 WWW.CHILLFACTORPERFORMANCE.COM

Shafer Enterprises, LLC/Cool Shirt™ 800-345-3176 WWW.COOLSHIRT.NET

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Rehab Cooling Hood, Cool Vest, Cool Blanket, Cool Neckwear Chill Factor’s cooling products can be applied during competition to refresh and cool athletes and help increase performance. The products surround athletes with coldness for the prevention and treatment of heat-related illness. They are durable, washable, and reusable. Primary Advantages: Chill Factor products provide an immediate response for the treatment of heat-related fatigue and exertional heat illness. They refresh athletes during competition to increase concentration and performance levels. Chill Factor begins core cooling immediately by applying coldness to commonly treated areas. Circle No. 503

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Cool Shirt The Cool Shirt™ Personal Cooling System uses temperature-controlled, circulating cool water supplied to the garment to help prevent heat stress and control core body temperature. The Cool Shirt is extremely versatile and can be used during training, prior to workouts for pre-cooling, during practices, and on game day. Primary Advantages: Cool Shirt has been independently tested and proven to provide a significant reduction in perspiration and dehydration. It also helps to reduce and often eliminate cramping due to electrolyte loss. Covering 30-40 percent of a player’s body, Cool Shirt helps keep players safe from heat stress and provides a competitive edge. Circle No. 505

Heat Stress Prevention Full Performance Fitness 866-357-STEP WWW.FULLPERFORMANCEFITNESS.COM

Gatorade 800-88 GATOR WWW.GATORADE.COM

Go Flow, Inc. 888-463-5699 WWW.GOFLOW.NET

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1st Step For Energy An athlete’s nutritional needs must be met efficiently and consistently during periods of intense physical demand to guard against injur y, cramping, dehydration, muscle tears, and heat illness. Primary Advantages: 1st Step has been clinically proven to reduce microscopic tears in connective tissue, along with muscle cramps and spasms. Actual experience shows a significant decrease in the number of muscle cramps, spasms, and injuries when athletes are competing in hot, humid climates. Circle No. 506

Gatorade Endurance Formula Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink with a five-electrolyte blend designed to meet the fluid and electrolyte needs of athletes during longer, more intense workout sessions, like two-a-day football practices or all-day soccer tournaments.

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Primary Advantages: During prolonged activity, fluid and electrolyte losses can be significant. Gatorade Endurance Formula contains nearly twice the sodium (200 mg) and three times the potassium (90 mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher, which for most active people and athletes is the appropriate beverage. Circle No. 507

Go Flow specializes in cooling and hydrating athletes, and the company’s products are very affordable. Check out Go Flow’s totally portable drinking devices, and its new and improved cooling towels. Call Go Flow and ask about fantastic fundraising opportunities. Primary Advantages: Go Flow products are tested for quality on real athletic fields. They are affordable for schools working with limited budgets, and effective in decreasing athletes’ vulnerability to heat illness. Circle No. 508

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Heat and Stress in Football: Role of the Uniform What does it take to keep your players from overheating? By W. Larry Kenney, PhD, FACSM

Early season football practices coincide with brutal temperatures that combine with physical exertion to put great strain on an athlete’s cardiovascular and temperature regulation systems. For athletes who are not yet acclimated to the heat, the combination of warm temperatures and football uniforms combine to amplify the heat stress and create dangerous environments for heat illness.

below. Above each of the uniform-specific lines, core temperatures will continue to rise throughout the practice, creating a potentially dangerous situation. In environments below the upper-limit guidelines, periodic breaks in the shade, ensuring hydration, and preparation for cooling overly hot athletes can create a safe environment for practice.

Initial research conducted in the 1960s showed that wearing a football uniform during exercise increased heart rate, heat production, body temperature, and sweat loss compared to the same exercise in light clothing. Since 2002, two new studies have helped to demonstrate the additional heat burden of wearing a football uniform.

Heat acclimation and hydration – a final comment

Determining "safe" environmental conditions for football High temperatures and humidity often prompt the question: How hot is too hot for football practice in full uniform? Heat-related illness occurs when an athlete produces body heat faster than it can be lost. Body temperature then rises, sometimes to dangerous levels. Football uniforms provide protection from injury; however, they also add potential harm by creating a barrier to heat loss. A Penn State University study set out to determine the maximal environmental conditions in which an athlete could maintain an elevated but steady core temperature during exercise in a football uniform. Combinations of temperature and humidity above an athlete’s ability to lose heat are associated with a rapid rise in body temperature and an increased risk of heat illness in susceptible athletes. The results of this research enabled us to create guidelines for three different types of typical football uniforms. Upper limit lines created for shorts and a tee shirt, a practice uniform (shorts replacing padded football pants), and a full uniform are shown in the figure

In a follow-up study conducted jointly by Penn State and Kansas State universities, five configurations of NCAA regulation football uniforms and practice ensembles were tested for insulation and resistance to sweat evaporation. The studies used a heated manikin covered with cotton knit to replicate skin and sprayed with distilled water to simulate sweating. The results showed that, compared with shorts and a tee shirt: ● A practice uniform of shorts, shoulder pads, jersey and helmet doubled the insulation and decreased the sweat evaporation by half. ● A full NCAA regulation game uniform almost tripled insulation and cut sweat evaporation by two-thirds.

Heat balance guidelines for exercise at 35% VO2max in a full football uniform, a practice uniform and shorts. Combinations of temperature and humidity below and to the left of each line represent zones in which a stable core temperature is possible. Sound practice management, including proper hydration, can create a safe environment for practice. Above and to the right of each line indicate zones where core temperature is predicted to rise continuously creating a potentially dangerous situation.

The mathematics of heat and football In this research, subjects exercised at an average of 30 to 40 percent of their maximal capacities to simulate the overall effects of stop-and-go football practices and games. This enabled us to understand how the football uniform affected the subjects’ body temperatures under a range of environment temperatures and humidity.

There is little doubt that football uniforms add to the heat strain experienced by an athlete. However, the lack of heat acclimation of some athletes during the first few days of practice, often coupled with poor hydration, is a major culprit in most heat-related illnesses among football players. Every athlete should be encouraged to: ● Spend the week immediately before summer practices gradually adjusting to hot conditions. Start with 15-20 minutes of continuous exercise and add five to ten minutes of activity each day. Maintain a steady sweat throughout the activity. ● During exercise, drink enough to minimize weight loss. Drink liberally in the evenings after practice sessions, favoring properly formulated sports drinks over water to aid in electrolyte replacement. After practice, always drink enough to get back to baseline weight before the next practice session begins, however be careful not to over drink. W. Larry Kenney, PhD, FACSM is professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State University and past president of the American College of Sports Medicine. Figure reproduced, with permission, from Kulka J, Kenney WL: Heat Balance Limits in Football Uniforms: How Different Uniform Ensembles Alter the Equation. Phys Sportsmed 2002; 30(7):29-39 © 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies.

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HQ, Inc. 941-721-7588 WWW.HQINC.NET Company Offers: Monitoring Systems CorTemp® The CorTemp® Monitoring System, featuring the CorTemp ingestible temperature pill, has been on the market for over 15 years. It wirelessly monitors core body temperature in a stationary or mobile environment with the highest degree of accuracy, ease, and convenience. It is FDA-registered and monitors up to 99 athletes. Primary Advantages: The ability to rapidly and accurately assess core body temperature on the field is critical to the proper evaluation and treatment of exertional heat stroke. The CorTemp monitor offers a new, affordable approach in recognizing elevated core temperature on the field. It’s the perfect tool to optimize performance and keep your athletes in the game, where they belong. Circle No. 509 McDavid 800-237-8254 MCDAVIDUSA.COM Company Offers: Apparel V-Hex Basketball Bodyshirt (model 7860) The V-Hex Basketball Bodyshirt is designed for basketball players with narrow shoulders and “V” necks. Worn underneath the jersey or for practice, it provides athletes with maximum protection for the ribs and spine by dissipating and absorbing impact. Primary Advantages: With HexPads laminated into the compression fabric, this product is lightweight, breathable, and dry. The hDc moisture-management system transports sweat so the athlete stays cool. It prevents thermal shock by keeping the athlete better hydrated and is clinically proven to be eight degrees cooler than the leading competitor. Circle No. 510

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Company Offers: Drinks Q-Blast Thirst Blaster Q-Blast Thirst Blaster is the first healthy beverage alternative to sugarbased drinks. It can be used for efficient hydration and essential electrolyte replacement. Primary Advantages: Q-Blast is low in carbs, contains no sugar, provides energy from complex carbohydrates, and speeds fluid replacement. It has only 50 calories and no caffeine. This diabetic-friendly drink comes in fruit punch, lemon-lime, and orange flavors, and in ready-to-drink or concentrated forms. It is available exclusively through Medco Sports Medicine. Circle No. 511

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Quest Technologies 800-245-0779 WWW.QUEST-TECHNOLOGIES.COM Company Offers: Monitoring Systems QUESTemp° II and QUESTemp° III QUESTemp° II is an easy-to-use personal heat stress indicator that monitors an individual’s body temperature for indications of the onset of heat stress. QUESTemp° III is an extremely compact personal heat strain indicator that monitors an individual’s heart rate and body temperature for indications of the onset of heat strain. Primary Advantages: Working in high temperatures places stress on the body’s cooling system. The QUESTemp° systems are the smart way to prevent heat-related illness. The QUESTemp° II and III both take into account the effects of wearing protective clothing and an individual’s personal physical condition. Both units are compact and lightweight with audio and/or visual alarms. Circle No. 512

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Cool Neckwear Body Temperature Apparel Performance body cooling apparel for keeping athletes cool, refreshed, and “in the game”. Enables trainers to cool athletes during competition, for increased performance levels. Enhances safety by providing an immediate response for the treatment of heat illness. Durable, washable, and reusable. *Custom screen printing available* Chill Factor Performance 954-419-CHIL www.chillfactorperformance.com info@chillfactorperformance.com

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Heat Stress Prevention RG Medical Diagnostics 888-596-9498 WWW.RGMD.COM

Victory Air, Inc. 877-863-4777 VICTORYFAN.COM

Waterboy Sports, Inc. 888-442-6269 WWW.WATERBOYSPORTS.COM

Company Offers: Monitoring Systems

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Company Offers: Fans, Misters, Tents, Hydration Units

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DataTherm Continuous Temperature Monitor The DataTherm Continuous Temperature Monitor provides accurate, real-time body temperature measurement to help recognize, prevent, and treat exertional heat illness. The DataTherm is used extensively by NFL and NCAA football teams. Each kit includes application accessories and detailed instructions.

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Primary Advantages: DataTherm is compact, portable, and easy to use. It is FDA-approved and proven effective in university clinical trials. It updates every four seconds, includes temperature recall, and is suitable for rectal or axillary application. It also features high and low alarms and a thin, flexible sensor probe. Circle No. 513

Victory’s High Pressure Flash evaporative fogging unit is the next generation of foggers. It features the first high-pressure pump that can siphon from a standing water source. Primary Advantages: The High Pressure Flash evaporative fogging unit comes complete with a cycle timer, which can pulse the fogging so as not to excessively humidify the air. It can be used in conjunction with fans, tents, or a nozzle line to create a cool barrier. This product gives you Victory over heat. Circle No. 514

Hydration Equipment Waterboy Sports is not just a single product, but an extensive product line designed to meet various price ranges and the specific needs of the athletic training community. Visit the company online to see its complete product line. Sports,

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Primary Advantages: All Waterboy Sports products are designed to accommodate both the athlete and the athletic trainer. Each product is built to withstand the punishment of constant use and any abuse an angry athlete can exhibit. Circle No. 515 Morning Pride Manufacturing 800-688-6148 WWW.KOREKOOLERREHABCHAIR.COM Company Offers: Rehab Chairs

ProCordz This Football Season be Faster! Quicker! Stronger! TurfCordz ProCordz Gives You... • Explosive Off-The-Line Starts! • Faster Effortless Footwork! • The Safety and Reliability Pro Football Players Demand! • Call 800-556-7464 or Online at www.performbetter.com TurfCordz are distributed by M-F Athletic Company © 2005 NZ MFG LLC, Tallmadge, OH (TC0507)

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KoreKooler™ Rehab Chair Kore Kooler™ Rehab Chair is an affordable, portable, and effective way to cool athletes down and get them back on the field. The product uses a revolutionary approach called limb immersion, which employs large amounts of water to transfer heat and reduce core temperature. Primary Advantages: The latest research shows that hand and forearm immersion is the most effective way to lower core body temperature. The KoreKooler Rehab Chair’s patented design utilizes this proven method to reduce core temperature and heat stress vulnerability quickly and safely. Circle No. 516

Ankle & Foot Care Aircast, Inc. 800-526-8785 WWW.AIRCAST.COM The AirHeel™ from Aircast® is specifically designed to relieve the pain associated with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis through dynamic functional treatment. With each step, the AirHeel provides intermittent compression through an aircell located under the plantar arch, which interacts with an aircell surrounding the Achilles tendon. The pulsating compression of these aircells helps minimize swelling and discomfort, and promotes fast pain relief. Circle No. 517 As the latest advance in ankle support, the new Aircast® A60 Ankle Support helps prevent inversion while providing secure support to combat ankle instability. Patent-pending 60-degree stabilizers run along the sides of the ankle to help prevent inversion. Lightweight material and a sleek, anatomical design ensure that the A60 fits easily into athletic footwear without creating additional bulk. It’s simple to apply—one strap securely holds the support in place and easily adjusts to fit the wearer. Circle No. 518 Bauerfeind USA, Inc. 800-423-3405 WWW.BAUERFEINDUSA.COM 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 very highest quality support. MalleoLoc is often worn to prevent ankle rolling injuries while not inhibiting movement. Check out MalleoLoc to see why so many athletes are raving about its unprecedented stabilizing support. Circle No. 519

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. 520 Bio Skin®/Cropper Medical 800-541-2455 WWW.BIOSKIN.COM The TriLok™ Ankle Control System offers a new method for applying a proven principle of ankle control. The TriLok uses a lever arm called the Footlok Strap, which restricts inversion, plantar flexion/inversion, and eversion. Plantar flexion and dorsiflexion range of motion is maintained, and the ankle is protected from extreme motion, which may cause injury. The TriLok is made with patented Bio Skin® material, which provides dynamic compression and increased proprioceptive feedback. It’s lightweight, has a low profile, and can be used on the right or left foot. Circle No. 521 Cho-Pat, Inc. 800-221-1601 WWW.CHO-PAT.COM The Cho-Pat Achilles Tendon Strap helps alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with Achilles tendonitis. It reduces strain on the tendon by spreading muscular contraction and promoting an early heel rise. Developed in cooperation with the Mayo Clinic, this patented strap is widely used by sports-medicine professionals, who recognize it as an effective addition to the traditional treatment procedures for the ailment. Circle No. 522

Cramer Products, Inc. 800-345-2231 WWW.CRAMERSPORTSMED.COM The Chameleon ankle brace provides Active Ankle’s proven protection in a streamlined design. New strengthening ribs within the solid U-shaped support make for a stronger, lighter brace. Custommolded 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. 523 Cramer Co-Stretch Non-Adhesive Stretch Tape is the innovative choice that beats traditional stretching and self-adhering tapes. It has excellent tensile strength, tears clean, and features a “no-slip” grip, making it clearly superior to other tapes. It’s excellent for use as an anchor for tape applications or compression bandages. It contours easily to the body, allowing you to effortlessly wrap any appendage. Circle No. 524 Jump Stretch, Inc. 800-344-3539 WWW.JUMPSTRETCH.COM Jump Stretch founder Dick Hartzell has perfected a way of treating ankle sprains that gets the athlete up and running (literally) within minutes or hours, rather than weeks or months. Hartzell contends that RICE is antiquated, and that rest and ice actually prolong the healing process. A video detailing his tractioning technique is available for $15. Three Flex Bands® (one average and two mini) are necessary to perform the treatment. Circle No. 525

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Ankle & Foot Care Kelly Kinetics 888-645-3559 WWW.KELLYKINETICS.COM

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Kelly Kinetics has introduced the Pivot Plate, which utilizes a patented Variable Offset Pivot (VOP) system. To increase or decrease neuromuscular demand, the fulcrum can be placed at varying arm lengths. The fulcrum can also be selectively placed in the best biomechanical position to target select musculature for strengthening. Unlike traditional balance boards, the Pivot Plate user is affixed to the platform, which allows the user to vary his or her center of gravity for a range of resistance levels. Circle No. 526

The Ankle X is a revolutionary new protective ankle brace from McDavid that offers a high level of protection and comfort for athletes of all ages. With a pivot hinge and a lightweight design, the Ankle X does not restrict maneuverability and can be worn comfortably for hours. This product can be used to treat and prevent all types of ankle injuries. Circle No. 527

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Medical Specialties, Inc. 800-582-4040 WWW.MEDSPEC.COM The Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis (ASO®) is a patented ankle brace designed to prevent and treat ankle injuries. The ASO has long been the preferred choice

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in ankle bracing among orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, sports-medicine specialists, and athletes. The unique patented design provides stabilization of the ankle joint in a comfortable ballistic nylon brace. The two stabilizing straps mimic the figureeight maneuver of taping while providing increased support. Most importantly, the ASO can be worn comfortably in all types of athletic and casual shoes. Circle No. 528 Mueller Sports Medicine 800-356-9522 WWW.MUELLERSPORTSMED.COM The lightweight, hinged Lite™ Ankle Brace from Mueller Sports Medicine helps prevent rollover injuries and protects weak or injured ankles. The brace allows full vertical mobility without restriction while the padded, semi-rigid shells help protect against

Ankle & Foot Care inversion and eversion sprains. The slim-line design with one strap allows for easy on/off and a comfortable fit in most shoe styles. Ideal for volleyball and basketball, the Lite Ankle Brace is extremely lightweight and comfortable. It’s available in black or white, and one size fits both the left and right foot. Circle No. 529 Mueller’s innovative new Hg80 line of products includes the patented Hg80 Adjust-To-Fit™ Ankle Brace, which has been designed with features that maximize comfort and performance. The extended free-floating tongue has an additional padded center liner to help protect against chafing from laces, and lacing

guides to help avoid bunching across the talar joint. The lack of binding under the heel area further adds to the comfort of this brace, while Mueller’s exclusive HydraCinn™ fabric helps wick moisture away from the foot. The Adjust-To-Fit side panels provide support and a custom fit with minimum relacing, while flexible steel springs stabilize both sides of the ankle. This onesize brace fits shoe sizes from women’s six to men’s 18, and includes a free nylon mesh laundry bag. Circle No. 530 OPTP 888-819-0121 WWW.OPTP.COM The Foot Wheel’s simple design provides myofascial release to stretch and relax the foot. Multiple wheels effectively release trigger points and tense muscles with a gentle rolling motion. Research shows that only 60 seconds with the foot wheel can drastically decrease foot fatigue from prolonged standing and activities that place a high demand on the foot. The Foot Wheel is constructed of steel and nylon, mak-

ing it a durable tool that’s also waterproof for easy clean-up after use. For more information and a free catalog, call today or go online. Circle No. 531 The Multi Challenge Board from OPTP is an adjustable wobble board that provides two levels of balance challenge. Simply pull out and turn the sphere base to adjust the board from a 14degree to a 17-degree angle. It can also be used in a sitting position for core, trunk, and pelvic girdle stability exercises. Grasp the Multi Challenge Board with your hands to add an unstable dimension to push-ups. For more information and a free catalog, call or go online. Circle No. 532

ASO...the choice of champions! Don t settle for a second-rate imposter! Give your athletes the proven and patented technology of the ASO ankle stabilizer!

Medical Specialties, Inc. 4600-K Lebanon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28227 p: 800-582-4040 f: 704-573-4047 e-mail: request@medspec.com www.medspec.com

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Ankle & Foot Care Pro-Tec Athletics 800-779-3372 WWW.INJURYBEGONE.COM Pro-Tec Athletics offers Arch Pro-Tec Arch Supports. These supports provide a slight lift to the arch by applying upward compression, alleviating plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Targeted support reduces stress to the arch region and alleviates inflammation and tearing of the plantar fascia. Visit the Pro-Tec Web site to learn more about all of the company’s quality products. Circle No. 533 SAM Medical Products 800-818-4726 WWW.SAMMEDICAL.COM Combining the best of science with the best of nature, the Blist-O-Ban™

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. 534 Stromgren Supports 800-527-1988 WWW.STROMGREN.COM The Model 329 from Stromgren Supports offers complete heel-lock ankle protection without tape, yet has outstanding compression and moisture-management features. A Spandex sock applies comfortable and even compression to the entire foot com-

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plex, yet stays cool and dr y because of the moisture-wicking properties of the fabric. Permanently attached heel-lock straps help control severe eversion and inversion of the ankle complex. This support fits both the left and right foot and is available in black or white. Contact your local team dealer or sports-medicine distributor, or go online to check out Stromgren’s complete line of protective per formance apparel and sports-medicine products. Circle No. 535

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“We have used Antibody products for the past three years. During that time they have proven to be a valuable modality, allowing players to stay in the game when they otherwise couldn’t have.” Al Bellamy Head Athletic Trainer Detroit Lions

“I have lived by the theory that there are two kinds of athletes in the world. Those who sit on the sidelines and watch life happen, and those who jump in feet first and make life happen. Guess which one I am.

“I was introduced to Phillip Gilliam and Antibody during the 2004 C-USA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Cincinnati. I had been told that Mr. Gilliam had a product for hamstring, groin, and hip flexor strains that was successful in treating student-athletes who suffered from those ailments. Although skeptical, I met Mr. Gilliam and we discussed his product. I met him again at the 2004 National Athletic Trainers Association Convention in Baltimore. During the following season, our starting quarterback suffered a second-degree hamstring strain while scoring a game-tying touchdown. Another athletic trainer and I talked about fitting him with the custom shorts from Antibody. We measured him for the shorts and had him wear them, and with their help and an aggressive rehabilitation program, he only missed one game. He liked the shorts and they gave him the support and comfort that he needed to return so quickly. When one of my male basketball student-athletes strained his hamstring during our first conference game, I immediately called Mr. Gilliam, because we had another game in three days. I took measurements and he had the shorts shipped overnight. I had them before our next game, and once again, they did the job. The athlete was able to play in the next game with minimal ill effects. Both athletes played through the remainder of their respective seasons without any repeat problems. I had always used offthe-shelf neoprene compression shorts in the past, but the shorts designed by Antibody are clearly the best.” Amos Mansfield, MBA, ATC Head Athletic Trainer University of Memphis

After 13 years in the NFL, I’ve had my share of aches and pains. I built myself into one of the strongest NFL players, and I did it by being smart.

Antibody, Inc. P.O. BOX 369 CHELTENHAM, MD 20623 301-782-3700 SALES@ANTIBODYWEAR.COM WWW.ANTIBODYWEAR.COM

Compex Technologies, Inc. 1811 OLD HIGHWAY 8 NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 866-826-6739 INFO@COMPEX.US WWW.COMPEX.US

I began using ‘electromuscle stimulation’ to enhance my muscle performance. E-Stim, as it is called, provided me with four big advantages: 1. Injury Prevention: E-Stim helped me build and maintain strength during a rigorous in-season schedule. Many times, I couldn’t work out in the gym because of nagging soreness or injuries, and E-Stim helped me keep going. 2. Injury Maintenance: E-Stim allowed me to work around injuries to continue my strength-training program, because I could work out the body parts that were healthy, unlike in traditional weight training. 3. Targeting Specific Muscles: There were many times when I couldn’t get a muscle or group of muscles to respond to training, and E-Stim targeted those muscles and stimulated increases in strength beyond what I was getting from traditional weight training. 4. Rapid Muscle Recovery: E-Stim has been clinically proven to speed muscle recovery, and I personally experienced that every time I used it. When I had tight or sore muscles, I didn’t head for the ‘ice bath’... I headed for E-Stim.” Mike Morris Host of the Power Trip Morning Show KFAN, Minneapolis, MN

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Stay on the Cutting Edge with the Functional Video Digest Series “The Video Digest is the most valuable resource I’ve used in my 12 years as a conditioning coach. It challenges your thinking process regarding how and why to train athletes.” Todd Wright, NSCA-CSCS Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator University of Texas Men’s Basketball “I have used the Functional Video Digest Series as the basis for program design in training my athletes on the PGA Tour. This past year I have seen the effects: My clients have won four PGA Tour events, including the prestigious NEC Invitational.” Chris Noss Conditioning Coach PGA Tour “With the Functional Video Digest Series, the time it takes to improve the functional capabilities of my clientele is cut in half versus the traditional models I previously used.” Mark Cibrario, PT, NSCA-CSCS “The Functional Video Digest Series is now the foundation of patient care at our facility. These videos are an absolute must for anyone who wants to prevent musculoskeletal injuries from occurring or re-occurring, and for anyone who wants to help their patients reach the very highest level of function.” Brian Elmo MPT, ATC, CSCS

Functional Design Systems, LLC 1042 SUTTON RD., STE. 1 ADRIAN, MI 49221 866-230-8300 KBOZYK@FUNCTIONALDESIGN.COM WWW.FUNCTIONALDESIGN.COM

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141 . . . . .Aircast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

107. . . . .efi Sports Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

118 . . . . .NASM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

154. . . . .Antibody

151 . . . . .Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

143. . . . .NSCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

156. . . . .Athletes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

109 . . . .Ferno

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

157. . . . .Oakworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC

149 . . . . .Austin Plastics & Supply . . . . . . . . 74

142 . . . . .Ferno Performance Pools . . . . . . . 53

121 . . . . .OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

137 . . . . .Bauerfeind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

140. . . . .Full Performance Fitness . . . . . . . 50

110 . . . . .Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

150. . . . .Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

124 . . . . .Game Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

139 . . . . .Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

104 . . . .Biofreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

101. . . . .Gatorade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

117 . . . . .Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

119 . . . . .BioSkin Performance Supports . . 27

115 . . . . .Gebauer

(Instant Ice)

123. . . . .Prossage Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

138. . . . .CDM Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

114 . . . . .Gebauer

(Spray & Stretch) .

153. . . . .CeraSport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

135. . . . .Go Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

126 . . . . .Q-Blast

145. . . . .Chill Factor Performance . . . . . . . 69

132 . . . . .HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

133. . . . .Quest Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . 44

102. . . . .Cho-Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

120. . . . .Hydro-Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

136. . . . .QuietCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

116 . . . . .CogState, Ltd. (Concussion Sentinel) . 22

155. . . . .Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

127. . . . .RG Medical Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 38

131 . . . . .Cool Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

105 . . . .Kelly Kinetics

122. . . . .SAM Medical Products . . . . . . . . . 32

134. . . . .Cool Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

144. . . . .KoreKooler

. . . 67

108 . . . .Spencer Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

129. . . . .CoreControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

106 . . . .McDavid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

125. . . . .Stromgren Supports . . . . . . . . . . . 35

112 . . . . .Cramer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

148. . . . .Medical Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

146. . . . .TurfCordz/NZ Manufacturing . . . . 70

103. . . . .Dynatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

100 . . . .MET-Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

130. . . . .Victory Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

111 . . . . .EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

113 . . . . .Mueller Sports Medicine . . . . . . . 19

128. . . . .WaterBoy Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 39

(BodyGuards)

. . . . . . . . . . 82

(MedZone)

. . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . 20

(Ankle Isolator)

.......8

(Morning Pride Mfg.) .

147 . . . . .Pull-N-Pak (Crown Poly) . . . . . . . . . . 72 (Medco Sports Medicine)

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518 . . . . .Aircast

(A60 Ankle Support) .

517 . . . . .Aircast

(AirHeel) .

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564 . . . .NASM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 565 . . . .Oakworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

550 . . . .Anodyne Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

557 . . . .Game Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

531. . . . .OPTP (Foot Wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

551 . . . . .Austin Plastics & Supply . . . . . . . . 79

507 . . . .Gatorade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

532 . . . .OPTP

552 . . . .Ball Dynamics International . . . . . 79

558 . . . .Gebauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

545 . . . .Power Systems

(Aqua VersaTubes)

520 . . . .Bauerfeind

. . . . . . . 71

508 . . . .Go Flow, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

577 . . . .Power Systems

(catalog)

519 . . . . .Bauerfeind (MalleoLoc) . . . . . . . . . . 71

509 . . . .HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

568 . . . .Power Systems

(Fat Bars).

521. . . . .Bio Skin/Cropper Medical . . . . . . 71

543 . . . .Hydro-Fit

(buoyant barbells)

544 . . . .Power Systems

(Water Cuffs)

567. . . . .Biofreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

542 . . . .Hydro-Fit

(Wave Belt Pro)

. . . . . . . . . 77

533 . . . .Pro-Tec Athletics

(Arch Pro-Tec) .

566 . . . .Biofreeze

. . . . . . . . 80

559. . . . .Impact Innovative Products . . . . . 80

569 . . . .Pro-Tec Athletics

(Ice-Up) .

502 . . . .Cera Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

560 . . . .IOMED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

511 . . . . .Q-Blast

503 . . . .Chill Factor Performance . . . . . . . 66

525 . . . .Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

512 . . . . .Quest Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . 69

522 . . . .Cho-Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

526 . . . .Kelly Kinetics

(Pivot Plate)

. . . . . . . . 72

500 . . . .QuietCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

504 . . . .Cool Draft Scientific . . . . . . . . . . . 66

561 . . . . .Kelly Kinetics

(SoloMax).

. . . . . . . . . 80

513 . . . . .RG Medical Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 70

501 . . . .CoreControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

516 . . . . .KoreKooler

. . . 70

570. . . . .Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

523 . . . .Cramer

(Chameleon ankle brace)

576 . . . . .Kytec Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

534 . . . .SAM Medical Products (Blist-O-Ban) . . 74

524. . . . .Cramer

(Co-Stretch Tape)

. . . . 71

(Hydro Track) .

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506 . . . .Full Performance Fitness . . . . . . . 67

(Prossage Heat) .

540 . . . .Ferno

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(Compro Sport) .

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CIRCLE NO.

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(Morning Pride Mfg.) .

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527 . . . .McDavid

(Ankle X) .

575. . . . .Creative Health Products . . . . . . 82

510 . . . . .McDavid

(V-Hex Bodyshirt)

554 . . . .Crown Poly

(Dispensing System)

. . . . 79

528 . . . .Medical Specialties

(ASO)

553 . . . .Crown Poly

(Xtreme Ice Bag) .

. . . . . . 79

562 . . . .Medical Specialties

(Patellavator)

(Multi Challenge Board).

. . . . . . 73 . . 77

. . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . 81 . . . . . . 77 . . . 74

. . . . . . . 81

(Medco Sports Medicine)

. . . . 69

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

571. . . . .SAM Medical Products (The Soft Shell) . 81

. . . . . . . . 69

505 . . . .Shafer Enterprises/Cool Shirt. . . . 66

. . . . . . . 72

535 . . . .Stromgren

. . 80

572. . . . .Stromgren

(Model 329) .

. . . . . . . . . 74

(Permalite fabric)

. . . . . . . 81

555 . . . .EAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

563 . . . .MET-Rx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

514 . . . . .Victory Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

556 . . . .Exertools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

530 . . . .Mueller

(Hg80 braces) .

515 . . . . .WaterBoy Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 70

541. . . . .Ferno

529 . . . .Mueller

(Lite Ankler Brace) .

(custom pools) .

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Aquatic Therapy Ferno Performance Pools 888-206-7802 WWW.FERNOPERFORMANCEPOOLS.COM The Ferno Hydro Track™ Underwater Treadmill System is ideal for the smaller clinic or training room with limited space. The Hydro Track offers a lowimpact, highresistance workout for athletes limited by pain or weight-bearing restrictions, and for those who wish to maximize their cardiovascular workout. It features a variable-speed treadmill that ranges from one-half to seven miles per hour, dual-speed resistance jets, and a digital display unit that includes speed, distance, and time to monitor performance. Circle No. 540 Ferno Performance Pools offers over 250 custom and fiberglass therapy, rehabilitation, fitness, and conditioning pools. Choose from in-ground, partially in-ground, and above-ground pools to maximize your athletes’ aquatic experience. Ferno’s leading line of performance pools offers a system to fit in any space, large or small. The optional swim-in-place swim current and underwater treadmill allow athletes to maximize their workout without the devastating physical effects of land-based conditioning. Circle No. 541 Hydro-Fit 800-346-7295 WWW.HYDROFIT.COM

sive closed-cell foam cuffs also improve the body’s buoyancy and add drag to strengthen muscles. Fully adjustable straps secure the cuffs around the ankle and under the foot. One size fits most. Circle No. 544

Hydro-Fit’s buoyant barbells provide enhanced resistance for aquatic therapy and rehabilitation. Cushioned hand grips make the barbells easy to hold. They can be used for upper-extremity strengthening and assistance with balance and support. The buoyant barbells are available in three different sizes. Hydro-Fit offers a complete line of aquatic fitness and water therapy equipment. Call today for a free catalog. Circle No. 543

Finally, there is resistance tubing made specifically for the pool that resists the damaging effects of chlorine. Enhance aqua cardio and strength workouts with Power Systems’ latex-free Aqua VersaTubes™. Improve muscle tone, strength, and flexibility by training with these tubes in group or individual workouts. They are also an effective rehabilitation tool, because they provide resistance through the full range of motion. These powder-free tubes have contoured, pliable handles that provide a secure grip in the water. The handles and tubes will not absorb water, dry out, or crack. They’re available in three resistance levels: light, medium, and heavy. Circle No. 545

Power Systems 800-321-6975 WWW.POWER-SYSTEMS.COM Add resistance to and increase the effectiveness of water workouts or rehabilitation programs by wearing the Power Systems Water Cuffs on the ankles or wrists. These soft, non-abra-

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More Products Anodyne Therapy 877-832-8227 ANODYNETHERAPY.COM Anodyne Therapy is an FDA-cleared, infrared photo-energy therapy that is clinically proven to increase local microcirculation and reduce pain in many conditions. Published studies have demonstrated that Anodyne Therapy restores nerve function, reduces pain, and speeds wound healing. Clinicians, ATCs, and even the U.S. Navy find that Anodyne Therapy rapidly reduces swelling, increases range of motion, reduces complication rates after surgery — such as scarring, adhesions, and infections — and facilitates faster return to full activities. Circle No. 550 Austin Plastics & Supply 800-290-1025 WWW.ATHLETICRECORDBOARDS.COM Athletic record boards are an effective tool for motivating your athletes to do their best. Visit Austin’s Web site to view examples of boards for several sports, off-season strength and conditioning record boards, player of the week boards, goal boards, and all types of recognition boards. Engraved record nameplates are available, or you can print your own using perforated card stock supplied by the company. Custom boards are also available. Circle No. 551 Ball Dynamics Intn’l. 800-752-2255 WWW.FITBALL.COM Doctors and therapists have been using acupressure for thousands of years to treat muscle conditions such as back pain, neck and shoulder tension, and muscle spasms. Now, with the easyto-learn acupressure techniques of the FitBALL® Pressure Points™ system, you can supplement therapy visits in the convenience your home or office. FitBALL Pressure Points is an innovative self-administered acupressure program that can help you prepare for workouts, manage injury, and relieve the

aches and strains of an active lifestyle. The package includes two firm FitBALL Pressure Points balls, an instructional DVD, and a full-color poster referencing 20 major acupressure points. Circle No. 552 Crown Poly 800-874-8566 WWW.CROWNPOLY.COM The Pull-N-Pak® Xtreme Ice Bag, from Crown Poly, provides extraordinary leak protection. it resists punctures and leaks under the most extreme conditions. The linear, low-density bag offers an unsurpassed combination of strength and flexibility. It is ideal for extreme applications and high movement areas such as knees and elbows. The Xtreme Ice Bag is perfect for sharp cubed ice and it fits Pull-N-pak dispensers. Circle No. 553 Most claims about ice bags don’t hold water—or ice. But Crown Poly, Inc.’s do with the introduction of the PullN-Pak® Ice Bag and Dispensing System. PullN-Pak provides superior protection against leaks, ideal conformity during application, “one bag at a time” dispensing, and an organized and flexible way to store bags. Dispenser models include wall mount, floor stand, and “on-the-go.” Circle No. 554 EAS 800-297-9776 WWW.EAS.COM

hydraulic cylinder, bands, or air compressor. Resistance is derived from the user’s body weight. Any one of five different resistance settings can be chosen, with levels ranging from 10 to 50 percent of the user’s body weight. Magnum Motion’s patented technology eliminates inertia, allowing high-speed concentric movements to be performed. The unit delivers both concentric and eccentric resistance, providing the natural feel of weight stack equipment. Circle No. 556 Game Ready™ 888-426-3732 WWW.GAMEREADY.COM 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. 557 Gebauer Co. 800-321-9348 WWW.GEBAUERCO.COM

Phosphagen Elite is the next big step in advanced creatine supplementation. To combat the lactic burn created by intense exercise, Phosphagen Elite’s patented FGC technology with beta-alanine aids in the production of carnosine, a primary lactic acid-buffering compound in humans. As carnosine is produced, its buffering effects allow you to work longer and finish stronger. With Phosphagen Elite, your creatine just took a giant step. Circle No. 555 Exertools 800-235-1559 WWW.EXERTOOLS.COM

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. 558

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More Products Impact Innovative Products 724-864-8440 WWW.ZOOMBANG.COM 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 compression-fit shirts have reAsorb pads strategically located 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. 559 IOMED, Inc. 800-621-3347 WWW.IOMED.COM Congratulations from IOMED to Brandon Snyder, PT, of the Institute of South Florida, winner of the iPod given away at the 2005 NATA Convention, and thank you to everyone who entered the drawing. IOMED, first in iontophoresis, thinks everyone should be a winner. Contact the company today to learn how iontophoresis can help. Circle No. 560 Kelly Kinetics 888-645-3559 WWW.KELLYKINETICS.COM The SoloMax self-massage tool provides the user with three different options for easily massaging those hard-to-reach spots on his or her own body. The user can choose from three snap-in attachments: the rolling wheel attachment, the traditional deep-tissue acupressure knob, and the threefinger scratcher attachment. The SoloMax is designed with a quick-release tab, so the unit can break down easily for convenient transport. Circle No. 561 Medical Specialties, Inc. 800-582-4040 WWW.MEDSPEC.COM The Patellavator™ knee orthosis has a unique design that applies pressure

to the patellar tendon without creating a tourniquet around the leg or irritating the popliteal. The Patellavator is able to achieve this remarkable objective by having an interlocking base strap made from Coolflex™ material, which is very comfortable and flexes with the knee. The pressure on the patellar tendon is applied when the external laces are pulled, which forces the padded rope core onto the patellar tendon. Another innovative characteristic of the Patellavator is that all of this technology is incorporated into a very low-profile design. Circle No. 562

tion 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. 565

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Prossage™ Heat is a uniquely blended, area specific, non-slip, controllable-glide warming ointment that’s 100-percent natural. It’s formulated specifically for deep tissue work, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Prossage Heat makes it easier to “hook” the deep fascia, allowing you to work faster and more efficiently, with less pain for the athlete. Heating the tissues with Prossage Heat reduces spasms in muscles, ligaments, and joint capsules. Call 866-PROSSAGE today for a free sample. Circle No. 566

Fitness-conscious individuals can now get exactly what they want in a ready-to-drink shake—high performance and plenty of it. MET-Rx RTD 51 is the powerhouse of protein shakes. Each nutritionally-advanced, ready-to-drink shake is packed with 51 grams of Metamyosyn® protein. It’s low in fat and net carbs, and a natural source of valuable amino acids. Circle No. 563 National Academy of Sports Medicine 800-460-NASM WWW.NASM.ORG Learn NASM’s Optimum Performance Training for Performance Enhancement™ in a new one-day 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 for just about any athletic client. Circle No. 564 Oakworks 800-916-4603 WWW.OAKWORKSPT.COM 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, so it provides an ideal sideline evalua-

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Biofreeze 800-246-3733 WWW.BIOFREEZE.COM

Biofreeze 800-246-3733 WWW.BIOFREEZE.COM The Biofreeze® family of pain relieving products includes a soothing gel, a convenient roll-on, and the new natural Cryospray™. Biofreeze effectively relieves pain from athletic injuries, muscle injuries, strains, sprains, and stiff joints. Apply before, during, and after workouts to reduce swelling and stiffness, and enable greater range of motion and flexibility. Biofreeze gel is available in 16-oz., 32-oz., and gallon professional pump bottles; 16-oz. spray bottles; and gravity dispenser boxes with 100 five-gram doses. The 4-oz. gel tubes, 4-oz. spray bottles, and 3-oz. roll-ons are for patient self-care at home. Biofreeze is endorsed by the World Olympians Association of the Americas and the United States Taekwondo Union. Circle No. 567

More Products Power Systems 800-321-6975 WWW.POWER-SYSTEMS.COM The Power Systems Fat Bars, short and long, assist in concentrated muscular development of the hands, wrists, and forearms by introducing a wider bar diameter for a wider grip. The long Fat Bar can be used for chest, military, and wide presses while the short Fat Bar is suitable for curls, rows, and other short-grip movements. Both bars are made of two-inch tubular steel with a knurled grip and fixed sleeves. The long bar is 87 inches long and weighs 22 lbs., and the short bar is 48 inches long and weighs 15 lbs. Power Systems has been setting the standard in strength and conditioning products and programs since 1986. Circle No. 568 Pro-Tec Athletics 800-779-3372 WWW.INJURYBEGONE.COM

helmet measure the location, magnitude, duration, and direction of acceleration of an athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head during play. When the system detects a sudden suspect impact profile, a pager alerts the staff, who are then prompted by the PDA of the proper sideline assessment. The SRS also logs data for later analysis. Circle No. 570 SAM Medical Products 800-818-4726 WWW.SAMMEDICAL.COM The Soft Shellâ&#x201E;˘ splint is an economical alternative to the materials currently used to form simple hand and wrists 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. 571

Stromgren Supports 800-527-1988 WWW.STROMGREN.COM Maximum compression, ultimate protection, and better moisture-wicking capabilities are all hallmarks of the new Permaliteâ&#x201E;˘ fabric used in Stromgren protective apparel. Improved from the original product designed through a Penn State University Center for Sports Medicine study, Permalite compression and protection garments offer maximum stability, strength, endurance, and moisturewicking capability. The Model 1551HTP five-pocket football girdle and the Model 1370HP Low Rider volleyball pant have become some of the most popular choices for protective performance apparel. Contact your local team dealer or sports medicine distributor, or call Stromgren to learn more. Circle No. 572

Ice-Upâ&#x201E;˘ portable ice massager provides Ice on the Spot!â&#x201E;˘ Experience the benefits of direct, active ice massage with effective treatments in just five to seven minutes. Ice-Up provides fast deep-tissue relief for ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries and pain. The portable Carry Cooler keeps the Ice-Up stick frozen for up to 10 hours, so you can take it anywhere for immediate pre- or postactivity ice massage. Each unit includes the Ice-Up stick and the insulated Carry Cooler. Circle No. 569 Riddell Sports 440-366-8225 WWW.RIDDELL.COM Riddell Sports, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturer of football helmets, announces its new Sideline Response System (SRS) with Head Impact Telemetry (HIT). Used in conjunction with the Sideline Assistant PDA, accelerometers located inside the

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Creative Health Products has been in business since 1976 as a leading discount supplier of rehabilitation, fitness, exercise, and athletic equipDISCOUNT CATALOG ment, as well as health, medical, and fitness testing and measuring products, all available at reduced prices. The products offered include heart rate monitors, blood pressure testers, pulse oximeters, bodyfat calipers, scales, strength testers, flexibility testers, stethoscopes, pedometers, exercise bikes, ergometers, stopwatches, fitness books and software, exercise bands, step benches, hand and finger exercisers, heating pads, and more. Circle No. 575

Kytec Athletic Speed Equipment has been a proven name in sports training for 14 years. The company offers a wide variety of products dealing with fitness, strength, rehabilitation, speed, and flexibility for all types of athletes and individuals. Kytec’s goals are to offer a wide variety of superior merchandise at the best possible prices, to handle orders courteously, and to ship merchandise as quickly as possible, usually within 24 hours. There is a difference in Kytec products—it’s the difference between the runner-up and the winner; between nearing the top and reaching it. When you buy Kytec products, that difference means quality, factory-direct savings, and prompt delivery. Circle No. 576

Since 1986, Power Systems has been setting the standard as a leading supplier for sports performance, fitness, and rehabilitation products and programs. It’s the one resource for all your training equipment, supplemental product education, and storage needs. The sports performance catalog has designated areas for core strength, medicine balls, speed, plyometrics, strength equipment, racks, and flooring. The catalog is full of hundreds of new products and dozens of products available exclusively from Power Systems. The company has even lowered some of its prices, enabling the customer to get premium products at great prices. Call or go online to find out more, to place an order, or to request a catalog. Circle No. 577

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“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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Web News BMLS PUTS ELECTROTHERAPY INFORMATION ONLINE BioMedical Life Systems offers an informational Web site on electrotherapy that guides the user through the company’s numerous portable electrotherapy products. The site also provides electrode placement charts, protocols, and other useful information for those involved in electrotherapy treatment. The site is easy to navigate, and individual pages can be printed for reference. Check out the “What’s New” section for up-to-date information on the company’s newest products and innovations.

www.bmls.com GO TO EAS.COM FOR ALL YOUR SPORTS-NUTRITION NEEDS After extensive research and testing, the one-stop destination for everything you need to know about elite training, nutrition, and supplementation has been updated with more essential information. The new eas.com web site includes several enhanced features: articles from experts in the industry; tips from pro athletes on all facets of sport; supplement recommendations specific to your fitness goals; exclusive content from the elite Athletes’ Performance training centers; information on the latest EAS product stacks; and much more. Log on today for all your training and nutrition needs.

www.eas.com “THE HIT KING” SPEAKS OUT ABOUT FULL PERFORMANCE FITNESS Full Performance Fitness has added gallon containers and single-dose travel packs to its product offerings. The company’s Web site contains information about the 1stSTEP product, an Ask the Experts page with answers to frequently asked questions, nutritional information, and much more. Check out the testimonials page to hear what “The Hit King,” Pete Rose, has to say about 1st Step For Energy.

www.fullperformancefitness.com SITE SHOWCASES NEW CORTEMP® RF MODULES The CorTemp® Web site continues to grow, and now features two new RF modules that increase the ATC’s ability to wirelessly monitor the core body temperature of multiple athletes in real time. The new site has been completely redesigned, making it easier than ever to find the right products for your sport application or to upgrade your existing system. The “Sports” link has been expanded to feature the many uses of CorTemp in team and endurance sports, and the new reference library link will guide you through an impressive collection of published research articles featuring the various uses of the CorTemp system. Visit the site today to request technical or new product information on CorTemp from HQ, Inc., the leader in core body temperature monitoring applications.

www.hqinc.net STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE OPTP updates its Web site weekly to reflect the addition of new products and educational resources. The site is easy to navigate by keyword or product category and has a user-friendly shopping cart. For added convenience, OPTP lists each product with a thorough explanation and easy-to-view photos. It is second to none as a resource for athletic trainers. Browse through current and past newsletter articles covering a wide variety of topics pertaining to the health and fitness field. Also look to the “Links” page for an expansive listing of links to top health and fitness associations, courses, and workshops.

www.optp.com POWER SYSTEMS’ SITE IS BETTER THAN EVER The Power Systems Web site continues to grow, and now showcases over 700 products and programs that can improve strength, speed, agility, balance, and flexibility. The new site has been completely redesigned, making it easier to navigate and providing more information and assistance for making training equipment decisions. Hundreds of new training products and programs have been added, as well as new Sports Training sections. These sport-specific sections offer product suggestions to improve performance in football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, and soccer. The site also includes an increased number of specials, discounts, and links to related products. Visit the site today to request a Power Systems catalog.

www.power-systems.com READ ABOUT INJURIES, NUTRITION, AND PAIN-RELIEVING PRODUCTS ONLINE Pro-Tec Athletics’ Web site offers a plethora of injury information. It includes overviews of the most common sports injuries, including plantar fasciitis, patellofemoral pain, iliotibial band syndrome, epicondylitis, and lateral subluxation, to name just a few. Easy to navigate and explore, the user can click on any body part to obtain relevant injury information, which will lead to additional options, including definitions, symptoms, treatments, and recommended products. There are also articles available on training and nutrition, written by professional athletes. All of Pro-Tec’s products are featured online, including the popular new Ice-Up portable ice massager.

www.injurybegone.com EFI SPORTS MEDICINE: FUNCTIONAL TRAINING PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMMING efi Sports Medicine’s Web site provides in-depth information on the new Total Gym Power Tower, a fully electronic functional training machine for physical therapy and athletic training environments that delivers level changes at the touch of a button. A comprehensive catalog offers photos, specs, and pricing for additional workout equipment, products, and accessories, such as the PlyoRebounder and the Cufflink. Also available for online purchase is the new Total Gym Work-A-Long video series. The press section of the site features all the latest news, product releases, updates, and event information.

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CEU QUIZ

T&C July/August 2005 Vol. XV, No. 5

Training & Conditioning is pleased to provide NATA and NSCA members with the opportunity to earn continuing education units through reading issues of the magazine. The following quiz is based on articles that appear in this issue of Training & Conditioning. By satisfactorily completing the quiz and mailing it back to T&C, readers can earn 2.0 BOC Athletic Training and 0.2 NSCA (two hours) continuing education units.

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the circle on the answer form (on page 86) that represents the best answer for each of the questions below. Complete the form at the bottom of page 86, include a $20 payment to Training & Conditioning, and mail it by September 15, 2005 to the following address: Training & Conditioning, ATTN: 15.5 Quiz, 2488 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Readers who correctly answer 70 percent of the questions will be notified of their earned credit by mail no later than October 31, 2005. ATC to the Rescue (pages 17-21) Objective: Understanding the responsibilities of an athletic trainer when a spectator is injured at a sporting event, and learning how some athletic trainers have dealt with spectator injuries during their careers. 1. According to Matt Mitten, a host school may have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care and to have an emergency plan in place if spectators: a) Attend a free event and suffer an injury. b) Are paying customers, considered invitees, and sustain an injury. c) Do not leave the premises when the event is over and later sustain an injury. d) Are injured on their way home from an event. 2. The certified athletic trainer would have a legal duty to aid a spectator if: a) The emergency occurred near the working area of the ATC (dugout, locker room, etc.) b) The ATC is trained in the type of emergency care needed (heart attack, dehydration, etc.) c) The school has specified it as part of the ATC’s job description. d) The spectator is an athlete’s parent. 3. One law that may protect an athletic trainer from liability if he or she voluntarily assists a spectator in an emergency is: a) Megan’s Law. b) Common Assistance Law. c) A Good Neighbor Law. d) A Good Samaritan Law. 4. A certified athletic trainer may be held to different standards when assisting spectators in an emergency because: a) He or she is responsible for treating athletes. b) Most spectator injuries will be similar to athletic injuries. c) ATCs have medical training beyond that of the typical lay person. d) Injuries sustained by a spectator at an athletic event may be caused by the athletes. 5. A good policy can satisfy any obligation an institution has to provide emergency medical care to spectators and: a) Make sure unreasonable demands are not imposed on the ATC while ensuring potential liability is minimized.

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b) Keep the ATC uninvolved. c) Have the ATC act as the first responder for all spectator emergencies. d) Create potential liability for the school or ATC.

Connecting The Dots (pages 23-26) Objective: Understanding the various forces at work in athletic movements, and learning how biomechanical principles can be employed to improve the quality and effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs. 6. The ground movement constant: a) Is the central constant. b) Is what enables us to produce or reduce a force. c) Serves to load the system. d) Is where we actually derive force. 7. The gravity movement constant: a) Is the central constant. b) Is what enables us to produce or reduce a force. c) Serves to load the system. d) Is where we actually derive force. 8. According to the article, one should emphasize dynamic: a) Multi-dimensional development of movement patterns. b) Single-plane movements. c) Isolation of specific muscles. d) Core stabilization while seated. 9. An important concept identified in this article involves understanding: a) The difference between similar movements and same movements. b) Low-speed training and high-speed training. c) Dynamic stability and stationary stability. d) Foot contact time in all athletes.

Small Changes, Big Gains (pages 28-35) Objective: Understanding how athletes can be taught to improve their overall nutritional intake by making some simple changes to their eating habits and daily lifestyle. 10. Eating breakfast: a) Enhances energy levels throughout the day. b) Requires 30 minutes preparation time. c) Requires an athlete to wait 30 minutes before exercising. d) Enhances weight gain.

11. Breakfast should be eaten within _______ of waking up. a) 15 minutes b) 30 minutes c) One hour d) Two hours 12. Breakfast should include: a) Only a beverage. b) Pancakes, eggs, and bacon. c) A little protein and some healthful carbohydrates. d) Only a sports drink. 13. One strategy for increasing whole grains in an athlete’s diet is to recommend: a) Snacking on whole grain cereals or popcorn instead of chips. b) An increase in yogurt consumption. c) Eating traditional varieties of bagels and pasta. d) Adding Metamucil to his or her day. 14. The three key ingredients of a post-exercise refueling snack are: a) Fat, carbohydrates, and a little protein. b) Fluid, carbohydrates, and a little protein. c) Fluid, fat, and carbohydrates. d) Milk, yogurt, and carbohydrates. 15. Iron deficiency is associated with: a) Decreased exercise ability and decreased risk of infection. b) The use of iron tablets. c) Low energy levels, decreased exercise tolerance, and an increased risk of infection. d) An increased red blood cell count.

When It’s Hot (pages 37-44) Objective: Learning about some of the new products and latest innovations available to help athletes avoid the dangers of heat-related illness, and learning what some athletic programs do to help their athletes keep cool when exercising in hot weather. 16. Some strategies to prevent heat stress at Tulane University include: a) Limited practice time for fall sports. b) Completing practice before 7 a.m. or beginning after 8:30 p.m. c) Utilizing personal fans for each player. d) Having tents available with misters and having each player sit in ice-water tubs for five minutes after practice. 17. ____________ is a new tool used to decrease overall body temperature by having athletes grip a device that uses cold water to cool the blood in the palm of the hand, which then circulates to the core. a) Keep-It-Cool b) CoreControl c) CoolControl d) CoolMotion

18. Another product used to lower body temperature, which pumps 50-degree water through an item of apparel, is called: a) Cool Shorts. b) Cool Pads. c) Cool Shirt. d) Cool Off. 19. A new technique for monitoring body temperature involves: a) Ingesting and monitoring radio pills. b) Assessing urine color during exercise. c) Monitoring skin color. d) Taking blood samples every 30 minutes. 20. Wendy Svoboda encourages players to ________________ during practice. a) Be checked by an ATC every hour b) Drink fluids every 30 minutes c) Decrease intensity d) Look after each other

The Science Behind the Swing (pages 47-55) Objective: Understanding the importance of weight shifting in golf, and learning some simple exercises and training techniques that can be used to improve golfers’ performance. 21. According to the article, a golfer may increase club speed by: a) Increasing strength by five percent. b) Improving weight shifting. c) Increasing core stability. d) Increasing width of support. 22. Muscle spindles are unique because: a) Of their location at the musculotendinous junction. b) They decrease tension in muscle fibers. c) They have nerve attachments to perceive stimuli and cause motor responses. d) They decrease tone in large muscle groups. 23. Typically in golf, a full take-away position to reach impact lasts: a) .1 seconds. b) .2 seconds. c) .4 seconds. d) .5 seconds. 24. Significant sensorimotor input raises the level of: a) Excitability and contractility of the nervous system, speeding up the rate of muscle shortening. b) Superficial sensitivity. c) Muscle lengthening. d) Consciousness. 25. The training discussed in the article will enhance responsiveness and sensitivity of __________, which increases the __________ to the CNS. a) Mechanoreceptors; proprioceptive input b) Type IV receptors; nociceptor input c) Nociceptor; transmission d) The peripheral nervous system; rate of transmission

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