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Q&A Tim Drudge St. Vincent Sports Performance Center

Student Corner Making College Count By Dr. Debbie Bradney & Dr. Tim Laurent

Sponsored Pages 41 Hydration Balance 62 Movement Training Convention Section

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Treating The Athlete

Best Approach? 17 The It’s been almost 20 years since sports medicine professionals first tried an accelerated approach to rehabbing surgically repaired ACLs. The debate about its safety continues. By R.J. Anderson Nutrition

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for Success 42 Structured As they work to blend administrative duties with hands-on care, today’s head athletic trainers are experimenting with a variety of nontraditional ways to organize their staffs. By Kenny Berkowitz Sport Specific

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Allan Johnson, MS, MSCC, CSCS Coach, Speaker, Consultant

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Maria Hutsick, MS, ATC/L, CSCS Head Athletic Trainer, Boston University

Editorial Staff Eleanor Frankel, Director R.J. Anderson, Kenny Berkowitz, Nate Dougherty, Abigail Funk, Dennis Read, Greg Scholand, Laura Ulrich

Christopher Ingersoll, PhD, ATC, FACSM Director, Graduate Programs in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training University of Virginia Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT Visiting Associate Professor, University of South Florida

Circulation Staff David Dubin, Director John Callaghan

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Bruno Pauletto, MS, CSCS President, Power Systems, Inc. Stephen Perle, DC, CCSP Associate Prof. of Clin. Sciences, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Brian Roberts, MS, ATC, Director, Sport Performance & Rehab. Ctr. Ellyn Robinson, DPE, CSCS, CPT Assistant Professor, Exercise Science Program, Bridgewater State College Kent Scriber, EdD, ATC, PT Professor/Supervisor of Athletic Training, Ithaca College Chip Sigmon, CSCS Strength and Conditioning Coach, Carolina Medical Center Bonnie J. Siple, MS, ATC Coordinator, Athletic Training Education Program & Services, Slippery Rock University Chad Starkey, PhD, ATC Visiting Professor, Athletic Training Education Program, Ohio University Ralph Stephens, LMT, NCTMB Sports Massage Therapist, Ralph Stephens Seminars

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Joe Gieck, EdD, ATR, PT Director of Sports Medicine and Prof., Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia (retired)

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Q&A Tim Drudge St. Vincent Sports Performance Center

After graduating from Indiana University in 1991, Drudge worked as a staff athletic trainer at St. Vincent Sports Medicine Center in Indianapolis, then as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Illinois State University, Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of San Diego, and Head Athletic Trainer at Carmel (Ind.) High School. He returned to St. Vincent, which trains athletes in various sports at the high school, college, and professional levels, in 2003 as Performance Specialist. Not long into his second stint at St. Vincent, Drudge, LAT, ATC, CSCS, and Ralph Reiff, the performance center’s director, approached Panther Racing, one of the top open wheel racing teams in the United States, about employing the center’s services. When Panther Racing accepted, Drudge became one of only a handful of certified athletic trainers working in motor sports. It also allowed him to fulfill a childhood dream when he stood in the pits at the 2004 Indianapolis 500. Drudge’s duties with the race team include working with drivers and pit crews to improve their performance while at the same time tending to their sports medicine needs. He also traveled with the team for two full seasons. Most recently, Drudge has embarked on another career twist. He also handles athletes’ requests for sponsorships from the clinic and makes sure current clients are satisfied with the clinic’s services. In this interview, Drudge, whose full title is Motorsports and Communications Coordinator, talks about the role of a strength coach and athletic trainer in motorsports, the importance of building relationships, and the ups and downs of working in the sports performance setting. T&C: How does athletic training fit into motorsports? Drudge: Athletic training is probably secondary to our strength and conditioning role. The sports performance side of the business got us in the door. Once we were in and established a level of trust, the crew members and drivers felt 6

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Just as it has long been for many kids growing up in central Indiana, the Indianapolis 500 was a staple of Tim Drudge’s childhood. So it was only natural for him to dream about someday having a part in one of racing’s biggest events. But it would take him a while to get there.

Drudge applies a wrap to Tomas Enge’s rib cage, which was injured during a race. Drudge works as both a strength coach and athletic trainer for Panther Racing. more comfortable talking with us about nagging injuries and other problems more closely related to athletic training. What are the most common sports medicine issues you deal with on a racing team? The injuries themselves are your typical meat-and-potato sprains, strains, and overuse injuries. You do have to deal with some impact injuries, but even they end up being the same kind of injuries you have in a typical athletic training situation—fractures, avulsion fractures, subluxation, and things like that. The mechanism of the impact injuries is different, especially with drivers, but treating them is very similar to what you’d find in a traditional athletic training setting. Did it take much selling to convince the race team of the value of working with your performance team? Our initial meeting with John Barnes, the CEO of Panther Racing, was probably the shortest one we’ve ever had. We went in there with a sales pitch about what we bring to the table and John said, “I already know what you can do. When can you start?” TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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Q&A Tim Drudge Motorsports and Communications Coordinator, St. Vincent Sports Performance Center, Indianapolis BA, Indiana University, 1991 MS, Illinois State University, 1993 Previous Positions: Staff Athletic Trainer, St. Vincent Sports Medicine Center Assistant Athletic Trainer, Illinois State University Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of San Diego Head Athletic Trainer, Carmel (Ind.) High School

After that, the challenge was establishing trust with the guys on the team. We had to convince them we had some insight into how to make them faster or decrease their aches and pains. It was very similar to being a new athletic trainer at any school. One of the unique things we introduced to the team has been film review. We tape our pit stops from above, then review the video with the driver and crew to analyze their performance. Football coaches have been doing this with their players forever, but at the time it was fairly new in open wheel racing. How did you go about identifying the racing team’s needs and demands? Open wheel racing has a history of good research. So, I did a literature review and found some studies I could base our training on. I also started picking the brains of the drivers and pit crews members. I’d say, “I’m making an educated guess that

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Q&A this is what you’re experiencing. Am I missing something?” A lot of good conversations have helped me develop a repertoire of drills and treatments. What other things do you do at the clinic? I’m involved with the clinic’s marketing and communications efforts. Some of it involves dealing with sponsorships and contracts and some of it is making sure that our current clients are satisfied. We are very interested in improving the level of service we provide to our athletes and attracting highcaliber athletes to our sports performance center. How did you get involved with the marketing side of the business? It’s something I’ve always found interesting, and as I have gotten older, I’ve realized that I’m not always going to be able to do the physical stuff I’m doing now. I also felt that if I had more of an ability to sell our services, it would have a positive impact on our revenue. Did you have any background or take any classes in marketing or business? No, although I am contemplating taking classes in the near future. So far, I’ve just spoken with people outside our industry about how they approach marketing and have found a few mentors to guide me. I’ve read a number of books on market-

ing and find it fascinating how companies like IBM, Coca-Cola, and Google became what they are now. It’s about positioning yourself where you want to be, bringing a high level of quality service to the people you serve, and being a good partner.

“Athletic trainers know how to connect with their athletes, and that’s helped me establish successful business relationships. If you’re able to build a good relationship with a potential client, it goes a long way in establishing a long-term business deal.” Are there things from your sports medicine and performance-training experience that help you in marketing? I think it all comes down to fostering relationships. Athletic trainers know how to connect with their athletes, and that’s helped me establish successful business relationships. If you’re able to build a good relationship with a potential client, it goes a long way in establishing a long-term business deal. For all that athletic trainers bring to the job, are they reluctant to toot their own horns? The profession has always lent itself to being in the back-

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Q&A ground, but we should be proud of the work we do and the professionalism we bring to a school or organization. It’s tough for us as a profession beat our chest and say, “Hey, look at us,” because we’ve never really been that way. As a result, we sometimes sell ourselves short with the salaries

“There’s longstanding tension between physical therapists and athletic trainers that doesn’t need to be there. We’re located next to a physical therapy clinic and our staffs could not be more cohesive or have a better relationship. That’s the way it should be.” we accept and the hours we’re willing to work. It’s great to be humble, but there are times where you have to stick up for yourself, too. What do like most about being an athletic trainer? We recently had a retreat with our staff sports psychologist. He said, “I want you guys to reflect on athletic training experiences that have changed your life in a positive way.” I immediately thought about this high school football player who fractured his radius and ulna as a freshman. I remem-

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Q&A I was a student athletic trainer at Indiana University, I looked at Kip Smith, who was the head football athletic trainer at the time, and thought, “What a great job he has.” Then I saw the time that he put in. He was at work by 6:30 in the morning and didn’t leave until 7:30 or 8 at night. Now that I’m in motorsports, people always say, “What a cool job.” I’ve certainly been afforded some great opportunities, but when we raced in Japan, we flew 14 hours there, and then drove a couple of hours to the track. Then we just went from the track to the hotel and ate at a nearby McDonald’s almost every day. I have friends in all of those different settings, in both athletic training and strength and conditioning. Perception is not always reality and the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence. I have the utmost respect for whatever setting someone chooses. It just depends on where your passion is. How do you view the relationship between athletic trainers and strength coaches? In some situations that relationship is very confrontational, which doesn’t serve anybody well because both professions can learn from each other. I attribute a lot of my growth as an athletic trainer to Robert Lindsey, the former strength coach at Illinois State. I really credit Robert for having an open mind about athletic trainers and giving me an opportunity to learn

more about strength and conditioning. The same thing can also be said for physical therapists. There’s longstanding tension between physical therapists and athletic trainers that doesn’t need to be there. We’re located next to a physical therapy clinic and our staffs could not be more cohesive or have a better relationship. That’s the way it should be. What should athletic trainers understand about strength coaches and vice-versa? It needs to be a two-way street—both sides need to let their guard down and learn to appreciate the nuances of the other’s profession. Strength coaches need to know that athletic trainers are not there to inhibit the progress of an athlete’s strength and conditioning program, even while they’re rehabbing from an injury. By the same token, athletic trainers should be comfortable knowing they can talk to a strength coach and say, “Here’s what his limitations are. Can you work around that?” Most strength coaches will reply, “Sure, he can do X, Y, and Z while the others are doing A, B, and C.” It’s a matter of communicating and understanding what each profession’s knowledge base is. We all come from a very similar background—it’s just that some people have chosen treatment and rehabilitation and others performance. We have too much in common not to work together. ■

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Making College Count Part of being an athletic training student is always being on the run. That’s okay, as long as you make sure you’re moving in the right direction. BY DR. DEBBIE BRADNEY & DR. TIM LAURENT

s a college student, you are constantly pulled in numerous directions. First and foremost, you have your academic work and clinical experiences needed for graduation and certification. Then there are various co-curricular activities. On top of that, family and friends want to spend time with you. You may even have a job to help pay for college expenses. With so much going on, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of getting everything done. But this can lead to losing sight of the big picture and forgetting why you’re in college. These are important years in your life and taking time to decide what you want from them will help guide you in the right direction toward a successful career. While there’s no one magic formula that will work for everyone, there are some common ingredients you can mix to find the right recipe for you.

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Set your priorities. Think about your ultimate purpose for attending college. Examine your personal and career aspirations. Where do you want to be in five, 10, and 20 years? Don’t worry if you have some doubts or conflicted feelings. The idea is to think about what you want, not lock yourself into an unbreakable path. These goals can then help you decide which activities are most important. For example, an athletic training student planning for a career in a high school setting will probably need to consider education classes and teaching certification, while someone looking at a career at the collegiate or professional level won’t. Know your limits. In an ideal world, you would be able to partake in everything college has to offer. In the real world, you have to pick and choose the activities that will benefit you the most. Let’s say you’re working with the men’s basketball team. As the fall semester winds down, you receive invitations to holiday parties, including one for the track team you also work with and another for a family party. You know you need to focus on getting your academic and clinical work done first. You also figure you can take a couple of hours to go to the track team party, but it might be too much to travel home for the family party. So you decide to stay focused on school until finals are complete. Learn to say no. In a desire to be helpful, it’s easy to quickly say yes when asked if you can help with a task or project. But you don’t want to rush

into commitments that will conflict with those you’ve already made. The last thing you want to do is add more tasks to an already full schedule, which will leave you unable to do a good job on any of them. Keep in mind that your performance is a reflection of you. Sometimes you may even have to say no to something that’s in line with your priorities. For example, your head athletic trainer asks for your help doing inventory of the athletic training room during midterms. You really respect the head athletic trainer and are constantly striving to impress her, but you have three midterms in the next four days. You need to tell her that you cannot help at this time, but you would love to another time when you aren’t facing so many exams. After all, failing a midterm is not the way to impress the head athletic trainer. Connect work and academics. Look for internships and clinical experiences that are similar to your ideal job. Work hard during your practical experiences and ask good questions. Your supervisors can be excellent references for jobs or graduate school since they can view you as a potential colleague. Their perspective will be invaluable to you and your future supervisor. Who knows, they may even be in a position to offer you a job down the road. Track your activities. Try to update your resume at least once a year to ensure you have accurate information. This is much easier than trying to look back over your entire college career at once. Doing so also allows you a chance to review what you’ve done T&C MAY/JUNE 2007

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in the past year and determine if there are other activities you need to include in the future. Be prepared for change. Many changes are expected and come at regular intervals, such as a new class schedule each semester. Others are unanticipated, such as changes in test dates, unscheduled practices to cover, or sudden illnesses. In any case, the best way to deal with it is patience and a positive attitude. Avoid wasting time and energy complaining about the changes—rarely will that accomplish anything except to slow you down. And remember, even good changes can be hard to handle. Let’s say you’re working with the baseball team, which comes out of nowhere to win the conference tournament and qualify for a national playoff berth. Sure, it’s exciting and a great learning experience to work with a playoffbound team, but if the tournament coincides with final exams you will have to balance the demands of both or skip the playoffs. Learn to monotask. Today’s technology has allowed some people to turn multitasking into an art form. They can pound out text messages on their phone and trade instant messages with friends while watching TV and studying for a test. Although some may see the ability to multitask as a positive quality, often doing a single task well and then moving on to the next is much more effective than simultaneously working on several things. It takes your brain time to adapt from one task to another so it can actually take longer to do two things at once than if you did each separately. You may also do a better job, especially on a complex task, if you focus your attention fully on it. This may mean turning off your e-mail or cell phone while writing a paper or studying for a test. If you know that the thought of messages piling up in your in-box will distract you, schedule predetermined times no more than once an hour to check your phone and e-mail. Few messages are so important that they can’t wait an hour for a reply. Share your goals. Although they don’t mean to, wellintentioned family and friends can interfere if they don’t know what your goals are. It’s hard for your family to understand why you can’t come home for the weekend if they don’t know how important it is for you to stay and work the regional track meet. Sharing your priority list allows those around you to accommodate rather than hinder your progress. Build personal time in to your schedule. With everything you have going on, don’t forget to take time for yourself. This can mean almost anything that will make you feel good— reading a book, working out, watching a movie, or taking a nap. These little breaks from student life can help you maintain your mental and physical health and give you the energy you need to get through the stressful times. College should be fun, but always keep your ultimate goals in mind. Getting an education is a means to an end, and by setting and following your priorities, you exponentially increase your chances of reaching your aspirations. ■ TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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TREATING THE ATHLETE “There aren’t great randomized controlled trials that say, ‘Aggressive is great’ or ‘Conservative is great,’” says James Oñate, PhD, ATC, Assistant Professor in the Graduate Athletic Training Program and Director of the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory at Old Dominion University, who defines an accelerated program as taking three months or less and a conservative approach as taking nine months or longer. “There is, however, a lot of personal and anecdotal information out there.” PROS & CONS Donald Shelbourne, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at the Shelbourne Clinic at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, is widely credited with pioneering some of the most accelerated rehabs following ACL reconstruction. Though his athletes are back competing in very short periods of time after surgery, Shelbourne doesn’t want his approach labeled as “aggressive.” “Aggressive is a misnomer,” says Shelbourne. “We’re not trying to be aggressive, we’re trying to be restor-

ative and get the patient’s motion back as quickly as possible. Rehab can take a long time when people go to therapy with restricted motion, poor strength, or a swollen knee.

and haven’t found any correlation between returning in any certain time period and having problems,” says Shelbourne. “When you deal with athletes, you can’t use generalities and vague

“We’ve never had a patient break their graft because they went back too soon. Once you’re symmetric, you have the same chance of getting hurt whether it’s two, four, six, or 10 months post-surgery.” “Our goal is for our athletes to have two knees that are the same as they were before the injury—how long that takes doesn’t matter,” adds Shelbourne. “If you’re an athlete and I say you can’t play sports for six months, what’s that based on? What happens in five months, three weeks and six days that makes it so you can’t play sports, but the next morning you can?” Shelbourne’s clinic has been using an accelerated approach for 17 years on over 5,000 athletes. “Since 1989 we’ve allowed people to go on their own timetable. We’ve documented every patient

guidelines. People who recommend a certain time period are not basing their recommendations on facts—certainly not any clinical data.” Once motion and strength are symmetrical for each leg and there’s no pain or swelling, Shelbourne believes the athlete is ready to return to practice with his or her team. “Everybody makes it way too complicated,” he says. “There’s no reason to restrict motion and there’s no reason to restrict strength if there isn’t any pain or swelling.” While Shelbourne preaches simplicity, other surgeons aren’t so sure. Be-

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TREATING THE ATHLETE cause the biology of ACL repairs is largely unknown, many sports medicine professionals prefer a more conservative timetable before returning an athlete to competition. “I don’t think two months is enough of a trial,” says Russell Zelko, MD, Orthopedic Consultant to Cornell University’s athletic program. “I think it takes far longer to strengthen that ligament—I would say six months minimum. Rehab only addresses the structural integrity of the graft to a certain degree. To me, it’s more a matter of time, similar to how a fracture heals. “A return-to-play decision should not be based on the mere fact that you look fully rehabilitated,” Zelko continues. “It needs to be based on other factors, like the biology of the repair and how long it takes for the ACL to revitalize. When you do an ACL reconstruction using other tissue, that tissue essentially dies and has to revascularize. The leg may be functionally rehabilitated, but the graft itself may not be ready to take the stress of going back to participation after only a couple of months.” Shelbourne counters that following a standard six-month time frame before releasing an athlete is based on arbitrary criteria. “In our research, we’ve documented the incidence of athletes having a re-injury or injuring an opposite knee, and we’ve found there’s no time period that indicates a higher rate. So why wait?” he asks. “We’ve never had a patient break their graft because they went back too soon. Once you’re symmetric, you have the same chance of getting hurt whether it’s two, four, six, or 10 months post-surgery. “It’s like the old adage that you shouldn’t go swimming until an hour after you’ve had lunch,” Shelbourne adds. “Has anybody ever documented that?” Luga Podesta, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist at Ventura Orthopedics, Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League, and a consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers, feels there are psychological factors that need to be taken into account before releasing an athlete to return to play after an ACL surgery, and thus is not a proponent of accelerated rehabs. If there is a swelling setback because of being a little too aggressive and re-

turning to competition too soon, Podesta feels it can destroy the athlete’s confidence. “That’s a huge factor for all my patients, including my professional athletes,” says Podesta. “As much as they want to push and get back, it’s often tough to have them back playing at a high level, even at six months, because they’re reluctant to try certain types of cuts and movements. “They’re still in an injured mindset and they’re constantly thinking about

their knee,” Podesta adds. “And in trying to protect that knee, they open themselves up for other types of injuries.” THE PROCESS For ACL reconstruction surgeries, Shelbourne uses the contra lateral patellar tendon technique, in which the tendon graft is harvested from the non-injured knee, and his rehab protocols address the donor and the ACL graft sites separately. Despite having to follow a different rehab program for

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TREATING THE ATHLETE each knee, Shelbourne’s patients often move through the process quickly, with some athletes returning to practice two months post-surgery. For Shelbourne, returning a patient’s injured knee to pre-injury ROM levels as soon as possible is the number one goal during the early stages of rehab and the key to a successful outcome. In the days leading up to surgery, Shelbourne’s physical therapists work with each patient to make sure they can bend their knee at least 140 degrees. After the surgery, patients stay in the hospital overnight then are sent home to spend the next five days in bed with their knee wrapped in a cold compression cast and elevated while using a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) device to extend and flex the knee. “If you can prevent swelling and hemarthrosis and not lose motion or let any pain occur, then the athlete is going to recover more quickly,” says Shelbourne. “If an athlete is allowed to walk around immediately after surgery, they’ll probably have a lot of swelling, walk with a limp, and can’t possibly envision going back to sports in six weeks.”

After spending a week off their feet, Shelbourne’s patients begin traditional knee flexibility and strengthening exercises. “If someone wants to get back to sports quickly, their biggest challenge is regaining the strength in the grafted leg where the patellar tendon was taken from,” says Shelbourne. “If the patient is really motivated, they can get that strength back to a symmetric level within six weeks. Of course, if they get swelling or lose motion during that time, we back them off.” Jeff Pierce, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at Villanova University, says that his approach to ACL rehabs has become even more accelerated over the past five years. This shift intensified even more after rehabbing one of his athletes who was operated on by James Andrews, MD, Co-Founder of the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. “Before we worked with Dr. Andrews, we thought we were somewhat aggressive in our approach,” says Pierce. “But after seeing what he does, we realized how much more aggressive we could get. Dr. Andrews and his

group are not afraid to work through a patient’s discomfort. For instance, the first day post-surgery they have patients in the clinic bending their knee to 90 degrees—that blew me away. “The goal is for the athlete to not lose any strength or motion, so we work on regaining motion and initiate the strength building phase right away,” continues Pierce. “The athletes also do straight-leg raises and use Russian stimulation to electrically activate the quad. They perform hamstring curls within the limitations of the range of motion to keep the patella moving so it doesn’t adhere. To help control swelling, when the athletes aren’t working out they wear temperature-controlled compression wraps.” During the second week, Pierce says the protocol typically calls for standing weight shifts and mini squats to 30 degrees. At the two-week mark, if the athlete is pain-free and doesn’t have any swelling in the knee, Pierce adds weight to the exercises—typically one to two pounds at first, and progresses from there. From weeks four to seven, athletes begin to do pool work, step-ups,

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ONE-YEAR RULE Brian Roberts, MS, ATC, Director of the Center for Medicine and Sport in Chino, Calif., says in the last five years, he’s encountered an increase in high school athletes—especially girls’ soccer players— re-rupturing ACL grafts. And he blames the re-injury surge on overzealous parents and coaches pushing young, elite-level athletes to return to play before they are physically and mentally ready. “Part of the reason why the incidence rate has risen is the athletes don’t appreciate the amount of time it takes for a graft to vascularize and heal the way it’s supposed to,” says Roberts, who works with high school, college, and professional athletes. “And unfortunately, in this age of HMOs, a lot of the athletes aren’t getting great post-op rehab. Kids are being discharged too early, they’re not following up with an athletic trainer, and in many cases, they’re not getting the functional drills and assessment

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TREATING THE ATHLETE closed-chain activities, and leg presses using minimal weight. Injured athletes attend rehab sessions twice a day for about an hour and a half per session, depending on how the knee responds. “If there is an increase in swelling, we back off,” Pierce says. “But that’s not something we’ve seen yet with athletes who have followed this protocol.” Bill Knowles, ATC, CSCS, Athletic Trainer and Director of iSPORT Training at the Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic in Rutland, Vt., feels a key to an accelerated process is introducing balance and proprioception work, closed chain exercises, and functional training during the first eight weeks post surgery. “To me, the goal of an accelerated rehab program should be to increase the preparation period prior to return to sport,” says Knowles, who calls this the reconditioning period. “I try to run progressive programs that give the athlete a longer period of time—even if it’s a month or two—to train for competition,” adds Knowles, who works with high school, college, professional, and Olympic athletes. “It allows them to slowly work up to training at a higher level, which better prepares them and decreases the risk of injury because they spend more time practicing and conditioning for their sport. “You can do all the sport-specific training you want, but you won’t know how well you’ve progressed until you start working in a high intensity environment using unplanned movements,” he continues. “You need a fairly significant volume of that kind of work to best prepare your athlete for performance and to decrease the risk of reinjury, which can mean two, four, or six weeks of practice before the first game. It really depends on the individual and the severity of their injury.” For Shelbourne, allowing a patient to return to play is based on having both legs symmetric in ROM and strength at pre-injury levels. However, even though he may clear athletes to return to their teams, they do not practice every day, and for the first four months, Shelbourne tells them to expect some swelling and loss of motion from time to time. To build up their strength and limit swelling, Shelbourne restricts an athlete’s participation to one day on, one day off, then progresses them to

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TREATING THE ATHLETE swelling that would allow him to be on the floor one day, then have to sit out for the next two. We told him it would be a constant battle all the way through.” After a few practices and much deliberation, Sumpter realized that he wasn’t ready to compete at an elite level and he decided not to return for the 2006 postseason. “There’s no question he made the right decision,” Pierce says. “At that point, we slowed things down and started working toward getting him ready for the next season.” After a spring and summer of ramping up his workouts, Sumpter returned for the 2006-07 season in great shape and with the confidence he had before the initial injury. He played over 30 minutes a game, averaged 17.4 points per contest, and led the Wildcats to a berth in the NCAA Tournament. NO COOKIE CUTTERS According to Oñate, there are no easy solutions to the aggressive vs. conservative rehab debate. “I sit on the fence on this issue because I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer for

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must be followed in order to see results. “There are only so many things you can legally do to enhance your performance, and using food to your advantage is one of them,” says Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, Sports Nutritionist at the University of Miami. “The control you can have over food is empowering, and it doesn’t require much other than focusing on it.” THE IDEAL MEAL Unfortunately, there is not one specific menu for the perfect pregame meal. Factors such as the type of sport, time

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ar levels to improve brain function.” Most nutritionists suggest that carbohydrates be the star of the pregame meal, taking up one-half to two-thirds

“Good carbohydrate choices are simple foods that are also nutrient-dense. This includes enriched white bread, plain crackers, fruits and vegetables, cereal … These work well because they are easily digested and their energy is made available for use more quickly.” during the game was how hungry they were or how upset their stomach was. That was probably due to not eating right beforehand, and it took their focus off the game.” The right pregame meal will charge an athlete’s batteries, both physically and mentally. “The pregame meal is an energy source for the entire system,” says Dorfman. “If an athlete is playing on an un-fed system, they won’t have the energy to access glycogen and fat stores for optimal physical performance. The meal also raises blood-sug-

of the plate. Carbs are important because they add glucose to the bloodstream quickly, making energy available to the athlete during the contest. “Somewhere around 65 to 70 percent of athletes’ pregame calories need to come from carbohydrates,” says Randy Bird, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, Sports Nutritionist at the University of Kansas. “This ensures they’re going into the match with glycogen stores as full as they can possibly be.” “Good carbohydrate choices are simple foods that are also nutrient-dense,”

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WHAT TO CHOOSE? The following are examples of foods to choose and foods to avoid when planning pregame meals, from The Pregame Meal Planner, authored by Robert Reber, PhD, Extension Specialist in Nutrition at the University of Illinois.

FOODS TO CHOOSE Foods

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Pasta (macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, ravioli, plain or with sauce)

Meats, cheese, and oil add fat to the sauce. Use them sparingly.

Rice

Use a sauce low in fat and only as spicy as you can tolerate easily. Or try rice with a little soy sauce flavoring.

Potatoes (baked, boiled, mashed, but not French fries)

Limit butter, gravy, or sour cream.

Starchy vegetables (peas, carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes)

Cooked vegetables are more easily digested.

Breads (rolls, muffins, crackers, bagels)

Use nutritious, low-fat bread products, quick breads, and spreads.

Cereals (oatmeal, other hot cereals, cold cereals)

Avoid cereals with high sugar content.

Soups (noodle, rice, vegetable, clear broth, consommĂŠ)

Choose low-fat soups. Eating large portions of bouillon, or chili, split pea, or bean soups may lead to digestive problems for some athletes.

Pancakes

Limit butter and syrup.

Fruits, fruit juices

Use any juice or cooked fruit except prune. Oranges, bananas, and peeled apples are easily digested raw fruits. You may wish to dilute juices, especially in hot weather. Try hot cider or juice during cold weather.

Milk products (low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat cheeses, puddings, shakes made with low-fat milk or yogurt and fruit and/or juice)

Avoid high-fat milk products before games.

Liquid meals

Though not a substitute for solid foods in the daily diet, liquid meals are convenient for occasional pregame use.

FOODS TO AVOID Foods

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Candy, sugar, honey

After an initial rise, your blood-sugar level can actually drop below normal, resulting in a sudden feeling of tiredness or fatigue.

Fried foods, high-fat meats, fats, oils, gravies, sour cream, etc.

Fat digests slowly and therefore stays in the stomach longer.

Some raw fruits, vegetables, popcorn, nuts, dry beans, and peas

Some of these foods may cause gas and/or an uncomfortable feeling of fullness during the game. An athlete needs to avoid the foods that give him or her problems.

Any new food

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experiment with new foods right before an event. If you experience any adverse reactions, your body has little time to recover.

Coffee, tea, chocolate, cola

Caffeine consumption can lead to dehydration.

Fruit-flavored drinks

Many drinks contain little fruit juice and a lot of sugar. Read the label.

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NUTRITION you’re eating fat at a pregame meal four hours before a game, your body isn’t going to get that fuel until after the game is over,” she explains. “Eating that type of food—fried foods, lots of salad dressing, gravies—will cause blood to be pulled to the stomach to do the work of digestion. That blood is then not available to deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles and fuel performance.” Dorfman suggests steering clear of some other foods as well. “Complex fatty foods like trail mix, peanut butter, dairy, or high-fiber foods can’t be broken down and digested by athletes’ bodies an hour before a game,” she says. To avoid foods high in fat, grilled, broiled, and steamed choices are great. Dorfman calls it a “clean diet,” which

a meal that can include some fat and protein, which will make them feel full throughout the contest,” he says. “However, when the meal has to occur closer to the competition, smaller, more easily digestible intake is better.” Dorfman has a specific formula for how much to eat based on how many hours there are until competition. “One hour before a game, for every kilogram of body weight, you need a gram of carbohydrates,” she says. “Pounds divided by 2.2 equals kilograms, so I tell my athletes to just

fman says. “Sports drinks can have upwards of 40 grams of carbs. Some athletes really can’t tolerate food before an event, making sports drinks a great option.” TIMING IT RIGHT Of course, not all contests start at the same time and not all pregame meals can happen on a convenient schedule. So some thought needs to go into timing. For an afternoon or evening game, Skinner prefers to have his athletes consume a full meal about four hours before competition. “That allows for

Dorfman has a specific formula for how much to eat based on how many hours there are until competition: “One hour before a game, for every kilogram of body weight, you need a gram of carbohydrates.” means nothing breaded, deep fried, or with lots of sauce. She also says that if her athletes are going to eat any added fats, they should come from a natural source like olive oil. Fluid intake should also be a big focus of pregame nutrition. “When athletes are eating pregame meals, they also had better be drinking,” says Jen Ketterly, MS, RD, Sports Nutritionist and Coordinator of Nutrition Programs at the University of North Carolina. “The kidneys are going to take about an hour to an hour and a half to process that fluid, and you want it to hit the athlete’s system when they’re ready to take the court or field. Prehydration is critical and I think both athletes and coaches tend to ignore its importance.” The NATA’s position paper, “Fluid Replacement for Athletes,” says athletes should consume approximately 17 to 20 fluid ounces of water or a sports drink two to three hours before exercise and seven to 10 additional fluid ounces 10 to 20 minutes prior to exercise. “Athletes can also kill two birds with one stone by drinking their calories closer to competition,” DorTR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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NUTRITION take their weight and divide it by two— that’s how many grams of carbs they need. If it is two hours before competition, they should consume two grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight. Three hours before, it’s three grams.” She also suggests that athletes experiment with the formula, tweaking it for their personal best results. “Some can tolerate the one-gram-per-kilogram calculation an hour before a game, and others need an hour and a half,” she says. Some nutritionists prescribe their athletes’ pregame intake up to a day

and a half before the whistle blows. For example, the Texas A&M football team is on a highly regimented diet 36 hours before each game. “On Friday night, the team has dinner. Then they have a Friday night snack, brunch or breakfast on Saturday morning depending on the time of the game, and a pregame meal four hours before game time,” Bragg says. “I have full control over that 36-hour menu. I put them on a modified carb-loading meal plan in which carbohydrate content increases all the way up to 70 percent

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of their plate at the pregame meal.” On the other hand, some athletes need to take more individual control of the timing of their diets. Track and field athletes competing at an all-day meet, for example, need to pace their fuel intake depending on when their race, jumps, or throws are going to happen. “We tell our track athletes to graze,” Bragg says. “They can start the day with a nice breakfast at the hotel, but they have to plan to bring snacks— fruit, Jelly Belly sport beans, granola bars, protein bars—with them to keep their energy stores up. Our track athletes experiment to figure out what works for them and then stick with it.” “They want a continuous stream of fuel,” adds Dorfman. “My formula is 25 to 30 grams of carbs per half hour of competition. For reference, I tell them that half a cup of orange juice has 15 grams of carbohydrates, a handful of pretzels has 15 to 20 grams, half of a bagel has somewhere around 30 grams, and a bottle of a sports drink has about 14 grams.” ON THE ROAD Following the pregame meal plan can be difficult when athletes are traveling to away games, but it’s not impossible. Skinner preaches the importance of planning ahead. “Coaches and athletes know where they’re going well before they board the bus,” he says. “An assistant coach or captain can take an hour to look online at restaurants in the area to make an educated choice instead of stopping at the first fast-food place they see when they get there. Italian food generally has a lot of carbs, so that’s an excellent choice. A little pre-planning can go a long way.” Ketterly agrees, adding that there are even good choices at fast-food restaurants. “All they need to do is plan a little bit,” she says. “Ham, egg, and cheese on an English muffin, a yogurt parfait, and juice is a low-fat and fairly cheap breakfast that can be ordered at a fast food restaurant. “I tell my traveling athletes to plan a snack bag the night before,” she continues. “Apples, applesauce, canned fruit, or other pre-packaged snacks are very convenient. Granola bars, dry cereals, packaged carrot sticks, grapes, and bananas are also great options.” Teams traveling via airplane will also need to plan ahead to curtail dehydration. “Cabin pressure dehydrates athletes,” TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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SAMPLE MENUS When the Texas A&M University men’s basketball team has an evening game, Amy Bragg, RD, LD, CSSD, Director of Performance Nutrition, offers them the following food choices for the day’s breakfast and pregame meals. Breakfast Scrambled eggs Ham steaks Toast (white and whole wheat) Hash browns Oatmeal Baked cinnamon apple wedges Pancakes Cereal bar (Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Kellogg’s Granola, Corn Flakes) Fruit salad Whole bananas Ketchup, A.1. Sauce Mild salsa Peanut butter Jelly Honey packets

Brown sugar, raisins, walnuts Butter chips Maple syrup Skim or 2% milk Bottled water Bottled 100% juices Pregame Smoked turkey breast Tri-tip steaks (no gravy) Golden mashed potatoes (made with milk and little butter, no skins) Fettuccini with mixed veggies and marinara Brown sugar carrots Squash and zucchini medley Aggie rolls (dinner rolls)

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“If it’s going to give them a mental edge, I say go for it,” she advises. “An athlete’s mental edge is absolutely part of their performance, though it’s only going to take them so far. The good news is they don’t have to pick one or the other. We try to figure out a way to give them both a physical and men-

Postgame, athletes’ bodies are still burning fuel, and they need to feed their systems immediately … “Exercise can decrease appetite, and some athletes just don’t feel like eating post-competition, but they need to. A recovery shake or chocolate milk are great options.” tious eater. This is the athlete who once ate a basket of French fries before competition, had the performance of their career, and now feels they must eat French fries before every game. Ketterly says that as long as those French fries are accompanied by high quality carbohydrates on two thirds of the plate and some form of lean protein, she’d let the athlete go ahead and have the fries.

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POSTGAME RECOVERY While the pregame meal is extremely important to performance, nutrition and hydration needs don’t end with the start of competition. After the game, athletes need to make sure they fuel to replenish glycogen stores and repair muscle tissue. Postgame, athletes’ bodies are still burning fuel, and they need to feed their systems immediately. Bird says a good recovery ratio for replenishing glycogen stores is three to four grams of carbs per gram of protein. “Exercise can decrease appetite, and some athletes just don’t feel like eating post-competition, but they need to,” he says. “A recovery shake or chocolate milk are great options. Chocolate milk has the four-to-one ra-

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tal edge. Compromising to allow the French fries as long as the other necessities are there is a good solution.” Skinner has encountered similarly misinformed athletes. “There is such a thing as a runner who could eat a cheeseburger and then go out and run the fastest race of his career,” he says. “As a nutritionist, it’s frustrating to have to say, ‘You know what? That’s

not an appropriate pregame meal.’ All you can do is give the kid your guidelines for a pregame meal and show him why a cheeseburger doesn’t meet them. “At 16 or 18 years old he may be able to get away with it,” he continues, “but as his competition gets tougher, positive nutrition may be the performance enhancer he’ll need to make a difference.”

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NUTRITION tio and there are two types of protein in milk—casein and whey. Eighty percent of the protein comes from casein, which is a slower-digesting protein athletes will get later, while the whey is available quickly and gives athletes immediate results.” The window of opportunity to recover muscle and energy expended in competition is about 30 minutes, so a quick recovery shake is a convenient option. But recovery doesn’t end there. “One to two hours after that window, athletes need a mixed meal similar to the pregame meal,” Ketterly says. “It should include carbs, protein, and a little bit of fat. Some of our athletes think they’re good to go until 9 p.m. that night as long as they had a bar or a shake after the game, and that isn’t so.” Both recovery and pregame nutrition have come to the front of athletes’ and coaches’ training regimens over the past decade. And since the days of Skinner’s “pregame” spaghetti dinners, nutritionists have learned a lot more. Educating your athletes about the potential effects of better nutrition is the first step toward reaching peak performance. ■

WHAT IS A CSSD? You may have noticed a few new initials after some nutritionists’ names lately—CSSD. Offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association, CSSD recognizes a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. “There were already other distinctions within dietetics like renal or pediatric nutrition, but nothing related to sports nutrition,” says Amy Bragg, RD, LD, CSSD, Director of Performance Nutrition at Texas A&M University. “To have a certification that shows our expertise in a very specific area is quite valuable, and to have one for sports nutritionists alone will help our profession grow in numbers as the entities that hire us will see its importance.” The certification is available to Registered Dieticians (RD) of at least two years, and applicants must have at least 1,500 documented hours in sports specialty practice within the past five years, as well as pass an exam that consists of 150 multiple choice questions. The first CSSD exam was given last summer and the certification is good for five years, when nutritionists may re-test to keep the distinction. For more information on the CSSD certification, visit the CDR at: www.cdrnet.org/whatsnew/Sports.htm.

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nderstanding the fundamentals of hydration can help sports health professionals protect their athletes’ safety while giving them the tools they need to perform at their best.

Weighing before and after exercise will also help athletes determine how much to drink during recovery – 20 oz to 24 oz for every pound lost. Complete recovery can take hours depending on the extent of dehydration.1

Consequences of dehydration

Proper hydration can lead to improved performance. Studies have shown that soccer players and youth basketball players sprinted faster when they hydrated with a sports drink compared to water during simulated trials.2,3 For peak performance, athletes participating in continuing activity should take in 30g to 60g of carbohydrates per hour. Sports drinks are a better choice than plain water as they provide sodium and ﬂavor to encourage drinking, carbohydrates to fuel working muscles, and electrolytes to help replace what is lost in sweat.

Hydration is critical to every function in the body, especially during training and competition. Losing even a small amount of body fluid, as little as two percent of body weight, can impair athletic performance and make it difficult to for the body to cope with exercise in warm weather. Dehydration can lead to early fatigue and an increased risk of overheating. During exercise, heart rate and cardiac output increase as the body tries to maintain blood supply to active muscles, the skin (for heat loss), and vital organs. The decrease in blood volume caused by dehydration puts a greater strain on the heart to keep up with the demand, making it difficult for athletes to maintain their performance. Body Fluid Basics • Fluid makes-up approximately 55% to 65% of body weight • Two-thirds of fluid is retained within cells and the remaining one-third is outside of the cell, including the bloodstream • Skeletal muscle is composed of approximately 70% water • Adipose tissue consists of only 10% water

Preventing dehydration Everyone’s sweat rate is different, so it’s important for athletes to monitor their own hydration status. An easy method is to have athletes check their urine each morning after they awaken. If the color of their urine is pale like lemonade, that’s a sign of proper hydration. If the color of their urine is dark like apple juice, they should consume more fluids during the day. No need to overdo it; usually an extra quart of fluid will be sufficient.

Avoid overdrinking Drinking too much fluid can lead to a rare but serious condition called hyponatremia, which occurs when too much fluid is taken in and the blood sodium concentration becomes diluted, causing the brain to swell. The signs of over-drinking are similar to the signs of dehydration so sports health professionals should be diligent about educating athletes about proper fluid intake. By weighing in and out of practice, athletes will be able to determine if they are over-drinking. If weighing athletes is not possible, sports health professionals should teach athletes to weigh themselves on their own. The more athletes follow this technique, the better they will be at gauging their hydration needs during activity. Proper hydration protects performance, while dehydration impairs performance. Having palatable fluids available in accessible locations, utilizing techniques such as body weight monitoring, and having a hydration plan for each athlete can help ensure that every athlete is using proper hydration to their advantage.

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Burge, C.M. et al. Rowing performance, ﬂuid balance, and metabolic function following dehydration and rehydration. Med Sci Sports Exerc 25: 1358-1364, 1993. Smith, K. et al. Effect of a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage on fatigue during a soccer-related running test. J Sports Sci 16: 502-503, 1998. 3 Dougherty, K. et al. Two percent dehydration impairs and six percent carbohydrate drink improves boys basketball skills. Med Sci Sports Exerc 38: 1650-1658, 2006. 2

The best way for athletes to determine their fluid loss during workouts and competition is to better understand how much sweat they typically lose. This can be easily accomplished by weighing themselves before and after practices and games. Weight loss of more than a pound or two indicates the need to drink more; weight gain indicates the need to drink less. Athletes should work to prevent fluid losses of over two percent of their body weight. This can generally be accomplished by fluid breaks every 15 minutes to 30 minutes if the sport or activity allows.

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n days past, a sports medicine department needed only the simplest organizational structure to keep itself running well. One head athletic trainer, a few assistant athletic trainers, and some graduate assistants offered a straightforward hierarchy. But today, as departments continue to grow larger and offer a broader range of services, many schools are searching for new ways to set up their increasingly diversified staffs. At some universities, sports medicine has become part of the campus health center. At others, athletic trainers are trying new ideas for handling increasing amounts of administrative work. At the same time, many are working on integrating other health services into traditional sports medicine. There are as many ways of structuring a program as there are programs. “If athletic trainers want to continue to be on the cutting edge of high-performance athletics, we have to figure out how to be part of the larger health care picture,” says Ryan Cobb, MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at the University of California. “If we want to be more than just day-to-day providers and really concentrate on preventing athletic injuries before they happen, we need to collaborate closely with other professionals and create structures that work.” ONE TEAM At the University of Pittsburgh, Rob Blanc, MS, ATC, understands the value of working as part of a group. So in 1998, as Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletic Performance, TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

he helped create Pitt’s “Performance Team” to bring together the athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, physicians, dentists, nutritionists, physiologists, and psychologists working with Pitt student-athletes. “Prior to organizing the team, we had all these allied health professionals who were available to work with us, but there was no cross-communication,” says Blanc. “People who weren’t involved in the day-to-day care of our student-athletes, like the sports nutritionist or the sports psychologist, were only seeing one piece of the puzzle. By developing the performance team, we’re able to share the whole picture with everyone involved.” At the start of the new system, members met formally once a month. These meetings helped them lay the foundation for effective communication, learn about each other’s disciplines, and share ideas for improving the efficiency of the entire team. Nine years later, there are so many informal conversations between members that official team meetings are only held sporadically. Blanc is responsible for coordinating the team and keeping in close communication with Freddie Fu, MD, Head Team Physician and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, who has the final say on medical decisions. “Our athletic training staff has a phenomenal relationship with Dr. Fu, which leads directly to our relationship with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,” says Blanc. “We have access to a huge number of experts at

the medical center, and when we need a specialist, they’re only a phone call away. With the relationships we’ve built, physicians understand the importance of getting our athletes taken care of quickly and thoroughly. They trust us, and we’re not fighting battles to have our student-athletes seen.” Reporting to a senior associate athletic director, Blanc supervises five fulltime athletic trainers, five graduate assistants, and four strength and conditioning coaches. With athletic training rooms in three separate facilities and his office more than a mile off-campus, Blanc’s greatest challenge is finding enough time to spend with each member of his staff. To help remedy this, he compiled a manual of policies and procedures and assigned much of the hands-on supervision of the staff to Tony Salesi, ATC, Assistant Director of the Performance Team. Now in his 20th year at Pitt, Blanc has learned the key is to trust his staff members. “The strength of our program is that each of our athletic trainers functions in his or her own way,” says Blanc. “That allows the staff to experience personal growth and exposes students in the program to a number of different philosophies. “Letting individuals be individuals works,” continues Blanc. “Once you hire the right people, you need to give them autonomy. In order for them to grow, I need to be flexible, give them Kenny Berkowitz is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: kb@MomentumMedia.com. T&C MAY/JUNE 2007

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State University, the solution was to restructure the department so there are three co-head athletic trainers. “We started with the philosophy that our athletic trainers should always keep in touch with their clinical side, no matter how many other responsi-

“We started with the philosophy that our athletic trainers should always keep in touch with their clinical side, no matter how many other responsibilities they have. At the same time, paperwork has become much more time-consuming, so the department has had to shift.” say, ‘If you come here, you’re going to receive the best medical care possible.’” THREE HEADS ARE BETTER For many head athletic trainers, balancing administrative duties with hands-on treatments can be overwhelming. Taking care of budgets, hiring, staff development, communication, and insurance often doesn’t leave time for covering teams or rehabbing athletes. At Ohio

bilities they have,” says Doug Calland, MS, ATC, one of the three head athletic trainers. “At the same time, paperwork has become much more time-consuming, so the department has had to shift. The advantage of having three co-head athletic trainers is that we can divide the load of administrative duties and still have time to focus on our coverage assignments.” In addition to primary responsibility

for specific teams, each of the three coheads has particular administrative duties. Calland is Head Football Athletic Trainer and responsible for personnel and budget issues. Janine Oman, MS, PT, ATC, coordinates insurance and billing and provides coverage for men’s lacrosse and women’s tennis. Vince O’Brien, ATC, is in charge of men’s basketball and golf, and oversees the drug testing and treatment program. To make paperwork even more manageable—and give co-workers the chance to gain additional administrative experience—some hands-off duties are assigned to the department’s four athletic trainers and five assistant athletic trainers. “One of this system’s greatest strengths is that it allows our athletic trainers and assistant athletic trainers a way to move up the ladder,” says Calland. “This structure creates opportunities for growth—it allows newer athletic trainers to handle administrative responsibilities which will prepare them for taking that next step in their careers.” The three co-head athletic trainers work in separate facilities but maintain

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spokes connecting our staff to sports psychology, sports nutrition, team physicians, strength and conditioning, and all our other partners,” he says. “We all work closely together, but it’s the ath-

“One of the advantages to this system is having a full-time administrator who’s worked as an athletic trainer … I’ve grown with the program, seen the expectations of coaches and athletes change, and watched the profession evolve.” Willis, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Services and Sports Administration. Once a month, the three co-heads also lead a 45-minute meeting for the entire medical services and training department, which helps keep the athletic training staff working well with Ohio State’s allied health professionals. As Calland describes it, everything in the department revolves around its athletic trainers. “We talk about athletic trainers as the hub of a wheel, with

letic trainers who are at the center, coordinating all our student-athletes’ care.” Though having three head athletic trainers creates the possibility of disagreement, each is generally given the deciding vote in his or her area of interest. “Three seems to work well,” says Calland. “Our administrative responsibilities are spread out well, with enough time for each of us to retain our handson work. Most important, we communicate well with each other, which makes this system work.”

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field and equipment management. Patrick has also developed a medical advisory committee, which includes administrators, athletic trainers, strength coaches, physicians, an insurance coordinator, an attorney, and a rotating group of experts who are brought in for consultation. “Having this group helps keep us open to change,” says Patrick. “It gives us an opportunity to bounce ideas off one another, consider new approaches, and discuss ways to better care for our athletes. We get a wide variety of suggestions, and even if the process occasionally seems slow, it’s allowed us to move confidently in making the right decisions.” Overall, Patrick feels the reorganization has kept the department moving forward and that discontinuing work as a hands-on athletic trainer has made him a better administrator. “It gives me more time to do other things, like regularly visit each of the athletic training rooms and pay close attention to paperwork and my budget,” he says. “Unlike a lot of athletic trainers, I no longer have to work 15- or 16-hour days, because the athletic association has recognized the value of letting me just be an administrator.” CAMPUS CONNECTION Over the last few years, there has been a growing trend toward incorporating oversight for sports medicine departments into the university’s medical center. But at Princeton University, that structure has been in place for more than 25 years. “There are two main advantages to working with health services,” says Head Athletic Trainer Charlie Thompson, MS, ATC. “With this structure, athletic trainers aren’t beholden to the athletic department. They never have to worry about being pressured by coaches. “The other major advantage is that we have complete access to our university health services,” he continues. “If an athlete has a concussion and needs to be observed overnight, we have a full-service infirmary where he or she can stay. We have access by computer to all the student-athletes’ medical records, so we can write notes to their doctors and their doctors can write notes to us. We have close contact with all the providers who work at the health center, which makes communication much easier. As our colleagues, TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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LEADERSHIP they’re very familiar with us, so when we call with a request, we can be confident they’ll comply.” At the same time, athletic trainers have a seamless relationship with the athletic department. “If you didn’t know we were part of another department, it would never occur to you,” says Thompson, adding that he and his staff regularly attend athletic department meetings and social events. “If you watched us interacting with administrators or coaches, you’d think we were all part of the same department. And if you ask any of our staff here, they’d say we have excellent relationships with all the coaches.” Thompson supervises an associate head athletic trainer, the coordinator of physical therapy, and six athletic trainers, all of whom are employees of University Health Services. They work out of Caldwell Fieldhouse, which houses an outpatient clinic for both varsity and non-varsity athletes, and Thompson reports to the director of athletic medicine services. When athletic trainers at other schools ask Thompson about adapting this structure, he encourages them to start by carefully evaluating their campus health center. “You need to take a very serious look at the overall ability of your university health services to become a big player in athletics,” advises Thompson. “Can they provide the services you need for firstrate athletic medicine? If they can’t treat a problem, will they be able to provide a referral? “You could do it on a smaller scale, but you’d have to make sure everything is already in place at the health service unit to handle the things you’d be asking for,” he continues. “Here at Princeton, we have a full-service health care system, and if an athlete has a problem, we know they’ll be well taken care of.”

Cobb has given up oversight of any one team to take on more administrative responsibilities. Like Thompson, his supervisors come from the university health center. Like Blanc, he has a system for everyone involved in studentathlete health to work as a team. And like Calland, he makes sure to still find time to provide some hands-on care. Oversight of Cal Sports Medicine Services falls to two groups: the university’s health center and intercollegiate athletics. At the top of the structure are Peter Dietrich, MD, MPH, Medi-

cal Director of University Health Services, and Bill Coysh, PhD, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, who is Cobb’s direct supervisor. “I believe there’s a huge advantage in having the campus medical unit as an integral part of our student-athletes’ lives,” says Cobb. “It allows us to access a full range of services for them. If we had everything housed in athletics, we might miss out on some of the services student fees are providing. It works to the health center’s advantage, too, because they now have all these

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“This position has freed up more of my time to supervise, be a part of multiple teams, and interact with all 27 head coaches … It ensures we’re not just dealing with the crisis of the moment—we’re planning for the future and always moving forward.” “But because this is a joint venture— we have two different worlds trying to operate together—it can be a challenge,” he continues. “Therefore, we spend a little extra time on meetings to integrate the two halves. But essentially, we’re able to agree with each other because first and foremost we’re all looking out for the health of the student-athletes.” Cobb and his supervisors sit on a sports medicine steering committee, which also includes the deputy director of athletics responsible for overseeing

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e-mail. Twice yearly, the group holds long-range planning sessions. The key, says Cobb, is communication. “Taking time to meet with the people who help steer policy at your institution, even if it’s just once a month, can make a big difference in preventing problems,” he says. Cobb also holds monthly meetings of his athletic training staff, which includes 14 athletic trainers and two physical therapists. “We’re going in so many directions, traveling with teams and working away from our offices, that we

need to make time to all be in one place once a month,” he says. “These meetings allow us to filter information up and down in a time-efficient way, keep everyone up to date on the latest changes, and ensure our staff is aware of the most current policies and procedures.” Cal has athletic training facilities at opposite ends of campus, and in a typical week, Cobb spends two days in one, three days in the other, and floats between them on weekends. Although he’s no longer responsible for the day-to-day care of the football team, Cobb remains a hands-on athletic trainer, contributing help whenever it is most needed. “This position has freed up more of my time to supervise, be a part of multiple teams, and interact with all 27 head coaches, instead of just the relative few who worked on my side of campus,” says Cobb. “And with these structures in place, we have time set aside every month to address concerns and questions. It ensures we’re not just dealing with the crisis of the moment—we’re planning for the future and always moving forward.” ■

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in the last few days before an important race may become a bit less fatigued, but it has been proven that their physical conditioning will suffer, and their performance will show it. Here are more specifics, backed by scientific studies: • The frequency of daily training sessions should remain unchanged, or should be reduced by only a very small

the week leading up to an important competition. • The global difficulty level of each training session should be reduced. • The volume of high-intensity effort should remain high. That means the periods during which the athlete trains at a higher intensity should be maintained. In this context, “high-intensity” means an intensity higher than that of a

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tivity that could provoke delayed-onset muscle soreness, such as weight training or anything else requiring a large amount of eccentric muscle contractions. Doing so can lead to a temporary reduction both in muscular strength and the replenishment rate of muscle glycogen reserves. To sum it up, athletes should train for the same number of days as usual, but with shorter, less difficult workouts. However, during those shorter workouts, continue high-intensity work within the athlete’s particular discipline. MORE SPECIFICS? You probably want to know exactly how to adjust the difficulty during tapering. Unfortunately, researchers who have studied the effects of various tapering systems have not been particularly concerned with measuring each training session’s level of difficulty—which is hard to quantify anyway. Therefore, no formal recommendations exist for how best to structure a training session during the lead-up to an important competition. However, there is reason to believe that the level of difficulty should be progressively reduced during the taper phase. Many coaches also wonder how you make sure the level of training difficulty is low enough without reducing the volume of high-intensity efforts too much. The key here is to adjust the parts of the sessions that do not involve high-intensity effort. Here are some suggestions: • Arrange the interval training sessions in several sets. • Allow for a long, inactive period of recuperation rather than an active one in between repetitions during interval training. • Minimize warmup and cooldown periods. I suggest they last five minutes each. During the taper period, athletes feel as if they are bursting with energy and they will want to pursue a higher volume of training. However, coaches should not allow this! If the total volume of training is not significantly reduced, there is no overcompensation, and therefore no peak in performance. By participating in training sessions that are intense, but not too long or difficult, endurance athletes will optimize their performance by maximizing their fitness and minimizing their fatigue. In developing a plan, it’s important to understand that “difficulty” is not the same as “intensity”—in fact, the concepts are quite different. A training session that includes bouts of effort at a high intensity, such as running quarter-mile intervals at 100 percent of VO2 max, is not necessarily difficult if the number of intervals is not very high, recovery periods are long enough, and the intervals are split up into several sets with sufficient recuperation in between. By contrast, a lowintensity session, such as at 65 percent of VO2 max, might be very difficult if the session is long and takes place on the day following a particularly grueling competition. One more detail has to do with nutrition. During the tapering period, athletes should change their diet slightly, reducing the overall number of calories. Reduced training volume means reduced energy expenditure, so fewer calories are needed. If athletes do not slightly reduce their calorie consumption, they will gain weight, which may hamper performance. If an athlete is preparing for an event that lasts longer than 90 minutes, he or she should also consume more carbohydrates while restricting the intake of fatty foods in the last four days leading up to the event. TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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SPORT SPECIFIC TIMING IT Another important aspect of tapering is timing. A tapering period should last about a week—slightly more if the volume of training is reduced progressively (which seems to give better results), slightly less if it is reduced abruptly. Increase the tapering period further for athletes older than 30 or 35. Studies show that older athletes need more time to recuperate and thus will benefit from a longer taper. For instance, give them an average of 10 days of tapering rather than seven. Although there is no research to back this up, many coaches believe that the taper should be longer for athletes whose preparation has been particularly long and arduous. It has also been suggested that women benefit from a longer taper more than men do, but there is no scientific evidence to support this. Timing becomes trickier if an athlete is training for two important events scheduled close together, both of which they want to achieve optimal performance for. Maybe they need to peak for the track and field regional competition, and again a week later for nationals. Or

possibly a crew athlete is preparing for an important team race, then has an elite-level team tryout scheduled four weeks later. There is no tested formula for these situations, only some good general guidelines. If an athlete has two important competitions scheduled less than three weeks apart, it is probably best to continue the reduced-volume program while maintaining a substantial volume of high-intensity efforts. If the period between the two competitions is longer, it is a good idea to increase the volume as soon as the athlete has recovered from the first important race, then reduce it progressively as the second event approaches, while at the same time maintaining a substantial number of high-intensity efforts. It is not a good idea to schedule tapers for an athlete several times in one year. Since a taper is most effective if it is preceded by a progression phase and then an intensive phase—which requires several weeks to run full-cycle—an athlete simply cannot taper again and again and meet optimum performance goals each time. Athletes also should not be placed

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SPORT SPECIFIC tion of each element that makes up the total training load. • Intensive sessions should focus on developing just one or two key performance factor(s). • Emphasis should shift between volume and intensity. • Certain interval training sessions can comprise more than 20 bouts of effort, while others can comprise fewer, yet much longer intervals. • Training conditions should mimic the variables the athlete is likely to encounter during the competition. • There should be three to five days of active rest following harder training periods (of a few weeks). • Sessions that demand extreme efforts of short duration should only be planned for moments when the athlete’s fatigue level is low. • In each training phase, there must be a number of sessions devoted to reinforcing the qualities developed in previous phases. The items in this checklist won’t be new to most veteran coaches. Most of us know how to design the right progressions under the right conditions to

achieve gains. But what many coaches don’t know is that these progressions are critical to making the taper work. The progression of training must work hand-in-hand with the taper. For example, even a well-designed taper can provoke a significant drop in performance some weeks later. In reducing the volume of training during the taper, you reduce the training stimulus, which can be accompanied by a temporary lowering of physical capacity, which you do not want to do too often. However, negative effects accompanying a reduction in training volume are usually the result of an endurance athlete not doing enough training before the taper. It is not the taper’s fault, but rather a lack of work before it. In contrast, it has been demonstrated that performance levels for overtrained athletes continue to improve during the days and even weeks following the competition for which they tapered. So for overtrained athletes, the taper isn’t long enough to obtain peak performance as they are still recovering when the day of competition arrives. As you look forward to your most

important competitions of the year, make sure your tapering program is a help and not a hindrance. The keys to making it work are having proper progression and a solid week of less difficult, but high-intensity workouts before the big event. ■

Recommended Readings Mujika I., S. Padilla, et al. “Physiological Changes Associated With the Pre-Event Taper in Athletes.” Sports Medicine 13, no. 34 (2004): 891-927. Péronnet F., G. Thibault, et al. Performance In Endurance Events. Spodym Publishing, 1987. p. 272. Thibault G., “Ahead of the Pack.” Training & Conditioning 16, no. 3 (2006): 25-31. Thibault G. and A. Marion. “Tapering and Maximal Performance: A Physiological Perspective.” Coaches Report 2, no. 3 (1996).

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ENDURANCE ANSWERS Last year, Dr. Thibault wrote an article for Training & Conditioning that described a unique “Interval Training Model” he has developed. Here, he answers questions some of our readers had on the model and on his vision of what exactly endurance is. How did you come up with your vision of endurance? Thibault: While earning my doctorate in exercise physiology, I developed a physiological model of running performance. It shows the link between the physiological qualities of an athlete and his or her performance over a wide range of running distances. The key performance factors are maximal aerobic power (MAP, which is one’s power output when VO2 max is reached) and anaerobic capacity, but also endurance, which is the capacity to sustain a high fractional utilization of VO2 max for prolonged periods of time. In order to investigate the physiological factors associated with endurance, we had to develop an adequate index. We proposed a way to quantify endurance in running and this approach can also be applied in other “aerobic” sports, such as cycling, swimming, rowing, and so forth. How exactly do you define and assess endurance? Endurance is generally defined as the capacity to sustain a high percentage of VO2 max for a prolonged period of time. But this definition does not allow adequate comparisons between two athletes except in two specific and limited conditions. It allows adequate comparison only if they have different fractional utilization of VO2 max over a given racing time (e.g., 80 versus 85 percent of VO2 max over a one-hour track event), or the same fractional utilization of VO2 max over different racing times (e.g., 80 percent of VO2 max over 60- and 75minute track races). However, in the ma60

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To read Dr. Thibault’s article in the April 2006 issue of T&C, log on to: www.training-conditioning.com/2007/03/ahead_of_the_pack.html. His Interval Training Model can be downloaded at: www.training-conditioning.com/GTgraph.pdf. jority of cases, the information available is the fractional utilization of VO2 max: (i) on a given racing distance covered in different racing times (e.g., 72 versus 83 percent of VO2 max over a marathon completed in 3:12:24 or 2:58:19, respectively); or (ii) on different racing distances run in different racing times (e.g., 88 percent of VO2 max on a 10 km race run in 31 minutes versus 79 percent of VO2 max on the marathon run in 3:08:31). One can observe that the reduction of fractional utilization of VO2 max has a linear relationship with increasing racing time for races longer than seven minutes if times are expressed on a natural logarithmic scale. So, to measure your endurance, you first must perform at least two time trials under ideal and similar conditions that are greater than seven minutes long. You then calculate at what percentage of MAP you did each of these time trials (you must have done a MAP test previously). Finally, you draw a graph showing the relationship between percentage of MAP (on the ordinate) and the natural logarithm of the duration of the events. For example, the graph on page 61 shows curves for three athletes. The black line athlete has average endurance, the red line athlete has an endurance corresponding to the average plus one standard deviation, and the green line athlete represents the average minus one standard deviation. These norms are based on data we collected from 2,464 athletes. For any given racing time (irrespective of the race distance), athlete Red, with the greatest endurance (87.8 percent of MAP over a one-hour race versus 80 percent of MAP for athlete Green), sustains the highest fractional

utilization of MAP. The slope of the relationship percent of MAP versus ln (t) is an index of the athlete’s endurance. This computation procedure for the endurance index can take into account several performances on different racing distances. Do all great long distance athletes necessarily have high endurance? No! Lots of high performance champions actually have quite poor endurance. We measured the endurance of 2,464 runners and found that the correlation between their endurance and their performance in long distances (even the marathon) was very weak. This means that among our elite distance athletes, some have high endurance and some have low endurance. Over a three-hour event, more than 70 percent of performance can be explained by MAP and less than 20 percent by endurance. So it seems that an athlete with low endurance can succeed in endurance events, as long as he or she has a high MAP. Does that mean developing endurance is not important? Most of the time, when people use the term endurance, they refer to the ability to exercise at high intensity over a long distance. But this ability depends much more on MAP than on endurance. So, although it is extremely important to develop MAP, I’m not sure it is even possible to improve endurance when you have already completed a minimum amount of training. Generally, in order to improve endurance, high performance coaches recommend doing interval-training sessions with bouts of effort at 75 to 95 percent of VO2 max. Of course, TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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What is the secret to preparing for long distance races without spending hours and hours training? The ability to exercise for a long period of time is quite easy to develop, as long as you do long outings regularly and follow a decent progression in their length. Once this is developed to a certain level, you can focus on interval training. In fact, doing more long outings sucks out energy that would be better spent on developing MAP. An athlete who does interval training sessions to improve MAP will end up finding it easy to exercise at a high velocity for long time periods, because MAP is the key performance factor. Appropriate interval training sessions will certainly bring greater improvements than long outings, because the latter are done at an intensity that is too low. How often should you assess your athletes’ MAP? Since MAP may increase at an average of approximately two watts per interval training session (ITS) derived from the model, it would be wise to assess MAP each time an athlete has completed five ITS. The last time I made a study to validate the model, I tested the subject every 10 “hard” outings, and the improvement of MAP between assessments was always 20 watts, from 380 to 400, then to 420, and finally to 440 watts. Suggested reading: Péronnet F. and G. Thibault. “Mathematical Analysis of Running Performance and World Running Records.” Journal of Applied Physiology 67, no. 1 (1989): 453-465.

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Why is movement training a priority in your program? If you look at football, or soccer, or tennis, or most other sports, the entire game is based around movement. Power and pure strength are obviously important, but we look at them in perspective. Too many strength programs spend their time building a bunch of 500-pound benchers and 700-pound squatters. But building that much strength takes a lot of time, and it would usually be better spent developing skills that transfer directly to the athlete’s sport. How do you develop an effective movement-based training regimen? You take a realistic look at the sport you’re preparing for, then you emulate its movements. For instance, in football, everyone wants to focus on speed, and our team at USC is very fast, but there are different types of speed. Linear speed isn’t the key—it’s not about improving your players’ 40yard dash, because the vast majority of football movement involves change-of-direction. How often in a typical football game does someone run straight ahead for 40 yards? One of our favorite movement drills for the football team uses breakaway cords. Two athletes are attached by a cord that’s secured with Velcro, and one tries to break the connection with a series of sprints, cuts, and quick changeof-direction movements while the other tries to stay close enough to remain connected. That’s the best kind of movement work, because it incorporates reaction instead of relying on rote movements. Reaction is fundamental to agility, and it’s a critical part of effective movement training.

things up to provide varying stimuli and keep the athletes challenged. We’ll work with cones and speed ladders one day, then work bags and ropes during the next session. Why is it important to have that kind of variety? Too many programs get into a rut where they do the same drills day after day. The athletes get bored and eventually lose focus, and when that happens, their work intensity falls off the edge. We cycle through different drills every three weeks, so we’re always keeping the workouts fresh and challenging the athletes in different ways. Variety is also important in the weightroom. In a typical week, we’ll do the hang snatch on Monday, and do the complimentary lift to that on Thursday, the power jerk. On Tuesday we do the power clean, and on Thursday the hang clean. We do box step-ups on Monday, and one-legged squats on Thursday. This way, you get the same beneﬁts, but you’re getting them with different motions. It also “confuses the system,” so the athlete is building real functional strength, not just improving at one particular lift or exercise.

What other movement drills do you use? We work a lot with bags, cones, and ladders. In our “speed and burst” drill, the athlete starts on a line, the coach gives him a hand signal to go right or left, and he breaks to a cone. When he reaches it, he gets another signal telling him either to stop and accelerate back, as if somebody’s cutting back on him, or to accelerate straight ahead to the next cone. We also do three- and four-cone drills, such as shuffles, short sprints, and backpedals. When training acceleration, we start straight-ahead explosiveness drills from either a three-point stance or a scramble start with the athlete’s chin on a line. In a two-point stance, we have them do quarter-turns or half-turns into a pursuit. Other drills use a speed ladder—one foot in, two feet in, Ickey shuffle, lateral scissors, hop drill, and two in-two out. With bags, we do things like step-overs and lateral shuffles. We probably have 30 different agility drills, and we mix

How does fatigue factor into your movement-training work? Some people say that if athletes train when they’re fatigued, their bodies will be used to working when they’re tired in the fourth quarter. But if you watch fatigued athletes work out, you see they get very sloppy. We don’t want sloppy, inefﬁcient movements in the fourth quarter of games, so we don’t do agility and movement training after weightroom work—we do it ﬁrst, when the athletes are fresh. It’s common sense: If you’re trying to teach sound movement and speed of movement, athletes need to be doing all the movements properly. That way, in the fourth quarter, proper technique is still there, and body control and core strength don’t degrade as much. Good, sound movement is something that energizes the body and makes an athlete more effective. That’s what will give us an edge at the end of the game.

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Booth No. 413 Ankle protection isn’t black and white anymore. With the new All-Sport Chameleon™ from Active Ankle®, athletes can choose from eight bright interchangeable strap covers that come with each brace. The solid U-shaped frame ensures maximum strength, while the molded, fabric-lined EVA padding provides lightweight comfort. The AllSport Chameleon offers great style with the same great protection that has made Active Ankle one of the top brace manufacturers in the industry. For more information, visit the company online. Circle No. 600 Is heel pain a problem for your athletes? The Dorsal Night Splint by Active Ankle is an effective way to comfortably relieve the painful symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Designed to hold the foot in a neutral position, it prevents contracture, supports the arch, and allows for proper healing. It’s easy to wear, so your athletes will wear it for longer periods of time. As a result, they’ll experience better results more quickly, and soon be back to performing at their best. Circle No. 601

Antibody, Inc. Booth No. 1062 The BodyGuard shoulder brace from Antibody is designed to accommodate shoulder injuries, including dislocations, subluxations, and slight separations. Because of its inner surface and custom design, the BodyGuard actually attaches to the wearer and works with the entire muscle group, providing strain distribution over the entire garment and significant compression to the injured area. The BodyGuard is effective for a wide array of sports in

which shoulder injuries occur, including track, baseball, football, basketball, wrestling, hockey, and volleyball. Circle No. 602

Bio Skin/Cropper Medical Booth No. 665 The TriLok™ Ankle Control System offers a new method for applying a proven principle in ankle control. The TriLok uses a lever arm called the Footlok Strap™, which controls inversion, plantar flexion/inversion, and eversion. The TriLok is made with the patented Bio Skin® material, which provides industry-leading compression for optimal control and proprioception. It’s lightweight, has a low profile, and can be used on the left or right ankle. Experiment with a TriLok today and feel the difference. Circle No. 603 Cropper Medical offers the Q Lok™ Dynamic Patellofemoral Brace. In 2004, researchers from the University of Southern California proved that pain relief in patellofemoral patients is a direct result of increases in PFP joint surface contact. The Q Lok uses the latest science in patellofemoral treatment to maximize pain relief by maximizing joint surface contact. The Q Lok provides unique results in pain relief, athlete compliance, and therapy results. Circle No. 604

Cramer Products, Inc. Booth No. 900 Cramer’s AS1 ankle brace combines the support of a heel-lock strapping system with excellent value when compared to other ankle braces. The brace is constructed with an 840D nylon shell, with a soft neoprene liner for comfort and feel. Non-stretch straps lock the heel in place, and steel spring TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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DM Systems, Inc. Booth No. 1025 Cadlow Shoulder Stabilizer®, a dynamic, multi-sport shoulder-stabilizing brace, significantly reduces subluxations and dislocations. In a recent survey, 93 percent of respondents confirmed that when worn during athletic activity, Cadlow reduced shoulder injuries. Cadlow’s unique and patented pull system strengthens the shoulder, allowing athletes to fully function in their sport without the fear of shoulder pain or re-injury and while maintaining a full range of motion. An improved design makes fitting Cadlow easier than ever, requiring less than 15 minutes, and its reduced price makes Cadlow an affordable solution. Circle No. 606

McDavid Booth No. 432 More and more football players are wearing ankle braces to help guard against ankle injuries. McDavid is a market leader in sports medicine, and the Ultralight Ankle Brace is one of the company’s top-selling products. Teams count on their players to be healthy throughout the season, and as a result, the Ultralight Ankle Brace has become standard equipment for many athletes. Circle No. 607

is designed with unique features to maximize comfort and performance and protect against ankle sprains and reinjury. The exclusive moisture-wicking, antimicrobial HydraCinn® fabric is latex- and neoprene-free, while the secure stirrup straps and longer elastic crossing straps provide exceptional support via a heel-lock and figure-8 configuration. The dynamic figure-8 straps add tension as the ankle moves for even more support and a secure fit. The brace is lightweight, extremely soft to the touch, and comfortable. Sizes XS through XL are available. Circle No. 609

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Pro-Tec Athletics Booth No. 651 The new Pro-Tec SI Back Belt alleviates lower-back pain. It also stabilizes the hips and sacrum to reduce strain in the lower back. With its low profile, it fits comfortably over the hips to provide effective relief for sacroiliac joint syndrome. A secondary exterior strap over the compression pad applies additional compression. Circle No. 610 Iliotibial Band Syndrome, commonly referred to as ITBS, is a difficult injury to treat. But Pro-Tec Athletics has an answer. The Iliotibial Band Wrap stabilizes the IT band and reduces stress to the area, alleviating symptoms of ITBS. Applied above the patella, it is designed with a compression pad that provides direct compression on the IT band. Circle No. 611

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Medical Specialties, Inc. Booth No. 643 The ASO Flex-Hinge combines the ASO’s patented strapping system with an articulated plastic shell for superior ankle stabilization. The upper portion of the internal plastic shell is incorporated into the eyelet lace closure to create an inner cuff around the tibia and fibula. This cuff resists separation of the tibia and fibula to help treat syndesmosis ankle sprains and high ankle sprains. The semi-rigid plastic shell conforms to the anatomy of the ankle, which allows the stabilizing straps to capture the calcaneus and resist inversion or eversion during motion. Circle No. 608

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Stromgren Supports Booth No. 305 The model 329 from Stromgren Supports offers complete heel-lock ankle protection without tape, yet it has outstanding compression and moisture-management features. A Spandex sock applies comfortable and even compression to the entire foot complex, yet stays cool and dry because of the moisture-wicking properties of the fabric. Permanently attached heellock 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 performance apparel and sports medicine products. Circle No. 612

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Booth No. 305 Five Pocket Football Girdles from Stromgren Supports (model 1551HTP) provide excellent compression and moisture-wicking characteristics. The lightweight, perforated, closed-cell EVA foam tail and hip pads are permanently attached and provide excellent protection for the iliac crest. Field tests prove that these patent-pending pads help athletes stay dryer, cooler, and more comfortable during competition. Circle No. 613

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Booth No. 627 The new Thermoskin Hinged Elbow helps prevent hyperextension of the elbow. X-cross locking straps help restrict range of motion. Medial and lateral hinges provide a hyperextension stop at 0 degrees. Thermoskin’s patented Trioxon lining is clinically proven to increase subcutaneous skin temperature two to three degrees for the ideal level of heat therapy. Thermoskin increases blood flow to damaged tissue to accelerate the healing process, and provides light compression to counteract tissue swelling. Circle No. 614

Townsend Design’s custom carbon graphite elbow brace provides maximum protection and range-of-motion control for football players. The shells are virtually indestructible, and the hinges have adjustable flexion and extension stops. In addition to football linemen, any athlete with elbow instability or a hyperextension injury can rely on this brace for stabilization and protection. Visit Townsend online for more information. Circle No. 617

Education American Red Cross Booth No. 766 The updated American Red Cross Sport Safety Training program is designed to help coaches and athletic trainers recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. Flexible course options—including a stand-alone Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid course with additional training available in adult and child CPR and AED treatment—allow you to design the course that’s right for your needs. For more information, contact your local American Red Cross. Circle No. 618

The new Swede-O X8 ankle brace has two dual-purpose straps instead of the usual four-strap design. These straps serve as both figure-8 straps and top-locking straps. They are also prepositioned halfway through the figure-8 configuration. This exclusive strap design has many benefits, including easier application. It ensures proper strap placement, and allows greater leverage to be applied to the straps for a much more secure fit. Circle No. 615

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer training program is designed for any individual with a duty to respond to emergencies. Training includes adult and child CPR and AED treatment, along with administering emergency oxygen, preventing disease transmission, and the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers. For more information, contact your local American Red Cross. Circle No. 619

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Booth No. 636 Townsend Design now offers graphite and aircraft aluminum knee braces with a special hinge configuration designed for football and other sliding sports. To enhance protection for lateral blow injuries and to increase overall durability, the Lateral Blow Knee Brace features Townsend’s maximum-strength patented TM6 hinge on the lateral side and TM5+ hinge on the medial side. Stop by NATA booth 636 or call today to request flyers and order forms. Circle No. 616

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P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Booth No. 844 The NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Third Edition, is based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s proprietary Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) model. It teaches future personal trainers and other professionals how to strategically design exercise programs to train athletes safely and effectively. Read about designing programs with exercise guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; how to build clientele through professional development; and more. Circle No. 621 Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance, by T. Jeff Chandler, EdD, CSCS*D, FACSM, and Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS*D, FACSM, offers everything you need to train athletes for maximum performance and prepare yourself for certification. You’ll get detailed instructions on testing, assessment, exercise techniques, program development, and more. A CD-ROM with a practical exam, video demonstrations, and quizzes comes with the book. Circle No. 622

NSCA Booth No. 925 The Training for Football video from the National Strength and Conditioning Association presents a detailed sequence of exercises and drills for teaching the clean, jerk, and snatch. It features step-wise progressions that give coaches the capacity to train athletes of varying ability levels. Key points for ensuring proper execution of the exercises are demonstrated, allowing coaches to confidently incorporate these explosive exercises into their training programs. The item number for this video is V-SS-0030. Circle No. 623

NSCA Certification Commission Booth No. 925 The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) exam is now offered in a computer-based format, creating more flexibility for candidates to schedule the exam into their busy schedules. The CSCS exam identifies individuals who possess the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for athletes. The major content areas covered by the exam include exercise sciences, nutrition, program design, exercise technique, testing and evaluTR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

ation, and organization and administration. The cost is $250 for NSCA members and $355 for non-members. Circle No. 624 The Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Second Edition textbook includes 658 pages and 26 chapters. It is an invaluable resource for those who need additional preparation in exercise science-related content and concepts. Chapters are accompanied by a glossary of terms, chapter questions, and references. With more than 300 full-color photographs designed to provide a clear visual depiction of proper testing protocols, and techniques discussed for flexibility, plyometric training, and resistance training, this text is a must-have for any professional library. The cost is $65 for NSCA members and $72 for non-members. Circle No. 625

Electrotherapy Accelerated Care Plus Booth No. 854 The Neuroprobe 500 Pro incorporates a comprehensive set of pain management tools delivered via transcutaneous electrical stimulation of various sensory, motor, and noxious transmission nerve fibers. The unit includes pre-programmed, evidence-based research protocols for trigger point stimulation, TENS, and interferential current therapy along with new, innovative protocols for sequential motor-sensory stimulation, electrical nerve block, and infrared therapy. Infrared therapy combined with two channels of estim provides the therapist with added flexibility and supports efficient concurrent treatments. Circle No. 626

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The Omnisound 3000 Pro redefines ultrasound application. Multi-frequency, high-output power with exceptional beam uniformity and a programmable tissue temperature mode provide reproducible high-performance clinical outcomes. Only the Omnisound features Accelerated Care Plus’s patented Delta T temperature control mode. Simply select the desired temperature increase in the tissue for mild (1°C), moderate (2°C), or vigorous (4°C) effects. Then select the tissue depth and the couplant used, and the Omnisound 3000 Pro does the rest. Circle No. 627

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Booth No. 843–Alert Services, Inc. The next generation of the Med-Sport interactive biofeedback therapy device detects and adapts to the micro-current stimulus, so every output signal is modified according to the body’s response. The result is improved non-pharmaceutical relief from pain and edema, quicker return of range of motion, and accelerated return to activities. It offers micro-current electrotherapy with automatic interactive biofeedback, all in an economical handheld unit with auto time-out. Administer four to 351 Hz of pulsed, damped, or bi-phasic sinusoidal waveforms. Avazzia has earned the prestigious ISO13485 quality certification. This product is U.S. FDA-registered and accepted as Class II (biofeedback devices). Circle No. 628

Booth No. 943 Infusion 80, IOMED’s new iontophoresis patch, features innovative printed battery technology, which makes the patch flat and highly conformable. Infusion 80’s hypoallergenic adhesive sticks well over highly contoured areas, even after wearing it in the shower. Use Infusion 80 to treat athletes who are sensitive to current or when in-facility treatment time is limited. Infusion 80’s cut-off switch ensures that it will turn off after delivering an 80-mA/minute dose. Circle No. 631

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Booth No. 829 BioMedical Life Systems has proudly introduced the new generation of the company’s popular BioMed® 2000 analog TENS device: the BioMed 2000 XL. It features a new ergonomic design with the same parameters as its predecessor, adjustable pulse rate and pulse width, and three modes of operation— constant, width modulation, and burst. The new design incorporates a sliding amplitude control cover for safety, and a permanently attached nine-volt battery cover to prevent loss. The battery compartment has been redesigned for simple insertion and removal of the battery. For comfort during use, the belt clip is positioned horizontally. Circle No. 629 BioMedical Life Systems has proudly introduced a new generation of electrotherapy: the Impulse® TENS digital device. The new look of this device incorporates a clam-shaped design, offering protection for the LCD screen and the control buttons when the unit is closed. The inside flip-top cover includes an instructional diagram to guide the user through five modes of operation—constant, width modulation, rate modulation, and two types of burst. A timer allows the athlete to use the device for a specified period of time, and a lowbattery light indicates when the AA batteries need to be changed. If the device is not correctly attached to the user, the amplitude does not increase. Circle No. 630

The Hybresis system, IOMED’s new iontophoresis system, provides three types of treatment: Hybresis, standard, and patch-only. The innovative and easy-to-administer Hybresis treatment includes a three-minute in-facility treatment followed by the athlete wearing the patch for one to two hours for a 40- to 80-mA/minute dose. Hybresis treatments are comfortable for athletes and reduce costs by decreasing infacility treatment time. Circle No. 632

Neuro Resource Group Booth No. 951 The new Dual Flex Array from Neuro Resource Group is designed to deliver interactive neurostimulation through two pads with a series of 18 electrodes (nine on each pad). The pads are placed on the skin on an area of pain or injury and provide hands-free treatment options. The unique design can provide particularly effective treatment for chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis of the knee and acute sports injuries. Circle No. 633

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P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY Heat Stress Prevention Hothead Sports, LLC Booth No. 101 Nothing is more important during summer football practices than protecting players from the silent attack of deadly heat. Heat Sensor, by Hothead Sports, is a new early detection technology that allows coaches to monitor players’ temperature and prevent heat-related illness. The shock-resistant Heat Sensor is embedded in each player’s helmet and detects above-normal temperature. Alert signals are relayed to the coach’s PDA in time to prevent deadly heat stoke or other associated heat illness. Circle No. 634

HQ, Inc. Booth No. 1042 Sports medicine professionals can now wirelessly monitor core-body temperatures in real time from the sidelines during practices and games. The CorTemp™ PDA radio frequency monitoring system from HQ receives data transmitted via radio frequency from multiple CorTemp data recorders worn by athletes or operated by medical staff members on the field. The CorTrack™ PDA software features built-in high temperature alarms, trending, and data for each athlete, allowing the medical staff to focus on assessing elevated core temperature on the field and evaluating the effectiveness of cooling methods on the sidelines. This system is used by professional and collegiate teams. Circle No. 635 Research indicates that external methods of monitoring core temperature for signs of heat stroke are not always valid during intense exercise. The CorTemp™ system from HQ—featuring the CorTemp ingestible temperature pill and data monitor—provides an easy, affordable approach to assessing elevated core temperature on the field. It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of cooling methods on the sidelines. CorTemp is FDA-cleared and used by professional and collegiate teams nationwide. Circle No. 636

Morning Pride Booth No. 1074 Morning Pride’s unique Kore Kooler rehab chair is an efficient way to prevent heat stress. The Kore Kooler is affordable and portable, allowing athletic trainers to more effectively address the health and safety needs of their athletes. Athletes immerse their hands and forearms in ambient water and take advantage of limbimmersion technology. Kore Kooler is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective rehab protocols for lowering core body temperature. Circle No. 637

Hothead Sports, LLC Booth No. 101

Outdoor Boss Booth No. 963 Outdoor Boss™ offers a full line of sideline misting and cooling fans. With 10 years of experience in the field of cooling, the company is sure to have a system that can work wonders for your team. Go online to see a complete list of Outdoor Boss products. Circle No. 638 Outdoor Boss™ has just introduced its newest line of portable hydration systems. The 10-gallon Boss and the seven-gallon Boss Junior are perfect for re-hydrating athletes on the field. Both systems are totally self-contained and each unit weighs only 12 pounds when empty, making the Boss and Boss Junior truly versatile and easily portable. These affordable products are a must for every team. Circle No. 639

HQ, Inc. Booth No. 1042

Morning Pride Booth No. 1074

SportsTemp, LLC Booth No. 424 Simply stick Sports Temp on the forehead before exercise and you can monitor an athlete’s core brain temperature for the duration of any workout or practice. Sports Temp has been tested and proven to be extremely accurate. It’s not just a temperature-measuring device, but also a heat illness-prevention tool. There is no expensive equipment to buy, and using it is as easy as putting on a bandage. Circle No. 641

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P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY Waterboy Sports, Inc.

Waterboy Sports, Inc. Booth No. TBD

Booth No. TBD Waterboy Sports offers an extensive line of fans, misters, tents, and hydration units designed to meet the price demands and specific needs of the athletic training community. Visit the company online to see its complete product line. All Waterboy Sports products are built to withstand the punishment of constant use and any abuse an angry athlete can exhibit. Call today to find out more about how Waterboy Sports can provide your team’s hydration and climate-control solutions. Circle No. 642

Injury Treatment Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals

Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals Booth No. 1044

Avazzia Med Sport Booth No. 843–Alert Services, Inc.

Biofreeze® Booth No. 567

Booth No. 1044 Depend on Flexall 454® topical pain relieving gels from Ari-Med Pharmaceuticals for clinical and athletic training room settings. Flexall gels are used by leading athletic trainers to treat the world’s top athletes. Enhance ultrasound, cryotherapy, TENS, and massage therapy. Flexall gels feature unique vitamin E-enriched aloe vera gel formulas with menthol as the active ingredient. They’re absorbed quickly and are greaseless, non-staining, and gentle on the skin. Professional sizes are available. Circle No. 643 Since 1980, Bushwalker Bags have been handcrafted in America to exacting standards for quality and durability. Discover Ari-Med’s complete line of Bushwalker medical bags, belt packs, crutch bags, field kits, equipment bags, luggage, and specialty bags that are some of the best in the industry. They come with a lifetime warranty on workmanship. The bags are available in six standard colors, and custom embroidery is also available. Bushwalker Bags set the standard. Circle No. 644

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Booth No. 843—Alert Services, Inc. The Meridian Energy Analysis Device (M.E.A.D.) from Avazzia implements a user-friendly, pictorial, instruction-based computerized analyzer. Accurate, easy-to-read energy charts help even the most novice technician to determine therapy to fine-tune and balance energy meridians. M.E.A.D.

incorporates 2,000 years of Eastern medicine and is used in hospitals and universities throughout Taiwan. This system’s comprehensive and graphical reports document improved rehabilitation results and substantiate therapy for increased third-party pay. M.E.A.D. is compatible with Windows 2000 (or later) and USBs. Users will benefit from the system’s on-screen instructions and graphical displays. Apply this new technology to your practice. Circle No. 645

Biofreeze®/Performance Health Booth No. 567 Applied generously, Biofreeze® pain relieving gel and roll-on effectively relieve pain from sore muscles, muscle spasms, strains, sprains, tendonitis, backaches, and sore joints, and will help minimize next-day aches and pains. Biofreeze products also aid in reducing swelling and inflammation. Biofreeze products are available in 16-ounce, 32-ounce, and gallon gel pumps; a gravity dispenser box for clinical use; and a three-ounce roll-on and four-ounce gel tube perfect for at-home treatment. Biofreeze is endorsed by USA Judo. Circle No. 646

BSN Medical, Inc. Booth No. 532 Lightplast Pro by BSN Medical is a lightweight stretch tape that’s ideal for all-purpose taping and strapping of ankles, wrists, and fingers. It’s easy to tear and unwinds consistently for smoother, faster wrapping. It even holds securely in the presence of moisture. This tape is available in black or white. Circle No. 647 Coverlet adhesive bandages by BSN Medical are made to absorb liquid quickly. In addition, each Coverlet features an extra-large wound pad capable of absorbing 10 times its weight in water. The 360-degree adhesive surrounding the island pad helps seal the afflicted area against dirt and contamination, keeping wounds clean and providing an environment conducive to healing. Coverlet bandages are available in 13 different shapes and sizes, making them perfect for use on knees, elbows, chins, noses, knuckles, and other hard-to-bandage areas. The elastic fabric moves with the curves and contours of the skin and the body, sticking with athletes wherever they go. Circle No. 648 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY CleenFreek SportsHygiene Booth No. TBD CleenFreek SportsHygiene manufactures patented antimicrobial performance products and solutions. CleenFreek SportsHygiene addresses the needs of athletic directors, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes at all levels by providing protection and prevention against MRSA, staph infections, athlete’s foot, and other infectious diseases. The company’s products and solutions feature patented built-in antimicrobial technology that addresses cross-contamination of germs and offers protection for locker rooms, athletic training rooms, workout rooms, fields, courts, ice surfaces, and mats. CleenFreek SportsHygiene keeps athletes protected and in the game. Circle No. 649

Cramer Products, Inc. Booth No. 900 Cramer Co-Stretch non-adhesive stretch tape is an innovative choice that beats traditional stretching and self-adhering tape. It has excellent tensile strength, tears clean, and features a non-slip grip, making it superior to many traditional 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. 650

Dynatronics Booth No. 300 The Dynatron 405 Infrared/Blue Light Probe is one of four powerful infrared light therapy probes available with Dynatron Solaris Series devices. With the release of recent blue light research in the Journal of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery (referenced in the March issue of Training & Conditioning: “Blue Light and the Challenge of MRSA”), blue light may become an important and indispensable tool for athletic trainers. Circle No. 651 Let Dynatronics furnish your athletic facility with individual taping stations and cabinets built to your specifications. Your team logo will be debossed in the naugahyde color of your choice. Dynatronics manufactures its tables using beautiful, durable hardwoods to meet every need. With 27 years of experience, Dynatronics offers exceptional craftsmanship and design, with TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

sturdy construction, reinforced stress points, a three-year warranty, and outstanding long-term performance. Circle No. 652

GNR Rehabilitation & Fitness Products Booth No. 579 Advantage Rehab Products by GNR Rehabilitation & Fitness Products offers a full line of taping tables and treatment tables at unbelievable prices to fit your budget. Available in 16 colors, the tables come with a two-inch thick urethane foam, upholstered with naugahyde. Hard-top tables are available as well, and end shelves can help you organize your treatment area. For more information, call GNR or shop online at the company’s Web site. Circle No. 653

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Cramer Products, Inc. Booth No. 900

Hartwell Medical Booth No. TBD Hartwell Medical manufactures a complete family of innovative emergency medical response products, such as the Evac-U-Splint® vacuum splint. Fast, effective, and easy to clean, the Evac-U-Splint system is a complete, multi-purpose, multi-use vacuum immobilization kit that provides secure immobilization without circumferential pressure, thus eliminating the potential for tissue, vessel, and nerve damage. Even difficult fractures and dislocations can be stabilized quickly and easily with a comfort level unmatched by traditional splints. Durable and versatile, the Evac-U-Splint system provides state-of-the-art immobilization to meet all your needs. Circle No. 654

Dynatronics Booth No. 300

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Kneebourne Therapeutic Booth No. 866 The Elite Seat by Kneebourne Therapeutic is a portable knee-extension device designed for the non-operative treatment of degenerative knee conditions. By evenly distributing force across the leg, the Elite Seat provides effective full-knee hyperextension and reduces pain in bent knees caused by any of these conditions: acute ACL injury; inadequate post-operative rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction; total-knee arthroplasty; arthrofibrosis; deconditioned knee with a flexion contracture; and arthritis. Circle No. 655

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P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY Medical Outfitters Booth No. 310

Medical Outfitters

NormaTec

Booth No. 310 Medical Outfitters supplies a full line of equipment for sports medicine, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. Located in Lenexa, Kans., Medical Outfitters has a longstanding commitment to offer quality products and superior customer service. To learn more, go online or call the company today. Circle No. 656

Booth No. 1060 NormaTec manufactures and distributes the NormaTec MVP (Most Valuable Pump), a state-of-the-art, dynamic pneumatic compression device. It is FDA-cleared and used by championship teams to prevent and treat sports injuries and for post-operative rehab. The patented Peristaltic Pulse pneumatic waveform goes way beyond intermittent compression. The NormaTec MVP mimics normal physiology, enabling the body to heal faster. This product is athletic trainer and athlete friendly. For more details, visit www.NormaTecSports.com. Circle No. 660

MedZone Corp. Booth No. 409

Mueller Sports Medicine Booth No. 719

MedZone Corp. Booth No. 409 ChafeZone® is a non-toxic product that was developed in 2002 to prevent abrasions and skin irritation from the use of wet suits. It is also used to treat repetitive friction abrasion caused by protective bracing/padding, sports bras, saddles, neoprene supports, compression garments, and prosthetic/ orthotic devices, and for amputee wound care. Most recent uses include “hot spots” for blister prevention, as a wound care barrier, and for adult and pediatric diaper rash. Circle No. 657

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Neuro Resource Group Booth No. 951

NormaTec Booth No. 1060

Booth No. 719 The Medi Kit™ Trekker is a scaleddown version of Mueller’s popular Medi Kit 1000. It features rugged wheels, a retractable handle, spacious interior compartments, and a padded shoulder strap. Other features include tough, water-resistant material, easy access and storage with clear pocket zipper liners, and a removable lid liner. Removable dividers and elastic loop holders help you stay organized. Circle No. 658

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Booth No. 951 The InterX Sport is designed for the effective treatment of pain and injury through all stages of the rehabilitation process. Portability and ease of use make it an ideal treatment on the sidelines or in the locker room right after a game, as well as in the athletic training room or around the gym. InterX accessories allow further treatment options, such as combination with myofascial release and therapeutic exercise with stimulation. Circle No. 659

OPTP Booth No. 428 Kinesio Tape is specifically designed to be worn for extended periods of time, as well as during strenuous exercise or hydrotherapy. The adhesive is heat-activated and will not leave residue when removed. Kinesio Tape is latex-free and has an elasticity of 140 percent, matching the basic elasticity found in skin, thus allowing it to work with the body. Call or go online for more information and to request a free OPTP catalog. Circle No. 661

PROTEAM™ by Hausmann Booth No. 548 PROTEAM™ by Hausmann is pleased to introduce its new model, the A9098 Back Saver Crank Hydraulic Hi-Lo Taping Table. This taping table has a durable hydraulic crank system that allows for easy adjustment of the height from 32 to 42 inches (your back will thank you). With durable construction in natural oak laminate and your choice of 12 PROTEAM vinyl colors, this table also features lots of storage space for supplies. It has an impressive 500pound weight capacity. PROTEAM also offers a wide selection of modular taping stations, treatment tables, cabinets, and lockers. View the entire PROTEAM product line online for more information. Circle No. 662 PROTEAM by Hausmann offers athletic trainers a complete line of all-laminate treatment furniture designed to enhance the functional capacity and appearance of the athletic training room. PROTEAM Modular Taping Stations are available in a wide variety of sizes and with many options. Individual taping units are finished on all sides and can be easily TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY repositioned to meet your needs and accommodate space changes in the future. PROTEAM also offers a wide selection of treatment tables, split-leg tables, cabinets, and stadium lockers. Circle No. 663

SAM® Medical Products Booth No. 573 Celox is a new high-performance granular hemostatic material. It’s a proprietary marine biopolymer designed to stop high-volume arterial bleeding. Celox is suitable for many applications, from deep arterial bleeding to superficial wounds. Celox does not generate any heat, and it works both in hypothermic conditions and on heparinized blood. It also works independently of blood clotting factors. Circle No. 664 Blist-O-Ban adhesive bandages from SAM Medical Products help reduce blisters before they start by imitating the body’s own defense mechanisms. The gliding air bandage moves freely, reducing friction and shear, so the skin stays trauma- and pain-free during strenuous activity. Blist-O-Ban bandages are available in six-packs (small, medium, large, or variety) and 100-count boxes (small, medium, large, or extra large). Circle No. 665

SportPharm™ Pharmaceuticals Booth No. 913 The Infection Control Towel™, created and distributed by SportPharm™, is a disposable towel designed to help fight the battle against MRSA. The Infection Control Towel™ helps to combat MRSA skin infection outbreaks, which pose a threat to professional, college, and high school sports teams. Unlike cotton towels, which can easily spread infection if they are shared or improperly laundered, The Infection Control Towel™ is disposable and intended for individual use only. It’s soft, custom-interwoven, and has a cotton-like texture with ultra-absorbent qualities to wipe away sweat that may contain bacteria. The towels can be discarded quickly and easily, thus helping to decrease the risk of MRSA outbreaks among sports teams and their facilities. Circle No. 666

Sport Tapes Booth No. 542 Tape-O Corp. manufactures a wide variety of tapes, bandages, and wraps used worldwide. Cohere® and Cotear™ self-adhering bandage wraps are ideal for medical and safety applications. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes can be used for first aid, sports medicine, and hockey. The company’s tapes feature fabric and paper coating, conversion, and slitting to meet your needs. For more than 50 years, Tape-O has offered quality products and outstanding service. Circle No. 667

SAM Medical Products Booth No. 573

Whitehall Mfg., Inc. Booth No. 419 The ThermaSplint™ from Whitehall Manufacturing features dual voltage, an illuminated on/off switch, and quick heat-up time. The unit operates on a solar-powered digital thermometer that allows the temperature to be adjusted with digital readouts for different splinting thermoplastics. The ThermaSplint is constructed of heavy-gauge stainless steel. Circle No. 668 Whitehall Manufacturing offers a complete line of moist heat-therapy treatment products that are convenient and easy to use. Each heating unit is fabricated from heavy-gauge stainless steel and polished to a satin finish. Standard features include a snap-off thermal protector that prevents overheating and a rounded bottom that minimizes bacteria build-up. The heating units are available in various sizes and colors. Circle No. 669

SportPharm™ Pharmaceuticals Booth No. 913

Sport Tapes Booth No. 542

Wilson Case Booth No. 979 The Wilson Case CheckMate athletic trainer’s trunk is ready to fly, since it’s sized just right for checked baggage on most major airlines. It is a tough, compact athletic case filled with Wilson Case’s most popular organizing options. The CheckMate features tilt bins, adjustable dividers, removable trays, and an open area in the base, so your gear will be in position for game time. The handy pull-out handle and recessed wheels offer quick and easy handling. Check it out online. Circle No. 670

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P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY Wilson Case

Wilson Case Booth No. 979

Booth No. 979 The Wilson Case Mini SplitTop is compact, yet complete. It’s a smaller version of Wilson’s most popular SplitTop athletic trainer’s case. It is sized just right to be checked as baggage on most major airlines. The Mini SplitTop includes two interlocking doors with tape spindles in one section and adjustable dividers in the other. The base provides a large open area for bulkier gear and containers. Put everything in place for game time in this great athletic trainer’s case. Circle No. 671

Nutrition CytoSport, Inc.

CytoSport, Inc.

Booth No. 1069

Booth No. 1069 CytoSport has introduced the new Muscle Milk Collegiate energy bar. With 150 calories, three grams of fiber, and 11 grams of the company’s highquality multi-source protein blend, this bar is big on taste and big on results. Muscle Milk Collegiate bars are permissible under NCAA bylaw 16.5.2.2 for nutritional supplements and are a great addition to any post-workout nutrition program. They’re available in vanilla, toffee, and chocolate peanut caramel flavors. For more information, visit CytoSport online.

The Gatorade Co. Booth No. 601

Optimal Nutrition Systems Booth No. 481

**NCAA is a registered trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Circle No. 672 Muscle Milk Collegiate RTD (ready-todrink) formula provides a high-quality protein blend that helps promote recovery from exercise and is permissible under NCAA bylaw 16.5.2.2 for nutritional supplements. Due to its unique multi-source protein, maltodextrin carbohydrate, and healthy fat structure, this product is second to none for collegiate athletic programs. It is available in convenient, ready-to-drink chocolate and vanilla flavors, and a third flavor—banana—is coming soon. Visit CytoSport online to learn more. **NCAA is a registered trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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longer, more intense workouts and competitions. Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink with a five-electrolyte blend containing nearly twice the sodium (200mg) and three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to more fully replace what athletes lose in sweat when fluid and electrolyte losses become substantial. Circle No. 674 Gatorade Nutrition Shake is a balanced nutritional supplement that’s ideal for use as a high-energy meal replacement, or a pre-event or between-meal snack. Gatorade Nutrition Shake contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron, so it’s great for athletes who want to perform at their best and need to supplement their diet with a convenient, balanced, and nutritious product. Gatorade Nutrition Shake is available in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla. Circle No. 675

Optimal Nutrition Systems Booth No. 481 ONS Performance’s Critical Reload™ is a great tasting, quick dissolving, collegiate-compliant recovery shake designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes. Fortified with complex carbohydrates and whey proteins, Critical Reload is a clear and effective choice for facilitating muscle protein synthesis (growth and recovery) while optimizing and replenishing glycogen (energy) stores. Contact ONS Performance today for discount team pricing and to learn more about the company’s entire line of collegiate-compliant products. Circle No. 676

Accelerade/PacificHealth Labs Booth No. 733 Accelerade is the only sports drink with a patented four-to-one ratio of carbohydrates to protein. It is proven to extend endurance by 29 percent, enhance hydration, speed muscle recovery, and improve performance by up to 40 percent. It is available in five flavors: orange, blue raspberry, lemon lime, fruit punch, and lemonade. Circle No. 677

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P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY Protective Apparel Antibody, Inc. Booth No. 1062 The BodyGuard compression shorts by Antibody prevent and accommodate lower-body injuries to the groin, hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, and hip pointers. Because of their inner surface and custom design, they attach to the wearer and transfer their stored elastic energy to the muscles, creating torque and assisting with muscle flexion and extension. The shorts also provide constant compression, strain distribution, impact absorption, heat circulation, and absorption of fatigue-inducing muscle vibrations caused by repetitive use. Circle No. 678

McDavid Booth No. 432 The McDavid Thudd Short has become a staple for high-powered programs from high school to the NFL. The HexPad technology provides outstanding protection and is lighter in weight than many other padding options. With the Thudd Short’s breathability and moisture wicking properties, players are demanding McDavid for their protective wear. Circle No. 679

Strength & Fitness Ball Dynamics International Booth No. 973 The new FitBALL® Deluxe Board from Ball Dynamics has an extra-large surface—19-1/2” x 27”—with ample room for full-body training. The heavy-duty plastic construction is perfect for highusage fitness and rehab facilities. With a fulcrum height of five inches, the multi-directional base offers balance challenges for both beginners and advanced users. The FitBALL Deluxe Board is part of the newly expanded FitBALL line of professional-quality fitness and therapeutic products. Circle No. 680

Contemporary Design Co. Booth No. 810 From acute-phase closed-chain activities to end-stage plyometrics, the Shuttle MVP from Contemporary Design leads the way in progressive, functional rehabilitation and training. TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

The Shuttle MVP’s horizontal-rebound technology utilizes smooth and predictable resistance, making it perfect for unstable joints, while rapid nonweight-bearing rebounding improves the eccentric phase necessary for injury prevention and power development. Visit the company’s Web site for more information. Circle No. 681 The Shuttle Balance from Contemporary Design functionally trains the neuromuscular systems of athletes and seniors alike. It has long been recognized that the body’s ability to negotiate unpredictable changes in force, direction, and placement in space at the neuromuscular level are critical building blocks for performance and skill development. The Shuttle Balance provides a safe platform for individuals to develop and hone proprioceptive responses while performing a variety of activities. Circle No. 682

Antibody, Inc. Booth No. 1062

McDavid Booth No. 432

Ball Dynamics International Booth No. 973

DM Systems, Inc. Booth No. 1025 AnkleTough® from DM Systems offers progressive resistance that can be customized to fit the needs of any athlete. Using AnkleTough can help prevent the recurrence of ankle injuries by strengthening and conditioning the surrounding ankle muscles and tendons. The system is made up of color-coded resistive tension straps in four strengths (light, medium, strong, and tough). Now with a lower price, AnkleTough is available in a four-pack (one each of the four straps plus an exercise instruction guide) or in an eight-pack, with each strap having the same resistance level. Circle No. 683

Contemporary Design Co. Booth No. 810

efi Sports Medicine® Booth No. 865 The PlyoRebounder is a versatile tool for quick-response proprioception training and upper- and lower-body plyometric agility training. PlyoRebounder training involves throwing various weighted medicine balls against the unit’s trampoline surface to develop core strength, agility, and improved reaction time. The unit adjusts to four levels for users in seated, kneeling, or standing positions. It’s ideal for lowimpact cardiovascular training. Circle No. 684

DM Systems, Inc. Booth No. 1025

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efi Sports Medicine® Booth No. 865

efi Sports Medicine®

Keiser

Booth No. 865 efi Sports Medicine has introduced the Total Gym PowerTower, a motorized incline resistance-training apparatus that lets users change resistance levels electronically during the range of motion of any exercise. The PowerTower facilitates high-performance, multi-plane functional sports training using body weight as resistance—facilitating unrestricted range of motion, core integration, and proprioception in most exercises. Now, the PowerTower includes a handheld control device, allowing you to manage athletes’ load remotely, from rehab to high-performance plyometrics. Circle No. 685

Booth No. 956 Keiser power racks work by incorporating pneumatic strength columns that can be attached to a weight bar, allowing Keiser’s patented air technology to be used alone or in combination with freeweights. This versatility allows for a wide spectrum of strength training, enhancing power and stability for users at all levels. Circle No. 689

Elrey Enterprises, Inc.

Elrey Enterprises, Inc. Booth No. 480

GNR Rehabilitation & Fitness Products Booth No. 579

Keiser Booth No. 956

Booth No. 480 The combination of Elrey’s Woggle Bar with the Woggler tremendously enhances both mobility and agility for the entire body. Using the Woggler creates rotational loading and unloading of the muscles in the lower extremities. The addition of the Woggle Bar rigidly connects both sides of the upper extremities and incorporates these same benefits throughout the core to include the muscles of the back, shoulders, and arms. Circle No. 686 Elrey’s Power Bucket is a highly versatile tool that greatly enhances the Woggle Gym Program. It provides dynamic exercises for functional balance and deep core strength exercises using unique push-up, pull-up, and rotational movements that target muscle groups in the core, back, and shoulders. It also provides a convenient, stackable way to store the smaller attachments. Aluminum reinforcement gives the bucket a weight limit of 300 pounds. Circle No. 687

GNR Rehabilitation & Fitness Products Booth No. 579 GNR’s goal is to continually add products to its catalog that you, the customer, are seeking. The company is happy to include the Magnum UB300H Upper Body Exerciser in this year’s product line. For more information on all GNR products, call the company or visit its Web site. Circle No. 688

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The Air300 Runner from Keiser is a unique and innovative product designed for the athletic performance market. It allows athletes to train the lower body for power using the components of speed and resistance. Developed specifically for sports teams to improve acceleration and explosive power, this unit will improve the power and performance of any individual looking for a competitive edge. Circle No. 690

Life Fitness Booth No. 767 The Life Fitness Cable Motion Dual Adjustable Pulley provides more than 220 exercise options, making it one of the most versatile strength training machines available. Equipped with cable-motion technology, users can define their own paths of motion for unlimited training opportunities and advanced strength training. Boasting a new contemporary design, the unit has a 1:4 resistance ratio, 20 vertical adjustment positions, an integrated storage rack, and an accessory kit. Circle No. 691 The Hammer Strength Olympic Heavy-Duty line—including the new Combo Rack, 6’ x 8’ platform, and wood inserts—offers a comprehensive selection of performance-enhancing training products. Tough and rugged, the space-efficient Combo Rack lets two athletes train simultaneously. This high-quality lifting platform features full sub-floor framing, a finished oak surface, and rubber impact mats. Hammer Strength’s Combo Rack, platform, and inserts offer performance that’s hard to beat. Call toll-free or visit Hammer Strength online to learn more. Circle No. 692

Magister Corp. Booth No. 578 Virtually identical to latex bands, REP Bands® resistive exercise bands from Magister Corp. offer greater elastic response, higher resiliency, and faster TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

P RO D U C T S O N D I S P L AY recovery. Patented REP Bands are the only resistive exercise bands manufactured exclusively in the United States. Circle No. 693 Thanks to a new surface-modification process, Eggsercizer® hand exercisers are smooth and entirely tack-free. They feature a translucent color scheme that corresponds to Magister’s well-known REP Band® color scheme, with each color representing a different level of resistance. Circle No. 694

NSCA Booth No. 925 Made of 100-percent moisture-wicking mesh microfiber, the NSCA’s comfortable oversized cut shirt with rib cuffs and a crew neck reduces cling and pulls moisture away from the skin for cooler, drier wear. It’s an ideal performance garment for any season. It is black in color and available in sizes M through XXXL. It features the NSCA’s logo, along with the logos for the CPT and/or CSCS credentials. The item number for this shirt is CTLC-000. Circle No. 695

OPTP Booth No. 428 The newest addition to OPTP’s extensive line of foam rollers is the 18” x 6” Standard White Foam Roller. Made from the same material as OPTP’s other Standard White Foam Rollers, this new size makes it easier than ever for you to find the perfect roller to meet your needs. The 18” x 6” size is ideal for selfmassage, balance, and core stability exercises. Larger than the 12” x 6” and less cumbersome than the 36” x 6”, this roller will be a favorite among runners and athletes doing IT band work. OPTP also carries foam roller exercise books, videos, DVDs, and more. Call the company or visit its Web site for more information, and to request a free copy of the OPTP catalog. Circle No. 696

Perform Better Booth No. 1018 Perform Better offers the Gray Cook Functional Movement Screen Test Kit, which provides a simple, quality system for assessing movement. Exercises are recommended based on test results to improve or correct any weakness or imbalance. Functional Movement Screen tests include the deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability. An included DVD demonstrates and discusses the Functional Movement Screen and exercise progressions for each movement pattern. The kit includes a hurdle dowel and a measuring device for each test. See the Gray Cook Functional Movement Screen Test Kit demonstrated at the Perform Better booth, read about it in the 2007 Perform Better catalog, and learn even more by visiting the company’s Web site. Circle No. 697

Magister Corp. Booth No. 578

Perform Better has introduced the new Swing Core Trainer. This hollow ball has inserted handles, making it ideal for gripping, throwing, and rotating. The handles are reinforced with PVC inserts to prevent them from flattening out during upper-body exercises. The Swing Core Trainer is available in five color-coded sizes/weights, ranging from five pounds to 14 pounds with a nine-inch diameter. See it for yourself at the Perform Better booth. Circle No. 698

Power Systems Booth No. 555 For quickness and agility, the benefits of step-hurdle training are well known. Now, Power Systems has improved upon the shorter, traditional conditioning hurdles by increasing durability, stability, and portability with the new VersaStep hurdles. With a wide, weighted, nonintrusive base and a pliable bounceback design, the VersaStep hurdles are more user-friendly because there is no need to keep resetting them. Even when stepped on, they return to their original shape, and transporting them is easy because the entire set of six stacks neatly on the carrying handle. They’re available in six- and 12-inch heights, and both sizes feature an 18-inch base. Circle No. 699

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PrePak Products Booth No. 861 The Portable Home Gym is a low-cost exercise station that gives you all the exercise versatility of the Web-Slide Exercise Rail System, yet it’s extremely lightweight and compact. It contains an “around the door” web strap with 15 easy-anchor loops. The exercise devices and accessories include five levels of resistance tubing, an assisted stretching device, handles, a fitness bar, and an instructional poster. Exercise anywhere, any time with the Portable Home Gym. Circle No. 700

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Samson Weight Training Equipment Booth No. 787

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Booth No. 787 Samson Equipment’s #102HHIBP is quite simply one of the best ways to incorporate multiple exercises into one unit. Your athletes can perform the bench press, incline, and shoulder press from multiple positions thanks to an easily adjustable bench and a smooth-sliding rack. The rack slides on Samson standard Rockwell 70-case hardened rods with Super 16 lineal ball bearings for a smooth action that must be seen to be believed. Circle No. 701 Samson Equipment’s #907RHP Reverse Hyperextension continues to be one of the best in its class. Quality construction is the key to its design, which includes precision-ground 1630DS sealed ball bearings for unbelievably smooth action. As with any piece that Samson Equipment manufactures, this unit is produced with .188 square steel tubing. All this, combined with easily adjustable handles and a roll pad for ankle placement, makes for a smooth, durable, highquality training device. Circle No. 702

Booth No. 937 SPRI Products Booth No. 1043 Todd Durkin says, “I am honored to work with the SPRI team to further develop the sports conditioning category. I love working with a great company that is always striving to bring its customers more.” Because of this focus on sports conditioning, SPRI has developed the new Todd Durkin Speed Cord. Through contrast training, the TD Speed Cord develops strength and power while the athlete is running—specifically during the acceleration phase. Circle No. 703

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Booth No. 937 The Speed Pulley system is specially designed for rehabilitation, fitness training, and explosive sports training. The Speed Pulley is equipped with quality 10-centimeter pulleys with ball bearings to perform with the best possible mechanical function. The bilateral feature of the Speed Pulley allows you to choose between single or double training. Alternatively, two people can train as singles on the same unit. Circle No. 704

SwimEx Booth No. 427 SwimEx makes the only pool on the market today that combines a patented paddlewheel water-propulsion system, molded fiberglass composite construction, multiple water depths, and built-in workstations to provide reliable performance and a superior functional aquatic therapy session. Visit SwimEx’s Web site to learn more about all of the company’s products, including its new motorized, integrated treadmill—the industry’s most challenging water conditioning workout. Circle No. 705 SwimEx, the manufacturer of choice for over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams nationwide, has introduced a new motorized, integrated treadmill. When combined with the SwimEx wall of water, it creates one of the most challenging water conditioning workouts on the market today. Constructed of durable high-traction rubber with a non-corrosive frame, the treadmill is integrated into the SwimEx pool floor and features variable speeds of up to eight miles per hour, a speed indicator, and a removable hand rail for optional support. Athletes enjoy the benefits of high-intensity aquatic protocols in a low-impact environment. Circle No. 706

Thera-Band®/Hygenic Performance Health Products Booth No. 567 The new Thera-Band® Resistance Band Dispenser Pack is the most convenient way to distribute individually wrapped, pre-cut Thera-Band latex resistance bands. It minimizes the potential for passing skin infections through common band usage. Each dispenser includes 30 fivefoot (1.5-meter) bands in a single color. Each wrapped band includes safety information and refers users to www.Thera-BandAcademy.com for exercise examples. The bands are available in yellow, red, green, blue, and black. Circle No. 707

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EXHIBITOR LISTING The information presented in the T&C NATA Show Preview is current as of April 30, 2007. For updates and more information, please refer to the official NATA Trade Show Planner and Exhibitor Directory available in the June NATA News, in each edition of the Convention Daily News, and onsite at the 58th NATA Annual Meeting and Trade Show. Company

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Absolute Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 888-286-4272 • www.bungapads.com Categories: Braces & Supports Accelerade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 733 www.accelerade.com Categories: Nutrition Accelerated Care Plus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 854 Designs management/rehabilitation software programs. 9855 Double R Blvd., #100, Reno, NV 89511 800-350-1100 • www.acplus.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room, Software See ad on page 84

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Active Ankle Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Provides orthopedic foot and ankle supports. 233 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 800-800-2896 • www.activeankle.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 18

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Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 P.O. Box 489, Cookeville, TN 38502 800-251-6857 • www.adamsusa.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Adjust-A-Lift Heel Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1024 Categories: Braces & Supports ADVANCE Newsmagazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 739 2900 Horizon Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-278-1400 • www.advanceweb.com Categories: Publishing Aegis Sciences Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661 345 Hill Ave., Nashville, TN 37210 615-255-2400 • www.aegislabs.com Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room, Drug Testing Alert Services, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843 P.O. Box 1088, San Marcos, TX 78667 830-372-3333 • www.alertservices.com Categories: Trainer’s Room AlignMed, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978 2400 Pullman St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 800-916-ALIGN • www.alignmed.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports Alter-G, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1061 1090A O’Brien Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 www.alter-g.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Ambra LeRoy Medical Products . . . . . . . . . 857 4335-C Taggart Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208 866-203-4760 • www.ambraleroy.com Categories: Trainer’s Room American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564 6300 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018 www.aaos.org Categories: Professional Association TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1056 www.aapsm.org Categories: Educational Materials, Professional Association American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766 Preparing communities for emergencies and keeping people safe. 8111 Gatehouse Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042 800-667-2968 • www.redcross.org Categories: Educational Materials See ad on page 51

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Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment. . . . . . . . 663 641 E. Walnut St., Carson, CA 90746 800-221-9069 • www.amrex-zetron.com Categories: Electrotherapy Andover Coated Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 749 9 Fanaras Dr., Salisbury, MA 01952 800-432-6686 • www.andovercoated.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Antibody, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1062 Offers customized and standardized compressive sportswear. 1211 Euclid St. N.W., Washington, DC 20009 202-669-1994 • www.antibodywear.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 107 Find product info on page 66 & 77

Aqua Massage Intn’l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 883 P.O. Box 808, Groton, CT 06340 800-248-4031 • www.aquamassage.com Categories: Massage Products, Rehab Equipment Aquatics by Sprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 P.O. Box 3840, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 800-235-2156 • www.sprintaquatics.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Ari-Med Diversa Products Group . . . . . . . 1044 Markets Flexall gels and manufactures Bushwalker Bags. 1615 University Dr., Ste. 135, Tempe, AZ 85281 800-527-4923 • www.ari-med.com www.bushwalkerbags.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 86

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Arial Scientific Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873 Arrowhead Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522 220 Andover St., P.O. Box 4264 Andover, MA 01810 800-225-1516 • Fax: 978-475-8603 Categories: Trainer’s Room ASICS America Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1057 16275 Laguna Canyon Rd., Irvine, CA 92618 800-678-9435 • www.asicsamerica.com/asicstech Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Athleticism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 977 www.athleticism.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Bailey Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 118 Lee St., Lodi, OH 44254 800-321-8372 • www.baileymfg.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room Balanced Body Pilates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1055 8220 Ferguson Ave., Sacramento, CA 95828 800-745-2837 • www.pilates.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Ball Dynamics International, LLC . . . . . . . . 973 Offers professional-quality FitBALL® products for balance, strength, functional training, and rehab. 14215 Mead St., Longmont, CO 80504 800-752-2255 • www.fitball.com Categories: Educational Materials, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 61

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Bauerfeind USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634 55 Chastain Rd., Ste. 112, Kennesaw, GA 30144 800-423-3405 • www.bauerfeindusa.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room Bike Athletic Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 www.bikeathletic.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room Bio Compression Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 120 W. Commercial Ave., Moonachie, NJ 07074 800-222-7867 • www.biocompression.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment Bio Skin/Cropper Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 655 Bio Skin offers superior compression for increased performance. 240 E. Hersey St., Ste. 2, Ashland, OR 97520 800-541-2455 • www.bioskin.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 22

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Biodex Medical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 20 Ramsay Rd., Shirley, NY 11967 631-924-9000 • www.biodex.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. BioEx Systems Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737 P.O. Box 926, Smithville, TX 78957 800-750-2756 • www.bioexsystems.com Categories: Software Biofreeze®/Performance Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 567 Biofreeze® and Prossage® Heat offer athletes convenient topical and massage pain relief. 1017 Boyd Rd., Export, PA 15632 800-BIOFREEZE • www.biofreeze.com Categories: Massage Products, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 12 & 83Find product info on page 72

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Biomechanical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1013 1050 Central Ave., Ste. D, Brea, CA 92821 800-942-2272 • www.biomechanical.com Categories: Braces & Supports Biomechanics Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107 415-947-6000 • www.biomech.com Categories: Publishing BioMedical Life Systems, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 829 Manufacturer of portable electromedical devices and accessories. P.O. Box 1360, Vista, CA 92083 800-726-8367 • www.bmls.com See ad on page 26

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Biomet Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 100 Interpace Pkwy., Parsippany, NJ 07054 800-526-2579 • www.ebimedical.com Categories: Braces & Supports Biospace, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1050 8820 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 310 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 www.biospaceamerica.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Bird & Cronin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762 1200 Trapp Rd., Eagen, MN 55121 www.birdcronin.com Categories: Braces & Supports

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Blaine Labs, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 11037 Lockport Pl., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 800-307-8818 www.blainelabs.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

BREG, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 2611 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92083 800-897-2734 • www.breg.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Bledsoe Brace Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 2601 Pinewood Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75051 888-253-3763 • www.bledsoebrace.com Categories: Braces & Supports

BSN Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532 Product lines offered include: strapping and taping, casting and splinting, bandages, compression garments, and orthopedic soft goods. 5825 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209 800-537-1063 • www.jobst-usa.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

Board of Certification, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667 4223 S. 143rd Cir., Omaha, NE 68137 402-559-0091 • www.bocatc.org Categories: Educational Materials Bob McCloskey Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583 Categories: Insurance Bodyblade / Hymanson, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 967 P.O. Box 5100, Playa Del Rey, CA 90296 800-772-5233 • www.bodyblade.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Boiron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 www.boironusa.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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BSN Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 1901 Diplomat Dr., Dallas, TX 75234 800-527-7510 • www.bsnsports.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel BTE Technologies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 7455-L New Ridge Rd., Hanover, MD 21076 800-331-8845 • www.btetech.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Burten Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Categories: Braces & Supports

Borden Perlman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1038 2000 Lenox Dr., Ste. 202 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 800-932-4476 • www.bordenperlman.com Categories: Insurance

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California University of Pennsylvania. . . . 1026 Global Online education programs for those interested in advancing in the sports medical and athletic-training fields. 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419 866-595-6348 • www.cup.edu/go Categories: Educational Materials See ad on page 119

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Cleenfreek Sports Hygiene Performance Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD Addressing the growing concern among sports medical professionals and athletic trainers over Staph, and antibiotic resistant Staph infections (MRSA). 1248 Ticonderoga, St. Louis, MO 63017 800-591-3585 • sportshygiene.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Cardiac Science Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765 3303 Monte Villa Pkwy., Bothell, WA 98021 800-426-0337 • www.cardiacscience.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Clinton Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786 1140 Edison St., York, PA 17403 800-441-9131 • www.clinton-ind.com Categories: Massage Products, Trainer’s Room

Carpal Therapy, Inc. (SASTM.com) . . . . . . . 982 4404 Guion Rd., Ste. D, Indianapolis, IN 46254 Categories: Massage Products, Rehab Equipment

Collins Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 370 Paramount Dr., Raynham, MA 02767 800-886-2825 • www.collinssportsmedicine.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Nutrition, Trainer’s Room

CDM Sport/MR Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 816 Ladera Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76108 800-400-7542 • www.cdmsport.com Categories: Educational Materials, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Colorado Altitude Training . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065 3125 Sterling Circle, Ste. 105, Boulder, CO 80301 877-ALTITUDE • www.altitudetraining.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Chattanooga Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523 4717 Adams Rd., Hixson, TN 37343 800-592-7329 • www.chattgroup.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment

Computer Sports Medicine, Inc. (CSMI) . . . 676 101 Tosca Dr., Stoughton, MA 02072 800-359-6851 • www.csmisolutions.com Categories: Software

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Contemporary Design Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810 Providing physical therapy and athletic training products for athletes at all levels. Box 5089, Glacier, WA 98244 800-334-5633 • www.shuttlesystems.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 98

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Coretection Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 958 2111 McCallum Rd. Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2T 5W8 877-853-CORE • www.coretection.com Categories: Braces & Supports Corganics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763 25 Highland Park Village, #100-764 Dallas, TX 75052-2789 866-939-9541 • www.corganics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room CP Tomark Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 P.O. Box 7087, Dallas, TX 75209 888-566-8966 • www.tomark.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 An industry leader in sports medicine and athletic training room supplies for over 85 years and proud to have been the founder of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

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Creative Custom Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . 922 P.O. Box 414, Cedarburg, WI 53012 800-368-8182 • www.creativecustomproducts.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Cutters Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1054 2650 S. 46th St., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85034 800-821-0231 • www.cuttersgloves.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports Cybex International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 10 Trotter Dr., Medway, MA 02053 508-533-4300 • www.cybexinternational.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel CytoSport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1069 Offers athletes sports nutrition and NCAAcompliant products. 4795 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510 888-298-6629 • www.cytosport.com Categories: Nutrition See ad on IFC

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Dartfish USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879 3650 Brookside Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30022 888-655-3850 • www.dartfish.com Categories: Software

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Deep Muscle Stimulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764 P.O. Box 13630, Palm Desert, CA 92255 877-368-7523 • www.d-m-s.com Categories: Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room DeniBan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1072 DJO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833 1430 Decision St., Vista, CA 92081 800-321-9549 • www.djortho.com Categories: Braces & Supports DM Systems, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1025 Resistive exercise products and shoulder bracing for training and rehabilitation. 1316 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 800-254-5438 • www.dmsystems.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 19

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Dynatronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 An innovator in light and laser therapy since 1979. 7030 Park Centre Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84121 800-874-6251 • www.dynatronics.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment See ad on IBC

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Elsevier-Saunders Mosby Churchill . . . . . . 539 P.O. Box 945, New York, NY 10159-0945 888-437-4636 • www.intl.elsevierhealth.com Categories: Publishing EMS (Electro Medical Systems) . . . . . . . . 1049 11886 Greenville Ave., #120, Dallas, TX 75243 www.ems-company.com/dental/en Categories: Trainer’s Room Enlyten SportStrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 995 Commerce Dr., Amherst, NY 14228 Categories: Nutrition Eyeblack.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 864 P.O. Box 281, Kensington, MD 20895 877-393-2522 • www.eyeblack.com Categories: Trainer’s Room F.A. Davis Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 1915 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-323-3555 • www.fadavis.com Categories: Publishing

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Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association . . 1078 www.fwata.org Categories: Professional Association Feelsgood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1064 Ferno-Washington, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 70 Weil Way, WIlmington, OH 45177 877-773-0911 • www.ferno.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Ferris Mfg. Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909 16W300 83rd St., Burr Ridge, IL 60521 800-765-9636 • www.polymem.com Categories: Trainer’s Room FieldTurf Tarkett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1007 8088 Montview, Montreal, PQ, Canada H4P 2L7 800-724-2969 • www.fieldturftarkett.com Categories: Sports Surfaces Fitter International, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 748 3050 - 2600 Portland St. S.E. Calgary, AB, Canada T2G 4M6 800-FITTER-1 • www.fitter1.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room Fleming & Co. Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . 858 13746 Victory Blvd., Ste. 301 Van Nuys, CA 91401 www.flemingathletic.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Foot Management, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711 7201 Friendship Rd. , Pittsville, MD 21850 800-468-3668 • www.footmanagement.com Categories: Braces & Supports Game Ready. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929 2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 888-426-3732 • www.gameready.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room Gatorade Co., The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Science-based hydration, nourishment, and performance solutions for your athletes. 555 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60661 800-88-GATOR • www.gatorade.com Categories: Nutrition See ad on page 2-3

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Gear 2000/Z-Cool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 13 Fern Ct., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 800-527-1988 • www.gear2000.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

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GNR Rehabilitation & Fitness Products . . . 579 Offers complete lines of rehabilitation and fitness products. 2140 NE 36th Ave., #300, Ocala, FL 34470 800-523-0912 • www.gnrcatalog.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 36

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Graston Technique® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1014 3833 N. Meridian St., Ste. 307 Indianapolis, IN 46208 888-926-2727 • www.grastontechnique.com Categories: Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room Hapad, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 5301 Enterprise Blvd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 800-544-2723 • www.hapad.com Categories: Braces & Supports Hartmann-Conco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554 481 Lakeshore Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-985-1130 • www.hartmann-conco.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Hartwell Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD A widely respected manufacturer of innovative emergency medical products. 6352 Corte del Adeto, Ste. J, Carlsbad, CA 92011 800-633-5900 • www.hartwellmedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 55

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Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 A leading provider of individual professional liability insurance protection for healthcare professionals 159 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 800-982-9491 • www.hpso.com Categories: Insurance See ad on page 93

HeartSine Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1066 105 Terry Dr., Newton, PA 18940 866-478-7463 • www.heartsine.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Henry Schein, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619 135 Duryea Rd., Melville, NY 11747 800-972-2611 • www.henryschein.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Heritage Skin Care, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975 Categories: Trainer’s Room Hibiclens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755 3585 Engineering Dr., Ste. 250 Norcross, GA 30092-2820 800-805-0585 • www.hibigeebies.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Hill Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1067 3 N. Bacton Hill Rd., Frazer, PA 19355 877-HILL-020 • www.hilllabs.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room Hothead Sports, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Developed the H.O.T. System, a patent-pending solution for monitoring and preventing heat-illness. 1942 Brannon Rd., Ste. A, McDonough, GA 30253 770-692-5250 • www.hotheadsports.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room, Heat Stress See ad on page 39

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HQ, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1042 Developer of core body temperature monitoring systems, featuring CorTemp™ Ingestible Temperature Pill. 210 9th St. Dr., W. Palmetto, FL 34221 941-723-4197 • www.hqinc.net Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Heat Stress See ad on page 48

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Human Kinetics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825 800-747-4457 • www.humankinetics.com Categories: Educational Materials Hydration Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 957 P.O. Box 121852, Nashville, TN 37212 615-673-7300 • www.hydrationsolutions.net Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Heat Stress, Hydration HydroWorx International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 836 1420 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. C Middletown, PA 17057 800-753-9633 • www.hydroworx.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Ideal Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933 1287 Country Road 623, Broseley, MO 63932 800-321-5490 • www.idealproducts.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room IMPACT Concussion Management Software . .519 P.O. Box 23288, Hilton Head, SC 29925 877-646-7991 • www.impacttest.com Categories: Software

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Innovative Sports Training, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 947 3711 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 150, Chicago, IL 60613 773-244-6470 • www.innsport.com Categories: Software Instead Healthcare, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761 Categories: Trainer’s Room IOMED, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943 A leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing iontophoresis products for use in the physical therapy and sports medicine markets. 2441 S. 3850 West, Ste. A, Salt Lake City, UT 84120 800-621-3347 • www.iomed.com Categories: Educational Materials, Electrotherapy See ad on page 23

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Jaybird & Mais, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843 www.jaybird.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine. . . . . 501 199 Grandview Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 908-874-2403 • www.jnj.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc. . . . . . . . . 563 40 Tall Pine Dr., Sudbury, MA 01776 800-832-0034 • www.jbpub.com Categories: Publishing Journal of Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . 1080 Categories: Publishing K&K Insurance Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918 1712 Magnavox Way, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 800-441-3994 • www.kandkinsurance.com Categories: Insurance Keiser Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 956 Keiser strength-training equipment: the power in human performance. 2470 S. Cherry Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 800-888-7009 • www.keiser.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 5

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Kerasal® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 89 Headquarters Plaza, Ste. 1409 Morristown, NJ 07960 www.kerasal.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Kinesio USA, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1022 3939 San Pedro Dr. N.E., Bldg. C, Ste. 6, Albuquerque, NM 87110 888-320-8273 • www.kinesioproducts.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Kinetic Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 P.O. Box 19066, Omaha, NE 68119 712-347-5152 • www.kineticinnovations.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment Kneebourne Therapeutic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866 Manufactures the Elite Seat, a portable kneeextension device designed for non-operative treatments of degenerative knee conditions. 15299 Stoney Creek Way, Noblesville, IN 46060 866-756-3706 • www.eliteseat.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 20

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Let’s Ice It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965 Categories: Trainer’s Room Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1073 175 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116 Categories: Insurance

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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength®. . . . . . . . . 767 A global leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. 5100 N. River Rd., Ste. 3, Schiller Park, IL 60103 800-634-8637 • www.lifefitness.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 63

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. . . . . . . . . . . 844 Produces publications and software for physicians, nurses, sports medical professionals, and specialized clinicians. 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 800-638-3030 • www.lww.com Categories: Educational Materials, Publishing See ad on page 45

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M.S. Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 10 Park Pl., Butler, NJ 07405 800-593-1802 • www.msplastics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578 Offers non-latex resistive exercise products for rehabilitation and fitness markets. P.O. Box 4323, Chattanooga, TN 37405 800-396-3130 • www.magistercorp.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 27

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Magnatherm-International Medicine Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939 P.O. Box 45030, Kansas City, MO 64171 800-432-8003 • www.magnatherm.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Magnetic Therapy Marsh Affinity Group Services . . . . . . . . . . 508 1440 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, IL 60068 800-503-9230 • www.seaburychicago.com Categories: Insurance Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Categories: Trainer’s Room MBT Physiological Footwear. . . . . . . . . . . . 687 Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel McDavid Sports Medical Products . . . . . . 432 A leading provider of sports medical products, protective padding, and protective athletic wear. 10305 Argonne Dr., Woodridge, IL 60517 800-237-8254 • www.mcdavidusa.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 28

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McGraw-Hill Higher Education . . . . . . . . . . 735 1285 Fern Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 800-338-3987 • www.mhhe.com Categories: Publishing McKenzie Institute USA, The . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 126 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 800-635-8380 • www.mckenziemdt.org Categories: Educational Materials McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 7050 Camp Hill Rd., Ft. Washington, PA 215-273-7908 • www.tylenol.com Categories: Trainer’s Room TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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Med Spec (ASO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643 4600-K Lebanon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227 800-582-4040 • www.medspec.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 90

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Medco Sports Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633 500 Fillmore Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 800-556-3326 • www.medco-athletics.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Educational Materials, Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Massage Products, Nutrition, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products. . . . . . . . . 423 1812 Industrial Blvd., Colleyville, TX 76034 800-810-1740 • www.medi-dyne.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room Medical Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Supplies and distributes a full line of sports medicine equipment. 11529 W. 79th St., Leneka, KS 66214 800-628-5282 • www.medicaloutfitters.net Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room See ad on page 38

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Medical Quant West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672 16592 Hale Ave., Irvine, CA 92606 877-200-1402 • www.superpulsedpractice.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment Medical Solutions Management, Inc. . . . . . 483 Categories: Software MedZone Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Provides topical OTC products for anti-chafing and wound care, soft tissue mobilization, and soft tissue/joint injuries. P.O. Box 2068, Sun City, AZ 85372 866-MEDZONE • www.medzonecorp.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 104

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Metron Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954 www.metron.com.au Categories: Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment Mettler Electronics Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919 1333 S. Claudina St., Anaheim, CA 92805 800-854-9305 • www.mettlerelectronics.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment Millennial Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 877-753-5556 • www.millennialmedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Mission Pharmacal Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 P.O. Box 786099, San Antonio, TX 78278-6099 210-696-8400 • Fax: 210-581-8719 Categories: Nutrition, Trainer’s Room

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Mona Vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Categories: Nutrition Morning Pride/Total Fire Group. . . . . . . . . 1074 Developed the unique Kore Kooler Rehab Chair, an efficient solution to heat-stress issues. 1 Innovation Ct., Dayton, OH 45413-0616 800-688-6148 • www.korekoolerrehabchair.com Categories: Heat Stress See ad on page 37

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MotionDNA Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 15023 N. 73rd St., Ste. 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 877-425-7734 • www.motiondnacorp.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 719 Offers complete sports medicine supplies, tapes and taping supplies, braces, supports, and No Glare™ products. One Quench Dr., P.O. Box 99 Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 800-356-9522 • www.muellersportsmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 7

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National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc.. . 533 2537 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108 816-474-8655 • www.drugfreesport.com Categories: Educational Materials

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National Medical Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546 12415 N. Old Meridian, Carmel, IN 46032 800-662-7283 • www.nmadirect.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. National Strength & Conditioning Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925 The NSCA supports and disseminates research and practical application to improve performance. 1885 Bob Johnson Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906 800-815-6826 • www.nsca-lift.org Categories: Educational Materials, Professional Association See ad on page 9

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Neuro Resource Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 951 Specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative medical products for injury management, rehabilitation, and pain management. 1100 Jupiter Rd., Ste. 190, Plano, TX 75074 877-314-6500 • www.nrg-unlimited.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 89

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New Option Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949 2545 Merrell Rd., Dallas, TX 75229 800-872-5488 • www.newoptionssports.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment

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Newhouse Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 One Newhouse Ctr., Pittsburgh, PA 15065 www.newhousemedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Noble Biomaterials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 300 Palm St., Scranton, PA 18505 877-978-2842 • www.noblebiomaterials.com Categories: Trainer’s Room NormaTec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1060 The new NormaTec MVP, pneumatic compression device. 44 Glen Ave., Newton Center, MA 02459 800-335-0960 • www.normatecsports.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Compression Therapy See ad on page 49

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North Coast Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 18305 Sutter Blvd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 800-821-9319 • www.ncmedical.com Categories: Rehab Equipment NSCA Certification Commission . . . . . . . . . 925 Offers strength training and conditioning and personal training certifications. 3333 Landmark Circle, Lincoln, NE 68504 888-746-2378 • www.nsca-cc.org Categories: Educational Materials, Professional Association/Certification See ad on page 54

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Optimal Nutrition Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 ONS Performance™ products are NCAA-compliant nutritional products, uniquely designed to support the energy requirements for sport and exercise. P.O. Box 2555, Rock Hill, SC 29732 800-817-9808 • www.onsperformance.com Categories: Nutrition See ad on page 40

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OPTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Supplier of quality fitness and rehabilitation tools P.O. Box 47009, Minneapolis, MN 55447 800-367-7393 • www.optp.com/ad Categories: Educational Materials, Hot & Cold Treatment, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 21 Find product info on page 74 & 79

OPRO Mouthguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 888-836-9751 • www.opro.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel OrthoRx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 2700 Research Dr., Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75074 877-679-6796 • www.orthorx.net Categories: Braces & Supports Ossur Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811 27412 Aliso Viejo Pkwy., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 800-222-4284 • www.ossur.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment

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Outdoor Boss™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963 Provides affordable drinking systems for your hydration needs. 13838 Placid Brook, Houston, TX 77059 888-463-5699 • www.outdoorboss.com Categories: Trainer’s Room, Hydration/Misting See ad on page 91

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Parker Laboratories, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662 286 Eldridge Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-276-9500 • www.parkerlabs.com Categories: Trainer’s Room PCC, Inc. Air Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1023 Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1018 The company’s expertise can be your guide to functional training and rehabilitation. P.O. Box 8090, 11 Amflex Dr., Cranston, RI 02920 800-556-7464 • www.performbetter.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ads on page 11 & 127 Find product info on page 79

Perry Dynamics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560 P.O. Box 2255, Decatur, IL 62524 217-872-1530 • www.perrydynamics.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Personal Athletic Training™. . . . . . . . . . . . 580

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Philips Medical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 3000 Minuteman Rd., Andover, MA 01810 800-453-6860 • www.medical.philips.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Physiomed North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 401 Lakeview Dr., Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-7266 • www.deeposcillation.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Magnetic Therapy, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment Pickle Juice Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 555 S. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75149 972-755-0289 • www.picklejuicesport.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Pneumex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 2605 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 800-447-5792 • www.pneumex.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Posture Pro, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1058 Categories: Software Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Offers among the most innovative and effective products for strength and agility training, speed development, and plyometrics. P.O. Box 31709, Knoxville, TN 37930 800-321-6975 • www.power-systems.com Categories: Educational Materials, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Find product info on page 79

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PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 861 Manufacturers of the Web-Slide Exercise Rail, Home Ranger shoulder pulley, Free-Up massage cream. 4055 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. L Oceanside, CA 92056 800-544-7257 • www.prepakproducts.com Categories: Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 92

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Presagia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 147 St. Paul St., Ste. 300, Montreal, PQ, Canada H2Y 1Z5 866-696-7198 • www.presagia.com Categories: Software PRO Orthopedic Devices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 401 2884 E. Ganley Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706 800-523-5611 • www.proorthopedic.com Pro-ferred Finger Splints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 9213 Putters Way, Knoxville, TN 37922 www.pro-ferred.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 651 Provides sports medicine, orthopedic braces and supports, and hot/cold therapy products. 2743 152nd Ave. N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 800-779-3372 • www.injurybegone.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Massage Products, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 14

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WEB SLIDE® EXERCISE RAIL SYSTEM This fixed point exercise station is for regular users of low cost exercise equipment such as tubing, bands and pulleys. It is compact and includes everything you need--fixtures, exercise devices, instructional materials--to quickly and effectively train and monitor patients in need of rehab and fitness exercise programs.

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

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Slide the device onto the Exercise Rail (A) at the desired elevation and have the patient perform the assigned exercise routine. 3. Use a "Tear-Off" Exercise Sheet (D) to prescribe exercises, chart progress, and maintain a patient history. • • • •

No assembly or maintenance is required. No moving parts. Exercise Rails easily attach to any wall stud. Installation instructions & materials provided.

Reel Research and Development . . . . . . . . 851 9533 Sunnyside Ave., Ben Lomond, CA 95005 800-348-REEL • www.splints.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room

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Remington Health Drinkables . . . . . . . . . . 1048 3145 McCart, Ft. Worth, TX 76110 888-333-4526 • www.drinkables.com Categories: Nutrition Renaissance Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 P.O. Box 2300 , Santa Monica, CA 90407 800-537-1777 • www.renstudent.com Categories: Insurance

See us in Anaheim - Booth 861 Stop by our booth and drop off your business card for a chance to win a deluxe Web-Slide Exercise Rail System.

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Reebok Smartmouth Mouthguard . . . . . . . 842 3400 Raymond-Lasnier Montréal, PQ, Canada H4R 3L3 800-636-5895 • en.rbkhockey.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

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PROTEAM™ by Hausmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 Offers custom-made modular taping stations and athletic-training equipment as well as split-leg tables, lockers, and whirlpool tables. 130 Union St., Northvale, NJ 07647 888-428-7626 • www.proteamtables.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

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Renfrew Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 111 Great Pond Dr., Windsor, CT 06095 860-688-8000 • www.renfrewathletics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Rich-Mar Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743 15499 E. 590th Rd., Inola, OK 74036 800-762-4665 • www.richmarweb.com 12:23:24 PM Categories: Electrotherapy Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611 669 Sugar Ln., Elyria, OH 44035 800-275-5338 • www.riddell.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012 1662 W. 820 North, Provo, UT 84601 866-780-4107 • www.rmuohp.edu Categories: Educational Materials Safe 4 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862 129 E College Ave., Ste. 200 Westerville, OH 43081 888-368-7477 • www.safe4hours.com Categories: Trainer’s Room SAM® Medical Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573 Developer of the SAM® Splint, SAM Splint XL, Blist-O-Ban™, Soft Shell™ Splint, and the new Celox™ wound care treatment. 7409 S.W. Tech Center Dr., #150 Portland, OR 97223 800-818-4726 • www.sammedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 32

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Samson Equipment, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 787 Designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty “Built for Strength” weight-training equipment to top-rated professional teams, colleges, and high schools worldwide. P.O. Box 353, Fairacres, NM 88033 800-472-6766 • www.samsonequipment.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 110

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Schering-Plough Healthcare Products . . . 614 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth, NJ 07033 908-298-4000 • www.schering-plough.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Schutt Sports Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 1200 East Union Ave., Litchfield, IL 62056 www.schutt-sports.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Secondary School ATC Committee . . . . . . 1082 Seneca Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1019 P.O. Box 399, Tiffin, OH 44883 800-447-0226 • www.senecamedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room SI-Boards, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 SIMS (Sports Injury Monitoring Systems) . 537 329 E. Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 www.flantech.net Categories: Software Simtrak Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 P.O. Box 203, Winfield,, IL 60190 630-906-6630 • www.simtrak.com Categories: Software Slack, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 923 6900 Grove Rd., Thorofare, NJ 08086 800-257-8290 • www.slackbooks.com Categories: Educational Materials Spenco Medical Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859 P.O. Box 2501, Waco, TX 76712

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800-877-3626 • www.spenco.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room Sport Tapes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 Offers athletic trainers CoTear™, the latex-free athletic tape CoHere®, and other sports medical supplies. 35 Crosby Rd., Dover, NH 03820 800-752-4944 • www.tape-o.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 38

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SportPharm Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . 913 381 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 1507, Torrance, CA 90501 800-272-4767 • www.sportpharm.com Categories: Drug Management Services Sports Antimicrobial Sports Coatings . . . . 109 Categories: Trainer’s Room Sports Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 865 Murfield Drive, Hanover Park, NC 28213 800-323-1305 • www.esportshealth.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room Sports Medicine Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 P.O. Box 173, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-346-0240 • www.sportsmedicineconcepts.com Categories: Educational Materials SportsMedic, Inc. (Med Pac) . . . . . . . . . . . 1010 P.O. Box 373, Buffalo, MN 55313 800-414-9031 • www.medicalbags.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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SportsTemp, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 SportsTemp helps athletes maximize their performaces by protecting them from heat-related illnesses. 7767 S. Valentia St., Englewood, CO 80112 303-796-8234 • www.sportstemp.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Heat Stress See ad on page 108

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SPRI Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1043 SPRI remains on top of today’s trends with a diverse line of products and education. 1600 N. Wind Blvd., Libertyville, IL 60048 800-222-7774 • www.spriproducts.com Categories: Educational Materials, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Sports Conditioning, Corrective Exercise See ad on page 104

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Star Trac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566 14410 Myford Rd., Irvine, CA 92606 800-228-6635 • www.startrac.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Steens Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937 Equipment developed for Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) active rehabilitation system. 1620 North I-35 E., Ste. 304, Carrollton, TX 75006 877-245-7701 • www.steensamericas.net Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 118

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This program is underwritten by American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania, a CNA company and is offered through the Healthcare Providers Service Organization Risk Purchasing Group. CNA is in the process of seeking necessary regulatory approvals, which will enable them to offer the coverages reflected in this ad at this premium rate. If your state has approved the filing by the time your application is processed, your policy will be issued with these coverages and rates. If the filing has not been approved in your state by the time your application is processed then the current coverages and rates will be issued. Coverages, rates and limits may differ in some states. This material is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview of the products and services offered. Only the policy can provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions. CNA is a service mark and trade name registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Stromgren Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Manufacturer of the FlexPad™ and other professional-quality sports performance apparel 600 Main St., P.O. Box 1230, Hays, KS 67601 800-527-1988 • www.stromgren.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 85

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Stryker Physiotherapy Associates . . . . . . . 759 3250 Players Club Pkwy., Memphis, TN 38125 866-282-6423 • www.myphysio.com Categories: Educational Materials, Professional Association Summit America Insurance Services, LC . . 524 2180 S. 1300 E., Ste. 520 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 800-955-1991 (KS) • www.summitamerica-ins.com Categories: Insurance Superfeet Worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961 1419 Whitehorn St., Ferndale, WA 98248 800-634-6618 • www.superfeet.com Categories: Braces & Supports Swedo-O, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627 Manufacturer of ankle braces and thermal support systems. 6459 Ash St., North Branch, MN 55056 866-317-5678 • www.swedeo.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Hot & Cold Treatment See ad on page 24

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SwimEx, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 SwimEx offers a wide range of rehab options: aquatic therapy and conditioning and hot and cold pools. 846 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA 02720 800-877-7946 • www.swimex.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 44

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Tahitian Noni Intn’l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 www.tahitiannoni.com Categories: Nutrition Tanita Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665 2625 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 800-826-4828 • www.tanita.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Team Butkus, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983 866-392-0068 • www.teambutkusinc.com Categories: Educational Materials Tec Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855 7100 Tec Labs Way S. W., Albany, OR 97321 800-482-4464 • www.teclabsinc.com Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room The Hygenic Corp./TheraBand/Biofreeze® . . . 567 Biofreeze® and Prossage® Heat offer athletes convenient topical and massage pain relief. 1017 Boyd Rd., Export, PA 15632 800-BIOFREEZE • www.biofreeze.com Categories: Massage Products, Trainer’s Room See ads on pgs. 12 & 83 Find product info on pgs. 72 & 80

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The Saunders Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832 4250 Norex Dr., Chaska, MN 55318 800-966-3140 • www.thesaundersgroup.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Magnetic Therapy, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

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The Stick/RPI of Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 928 120 Interstate North Pkwy. East, Ste. 424 Atlanta, GA 30339 888-882-0750 • www.thestick.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Therapy Innovations, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 2525 Twin Knolls Dr., Ste. 4, Bend, OR 97701 541-598-3939 • www.therapyinnovation.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment Thermo-Electric Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 455 Route 30, Imperial, PA 15126 800-633-8080 • Fax: 724-95-1892 Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Massage Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room ThermoTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1068 1454 Halsey Way, Carrollton, TX 75007 972-242-3232 • www.prothermo.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment Thomson Delmar Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065-2919 800-347-7707 • www.delmarhealthcare.com Categories: Educational Materials, Software Thought Technology, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 2180 Belgrave Ave. Montreal, PQ, Canada H4A 2L8 800-361-3651 • www.thoughttechnology.com Categories: Electrotherapy, Strength Training & Cardio Equip. Thumper Massager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 1241 Denison St., Unit 40 Markham, ON, Canada L3R-4B4 800-848-6737 • www.thumpermassager.com Categories: Massage Products, Rehab Equipment Today in PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Topical Biomedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 959 P.O. Box 494, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 www.topicalbiomedics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Total Gym® by efi Sports Medicine® . . . . 865 A leading manufacturer of gravity-based training, conditioning, and rehabilitation equipment. 7755 Arjons Dr., San Diego, CA 92126 800-541-4900 • www.efisportsmedicine.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip. See ad on page 52

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Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636 Supplies orthopedic braces for injuries, prevention, and mobility challenges. 4615 Shepard St., Bakersfield, CA 93313 800-432-3466 • www.townsenddesign.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 16

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Training & Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 The only trade magazine serving athletic trainers and professionals who work on the treatment/ prevention of injuries and the conditioning of competing athletes. 31 Dutch Mill Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 607-257-6970 • www.training-conditioning.com Categories: Publishing See ad on page 109

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S PONSOR PROF ILES TruSolutions Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 955 6343 Haley Way, Frisco, TX 75034 866-699-3539 • www.trusolutionscorp.com Categories: Trainer’s Room TX Options Homepathic Labs . . . . . . . . . . . 562 1006 W. 8th Ave., King of Prussia, PA 19406 800-234-8879 • www.homeopathiclaboratories.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Tyco Healthcare/Kendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 15 Hampshire St., Mansfield, MA 02048 800-962-9888 • www.tycohealthcare.com Categories: Trainer’s Room UltraFlex Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 237 South St., Ste. 200, Pottstown, PA 19464 800-220-6670 • www.ultraflexsystems.com Categories: Braces & Supports USANA Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692 Categories: Nutrition VQ Orthocare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 969 18011 Mitchell S., Irvine, CA 92614 800-266-6969 • www.vqorthocare.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Electrotherapy, Rehab Equipment WaterBoy Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD A leader in sport and industrial hydration. 1717 Minnesota Ave., Unit C Winter Park, FL 32789 888-442-6269 • www.waterboysports.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Hydration See ad on page 99

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Wenger Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1034 555 Park Dr., Owatonna, MN 800-493-6437 • www.wengercorp.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 64

Whitehall Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Supplies stainless steel whirlpools and hot/cold therapy units. P.O. Box 3527, City of Industry, CA 91744 800-488-8999 • www.whitehallmfg.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 56

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Wilson Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979 Manufacturer of athletic cases for athletic trainers. P.O. Box 1106, Hastings, NE 68902 800-322-5493 • www.wilsoncase.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 82

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Zen Sports Balm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 4991 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113 888-ZEN-BALM • www.zensportsbalm.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Zoll Medical Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1015 269 Mill Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824 800-348-9011 • www.zoll.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

Thera-Band® products are now manufactured along with Biofreeze® products by Hygenic Corp. and distributed through the company’s network of authorized dealers. Bringing these trusted brands together under the Performance Health brand portfolio fulfills a shared commitment to provide preferred solutions that help athletes manage pain, improve strength, and restore function. The Thera-Band system of Progressive Exercise™ features elastic bands, elastic tubing, exercise balls, and balance products that are effective and economical tools for low-tech functional rehab to improve flexibility, coordination, and strength. Biofreeze gel, roll-on, and spray effectively relieve many different types of pain, including sore muscles, muscle spasms, strains, sprains, tendonitis, backaches, and sore joints. Biofreeze products applied both pre- and post-treatment can be effective in all phases of both active and passive therapies, resulting in better client care. Come to booth 567 at the NATA show to see what’s new with TheraBand and Biofreeze products. For more information on both brands, visit www.thera-band.com and www.biofreeze.com. Over the past 87 years, athletic training and Cramer® Products have progressed side by side. A clear vision and a sensible approach to the needs of the physically active are common qualities shared by the men and women of Cramer Products and the thousands of dedicated professionals who serve as athletic trainers and sports medicine clinicians. The Cramer approach of hard work and a tireless allegiance to athletic training has led to the introduction of numerous product innovations, from state-of-the-art braces and supports to the first electrolyte-replacement sports drink and the recently introduced Cramer Stay Cool Towel® and ProShox® mouthguard. Cramer’s approach is straightforward and simple: a commitment to support athletically active individuals with proven treatments. Perhaps that’s why Cramer remains one of the most trusted names in athletic training rooms the world over. Cramer Products is proud to have been the NATA’s original corporate supporter, and is pleased to advance its solid relationship with the organization today. To learn more about the company’s products, go to www.cramersportsmed.com. Gatorade® Thirst Quencher’s formula contains fluid, electrolytes, and carbohydrates to replace what is lost in sweat. It is based on nearly 40 years of scientific research and testing on athletes to help keep them hydrated. Gatorade rehydrates, replenishes, and refuels better than water. Rehydrate—Gatorade has the flavor to keep your athletes drinking, and a six-percent carbohydrate solution that’s optimal for speeding fluids back into their systems. No fluid is absorbed faster than Gatorade. Replenish—If your athletes don’t replace the electrolytes they lose when they sweat, they risk becoming dehydrated, which can take them out of the game. By putting electrolytes back, Gatorade helps athletes drink more, retain fluids, and maintain fluid balance. Refuel—Unlike water, Gatorade has the right amount of carbohydrates (14 grams per eight ounces) to give your athletes’ working muscles more energy, help them fight fatigue, and let them keep their mental edge. Quench your thirst for more information at www.gatorade.com.

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Exhibitor Snapshots What you need to know about the companies attending this year’s Co nven tion American Red Cross . . . . . Booth 766 At the NATA Show: Attendees have a chance to win an American Red Cross AED Trainer. Antibody, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1062 Known for: Bodyguard products help protect and rehabilitate athletes. At the NATA Show: Attendees can find out how the Stored Elastic Energy Transfer (SEET) technology is used in Bodyguard products and register to win a customized pair of BodyGuard Compression Shorts. Ball Dynamics International, LLC . . . . . . . Booth 973 Known for: The company has one of the largest stability ball inventories in the U.S. What’s new: Ball Dynamics has expanded FitBALL product line. At the NATA Show: More than 20 FitBALL products will be on display. Bio Skin/Cropper Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 655 Known for: Bio Skin is designed and engineered for athletes to increase performance. What’s new: Bio Skin introduced a new material called Stratus™ Comfort Skin™. At the NATA Show: Attendees can try on the TriLok™ankle support and feel the difference. BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 829 Known for: BioMedical Life Systems (BMLS) has been manufacturing portable electromedical devices since 1983. What’s new: BMLS will be showing two new TENS devices: BioMed 2000XL and the Impulse TENS D5. At the NATA Show: BMLS will have a free drawing for combination TENS/muscle stim unit. BSN Medical . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 532 Known for: BSN Medical provides an extensive range of high-quality sports medical products. What’s new: Two new products: Actimove Orthopedic soft goods and orthoglass splinting system. At the NATA Show: To register to win a $500 gift card. Contemporary Design Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 810 Known for: Contemporary Design offers elite-level rehab and conditioning equipment. What’s new: Sport-specific training and

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balance products. At the NATA Show: To see what’s new and to get a free Flex-Frisbee. CytoSport . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1069 Known for: CytoSport offers nutrition and hydration products for athletes. At the NATA Show: Attendees will be offered free samples and find out more information on all CytoSport products. DM Systems, Inc. . . . . . . Booth 1025 Known for: DM Systems offers three unique products that can help athletic trainers rehab their athletes: The Cadlow™, shoulder stabilizer, the AnkleTough® rehab system, and the Adjusticizer. Dynatronics Corp. . . . . . . . Booth 300 At the NATA Show: Visitors can register to win a nine-inch DVD and CD player. Elrey Enterprises, Inc. . . . . Booth 480 Known for: Products developed by Elrey Enterprises provide effective results for proprioception and core stabilization. At the NATA Show: Attendees can see a demonstration of Elrey’s innovative fitness kit with multifunctional applications for strength, balance, and agility and see why pro athletes are using Elrey equipment. Gatorade Co., The . . . . . . . Booth 601 Known for: Gatorade is dedicated to educating athletes and sports health professionals on the prevention of dehydration. What’s new: Gatorade introduced new flavors and has started new research into the evolution of the Gatorade Performance Series. At the NATA Show: Attendees can get a first-hand look at the company’s product innovation. GNR Rehabilitation & Fitness Products . . . . . . . . Booth 579 Known for: GNR has quality products at wholesale prices. What’s new: New and improved online catalog. At the NATA Show: Attendees can sign up for a free giveaway and the companies new 2007 Wholesale Catalog. Hartwell Medical . . . . . . . Booth TBD At the NATA Show: Attendees have a chance to win an EVAC-U-Splint extremity splint set.

Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) . . . . . Booth 454 What’s new: HPSO now offers professional liability insurance protection for fitness professionals. Hothead Sports, LLC . . . . Booth 101 At the NATA Show: Visitors can enter to win an iPod. HQ, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1042 Known for: HQ offers the latest technology in monitoring internal core-body temperature. What’s new: Now available: RF longrange system for field use. At the NATA Show: Attendees can enter a drawing to win a CorTemp™ Core Body Monitoring System. IOMED, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 943 At the NATA Show: Visitors can see the new Hybresis™ and Infusion 80™ on display and register to win an iPod Nano. Keiser Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 956 Known for: Keiser equipment is the equipment of choice for athletic trainers and teams worldwide. Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 578 Known for: Magister is a leading supplier of non-latex resistive-exercise products for the rehabilitation industry (REP Band® resistive exercise products). At the NATA Show: Attendees can see all Magister products, including REP Band®, Eggsercizer® Hand Exerciser, and Cambion Orthotic products. McDavid Sports Medical Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 432 Known for: The company is a recognized leader in sports medical products, protective padding, and protective athletic wear. At the NATA Show: Attendees will be able to view a variety of products, including sports medical items and athletic apparel. Medical Outfitters . . . . . . . Booth 310 Known for: The company offers more than 200,000 products, along with knowledgeable and friendly customer service staff. At the NATA Show: Visitors can register for a chance to win sports memorabilia.

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Exhibitor Snapshots What you need to know ab out th e companies attending this year’s Conve n tio n MedZone Corp. . . . . . . . . . Booth 409 Known for: Started and operated by ATCs with terrific products. What’s new: MedZone has begun working with ATCs in animal healthcare. At the NATA Show: Attendees can see demonstrations on new uses for MedZone products. Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 719 Known for: Mueller supplies state-of-the art sports medicine products, including patented braces and supports. What’s new: New products include the revolutionary TapeWrap® and No Glare™ eye protection. At the NATA Show: Many new products, such as new taping stations for handson taping. National Strength & Conditioning Association . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 925 Known for: The NSCA presents advanced information regarding strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and research findings. At the NATA Show: The association is offering a one-year membership giveaway. NormaTec . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1060 Known for: The NormaTec MVP helps your athletes get back in the game. At the NATA Show: Attendees can receive a free demo of the NormaTec MVP. NSCA Certification Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 925 Known for: NSCA Certification Commission’s CSCS® enhances athletic trainers’ marketability and career opportunities. What’s new: The commission now offers both the computer-based and paper format testing options. At the NATA Show: The commission is giving away a free CSCS® exam registration. OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 428 Known for: OPTP’s products are among the best-quality, and the company offers the lastest in education. What’s new: Great new products and resources available. At the NATA Show: Attendees can see the latest products OPTP offers on display and have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate. Outdoor Boss™ . . . . . . . . . Booth 963 Known for: The Boss provides athletic trainers with a versatile and affordable way to hydrate athletes.

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What’s new: The new Boss Drinking System will be on display. At the NATA Show: A free Boss Drinking System will be given away. Perform Better . . . . . . . . . Booth 1018 Known for: Perform Better offers an exceptional selection and value on quality training aids. What’s new: Perform Better offers more than 50 new products, each proven to perform to a high standard of excellence. At the NATA Show: Attendees can get a free copy of the ‘07 Perform Better Catalog and take advantage of a special 15 percent coupon discount. Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . Booth 555 Known for: Power Systems carries an extensive line of balance, strength, and agility products and programs. What’s new: Power Systems introduces the Speed Harness, Indoor Agility Ladder, Power Rope Balls, Myo-Therapy Balls, and more. At the NATA Show: The company will have special show pricing on product orders and a 30-day price guarantee quote. PrePak Products . . . . . . . . Booth 861 At the NATA Show: Attendees can register to win a Web-Slide Rail System. Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . Booth 651 Known for: The company offers unique supports, braces, and cryotherapy products. What’s new: Pro-Tec introduced its new Sacroiliac (SI) Back Belt. At the NATA Show: Attendees will also have a chance to enter a raffle for free samples. Also, the new Sacroiliac (SI) Back Belt will be on display. PROTEAM™ by Hausmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 548 Known for: PROTEAM products are as tough as your team. What’s new: Hi-lo taping tables—the backsaver is here. At the NATA Show: The company will be giving away an iPod. SAM® Medical Products. . . Booth 573 Known for: SAM Medical manufactures innovative products for everyday injures that need superior solutions. What’s new: SAM Medical will be introducing Celox, a hemostatic agent. At the NATA Show: New products will be on display.

Steens Americas . . . . . . . . Booth 937 Known for: Steens Americas’ equipment is designed to both improve and maintain optimum conditioning. What’s new: The company’s involvement with the PGA and the “Strengthen Your Game” program. At the NATA Show: To see new equipment that has been added to the line. Stromgren Supports . . . . . Booth 305 Known for: To see and learn more about affordable injury prevention and post injury treatment products as well as protective performance apparel garments. What’s new: Additions to Stromgren’s product line. At the NATA Show: Attendees can learn how to provide affordable injury prevention to their athletes. Swede-O, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 627 Known for: Swede-O offers high-quality products that are made in the U.S.A. and come with a one-year warranty. What’s new: Swede-O has introduced numerous new products to the market. At the NATA Show: Attendees will be able to sample products and find out what’s new with the company. SwimEx, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 427 Known for: The company offers its motorized treadmill option to its pool product line. Townsend Design . . . . . . . Booth 636 Known for: Townsend Design offers exceptional bracing technology for premier athletes. What’s new: New bracing options. At the NATA Show: Visitors can learn about the new lateral impact RebelPro brace and register to win a Townsend Design Rolling Back Pack. Whitehall Manufacturing . . Booth 419 Known for: Quality is its number one priority. What’s new: The introduction of the new ThermaSplint. At the NATA Show: Attendess can find out more about the next generation ThermaSplint. Wilson Case . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 979 Known for: Wilson Case’s athletic cases will keep athletic trainers organized on the road and at game time. What’s new: Wilson Case introduced its new Taping Station Case design. At the NATA Show: Attendees can view new athletic case designs.

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2007 National Conference and Exhibition July 11-14, 2007 — Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA

The 30th annual National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference takes place in Atlanta, July 11-14, 2007, and features keynote speaker Terry Bowden, an ABC Sports college football analyst, renowned as one of the brightest young minds in college football. His topic will be “You Can Make a Difference.” “This is one conference you won’t want to miss,” says NSCA Executive Director Bob Jursnick of this premier strength and conditioning event. “With more than 30 sessions, 40 high-level presenters, and over 1,500 strength and conditioning professionals from around the world in attendance, this conference is sure to inform and motivate.” For the first time ever, nine pre-conference symposia will be available. Starting Wednesday, July 11, topics for these indepth two-hour sessions are: Reversing the ‘Unfitness’ Epidemic Among Youth; JAMA Training Circuits: Joint Alignment and Muscle Activation Training; Strength Without Boundaries; Youth Sports Training Methods for Fitness; Wellness and Performance: From Fun to Fit!; Weekend Warrior or

an Injury Waiting to Happen?; BOSU® Ball Training; From No-Use to AB-Use – Sensible Programming for Optimal Youth Fitness; Exercise Adaptations for Special Considerations Full conference sessions begin Thursday, July 12, and are set in a two-track format that will update attendees on the most relevant and current information in the field. Look for enlightening, research-based presentations by wellrespected sport and exercise scientists and practitioners, including: Juan Carlos Santana, Mark Verstegen, Mike Boyle, John Gray, Avery Faigenbaum, and Dan Wathen. Also check out the two new sessions added to the schedule: Creatine Supplementation in Exercise and Sport on Friday, July 13 (sponsored by GNC) and Speed, Power & Agility Training for Athletic Performance, Power & Agility on Saturday, July 14, presented by John Graham, MS, CSCS,*D. Attendees can find original research studies—more than 150 never before observed—presented each afternoon. Highlights include To Stretch or Not to Stretch: The Role of Stretching in Injury Prevention and Performance and

Strength Training for Special Populations: Parkinson’s Disease. There will also be a special session sponsored by the U.K. Strength and Conditioning Association, The Science of Athletic Development: From the Playground to the Podium. Visitors can also explore the exhibit hall, interact with equipment providers, and preview the latest products to hit the industry. Exhibit hall hours are: Thursday, July 12 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Exhibitor Reception) Friday, July 13 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. And finally, the NSCA Career Services Center will be available throughout the conference. Those interested should come prepared with a resume, as employers will be conducting interviews on-site. For more information on the NSCA National Conference, call 800-815-6826 or visit www.nsca-lift.org/Conferences/ general.shtml.

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Exhibitor Spotlight Contemporary Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 145-146 800-334-5633 www.shuttlesystems.com Designing, manufacturing, and marketing the Shuttle System Series—state-of-the-art physical therapy, rehabilitation, and strength-training equipment. See ad on page 98.

CytoSport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 22-23 888-289-6629 www.cytosport.com CytoSport’s mission is to provide the highest-quality dietary supplements to professional and amateur athletes striving to reach their potential. See ad on inside front cover.

Hammer Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 6-11 800-643-8637 www.hammerstrength.com

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Jump Stretch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 86 800-344-3539 www.jumpstretch.com Jump Stretch offers the complete line of Flex Band® exercise equipment, providing isotonic resistance in a variety of settings for strength training and rehab. See ad on page 59.

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The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) and NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) certifications are considered the Credentials of Distinction in the strength and conditioning and personal training professions. See ad on page 54.

Optimal Nutrition Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth TBD 800-817-9808 www.onsperformance.com ONS Performance™ products are NCAA-compliant nutritional products, uniquely designed to support the energy requirements for sport and exercise. See ad on page 40.

Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 120-123 800-556-7464 www.performbetter.com Perform Better offers some of the highest-quality functional training and rehabilitation equipment at very reasonable prices. See ads on pages 11 and 127.

Power Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1-21 800-872-1543 www.power-lift.com Precise engineering and the high quality of manufacture make Power Lift the choice of strength-training professionals. See ad on page 102.

Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 67-70 800-321-6975 www.power-systems.com Providing current and effective training products and programs for strength training, speed development, plyometrics, and agility training.

Rogers Athletic Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 87-94 800-457-5337 www.rogersathletic.com Helping football coaches rained youth, high school, college, and professional champions with innovative sleds and dummies for more than 40 years. See ads on pages 30 and 105.

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Biofreeze® is a unique and effective analgesic, formulated to provide a variety of benefits for therapy, pain relief, exercise/training, and overall comfort. See ads on pages 12 and 83.

WerkSan Barbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 71-72 877-WERKSAN www.werksanusa.com WerkSan has a strong worldwide reputation for high-quality weightlifting equipment. WerkSan is now the official barbell of USA Weightlifting and is certified by the IWF. See ad on page 106. Circle No. 169 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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2007 Conference Workshop Schedule July 11-14, 2007 — Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Thursday, July 12, 2007 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Strength Training for the Eyes: The Relationship Between Visual Fitness & Athletic Peformance Brian Gearity, CSCS, ATC Frank Spaniol, EdD, CSCS*D

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Identifying Eating Disorders as a Strength & Conditioning Professional Leslie Schilling, MA, RD, CSCS

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Presentation: “You Can Make a Difference” Terry Bowden

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Child to Champion Athlete Peter Twist, CSCS

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Applied Testing and Statistics for Strength & Conditioning Professionals Jared Coburn, PhD, CSCS

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Firefighter and First Responder Readiness

To Stretch or Not to Stretch: The Role of Stretching in Injury Prevention and Performance Malachy McHugh, PhD

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Somatotype and Resistance Training Mechanics Thomas De Long, MA, CSCS

Effects of Beta-Alanine on Exercise Performance in Men and Women Jeffery Stout, PhD, CSCS*D

The Science of Athletic Development: From the Playground to the Podium Clive Brewer, MSc Sports Science, Loughborough

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Feet Don’t Fail Me Now Paul Goodman, MS, CSCS*D

Program Design for Team Sports Michael Boyle

Strength Training for Special Populations: Parkinson’s Disease Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS Robyn Karlage, CSCS

Friday, July 13, 2007 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Creatine Supplementation in Exercise and Sport Andrew Fry, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA Jay Hoffman, PhD, CSCS*D, FNSCA Joel Cramer, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCACPT*D, FNSCA

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. A Painless Path to Optimal Performance Mark Verstegen, Scott Hopson

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A Soviet System of Periodization Robert Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS

Following the Functional Path Everything Old is New Again Vern Gambetta

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Strength & Conditioning: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where Are We Going Dan Wathen, MS, CSCS*D, NSCACPT*D, ATC

Training the Tennis Athlete: Learn from Scientific Literature Mark Kovacs, CSCS

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1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Dr. Gary A. Dudley Memorial Symposium: “Muscle Biology from Basic Science to Applied Practice” Moderator: William J. Kraemer, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA

Fundamental Insights into Training from Animal Studies Ronald A. Meyer, PhD

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Non-Compatibility of Training Stimuli: Physiologial Rationale, Empirical Evidence and Practical Application Matthew Rhea, PhD, CSCS

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. A Progression Method to Teach Young Athletes Olympic Lifts

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Battling Ropes: A New Training Concept Mike Martino, PhD, CSCS John Brookfield

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Speed, Power & Agility Training For Athletic Performance

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Pioneering Work In Muscle Atrophy: Its Evaluation And Prevention Lori Ploutz-Snyder, Ph.D.

Compatibility of Exercise: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise Training

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Musculoskeletal Adaptations After SCI: Impacts on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Jill M. Slade, Ph.D.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Center of Gravity Training Timothy Manson, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Kirk Bradshaw, ATC, CSCS, PES

Resistance Training and Overweight Youth: Lessons Learned from the Elderly N. Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS*D

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Neuromuscular Training Programs and ACL Injury Prevention Albert Ducker, CSCS, ATC

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monitoring Strength Training & Performance: Practical and Psychological Applications Mike McGuigan, PhD, CSCS David Tod, PhD

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Making Progress How can you push upperclassmen to keep improving once they’ve plateaued? This article answers the five most important questions on motivation in the weightroom.

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t’s been said by sports coaches— usually after a rookie mistake has cost their team dearly—that the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores. For strength coaches, that progression from inexperienced newcomer to seasoned veteran brings both challenges and opportunities. Although there are exceptions, most freshmen are not ready to jump into a full-fledged college strength-training program their first day on campus. Even if they have the requisite physical ability, they usually have to learn proper technique and weightroom procedures before they can even think of working out with the rest of the team. Add in the challenges of adapting to college life, and many freshmen have their hands full just making it through each day. By the time they’re sophomores, though, athletes are usually ready to accept any challenge and make great gains in strength and power. As they age and progress through the program, some athletes can begin to plateau as juniors or seniors if proper steps aren’t taken to keep them improving. Athletes’ needs and abilities change during the course of their college career. What works for a wide-eyed freshman may not yield the same results for a three-year starter. For the past 12 years, I have been fortunate to work with some very insightful and successful strength and

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OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE conditioning coaches, including Sonny Sano, now at Ohio University; Mike Gentry at Virginia Tech; and Jim Whitten at the Virginia Military Institute. They have taught me there is more to strength coaching than sets, reps, and

perfect world, every athlete would always be eager and motivated to work hard in the weightroom. However, in the real world, athletes require varying degrees of motivational support at different times.

To provide each athlete a voice in the program, we asked them what their goals were for the following season. A number of athletes wanted to set very ambitious, but unrealistic, goals. In these cases, we redirected them to a more realistic range for success. yelling. It is a combination of science and art that requires constant adjustment. In this article, I will explore five common questions faced by strength and conditioning coaches as their athletes progress from rookies to seniors. How do you keep athletes motivated over an extended period of time? Motivating athletes is one of the most challenging duties college strength and conditioning coaches face. In a

I feel motivation starts with trust between athletes and coaches. If an athlete believes the strength coach is looking out for his or her best interests and that the coach uses sound judgment in designing a program, then both parties have a chance for true success. The best motivator for almost any athlete is playing time, so if we can show them how hard work in the weightroom can pay off on the field, half the battle is already won.

But trust doesn’t happen overnight. Developing it takes time and effort. This starts with an enthusiastic coach who is energized about the strengthtraining program that he or she has developed. It also requires working hands-on with the athletes. Simply developing and overseeing workout routines isn’t enough—you must actually coach the athletes during each workout, making sure they’re using the right technique. At the same time, you must concentrate on maintaining high energy levels. Coach Gentry always stressed that the upcoming workout had to be the most important thing in my world for that hour. If you don’t enjoy working with the athletes, it’s going to be hard to motivate them because they will quickly see that. Successful strength coaches also create expectations for hard work and accountability. This can be as straightforward as enforcing each rule the same way for every athlete from the senior All-American to the freshman redshirt. It can also be as simple as requiring every lift or drill to be performed perfect-

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OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE ly before moving on to the next. One very effective way to motivate returning athletes is goal planning. I believe this is one of the most important elements Coach Gentry instituted at Virginia Tech. Near the end of each spring semester, the strength coaches met individually with each player on the football team. The meetings typically lasted five to 10 minutes, although some went as long as 30 minutes. We’d go over the player’s season max and previous best in the bench press, back squat, power clean, push jerk, 40-

yard dash, 10-yard dash, vertical jump, and shuttle drill. By looking at both the season max and previous best, we could see if they were improving year to year or if there was a specific area that needed more work. To provide each athlete a voice in the strength and conditioning program, we asked them what their goals were for the following season. A number of athletes wanted to set very ambitious, but unrealistic, goals. In these cases, we redirected the athletes to a more realistic range for success.

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For example, if a player had recently maxed out at 600 pounds on the back squat, he might think the next step should be 675—even if he had barely cleared 600. We listed 675 as his goal, but we also wrote down that our goal for him was 625. That way we weren’t telling him he couldn’t achieve his goal, but we still made sure he could have success by meeting our goal for him. In addition, the meetings provided an opportunity for athletes to ask questions about the program and discuss their performance within it. We also learned a little more about what motivated each athlete, challenged those who weren’t doing well, and praised the ones who were having success. This is important because it’s easy to get caught up in the negatives and forget the positive effects than can come from praising athletes. We also held meetings with individual players at other times during the year when necessary. These extra meetings were typically called if the player became injured, saw a change in playing time, exceeded previous goals and needed new ones, was missing workouts, or was not putting forth the proper effort. Recognition and incentives are another way to help motivate athletes. Commemorative awards such as plaques and T-shirts for reaching certain goals can motivate athletes to keep working hard. It’s also a great idea for individual and team records to be posted in the strength facility. How can healthy competition keep upperclassmen motivated? Competition makes training sessions more intense and focuses players’ energy in a positive manner. Successful athletes feed off of competition and can push each other to higher levels than they would have reached alone. Specially constructed competitive drills are a great way to keep things lively. At Virginia Tech, we ended each football conditioning session with a competitive drill. One of our favorites was a simple game called “Sharks and Minnows,” where two or three players stood in the middle of a 20-yard circle or square and filled the role of sharks. We then sent other players into the ring who acted as minnows. The sharks tried to tag the minnows. With all the cuts, spins, acceleration, and deceleration involved, this drill closely mimics what players are called to do on the football field. TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE Another simple drill for acceleration involved five players starting in different positions such as on their back with their hands straight up or on their stomach with their arms underneath them. We’d blow a whistle, and they’d have to stand up and sprint 10 yards, with the person finishing last repeating the drill. One way to inject some life into your offseason program is to hold a strongman competition, using events such as a tractor-tire flip, truck push, stadium stair run, sumo wrestling, and tug-ofwar. Once a week, we’d conduct one event after our lifting session and keep track of scores throughout the summer. The events broke up the monotony of the offseason program and gave the athletes another avenue to enhance their performance outside of typical resistance training. Should you conduct separate workout programs for freshmen and upperclassmen? The quick answer is you usually don’t have to because they’ll typically end up divided by other types of groupings. First, most freshmen are not able to step into a full-fledged strength program. Second, many freshmen, especially in football, are being redshirted and don’t have to worry about being ready for competition. Having redshirted athletes in a separate program capitalizes on a window of opportunity for young athletes to make significant gains, which in turn helps keep them motivated. However, if a freshman works his or her way into a starting position and has mastered the lifts, there’s no reason to keep him or her from working with upperclassmen. There are plenty of other factors more important than age that should be considered when grouping athletes for lifting. For example, it’s common to break teams into groups based on position. Some athletes will need to work on losing weight, even at the expense of passing up potential strength gains. Backups can work a little harder during the week than starters who need to be fresh for each game. So it’s usually not necessary to deliberately segregate upperclassmen from freshmen. Conversely, there’s no reason to be concerned if this occurs naturally. How do injuries, which can accumulate over the course of a career, affect TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

strength and conditioning programs? By the time athletes reach their junior and senior years they should have a good knowledge and understanding of exercise performance. Their fitness levels should allow them to do more specialized work that enhances their performance and helps prevent injury. Each year, they should build on the gains made in the previous season. However, many upperclassmen still have injuries from previous seasons that need to be considered. Depending on the exact nature of the injury, a

strength coach may need to avoid overworking an area that has suffered from chronic problems, or conversely, adjust the program to build up an area that is seeing injuries due to weakness. In either case, the athletic trainer should be consulted to determine the proper course of action. When athletes are dealing with a recent injury, the focus often shifts to rehabilitation rather than strength and power development, but this doesn’t mean those areas should be forgotten. In a game during the 2000 foot-

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TESTING EXERCISES Here is a list of tests that can be used for tracking the strength and conditioning progress of college football players. Other exercises can be easily substituted, but each category should have at least one test. Testing should be done at least twice a year.