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17 37 Student Corner 7 Evidence-Based Practice: What Does It Mean for You? Q&A 11 Jack Marucci Louisiana State University Sponsored Pages 34 Power Systems 56 Hammer Strength Convention Section 73 NATA Show Planner 102 NSCA Convention Preview Product News 106 Chest & Back 111 New Product Launch 114 More Products

120 Advertisers Directory 128 Next Stop: Web Site CEU Quiz 125 For NATA and NSCA Members On the cover: At the University of North Carolina, athletic trainers use comprehensive testing and new technology to reduce risks associated with concussions. Story begins on page 44. Photo by Jim Bounds.

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What Are They Made Of?

Analyzing athletes’ body composition can lay the groundwork for diet and lifestyle interventions that boost lean mass, cut fat, and ultimately improve both performance and health.

By Amy Bragg Optimum Performance

the Gait 27 Opening If you know what to look for, watching someone run can reveal subtle

flaws and inefficiencies that decrease speed and increase injury risk.

This author has helped countless athletes identify and correct them.

By Dr. Karl Fields Leadership

Think 37 Group At the University of California-Berkeley, a special committee made up of athletic trainers, strength coaches, administrators, medical personnel, and sport coaches is helping assess the present and plan the future of athletic medicine on campus.

By Ryan Cobb Treating the Athlete

44 Medical research is offering a clearer picture than ever of how the brain The Invisible Injury

reacts after injury. Armed with the latest information, you can make your concussion prevention and management strategies more effective.

By Kyle Garratt Sport Specific

59 To optimize skills while preventing ACL tears and other common Kicking It Up

injuries, Boston University developed a successful women’s soccer training program based on the sport’s unique physical demands.

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Editorial Board Marjorie Albohm, MS, ATC/L Director of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Research, Orthopaedics Indianapolis

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

Jon Almquist, ATC Specialist, Fairfax County (Va.) Pub. Schools Athletic Training Program

Brian Goodstein, MS, ATC, CSCS, Head Athletic Trainer, DC United

Brian Awbrey, MD Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Instructor in Orthopaedics, Harvard Medical School

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

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Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS Clinic Director Orthopedic & Sports Phys. Ther.

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Keith D’Amelio, ATC, PES, CSCS Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/ Assistant Athletic Trainer, Toronto Raptors Bernie DePalma, MEd, PT, ATC Head Athl. Trainer/Phys. Therapist, Cornell University Lori Dewald, EdD, ATC, CHES Health Education Program Director, Salisbury University Jeff Dilts, Director, Business Development & Marketing, National Academy of Sports Medicine David Ellis, RD, LMNT, CSCS Sports Alliance, Inc. Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS Director of Coaching Performance, National Strength & Conditioning Association Peter Friesen, ATC, NSCA-CPT, CSCS, CAT, Head Ath. Trainer/ Cond. Coach, Carolina Hurricanes Lance Fujiwara, MEd, ATC, EMT Director of Sports Medicine, Virginia Military Institute Vern Gambetta, MA, President, Gambetta Sports Training Systems P.J. Gardner, MS, ATC, CSCS, PES, Athletic Trainer, Colorado Sports & Spine Centers

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A comparison of the kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity between pneumatic and free weight resistance · David Michael Frost · John Barry Cronin · Robert Usher Newton Abstract Pneumatic devices provide a resistance comprising minimal mass, possibly affording greater movement velocities, compared to free weight, while reducing the influence of momentum.

Thirty men completed three testing sessions with Free Weight (FW), Ballistic (throwing the free weight) and Pneumatic, each consisting of a one repetition maximum (1RM) and six sets (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90% 1RM) of four explosive repetitions of a bench press.

Velocity On average, the mean and peak Pneumatic velocity were 36.5 and 28.3% greater than the equivalent FW load, and 22.9 and 19.1% greater than the equivalent Ballistic condition throughout the spectrum of loads. The mean and peak velocity of the Pneumatic load remained significantly higher than both the FW (75 and 39% for the mean and peak, respectively) and Ballistic conditions (68 and 25% for the mean and peak, respectively) at loads of 75 and 90% 1RM.

Acceleration Peak acceleration was significantly higher for the Pneumatic condition across all loads, with a mean difference of 122.4 and 177.2% between the FW and Ballistic equivalents, respectively. An athlete’s acceleration will be limited by the force that they are able to generate so as to overcome the inertia, or mass of the external load being lifted.

However, given the present situation in which each Pneumatic load tested included minimal mass, there was little resistance to change in motion, thereby permitting the production of significantly greater peak accelerations. Maximum differences were recorded at a load of 45% 1RM, at which the peak Pneumatic acceleration was 148 and 217% greater than the corresponding FW and Ballistic load.

Power The FW mean power was significantly lower than the Pneumatic (24.9–36.0%) and Ballistic (9.8– 59.6%) equivalents for loads of 15–75% 1RM. The Pneumatic condition permitted a greater velocity contribution to peak power, as compared to both free weight equivalents across all loads, With NATA Booth No. 18075

regards to the mean power, the velocity contribution was significantly higher for the Pneumatic condition than both the FW and Ballistic at each load tested.

Practical Application Sprinting, jumping and changing direction are specific skills that require the movement velocity to be high and as such may see greater benefit from a training program designed to elicit velocity specific power production. Resistance training with an external load comprising free weight, or mass, necessitates sufficient forces to overcome the inertia of the external load in addition to the body, which may subsequently limit the maximum movement velocity that can be achieved.

Muscle Activity Projecting a 15% 1RM load resulted in significantly higher pectoralis major activity, as compared to both non ballistic conditions, during the second half of the concentric phase. Loads of 30-75% 1RM elicited similar differences between the two free weight conditions (FW and Ballistic), however, compared to the Pneumatic efforts, both were statistically lower during the last 10-25% of the concentric displacement.

Conclusions Those researchers who have advocated the use of ballistic contractions suggest that they may facilitate improvements in athletic performance by permitting force and muscle activity to be maintained throughout the concentric displacement; however findings from the current investigation suggest that such a claim is more indicative of the kinetic and electromyographic profiles of training with Pneumatic resistance.

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Corner Evidence-Based Practice: What Does It Mean for You?

EBP is more than a buzz word in athletic training today. It’s an approach to healthcare that can increase your clinical value and effectiveness.

By Dr. Greg Frounfelter

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n today’s information-overload society, athletic trainers must be able to justify every treatment we provide. This demand can come from athletes themselves, who through the Internet have greater access than ever to information about their healthcare options. It can also come from third-party payers, such as health insurance companies, who may ask, “Why should we pay for this treatment?” or “Is there a more cost-effective alternative?” Questions like these, along with a basic desire to provide the best care possible, have led to a new age of evidence-based practice (EBP) in athletic training.

In the simplest terms, EBP means we should treat each patient based on what science has shown to be the best intervention for his or her specific condition and circumstances. Traditionally, we rely on teachers and mentors to show us which treatment approaches meet this standard. And of course, we can supplement this knowledge with scientific literature, clinical experience, and a host of other sources.

Greg Frounfelter, DPT, ATC, CSCS, is a staff physical therapist at Baldwin (Wis.) Area Medical Center and is active in the Wisconsin chapter of the NSCA. He can be reached at: gfrounfelter@hotmail.com.

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There are different levels of evidence that can inform our judgment of what constitutes the best treatment under EBP. The first level is consensus or expert opinion. For example, when deciding whether to apply ice or heat to an acute injury, virtually all ATCs would agree that ice is usually the most appropriate choice. Simple experience and what we learned as students is enough to make us confident in this decision.

The next level of evidence consists of well-designed studies and research. Non-randomized clinical trials, non-quantitative literature reviews with appropriate research strategies and substantiated conclusions, clinical cohort and case studies, and high-quality historical, non-controlled studies are examples of this type of evidence.

As part of your athletic training education, you should learn how to discern whether a study meets basic criteria for credibility, and how to weigh different studies based on their design and the way they’re performed. In the practical world, I have found research at this level to be a significant impetus for change. I often read about something in a scientific journal, and based on my assessment of its validity, I may start to incorporate the new knowledge into my practice.

The highest level of evidence

involves randomized, controlled trials and meta-analysis. These are the tools used in the medical world when accurate results are most essential, such as when evaluating experimental medications. Meta-analysis involves a quantitative literature review that uses comprehensive research strategies and statistical tools to draw conclusions. This level of research targets clinical interventions and their outcomes, looking to make connections across various independent research projects and labs.

Once you’re in a professional setting and responsible for deciding how to treat athletes, how can you integrate the concept of EBP? I recommend the following five steps to support an evidence-based approach to athlete care: 1. Formulate focused, answerable questions regarding the clinical issue at hand.

2. Find the best evidence to answer those questions.

3. Critically appraise all available evidence and relevant information.

4. Determine the best course of action based on the evidence and information, and act accordingly.

5. Evaluate your performance and the effectiveness of the treatment.

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Corner you with an injury. You do an initial evaluation and determine what the problem is, but you’re not sure how best to treat it because you’ve never seen this type of injury firsthand.

At this time, it would be appropriate to leave the athletic training room and search a trusted online medical database (more on that later) to find what the literature suggests is the best treatment option. You can then return to the athlete and confidently begin treatment.

The above scenario, of course, assumes perfect working conditions: You have plenty of time, the athlete is patient, and your database search quickly reveals a satisfactory answer. In the real world, this may not always be the case, and that’s when you need to get creative.

For example, if the athlete isn’t patient, you can apply basic RICE or perhaps electrical stimulation while you conduct your research. Or, if the circumstances permit, you can schedule a treatment with the ath-

lete later that day, giving you some time to conduct needed research. In any case, you should always remember step five: Evaluate the shortand long-term response to whatever treatment you choose, and make sure your intervention was effective. This

usyd.edu.au), all of which have helped me find the best treatment options for various conditions and injuries. Other sources, such as WebMD (www. webmd.com) and PubMed/Medline (www.pubmed.gov), are trustworthy and provide access to massive amounts of

Incorporating EBP involves hard work and a commitment to always learning more—it means constantly reassessing our methods, asking questions, seeking answers, and critically evaluating the information we receive. is how you build valuable clinical experience.

Where exactly do you look when conducting research? The Internet is the most efficient way to find information, but it’s essential to rely only on trusted sources. I recommend the Cochrane Library (www.cochrane.us, click on “Cochrane Library”), the National Guideline Clearinghouse (www.guideline.gov), and PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database, www.pedro.fhs.

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Q&A Jack Marucci Louisiana State University

Like most athletic trainers at NCAA Division I schools, LSU’s Jack Marucci, MS, ATC, was pretty busy when late February rolled around.

His men’s and women’s basketball teams were gearing up for postseason runs, and the indoor track squads were on their way to top-10 finishes at nationals. The baseball and softball teams had started their seasons, both eyeing NCAA championships. And spring football was only a few weeks away.

But that wasn’t all LSU’s Director of Athletic Training had on his plate. Marucci was also traveling around Major League Baseball spring training facilities, talking to big leaguers about something far removed from sports medicine: baseball bats.

On top of his work in the athletic training room, Marucci runs the Marucci Bat Company, which manufactures baseball bats for a long list of MLB all-stars, including Manny Ramirez and David Wright. Marucci began making baseball bats seven years ago as a hobby, and before he knew it, major leaguers were calling with orders.

Today, Marucci balances his business with overseeing 20 Tiger sports teams, supervising a staff of eight full-time athletic trainers and 10 graduate assistants, and managing two athletic training facilities. He has been at LSU for 13 years, after working eight years as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Florida State University.

In this interview, Marucci talks about developing a loyal staff, working with a new athletic director, and the current state of curriculum programs. He also provides advice on communicating with student-athletes and starting your own business.

T&C: What are the key elements of managing a large staff in NCAA Division I? Marucci: It’s all about communicating well and treating people right. You have to create a positive work environment, let them do their jobs, and reward them accordingly. I’ve always fought hard for staff raises and I think we are paid very fairly for what we do.

I also don’t let people work too many hours—we run flex hours in the summer and pick up the slack when something comes up. I encourage people to have other interests outside of the job—like I do with the bats. It’s important to have outside activities because that keeps you from getting burned out.

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Jack Marucci (at right, with belt pack) has assembled a team of athletic trainers who enjoy working together—in fact, many of them have been on the LSU staff for more than 10 years.

How important is staff stability?

Really important. Our stability as a staff breeds confidence, and confidence is key in this profession. A lot of our staff members have been here for over 10 years.

We truly enjoy each other’s company. We spend a lot of time together, so that’s essential. For example, [Senior Associate Athletic Trainer] Andy Barker has been with me since 1988 when we were at Florida State—and he’s been my roommate on the road for the last 20 years.

My staff and I get other job offers all the time, but we know it would be difficult to replicate what we have here in terms of support and camaraderie.

What do you tell staff members who are tempted by a job with a larger paycheck?

That the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Realize what you have and appreciate it. Also, how much more do you really need? Obviously, people want financial freedom, but does that mean you’re never satisfied where you are? People can’t find peace in their lives if they’re constantly chasing a better paycheck.

How do you strike your own work-life balance?

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Q&A I’m on, I give them my home address. On weekends, my son plays baseball and my daughter plays soccer, and I try to attend all of their games. Their sports and school functions are my top priorities.

In order to make that happen, I need to be surrounded by good, hard-working people. My athletic training staff is great about helping out whenever I’m pulled in another direction.

How do you find good people to hire?

I look at more than just GPA and work experience. I want people who are genuinely passionate and work well with others.

To me, the most important things on a resume are the references. On a reference check, I’ll ask if that person is a team player and what kind of work ethic they have.

It really comes down to whether he or she is a good person—you can’t teach that. You can teach somebody how to tape or work modalities, but you can’t teach them to be a good person who works well with others.

LSU recently hired a new athletic director. How did you get him up to speed on your program?

I was one of the first people he called into his office when he started work. He had heard about how well our staff works together and wanted to hit the ground running with me. In our meeting, he acknowledged the role of the athletic trainer in the department and clearly understood what needed to be

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accomplished in the athletic training room. He knows we are effective at taking the temperature of the entire department and that we hear everything that goes on behind the scenes.

Starting off on the right foot, the transition was an easy one.

Do you spend much time working one-on-one with student-athletes?

I do, and that’s what I really enjoy about this job. If I didn’t, I would probably lose touch. I believe it’s important to treat each athlete as an individual. We don’t take any cookie cutter approaches.

What is your basic strategy for communicating with student-athletes?

How you present an injury is important. When an athlete is injured, we don’t say, “You tore something, you’re going to be out six weeks.” Instead, we might say, “It looks like a strain,” which is what a tear technically is. “We’ll take it day to day.”

It’s amazing how much more motivated a kid can be when you present things in a positive light.

And it’s always so rewarding when years later, former players come back and tell us how much they appreciate what we did for them. I’ve developed some great relationships with our athletes, and there are guys I’ll keep in touch with forever. A lot of them go through different coaches in their time at LSU, but we’re always the mainstays for them. We’re their

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“...for all the good advice and all those hours you spent working with me, for getting and keeping me healthy and ready to play.

If it weren’t for you I might not be writing this. They called. I’ve made it to the next level. And I have you to thank for it.”

This is the moment.

This is why you became an athletic trainer.

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Q&A comfort zone, so when they come back, the first place they visit is the athletic training room.

Tell us about the scholarship program you’ve set up.

We started a fundraising program for purchasing new equipment, and providing money that athletic training students can use if they need books or airfare home in cases of emergency.

We have a wall in our athletic training facility with plaques honoring former athletes who have donated to us. It’s nice knowing players want to give back to our athletic training program because of how we treated them when they were here.

How hands-on are you with your athletic training students?

We only have 24 undergraduate students at a time, which gives our athletic trainers a chance to really develop relationships with each of them. That way, when we provide a refer-

“The way many curriculums are set up, students ... aren’t encouraged to take any initiative or ownership of their work. Those limitations have really hurt the profession.”

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ence, we can give a true representation of what they bring to the table. I enjoy helping all our kids find jobs. I will fight tooth and nail to make sure they have every opportunity, because I remember how hard it was for me to get my first job.

What are your thoughts on the current state of athletic training education?

I think the curriculum has gotten a bit off-base. When you talk to some NFL guys who work with interns, you hear that the work ethic isn’t what it used to be. And it’s not the kids’ fault—it’s the current curriculum philosophies. The way many curriculums are set up, students are constantly supervised and they aren’t encouraged to take any initiative or ownership of their work. Those limitations have really hurt the profession and I think some of the curriculum guidelines need to be reevaluated.

How did you get started in the bat-making business?

Getting bats in the Major Leagues was never my intention. When my son Gino was seven years old, he wanted a wooden bat. I called some bat companies but couldn’t find any that made them small enough. Matt Mauck, who was our quarterback at the time and used to play minor league baseball, talked me into buying a lathe and making my own. After I made Gino some bats, a friend of mine in the big leagues, who played at Florida State, asked to try one. After that, other Major Leaguers started calling, and it took off from there.

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Threefold over the last couple of years. We’ve upsized to new facilities four times in the last four years. We’re now making about 4,000 bats for Major League players and about 20,000 total when you count Little Leaguers and high school players.

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What is your role in the company?

I still do all the drawings for every bat we make. We use an AutoCAD program, which allows me to do computer drawings and e-mail them to our production facility. I also turn some bats, but not very often because of my athletic training time demands. However, I still enjoy it and try to get out there as much as I can. Going into the shop is great therapy and a nice escape.

Do you see any parallels between bat-making and athletic training?

I do. In athletic training, you want to get your guys back out on the playing field and help them be their best. Gaining that competitive edge gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride. It’s the same thing in bat-making. We’re competing with big companies like Louisville Slugger and Rawlings and working hard to gain an edge. And just like with the athletic training department at LSU, the bat company is successful because of the good people I’ve surrounded myself with. n TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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What Are They Made Of?

Analyzing athletes’ body composition can lay the groundwork for diet and lifestyle interventions that boost lean mass, reduce fat, and ultimately improve both performance and health.

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hether they’re on the field, court, or track, coaches use a mix of art and science to measure their team’s gains. They combine observations with game statistics to figure out where the team needs to improve.

Strength coaches often do the same thing in the weightroom. By watching athletes work out and periodically testing them, we can determine how they are progressing.

Recently, many athletic programs have added another tool for assessing athletes: systematic body composition testing. Here at Texas A&M University, we regard individual and aggregate team body composition data as essential in evaluating nutrition outcomes and their impact on performance.

In some ways, body composition analysis seems simple. Decreases in body fat and increases in lean mass mean the athlete’s conditioning has improved, and thus he or she is making progress. But the numbers themselves don’t tell the whole story. Analyzing the scores correctly and providing the right advice is what makes the testing worthwhile.

A new focus on recovery nutrition and body composition helped the 2008 Texas A&M softball team to a national runner-up finish at the Women’s College World Series.

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nutrition BEST USES A decade ago, body composition was usually measured using calipers. Today, we can also choose from a Bod Pod, underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance analysis, or dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which is what we use at Texas A&M. The x-ray provides bone mineral density (BMD in g/cm² along with T-scores and Z-scores) plus quantified total mass, lean mass, body fat, and bone mass expressed as bone mineral content. Regardless of the method, there

are many ways to use the results.

A major benefit of body comp testing is that it builds confidence in the training and nutrition plans we provide for our athletes. When hard work results in increases in lean mass, athletes buy into our expertise and the program as a whole. Your school’s nutrition expert should be responsible for testing and communicating results to student-athletes, as this helps reinforce the significance of nutrition for athletic success.

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motivation. We know proper strength and conditioning requires intensity in the weightroom. The variables with collegiate athletes are often nutritional consistency, timing, and food choice.

Working toward a specific body comp goal can keep the competitive fires stoked through grueling workouts and challenging eating plans.

Body comp testing can be especially helpful when athletes are not on campus. “We can track changes in lean mass over training breaks and hold athletes accountable while they’re away,” says Raychelle Ellsworth, MSCC, CSCS, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Texas A&M. “It gives an accurate picture of each athlete’s training intensity and frequency when we are not there with them.”

For those student-athletes who require extra motivation to ensure success, frequent body composition

Incremental feedback reinforces the importance of good decisions and demonstrates that poor nutritional choices carry a heavy price.

If an athlete is getting off track, an extra body comp test can help push them back on the path to success. measurement can keep them on track toward their goals. The incremental feedback reinforces the importance of good decisions and demonstrates that poor nutritional choices carry a heavy price. If an athlete is getting off track or losing steam, an extra body comp test can help push them back on the path to success.

We often use body comp analysis in different ways for different athletes. For those with very poor eating habits who need large improvements in body comp, we’ll focus on the basics. We provide nutrition education and counseling and they are able to see their numbers change fairly quickly.

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nutrition cremental changes can make a difference. We’ll coach for a positive change in lean mass, explaining how this will help him or her be more explosive, more agile, and stronger.

Jeff Fuller, a freshman wide receiver on the Aggies football team, fell into this last category. “I came in at the weight I wanted to play, but the nutrition program helped me lose fat, gain muscle, and maintain my weight,” he told Aggie Websider, an online sports news outlet. “My body scans were a lot different. In the first one, I weighed 210 and I had six or seven percent body fat, which was decent. The second time I weighed 205 and my muscle went up and my body fat went down a whole percentage point.”

Fuller said he learned a lot through A&M’s focus on body composition. “There were a lot of things I thought were good to eat, but really weren’t,” he continued. “When you go to Subway you think you’re eating healthy, but that’s not necessarily true because of all the condiments and bacon and cheese and stuff you can get.” Jeff’s results at the end of the 2009 off-season showed an all-time high in lean mass, along with well-maintained body fat and overall weight.

For weight-sensitive athletes, especially those in aesthetic sports, testing results can show positive trends not apparent on a bathroom scale, which is integral to building and sustaining healthy training and eating habits. “The success story I see most often is the athlete who has been asked to lose weight for performance benefits,” says Ruth Taylor, MS, RD, CSSD, Sports Nutritionist at the University of Georgia.

“The athlete has been following a healthy performance meal plan and training hard, but is not seeing a change in weight measured on the scale, so both the athlete and coach are frustrated,” she continues. “When the body composition results from baseline and eight weeks out show us a loss of fat and gain in muscle, they can plainly see that they are reaching their goals.”

At the same time, it’s critical to red flag any athletes who treat body fat measurements as a point of obsession, which can indicate or lead to an eating disorder. In these instances, we stress that body composition is great feedback, but not the only measure of performance. For their own health and safety, results may be withheld from these athletes on occasion.

A great way to begin the discussion with an at-risk athlete is to ask something like, “Based on your training and eating, what are you expecting from today’s body scan?” Obsessive athletes never give themselves credit for good eating patterns—they only think about their indulgences. Sharing positive results reinforces moderation and a constructive outlook on nutrition and training.

In fact, to prevent overvaluing body comps, we do not share results with student-athletes until we have two scans to compare. The body composition or body fat percentage “magic number” doesn’t matter nearly as much as the trend, or the change over time. Handling results in this manner is consistent with our educational message and frames the results in a realistic, healthy way.

To best manage those who overvalue the tests, we continually monitor body comp to ensure body fat does not trend dangerously low, and reinforce the message that zero body fat is not the goal. If athletes don’t receive education and reasonable goals from professionals, they turn to less credible sources of information.

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Sport by Sport Over the past few years, we have compiled numbers on average bone density (in g/cm²) in various sports for comparison purposes: Sport

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Basketball.......................1.31 Cross Country............... 1.171 Diving..............................1.21 Soccer..........................1.289 Softball...........................1.27 Swimming..................... 1.166 Tennis............................1.174 Track (Sprinters)............1.31 Volleyball........................1.27

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We do, however, use the initial body composition scan as a screening tool for disordered eating. Nothing illustrates compromised nutritional intake quite like bone density. Using the volume of scans we have collected since early 2006, we’ve compiled bone density standards for each team and even some specific positions (see “Sport by Sport” at left for some examples). When an athlete’s initial scan results are significantly lower than our team index, we follow up with a full nutritional assessment and appropriate calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Scans may be repeated to assess progress and changes in bone density and overall body composition.

Another reason we do body comps is to develop a rapport between the sports nutritionist and student-athletes. Every Texas A&M athlete undergoes a body comp test, followed by a meeting with a nutritionist. This frames nutrition as a factor in performance and eliminates the “punitive” perception that may arise from referring athletes to the nutritionist.

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the “problem” athletes, the “big guys,” or eating-disordered athletes. When everyone meets with the nutritionist, nutrition becomes a coaching point for all athletes and another element in optimizing sport performance.

Team reporting also fosters collaboration among support staff and coaches. “Helping with our team body composition assessments quickly integrated me into our athletic population,” says Jonathan Tanguay, MS, RD, LD, Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition at Texas A&M. “That introduction to our athletes created familiarity and fostered success as I took over more nutritional coaching responsibility with Aggie athletes.”

COACHING POINTS Regardless of how you use body comp testing, the key is to provide clear nutrition advice along with the numbers.

The most disconcerting situation for a student-athlete is body composition assessment without personal feedback and actionable tasks. This feedback should include perspective on the individual’s development, nutrition coach-

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Here are four common body comp test results, and our typical responses: On the right track. When an athlete shows increases in lean mass and decreases in body fat, they are likely doing everything right—making quality food choices and eating the right quantity. In this case, we reinforce the positive outcome and use the momentum to build an even greater investment in optimal nutrition, using the following steps: • Probe current nutrition habits and find small places for improvement.

• Assess micronutrients for performance optimization and injury prevention.

• Begin to lay the groundwork for in-

season priorities by assessing the athlete’s in-season body comp history.

Body fat increase. Freshmen will typically increase lean mass, but may also increase body fat. Away from home and working out harder than ever before, they may consume too many calories in all the wrong categories. The advice here is to reduce meal portions and possibly increase eating frequency.

But we also talk to each athlete about his or her dietary choices and how to change them: • Push early calories, with the goal of taking in 50 percent of daily calories by the completion of the lunch meal.

• Assess energy intake from beverages, condiments, and empty calories.

• Evaluate the frequency and quanti-

Survey Results We gave our softball players a survey to discover what they felt were their greatest nutritional needs. Here are some of the results: I am interested in knowing more about: How to lose weight or fat mass........................................................... 86% How to stock my pantry at home........................................................ 86% Preparing quick and easy meals at home........................................... 71% Supplements, vitamins, and minerals................................................. 43% Nutrition to enhance immune function............................................... 29% How to increase lean mass................................................................. 14% Hydration strategies............................................................................ 14% How to gain weight............................................................................... 0% Recovery nutrition................................................................................. 0% During the season I struggle with: Weight gain.......................................................................................... 57% Fatigue................................................................................................. 43% Frequent illness................................................................................... 14% Muscle cramps during games............................................................. 14% Running out of energy during practice............................................... 14% I feel most fatigued: Near the end of the season................................................................. 71% During final exams.............................................................................. 43% During off-season training.................................................................. 29% During preseason practice.................................................................. 14%

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ty of fried food consumption, and encourage switching to grilled, baked, and roasted alternatives.

• Recommend eliminating junk food late at night and train the body to be hungry earlier in the day.

• Add high-fiber options to dinner, such as whole fruit, side salads, and vegetables to enhance satiety.

• Advise stocking the pantry with sensible snacks to satisfy late-night cravings.

Decreases everywhere. When an athlete has a decrease in both lean mass and body fat, an immediate response is needed to prevent negative performance repercussions. This test result can also be a red flag that the athlete is using stimulants.

Along with talking about the seriousness of the test result, we’ll evaluate their use of energy drinks and supplements, prioritize rest, and promote healthy eating. We’ll also monitor the athlete’s body image, emotional vulnerability, and diet.

And we will counsel them on how to increase nutrient density: • Add peanut butter, cheese, guacamole, and two-percent dairy products for weight support.

• Add 100-percent juice or two-percent milk to meals, and drink less water.

• Snack on trail mix and higher-calorie (300+ kcal) energy bars.

• Never go to bed on empty. Have a snack of cereal and milk, peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese on a bagel, or other breakfast food.

Complete overhaul needed. Sometimes, an athlete will be heading in exactly the wrong direction, showing an increase in body fat and a decrease in lean mass. This may be due to an injury or a training break. The main direction here is to reduce food quantity and provide advice on quality choices: • Reinforce a minimum of four meals per day plus customized recovery.

• Maintain structure in the day and review sleeping habits.

• Encourage adequate energy and protein intake to fuel recovery.

• Present the athlete with cost-effective shopping lists and meal ideas.

• Give realistic goals and a timeline for returning to the previous fitness level.

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nutrition playing data, remind athletes not to overvalue their baseline.

CASE STUDIES We use the above guidelines as a basis for more specific plans for an athlete or team.

The strength coach, athletic trainer, and I typically analyze the individual and aggregate data to form practical recommendations. Here are some examples: Softball Success. Team data can be profoundly influential for a coaching staff when it comes to eating during the season and on the road. The information drives home the importance of in-season nutrition and the cumulative effect of poorly chosen food patterns. One team we’ve worked closely with is softball.

Following a productive off-season, the team entered a new season primed for success. The Aggies advanced to the super regional, but ended the season in disappointing fashion, having not achieved the goal of advancing to the Women’s College World Series (WCWS).

After completing postseason body comps, the performance nutrition staff reviewed them with the strength and conditioning coach. We found that players struggled with weight fluctuation during the season, as some lost lean mass and others gained body fat.

In short, team speed and power seemed compromised at the height of competition. We shared the results with the coaching staff and athletes, and gave the athletes a survey, asking what they felt their needs were. We asked them: • What are you interested in knowing more about in nutrition?

• What do you struggle with most in-season that pertains to nutritional intake?

• When do you feel most fatigued?

• What did you like and dislike about travel nutrition last season?

• What can the nutrition staff do to help improve your performance?

From the survey, we found that the athletes were very interested in knowing how to lose fat mass (see a sample of our findings in “Survey Results” on page 22). We then focused team talks on defining healthy body composition, and presented options on how to manage body comp throughout the season.

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been higher, but some players were injured and did not follow a normal training and eating schedule). It showed on the scoreboard, too, as the team advanced to the WCWS for the first time in nearly 20 seasons. Before the tournament, we shared these results to bolster the confidence of our team and coaching staff.

Following that season, the athletes wanted to further their body comp success by learning more about how to make good nutrition choices on an everyday basis. Each player met with the

ing all soft drinks. Tables were pre-set with water at each place setting.

• Prioritize recovery nutrition. Athletes were charged with doing this individually after workouts, while postgame meals were pre-ordered by the operations staff. We also tweaked in-season conditioning to promote preservation of ideal body composition.

When body comps were completed before the following season, 71 percent of team members had preserved or increased lean mass while controlling body fat (the percentage would have

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nutrition nutrition staff for one-on-one sessions and the team enjoyed a grocery store tour focused on their areas of interest. At the end of the off-season, the team’s body comp report card showed a gain of 62 pounds of lean mass spread across the 17 players on the roster. Body fat percentage remained in an optimal range and several athletes smashed individual goals. All their hard work paid off, as the team advanced to the championship game in the WCWS the following year and won the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles.

Their Own Culture. Baseball players are a unique breed when it comes to nutrition. They range from the very vain, highly developed power athlete to those with a Babe Ruth-like physique.

Supplements and stimulants are a part of the culture.

In addition, superstitions and rituals often take precedence over nutrition.

Pregame meals are tracked alongside wins and losses. No matter how popular a menu is, if it doesn’t lead to wins, it will be replaced.

We work with our baseball team in the off-season in several targeted sessions, which we map out in collaboration with the coaching staff. We go over sports nutrition basics, hydration, carbohydrates, protein, fat, maximizing recovery, and gaining lean mass (see “Baseball Sessions” below). We bundle these educational efforts with team meals to make the meetings more social and interactive and less like lectures.

What better time to talk about the benefits of good nutrition than when a team is making food choices?

Standout achievements in body composition are recognized by the coaching staff. Our outstanding student-athlete in 2007 was a catcher who needed to lean out to improve performance. Baseline DXA showed a total mass around 186 pounds and lean mass of 129 pounds, with a higher-end body fat percentage and healthy bone mass. Specific strategies centered on prioritizing quality rest, incorporating more lean proteins, and pushing early calories while tapering intake downward after dinner. Following off-season conditioning, off-season nutrition programming, and a couple of individual nutrition sessions, this athlete added more than eight pounds of muscle and dropped nine and a half pounds of fat (more than five percent of his total body fat). Nothing reiterates the value of good nutrition choices like results.

Hidden Problem. Working with our track team the last few years, we had grown accustomed to seeing amazing body composition and fitness levels among freshmen. For one athlete, however, our initial body composition baseline screening showed significantly low bone mass and density. The athlete was invited in for an appointment, and screening continued as we inquired about body image and diet, looking for evidence of disordered eating. After finding nothing, I talked to the athletic trainer and coach to learn more about

the athlete in question.

From them, I found the missing piece of the puzzle. This athlete’s home environment was fraught with food insecurity. There was a family history of obesity, and the athlete initially began running to control her weight. She lacked confidence in her food choices and had no previous nutrition education.

We started a personalized supplement regimen of calcium and vitamin D, coached her on adequate nutrition, and continued to monitor her bone density. Now, this athlete thrives in the competitive environment and is a role model for nutrition among her teammates. With encouragement, she’s become a more adventurous eater and appreciates the care given to her bone health. A simple screening and aggressive response set this athlete up for success, and prevented the development of disordered habits.

As these stories show, investing time and resources in body composition testing and extracting every performance-enhancing detail from both individual and team reports can yield great results. The keys are to position your nutrition expert as a performance coach who reaches every athlete on the team, make use of the data along with athlete feedback to establish feeding guidelines, prioritize nutrition education, and deliver appealing, dynamic nutrition sessions.

Optimal nutrition benefits studentathletes’ health and wellness and, ultimately, fuels your win column. n

BASEBALL SESSIONS Here are the educational sessions we presented to the Texas A&M baseball team: Sports Nutrition Basics • Breakfast • Meal Frequency • Fast Food • Applications for Individual Athletes Hydration: Choose Your Beverage • Signs of Dehydration • General Guidelines for Fluids • Alcohol Calories • Sugar/Abdominal Fat Connection • Effects of Hydration on Performance and Body Composition

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats • Targeting Carbs, Protein, and Fat Needs via Diet • Shopping For and Preparing Easy Meals Nutritional Strategies for Maximizing Recovery • Recovery/Rest • Glycogen/Endurance • Staying Healthy Throughout the Season • Individual Recovery Prescriptions Gaining Lean Mass: Optimizing Body Composition • Caloric Needs • Carbohydrate and Protein Needs • Lean Mass vs. Weight Gain

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Opening the Gait If you know what to look for, watching someone run can reveal subtle flaws and inefficiencies that decrease speed and increase injury risk.

This author has helped countless athletes identify and correct them.

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y experience with gait analysis began as a college runner at Yale University. Our coach, Robert Giegengack, had worked with the 1964 U.S. Olympic track and field team and was a keen student of running patterns. He regularly made minor adjustments to our running form, and occasionally he made major changes. For example, I tended to turn my toes outward, so he gave me drills in which I’d repeatedly run down the lines of the track until I could consistently hit the line with my big toe, even with my eyes closed. Running became easier and my competition times dropped almost immediately.

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solutely straight line, the body allows trunk rotation to the midline but not past it, the head and trunk posture remain upright with minimal motion, and the entire body appears to float effortlessly down the track.

Many factors play a role in an athlete’s gait, and as I learned firsthand, correcting a fault or inefficiency can lead to major performance gains. But to make such improvements, you must first understand how to properly analyze gait, identify any problems, and determine whether they should be corrected. Only then can you plan an intervention strategy that produces maximum results.

WHY GAIT MATTERS Researchers who study gait can list several reasons why this area of biomechanics is important. Besides improving efficiency and performance, proper gait reduces the risk of chronic injury (by

eliminating overstress to joints, bones, and muscles) and acute injury (by decreasing the likelihood of falling). Ideal gait can also hasten rehabilitation from injury, particularly any injury to the lower extremities.

The challenge, however, is that gait patterns are as individualized as fingerprints. It’s not simply a matter of pinpointing one “best gait” for all athletes and then teaching it through drills—optimal gait varies from person to person based on several anatomical and neurological factors.

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optimum performance mary heel strikers, which means their heel hits the ground first during normal running. However, a significant minority are either midfoot strikers or forefoot strikers, and usually, an athlete’s natural striking pattern is what works best for them. Attempts to drastically change running form using a “one size fits all” approach typically fail, since they ignore this natural variety.

But certain gait characteristics hinder athletic performance and should be corrected. For example, wind resistance typically accounts for roughly seven to 12 percent of energy expenditure in running, and when the body rotates correctly, the thinnest profile strikes the wind and resistance is minimized. Excess rotation also forces the body to waste energy to correct head sway, trunk lean, and movement from side to side. Almost all athletes with improper rotation patterns can benefit from correction in this area.

Why is there no universal best gait?

One important reason is that the same gait variance can be caused by vastly different conditions. A slight leg length disparity might make someone’s trunk lean toward the shorter side, but that

same leaning can also be caused by osteoarthritis of the hip, which prohibits normal internal hip rotation on the forward leg swing. Furthermore, a trunk weakness or scoliosis might cause an almost identical leaning pattern.

Athletes consciously and subconsciously adjust their movement patterns as the body tries to maximize efficiency, avoid pain, and compensate for any weaknesses in the kinetic chain. When the mechanics they develop contain faults that hinder their performance or increase their risk of injury, careful analysis and targeted intervention are needed.

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I ask the athlete to begin with a walking gait, transitioning gradually from an easy pace to a faster one. I watch the individual walk and/or run away from me

and toward me, and also observe them from the side. To ensure I gather a complete picture, I use these key points of analysis during observation: Head movement. Is there excess vertical motion, or does the head sway from side to side?

Arm swing. Is it symmetrical? Do the hands swing forward and cross the midline of the body? Does one arm sway less or not move smoothly?

Trunk position. Is there too much forward or backward lean? Is there sway from side to side?

Pelvic rotation and position. Does the pelvis remain level as the individual walks? Does one side fail to fully rotate forward as the leg swings?

Degree of hip flexion. Is there adequate flexion for normal stride length?

Knee motion. Do both knees flex to the same level? Does the patella move smoothly and glide in its groove, or is there abnormal horizontal motion?

Overall leg alignment. Are there abnormal varus or valgus shifts in the position of the leg at any level?

Foot strike. Is it primarily at the heel, midfoot, or toe? Is there pronation, and

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optimum performance if so, does it begin at the heel, midfoot, or forefoot? Is there supination, and if so, is it accompanied by a very loud heel strike, which suggests an overly rigid foot? Is the transition phase from foot strike to toe lift smooth, and is the pattern the same on each side?

An important caveat when following these steps is that walking gait and running gait are completely different patterns. There is much less variability in walking gait from one person to the next, particularly in terms of foot strike.

While individuals may “toe in” or “toe out” and pronate or supinate, almost all will demonstrate heel strike. Since running and walking are fundamentally

pattern. We’ve used long hallways at my clinic for analysis, but to get a more complete picture of an athlete’s running gait, it’s usually best to go outside, where you can view them from multiple angles and they can cover more ground.

Using a treadmill to analyze running gait might seem like a sensible alternative—it requires less space, and the observer can control viewing angle and distance from the runner with ease.

However, relying only on treadmillbased analysis can be problematic. Runners often react differently to a moving surface underfoot than to solid ground, and their posture, leg drive, and other aspects of gait may change as a result.

Relying only on treadmill-based analysis can be problematic.

Runners often react differently to a moving surface underfoot than to solid ground, and their posture, leg drive, and other aspects of gait may change as a result. different activities, gait analysis for each requires its own interpretation of the function of the kinetic chain.

As we walk, we always land with the impact of approximately half of our body weight, thus creating much different stresses than running, which is essentially a series of bounds in which the full body weight is propelled forward one leg at a time. In addition, walking is a sideby-side activity during which one foot is always in contact with the ground.

A great way to evaluate walking pattern is to watch someone walk down a level beach. The footprints will be side by side, and it’s easy to see whether the feet land in a symmetrical position. If one foot rotates outward, this will clearly be shown by the impressions on the sand.

The depth of the footprint reveals whether the individual is pushing with more force on one side than the other. Relative stride length, which can be determined by comparing the distance between two right imprints and two left imprints, may suggest weakness in one limb.

Running gait analysis requires a different approach. The phases of the running motion include initial foot strike, transition (forward propulsion by the leg that’s in contact with the ground), push off, and float, and then the pattern repeats with the opposite leg.

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Some runners are also less comfortable on treadmills, and may alter their movement patterns accordingly.

FINDING FAULT While the observation points I’ve described are all important for running gait, a few key factors must be scrutinized in greater detail. First is a general impression of overall form—whether the athlete appears smooth, free-flowing, and floating as they run. This is somewhat subjective, but if you’ve ever watched elite runners who seem to glide down a track or course, you know what it looks like. At minimum, the athlete should display symmetry in form with no abnormal halting or jerking motion.

As you closely observe the basic elements of running form, you may notice certain faults. Below is a breakdown of common flaws, along with their primary causes. Movement screens, strength tests, and other types of individualized assessment are usually necessary to find the exact source of a gait problem and decide on a corrective strategy.

Head position. If you observe vertical motion, look for overstriding or weak core muscles around the pelvis. If there is horizontal sway, look for leg length disparity, scoliosis, poor lower-leg alignment, arthritis of the cervical spine, or upper-back muscle spasms. If you see forward leaning, look for postural problems, arthritis, or cervical disc injury.

Arm swing. Forward arm swing across

the midline of the body often indicates that an athlete is compensating for abnormal pelvic rotation, scoliosis, leg length disparity, or generalized poor alignment.

Trunk position. Forward lean is a common symptom of chronic lower-back pain, lumbar disc disease, or sacroiliac joint problems. Backward lean is very unusual in athletes during running.

Pelvic rotation. Asymmetry in this area is often caused by a fixed sacroiliac joint.

In athletes with significant leg length differences, the longer leg will often cross over the midline on the terminal swing phase and on impact, which causes excess forward rotation of the pelvis on the longer side. Osteoarthritis of the hip can also affect the degree of rotation, causing a limitation on the affected side.

Hip flexion. Ilio-psoas muscle contracture, osteoarthritis, a labral tear, a sports hernia, osteitis pubis, or any of the other common causes of groin pain will affect hip flexion, typically by resulting in less flexion on the affected side.

Knee motion. Horizontal tracking is often seen in athletes suffering from iliotibial band syndrome. An S-shaped or Z-shaped patellar motion pattern occurs with patellofemoral syndrome, and especially in cases of patellar subluxation. Genu valgum (knock-knees) is associated with meniscus problems, osteoarthritis, and abnormal femoral rotation. Genu varum (bow-leggedness) is often seen with cavus feet and in athletes with patellofemoral syndrome, plantar fasciitis, or tibial stress fractures.

Genu recurvatum (knee hyperextension) is associated with patellofemoral syndrome.

Leg alignment. Poor overall leg alignment can point to femoral anteversion, tibial torsion, or anteriorly rotated hip articulations.

Foot strike. This is among the most critical aspects of gait analysis because the moment of impact is a high-risk time for injury. As described earlier, there is natural variation in foot strike, and trying to change an athlete’s striking pattern is generally not advisable. However, each type of strike has its own characteristics and heightened injury risk factors.

A forefoot striker is most likely to suffer from metatarsal arch breakdown, hallux rigidus (limited big toe flexion), and hammertoes. Midfoot strikers often have resting pronation and a collapsible longitudinal arch. Heel strikers often have wider heels and significant callusing on the heels, caused by impact stress.

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optimum performance foot, or forefoot, pronation while standing or walking may correct itself naturally during running, usually because the athlete develops exceptional posterior tibialis muscle strength. Excessive pronation can be detected on the leg backswing if the heel swings outward, or if the athlete shows tibial torsion or genu valgum.

Those with serious forefoot pronation will often develop bunions and bunionettes.

INTERVENTION WITH ORTHOTICS Correcting specific faults and inefficiencies in walking or running gait is a highly individualized process, requiring knowledge of the athlete’s movement problems as well as their anatomy, injury history, and athletic demands. One of the most effective intervention methods for improving gait is the use of foot orthotics.

For more than two decades in my clinic, we have successfully produced orthotics to address a wide variety of conditions.

There isn’t a great deal of peer-reviewed research on the value of orthotics, but this may have less to do with their effectiveness and more to do with the logistics of designing studies. Individuals cannot be blinded to having an

orthotic placed into their shoes, and thus it is difficult (if not impossible) to test a specific product against a placebo group—unlike with pharmaceutical testing, for instance, in which test subjects can be given a pill without knowing whether it contains actual medicine.

Benno Nigg, PhD, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Calgary and a leading scientist in orthotics research, has found that the benefits of these devices come from two main sources: changing patterns of muscle firing, which reduces muscle fatigue, and correcting anatomical problems, such as leg length differences or a specific degree of pronation or supination. Consistent with the findings of this research, I have observed that only full-length and cushioned orthotics, as opposed to more rigid products, offer true benefit for most of the athletes I treat. Many athletes under my care have found relief from pain and gait-related movement problems with help from orthotic devices.

A podiatrist, team physician, or someone else with training in foot care can best determine how an orthotic should be used to address an athlete’s specific con-

dition. But in my years of experience, I’ve developed a few general rules and observations that can help the process along: • Individuals with rigid cavus feet or particularly high arches have shown more benefit from orthotics than any other group.

• Runners who pronate enough to visibly affect their form usually benefit from an appropriate corrective orthotic.

• Athletes with a history of stress fracture in the high tibia or above are especially likely to benefit from the extra cushioning offered by an orthotic, since these injuries are associated with high-impact foot strikes.

• Approximately three-fourths of my patients with plantar fasciitis have reported good to excellent relief of symptoms after using an orthotic.

• Individuals with “first ray insufficiency,” a condition in which the first metatarsal is much shorter than the second, often have progressive foot breakdown from excessive dynamic pronation.

This condition in particular responds well to an orthotic containing a first ray post.

• A leg length disparity that results in a pelvic position shift (which can cause

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optimum performance gait problems) generally requires orthotic correction to balance stresses in the lower extremities and pelvic girdle.

• Athletes with bunions typically have enough gait dysfunction to benefit from orthotics, but there is currently not enough evidence to determine whether orthotics can delay or prevent bunions from progressing or developing.

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gin running longer distances, such as marathons, an orthotic can help them better tolerate the extra mileage.

• Orthotics are a reasonable therapy choice for athletes with recurrent or unresolved running injuries for which other treatments have failed. In many cases, orthotic use has led to a positive outcome even when we’ve been unable to understand how exactly they helped.

Fixing the altered pattern before it becomes ingrained is crucial for preventing re-injury. For example, almost all runners who develop piriformis syndrome will return from injury with a gait in which the toes point outward. surgery almost always need an orthotic after their procedure to prevent the bunion from recurring.

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With or without orthotic intervention, gait analysis is a key to successful treatment of running injuries. In fact, I’ve found that analyzing a runner’s gait offers as much information as a standard physical examination. If I observe gait abnormalities that may have contributed to an injury, correction may come from an orthotic device, specific form-training strategies, or a specialized rehabilitation program.

If an athlete returning from a running injury has developed an abnormal gait, fixing the altered pattern before it becomes ingrained is crucial for preventing re-injury. For example, almost all runners who develop piriformis syndrome will return from injury with a gait in which the toes point outward on the affected side. This is caused by tightness and contracture of the piriformis muscle, which is a hip rotator. Until the athlete performs adequate stretching and rehab exercises to return the piriformis to its normal flexibility and function, their gait will remain abnormal.

For me, clinical gait analysis is a fun part of evaluating running performance.

Each observation I make must be confirmed through a physical examination, and in that way I’m working almost like a detective, searching for subtle clues during the running motion and then identifying their cause and figuring out exactly what they mean. When I’m successful, the results of my search include enhanced prevention of and recovery from injuries, greater athlete comfort, and improved performance in any sport where running is an integral activity. n

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ore than a decade ago, the University of Ca l i for n ia- B erkeley formed a committee whose mission was to focus on the “big picture” of athletic medicine on our campus: helping set priorities, allocate resources, and solve problems that arise in all aspects of athlete care and treatment. I’ve been a part of that committee since I took over as Head Athletic Trainer in 2003, and it has been both challenging and rewarding to watch the project grow and evolve.

Originally called the Sports Medicine Steering Committee, our group comprises athletic trainers, medical administrators (including our Campus Medical Director and our Head Team Physician), athletic administrators, and coaches.

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What do you get when you bring athletic trainers, strength coaches, administrators, medical personnel, and sport coaches together for regular meetings?

The University of CaliforniaBerkeley got a better way to assess the present and plan the future of athletic medicine on campus. the Sports Medicine Working Group to better reflect our permanent, forwardlooking role in the athletic department.

In this article, I’ll describe how the working group has improved many aspects of our sports medicine offerings

and ultimately helped us provide better care for the athletes we serve. In addition, I’ll share some pointers on how you can put a similar arrangement into place in your own setting.

CREATION PROCESS Have you ever wondered whether your sports medicine department’s day-today operations are running as smoothly as they could be and providing the utmost support to the athletes? If you’re like most athletic trainers, you have so many daily tasks to juggle that it’s hard to find time to think about long-term goals, program-wide efficiency, and Ryan Cobb, MS, ATC, is Head Athletic Trainer at the University of CaliforniaBerkeley. He can be reached at: ryancobb@berkeley.edu T&C may/june 2009

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LEADERSHIP new ways of coordinating with others on campus. It’s a classic case of not seeing the forest for the trees.

When the committee was formed, seeing the forest was exactly what we had in mind. Like at many NCAA institutions, the supervision and leadership for our medical staff comes from two plac-

several departments inside and outside athletics, we felt it was important to discuss them in a group setting, with everyone represented.

For example, when making final decisions on insurance renewal, annual budgeting, and clinical or quality assurance issues, it’s critical to avoid mis-

By bringing everyone together and discussing exactly what we need and want from each contributor on the sports medicine team, everyone better understands what is expected of them. es—an ultimate medical authority on campus supervises medical care delivery, and the athletic department pays for the services, sets our budget, and helps assign our priorities. With so many stakeholders, we decided to form a group that would oversee the functioning of all facets of sports healthcare.

The committee was also charged with helping make important decisions on things like financial resources and medical and safety protocols. Since the choices made in these areas affect

communication. Those decisions used to be made after multiple phone calls, emails, and scattered conversations that didn’t involve all the necessary parties or provide an orderly, logical process for sharing information. With our committee, the sports medicine staff and administrators have a forum to discuss all sorts of issues, hear each other’s opinions and concerns, and work together to solve problems.

We decided to meet once a month, which would be frequent enough to

achieve our objectives but not too much of a burden on anyone. We scheduled the meetings over lunch, as this was the best way to get people from so many different departments together at one time with everyone’s busy schedules.

What began as sessions to talk primarily about big-picture present-day issues quickly morphed into a platform for planning the long-term future.

SETUP & BENEFITS As our athletic program has grown over the years, the committee has evolved along with it. In 2005, our athletic department adopted what we call the High Performance Initiative, a comprehensive new mission based on providing the best opportunities for optimum performance for each student-athlete.

It also means creating a learning- and growth-centered environment for the staff, emphasizing ongoing education and collaboration between all areas of athletics, from strength and conditioning to athletic training to coaching to psychological services.

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While it’s sometimes hard to cut off good conversation on a particular topic, everyone understands the schedule, and when something requires further exploration or discussion, the involved parties make arrangements to continue the dialogue later. Our main objective is producing recommendations for senior administrators to implement, and that’s impossible if we can’t get past the first few items on the schedule.

As chairperson of the group, I maintain the agenda, as well as a list of our action items, proposals, and accomplishments. I discuss the agenda with our Deputy Athletic Director and a representative from our campus’s Health

working group sessions, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of having sports medicine staff members present on the practice field, court, course, or pool deck. Athletic trainers sometimes feel that being there for practices is part of our responsibility to the athletes, but it can be a major time drain. When we talked about it, we learned that coaches generally feel this level of on-site coverage isn’t truly necessary as long as an athletic trainer can be quickly summoned if needed. Our athletic trainers talked about how their time could usually be better spent in the sports medicine facility, providing treatments and meeting with athletes.

This in turn led to a healthy dia-

In recent years, the Sports Medicine Working Group has tackled issues both large and small—everything from writing a new mission statement to discussing the best ways to assist coaches and student-athletes with mental health issues.

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Service Administration in advance, and distribute it to all working group members at least a week before each meeting. This gives everyone time to collect materials, formulate questions and ideas, and prepare to get the most out of our limited time together. I also e-mail out materials related to agenda items, so that members can review relevant documents before we meet.

In recent years, the Sports Medicine Working Group has tackled issues both large and small—everything from writing a new mission statement to discussing the best ways to assist coaches and student-athletes with mental health issues, and much in between. We have settled important budget questions and made recommendations on our model for staffing in the future.

The only prerequisite for committee members when we begin discussions is a willingness to question why things are done a certain way. Sometimes this has to do with basics, like why we choose to cover one team’s practice session over another’s. Or it may involve more complex issues, such as how we set up our staff schedule, or how we handle medical records to ensure that we’re complying with medical privacy laws. Whatever the topic, we want to challenge the status quo and explore whether our current practices or ways of thinking need to be revised.

For example, at one of our recent

logue about improving communication between the practice field and the athletic training room, and how the athletic training staff can better coordinate with coaches to determine when “high impact” practice sessions might warrant in-person coverage. We concluded that one way to increase efficiency was for athletic trainers to schedule their practice field time well in advance, and plan on using those occasions whenever possible to put athletes through on-field rehab exercises.

Another way we’ve used the committee to determine how best to use our limited resources is by defining and refining the job description for each position in our department. By bringing everyone together and discussing exactly what we need and want from each contributor on the sports medicine team, everyone better understands what is expected of them. In addition, when it’s time to hire a new staff member, we know exactly what roles need to be filled and what skills and attributes we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

Sometimes, this process reveals inefficiencies that seem obvious but had been overlooked because no one saw the big picture. For instance, members of our athletic training staff used to deliver water to the field every afternoon for practices. When we took inventory of job duties, we realized this was an unnecessary waste of a skilled worker’s TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

LEADERSHIP time. Team managers could perform that simple task, freeing our athletic trainers to spend more time working with athletes. Not every team has a manager at this point, but that’s one area where the coaches and administrators are helping us in the interest of maximizing efficiency.

An ongoing goal of our working group has been to help the athletic department shift from a reactive model of sports medicine to a proactive model. With the time saved by addressing inefficiencies, we’ve been able to devote more of our professional resources toward examining injury prevention programs. With a spirit of cooperation sparked by the working group meetings, our athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches have started to screen studentathletes before they begin weightlifting and conditioning programs, evaluating important areas like flexibility and functional movement patterns. The results are used to create customized programs that correct deficits and address weaknesses.

Another area of operation that’s improved through leadership from the working group is our use of technology to manage and analyze information.

Through our meetings, we concluded that a modern computer database could bring us closer to achieving many of our short- and long-term goals for athletic medicine, and while it has taken a lot of time and effort to implement, we’re starting to see results.

For example, by tracking the diet, exercise level, rehabilitation progress, and weightlifting of an injured athlete in one place, our sports nutritionist, strength and conditioning coaches, medical staff, and coaching staff can all work together to make any needed tweaks to maximize results. This computerized tracking also allows us to identify trends regarding the effectiveness of our programs and our allocation of time and resources, which helps us make informed decisions when planning for the future. And it fits perfectly into the High Performance Initiative, giving us an evidence-based foundation for the regimens we prescribe to optimize the performance of healthy athletes and get injured ones back into action as soon as possible.

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LEADERSHIP most frequent and direct contact with athletes. Our coaches have an obvious vested interest in knowing how the sports medicine unit functions, what services we offer, and how to take advantage of them. So, for example, our psychological services staff has used the working group meetings to provide an overview of mental health issues in the college athlete population.

Coaches at those meetings asked questions and related their own experiences dealing with mental health situations among athletes, and talked about times they felt the current system did or didn’t work for them. We also covered all the resources athletes could be referred to for counseling. Based on the discussions that followed, we have improved the working relationship between our coaches and our counselors.

While counselors are bound by confidentiality rules and must be careful about their contacts with coaches, they now have a much better understanding of how coaches interact with studentathletes. Coaches learned that they can share information with counselors at will (which some did not know) and were told about the critical role they can play in assisting an athlete with mental health issues.

Continuing education efforts like these give coaches the tools they need to understand and utilize all the services our sports medicine team has to offer. Whether it’s a better understanding of massage therapy or postgame recovery, or a new familiarity with the services available from our chiropractor, sports nutritionist, acupuncturist, and other allied healthcare professionals, giving coaches this information effectively improves the quality of care athletes receive.

LOOKING FORWARD At present, the Sports Medicine Working Group has several exciting projects on the horizon. For one, we’re helping to plan our campus’s new Student Athlete High Performance Center, a hybrid sports science and training center that will put all the resources a studentathlete needs to train, rehabilitate, study, and get fed under one roof. In addition to the design work, we’re also figuring out exactly what types of professionals will be needed to staff the facility.

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tween athletics and other departments on campus, and incorporate the latest knowledge and strategies to improve our drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs.

As we continue to evolve and refine our mission and methods, we’re constantly trying to anticipate the future.

We bring in perspectives and voices from a wide range of roles and backgrounds to see what our goals should be, what obstacles stand in the way, and how we can overcome them. The overarching objective of everything we do is to provide this year’s student-athletes

with a higher level of care and support than last year’s student-athletes had— and ensure that next year’s studentathletes have even better.

The Sports Medicine Working Group is an investment in time and effort that has more than paid itself back in terms of efficiency, collaboration, and continuing education. It has been and continues to be a vital part of our success in sports medicine. I believe every athletic program can benefit from this type of arrangement, and I’m proud to say that our group at Cal sets a shining example for others to follow. n

WANT YOUR OWN? Every athletic department is different, so the best way to build momentum for a new Sports Medicine Steering Committee or Working Group like the one we have at the University of California-Berkeley is to identify your program’s specific needs and start conversations about how a committee can help address them. Here are some key points that we’ve learned can help the process along: • Convince decision-making administrators that bringing together all parties involved in sports medicine for regular meetings can save more time than it takes up.

• Explain how more global planning can boost efficiency to save time and money while improving the quality of care athletes receive.

• Emphasize that a steering committee helps the athletic department create a progressive, forward-thinking work environment that will bring out the best in current employees and attract top talent in the future.

• By fostering teamwork between various entities in the athletic department and thereby improving sports medicine services, this approach can lead to increased success on the fields and courts.

Once a group has been formed, here are a few tips on making the first meetings as successful and productive as possible: • Start small, with a project you can accomplish through teamwork, like writing a mission statement.

• At every meeting, have a focused agenda with time limits for each item—and include both current “hot button” issues and “big picture” planning.

• Maintain a list at the bottom of the agenda showing both short- and long-term goals.

• Periodically compile a summary of what the group has accomplished (such as producing policies, plans, and recommendations). Share this summary, along with current items on the agenda, with the athletic department as a whole to demonstrate the group’s value and increase program-wide support.

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n Chris Nowinski’s years as a defensive tackle at Harvard University, and after graduation as a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) performer, concussions weren’t something he worried about.

He dished out and took his share of hits on the field and in the ring, but he never thought the blows had caused any significant trauma. However, his perspective changed abruptly during a WWE match in June 2003.

“I got kicked in the chin, and forgot where I was, what I was doing, and who was supposed to win the match,” recalls Nowinski. “Afterward, I had headaches, lethargy, nausea, and memory loss. When those symptoms didn’t go away, I started going to doctors.

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Thanks to groups like the SLI and individuals like Nowinski, concussion research and education are constantly progressing, and more people are recognizing the need for extra caution when treating athletes who receive blows to the head. Recent studies have expanded our knowledge of the short- and long-term risks of concussions, returnto-play considerations, and ways to prevent and manage concussions to keep athletes as safe as possible.

“Concussions are a lot more serious than people once thought,” says Nowinski. “But if you treat them with the respect they deserve, you can prevent a lot of potential harm.”

Confronting CTE In September 2008, the SLI partnered with the Boston University School of Medicine to form the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE). Their goal was to study and eventually prevent CTE, and the center has already succeeded in raising awareness of this serious condition. For instance, the CSTE grabbed headlines

when it performed autopsies on six former NFL players between the ages of 36 and 50 who had suffered concussions during their careers, and found signs of CTE in all six. The researchers also discovered early signs of CTE in a recently deceased 18-year-old who suffered multiple concussions while playing high school football.

“This condition is unusual because it is progressive and appears to be triggered by repetitive trauma that typically occurs in a person’s earlier years,” says Ann McKee, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology and Pathology at the BU School of Medicine and co-director of the CSTE. “When athletes with CTE retire from their sport they usually appear to be fine. The symptoms get worse and worse as they age, and it becomes really noticeable by their 40s and 50s.

“That’s when we typically see behavioral changes,” continues McKee. “Sometimes it’s impulsivity and rage behaviors. They show a lot of aggressive violence, lack of inhibition, memory loss, and signs of depression.”

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TREATING THE ATHLETE ter studied showed tissue degeneration and abnormal tau protein buildup. The tau deposits occurred in the amygdala and other areas of the brain that control rage and impulsivity, likely causing symptoms such as aggression, poor impulse control, and memory loss. This helps explain the disturbing

or financial failure.

To help others avoid similar fates, the CSTE now has a clinical registry of over 100 athletes who are being studied longitudinally through annual neurological and neuropsychological testing, and have agreed to donate their brains for analysis after their deaths. “There

“It doesn’t make intuitive sense that puffing on a cigarette today makes your lungs disease ridden 40 years later.

This is the same type of thing—you can get hit in the head, get up and seem fine, but then you might turn into a suicidal maniac 20 years later.” deaths of several of the NFL players who were found to have CTE. Justin Strzelczyk, a former Pittsburgh Steeler, died in a head-on car collision in 2004 as he was fleeing police after leaving the scene of a previous accident. Terry Long, another former Steeler, committed suicide in 2005 by drinking antifreeze, and several other players died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after bouts with depression, drug abuse,

is so much we don’t understand about this disease,” says McKee. “Does this happen to everybody who gets hit in the head? Does it require a certain number of injuries? Does it matter how closely spaced the injuries are? We’re trying to nail down exactly which structures seem to be affected earliest by this disorder, and the sequence of the abnormalities as they occur. The ultimate goal is to be able to identify individuals

who are living with this disorder so we can treat it.”

All of the autopsied NFL players with CTE were linemen or linebackers, and McKee believes the disease is caused by the repetitive head trauma common at these positions, including sub-concussive hits (those not serious enough to trigger a concussion). Currently, the condition can only be diagnosed through autopsy, and the delay between the injuries that lead to CTE and the onset of symptoms increases the difficulty of diagnosis.

“I now get why it took so long for people to understand that smoking causes lung cancer,” says Nowinski. “It doesn’t make intuitive sense that puffing on a cigarette today makes your lungs disease ridden 40 years later. This is the same type of thing—you can get hit in the head, get up and seem fine, but then you might turn into a suicidal maniac 20 years later.”

While researchers continue exploring CTE, Nowinski is already spreading the word about its dangers. He conducts coaches clinics on concussions and CTE that include a presentation, a

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TREATING THE ATHLETE workbook for each coach, and a Webbased quiz they take afterward. He wants to put the entire program online so it can reach more people, and he’s working with high school state associations and public health organi-

Missing a game or two is okay. No one should trade 40 years of life for a little more glory on the field.’”

With so many unanswered questions about CTE, McKee says the take-home message from her research thus far is

“They need to show players pictures of a damaged brain and say, ‘I can protect you from this if you tell me when you think you have a head injury. If you don’t, you’re opening yourself up to this tragic condition down the road. No one should trade 40 years of life for a little more glory on the field.’” zations to make concussion education mandatory for coaches and players. In the meantime, he believes it’s crucial for athletic trainers to educate their athletes.

“Athletic trainers need to talk about terrible cases of CTE,” Nowinski says.

“They need to show players pictures of a damaged brain and say, ‘I can protect you from this if you tell me when you think you have a head injury. If you don’t, you’re opening yourself up to this tragic condition down the road.

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that post-concussion return-to-play timelines may need to be adjusted. “It’s shocking how little research has been done on the chronic effects of head trauma,” she says. “I think we’re going to find it affects a lot more people than we ever imagined, because you can get traumatic injuries in so many ways.

The brain is usually capable of fully recovering from a concussion, but the recovery takes weeks. In my opinion, athletes need four weeks of rest after a concussive injury.”

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Depression Link Other scientific inquiries into the longterm effects of concussion reveal a potential link between these injuries and depression. A study performed at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital at McGill University in Quebec suggests that post-concussion symptoms of depression reported by athletes may be caused by a neurological dysfunction in the brain.

“Until now, people thought concussed athletes probably show depression symptoms because they like to participate in their sport, and when they cannot return to play, they feel depressed,” says Alain Ptito, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill.

“But our research suggests that it’s actually part of a dysfunction coming from the brain itself.”

The study is ongoing, but the initial findings were published in January 2008 in the Archives of General Psychology based on evaluations of 56 varsity male hockey and football players from McGill. The athletes were divided into four groups: concussed and show-

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TREATING THE ATHLETE ing no depression symptoms, concussed and showing mild depressions symptoms, concussed and showing moderate depression symptoms, and a healthy control group.

The athletes filled out the Beck Depression Inventory II questionnaire (a widely used instrument for detecting the presence and severity of depression),

cussion, and we don’t see this pattern in those who have a concussion without depression. We’re talking about the frontal lobes—those are the most sensitive, and most likely to receive the major impact when there is trauma to the brain.”

Functional MRI is expensive and not readily available to many athletic programs, but Ptito says there are effec-

“There is decreased activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex among those who have depression after a concussion. We’re talking about the frontal lobes—those are the most sensitive, and most likely to receive the major impact.” along with a post-concussive symptom checklist. They also underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI sessions while performing a working memory task.

“We saw that the more severe the depression symptoms reported by the athlete, the more similar the brain activation patterns were to those associated with major depression,” explains Ptito. “There is decreased activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex among those who have depression after a con-

tive, low-cost ways to identify athletes who may be struggling with concussioninduced mental health issues. He recommends neuropsychological baseline testing—a series of tests athletes perform at the beginning of the season to measure balance, memory, and reaction time that can be administered again after a concussion for comparison. He also advises screening all concussed athletes for signs of depression, administering the Beck Depression Inventory II if an athlete shows any depression symptoms,

and using tests that measure frontal lobe function, such as the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, which shows mental flexibility, and the Tower of London test, which assesses planning ability.

Coaches and athletic trainers are especially well positioned to notice any mental health issues, since they’re close enough to the athletes to catch changes in mood, attitude, and behavior. “The best way to measure emotion is through observation,” says Ptito. “Look at whether the athlete is more irritable, anxious, or sensitive to stress than they were before the concussion.”

Ptito says his findings validate scalebased tools such as the Beck Inventory and could accelerate treatment of depression. “The first line of assessment is having scales to evaluate symptom severity,” he says. “If you say, ‘I assessed this athlete and he appears to be moderately depressed,’ that may be grounds for referral to a doctor.”

Danger in Numbers By now, there’s no debate that multiple concussions are worse than one. What researchers are exploring is just how much worse.

TRACKING HITS The University of North Carolina is one of a handful of college football programs to outfit players with Head Impact Telemetry System (HITS) helmets, made by Riddell. These high-tech helmets, which contain six sensors, a processor, and a transmitter, record the g-force of impacts (a measure of acceleration) and wirelessly send data to a computer on the sidelines.

Last season, 50 UNC players wore HITS helmets, and 90 will have them this year.

“When we begin assessing an athlete who’s reporting concussion symptoms, we check the system to see if he sustained a high-impact hit,” says Scott Trulock, ATC, Head Athletic Football Trainer at UNC. “That helps us evaluate him. For instance, if we find he didn’t have a big hit, we’ll consider whether something else might be going on. If he’s suffering from dizziness and nausea, that might be a sign of dehydration or another problem. Knowing about the hits he took helps us treat him appropriately.”

The HITS technology also helps North Carolina athletic trainers be proactive about potential head injuries. “The

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system is set up to notify us any time a hit occurs above a certain impact level,” says Trulock. “There have been times when we’ve checked an athlete because of that notification, and sure enough, he showed concussion symptoms. Without that system, we might not have evaluated him—if we didn’t see the hit, nothing else would tell us there might be an issue.”

Several helmet makers have joined in the fight against concussions by creating helmets that offer enhanced protection. Schutt’s ION 4D is equipped with advanced air cushioning and an energy wedge feature to absorb impact to the faceguard. Xenith’s X1 model is lined with 18 thermoplastic air-filled shock absorbers, and Adams USA’s A4 model has an expanded polypropylene liner and a skeletal sub-structure system designed to reduce impact.

There are signs these efforts are paying off. A study by the NFL’s Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee published in 2006 tested five newer helmets against a traditional model through reconstructed game collisions, and showed a 10 to 20 percent lower risk for concussions with the newer helmets.

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TREATING THE ATHLETE A landmark study conducted by the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina in 2000 surveyed 17,549 high school and college football players and found that athletes who suffered a concussion were three times more like-

these studies highlight the importance of close observation and knowing an athlete’s background. “The most important part of treating concussions has always been knowing the history of the athlete and performing a proper evaluation,” says Scott Trulock, ATC, Head

Covassin looked at the NCAA injury surveillance data ... “In women’s soccer, over 11 percent of injuries were concussions, and basketball was at eight percent. Those percentages were higher than the rate for males in the same sport.” ly to suffer a second concussion within the same season than athletes who had not suffered a concussion initially. A later UNC study showed that 30 percent of college football players who suffered three or more previous concussions reported symptoms for longer than one week, while just 14.6 percent of players with one previous concussion reported symptoms lasting that long. And a study at Michigan State University found that multiple concussions lead to prolonged post-concussion symptoms, such as memory loss and slowed reaction time.

“It seems that the more concussions you get, the less force it takes for you to sustain another one, the longer it takes to recover from that concussion, and the more symptoms you have,” says Tracey Covassin, PhD, ATC, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State. “Once an athlete sustains a third concussion, they need to consider not playing for the rest of the season, or even permanently. The question of how many concussions is too many is constantly debated, and treatment should always be done on a case-by-case basis, but some researchers would say that three is the magic number.”

In the Michigan State study, 57 concussed collegiate athletes completed an Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) neurocognitive test, which measures verbal memory, visual memory, reaction time, and visual processing speed. The athletes performed the test within two days of their concussion and again five days after the concussion. In the latter test, athletes who had suffered their first concussion scored higher in verbal memory and reaction time than those who had suffered two or more previous concussions.

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Athletic Football Trainer at UNC. “We are more cautious with those individuals who have a history of concussions.

We check them for persisting symptoms on a more regular basis and keep them out longer in order to prevent multiple concussions within a season or career.”

Gender Bias Sports with frequent, brutal collisions such as football and men’s ice hockey are most commonly associated with concussions. But female athletes face serious concussion risks as well, and recent research suggests concussion affects each gender differently.

For one study, Covassin looked at the

cussed athletes performed the ImPACT test—Michigan State studied 79 athletes across all sports, while Pittsburgh researchers worked with 234 soccer players. The Michigan State study found that females performed worse than males on visual memory tasks, while Pittsburgh found that females performed worse in reaction time tests and reported more post-concussion symptoms.

“Females don’t need to be evaluated or treated completely differently,” says Alexis Colvin, MD, co-author of the Pittsburgh study and sports medicine Fellow in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “But athletic trainers should be aware that females tend to have more symptoms and perform worse on the post-concussion testing when compared to their baseline testing.”

Several theories on gender differences exist, but no research has yielded definitive conclusions. “As for the higher incidence rate, one idea is that females are more likely to report their concussion,” says Covassin. “Sometimes there’s a culture in male sports to ‘play tough’ and play through it.”

Colvin and Covassin agree that more research is needed, and that there isn’t

“We need to educate athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and players so athletes don’t ignore the symptoms, try to play through them, or fail to talk openly to their coach because they’re afraid of being replaced. Some athletes believe a concussion is almost a badge of honor—that needs to change.”

NCAA injury surveillance data from 1997 to 2000 in lacrosse, soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball to compare injury rates between males and females.

“I found that almost 14 percent of all injuries in women’s lacrosse were concussions,” she says. “In women’s soccer, over 11 percent of injuries were concussions, and basketball was at eight percent. All those percentages were higher than the rate for males in the same sport.

If you take out football, females actually have a higher percentage of concussions relative to all injuries, and suffer concussions more frequently.”

In addition to different incidence rates, males and females also recover differently after a concussion. Both the University of Pittsburgh and Michigan State have conducted studies in which con-

enough evidence to make any concrete suggestions on holding females out longer than males or managing them differently.

However, the researchers suggest it might be helpful for females to strengthen their necks and shoulders as a preventive measure. “One theory is that males have stronger necks, so when they hit another player they are better able to absorb the impact,” Colvin says.

“But even when we controlled for body mass index in our study, we still found a difference between genders.”

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“I once spoke at a school meeting where 50 parents showed up, but 40 of them had kids who had suffered concussions and that’s why they cared about it,” says Nowinski. “The other parents didn’t show up because apparently they

didn’t think it was a problem. But those are the parents who need to be there. If their kid gets a concussion, they need to intervene right away and get the athlete proper medical attention and rest.”

Education also plays a key role in changing a culture that has long downplayed the severity of concussions.

“We need to educate athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and players so athletes don’t ignore the symptoms, try to play through them, or fail to talk openly to their coach because they’re afraid of being replaced,” says McKee.

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“Some athletes believe a concussion is almost a badge of honor—that needs to change.”

Many in the medical and athletic communities also believe athletic programs need to rethink treatment protocols and return-to-play guidelines.

There are now clinically proven, objective measures to determine when an athlete’s brain has returned to normal function, using baseline levels of neurocognitive performance. Some athletic trainers are also becoming increasingly restrictive during the recovery period.

“When you’re dealing with an injury to the brain, any type of stimulus can aggravate it, especially early on,” says Trulock. “In those first couple of days, we manage the number of meetings a concussed athlete can attend, and they certainly don’t practice. We try to control overall mental stimulation as much as we can, and that essentially helps the brain rest just as any other tissue needs to rest after injury. We allow them to progress back into normal activities, and ultimately back to practice, only once they have become totally symptom-free and have successfully completed neurocognitive and balance tests.

“We still have a long way to go in concussion treatment, but the goal is to be better off today than we were yesterday,” continues Trulock. “Rarely, if ever, do we enter an area of medical research and come up with a definitive conclusion. That’s not the nature of science. When we answer a question, we raise two more. But the most important thing is that we are improving the way we manage concussions on a year-toyear basis.” n RESOURCES Visit these Web sites for more information on the topics discussed in this article.

Sports Legacy Institute: www.sportslegacy.org Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy: www.bu.edu/ alzresearch/research/encephalopathy/ index.html Brain Injury Association of America: www.biausa.org For a list of neuropsychological tests, such as the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and the Tower of London Test, go to: www.brainsource.com/nptests.htm

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How can heart rate monitoring improve an athletic conditioning program?

Heart rate is a key factor because it allows us to gather clear data on how hard each athlete is working during conditioning sessions, practice sessions, and live competition. We can use that information to create workouts that train athletes’ energy systems in ways that mimic the exact demands of their sport and individual position.

At Princeton, we use a concept called sport zones when analyzing athletes’ heart rates. We want to know how much time they spend in a certain heart rate range while competing in their sport, so that we can elevate them to a similar range in our training sessions. During practice, agility work, speed work, or regular conditioning, the more time an athlete spends in their individualized sport zone, the more efficient and productive their workouts will be.

Can you elaborate on the concept of sport zones?

Some practice activities are great for skill development, but they don’t create the energy system demands of actual competition, and we use sport zones to correct that. For example, when working with football defensive linemen on skill patterns, you typically don’t have the external resistance that they’ll face in games within a split second of the ball being snapped. We’ve found that instead of having them do skill position work on its own, we can add drills like 20-yard sled sprints for external resistance, and thereby more closely mimic the physical demands of a 14-play drive. We might put our linemen through impeded sprints with a four-to-one rest-to-work ratio, and that will put their heart rate into their specific sport zone. The zones basically give us a way to rethink how we prepare athletes for the stresses of competition.

How do you monitor athletes’ heart rates in order to make best use of the data?

Our athletes used to wear heart rate monitors that would store the information during workouts, and then afterward I would bring the units back to my office, download the data, and break it down on a computer.

But now, we have a system that gives us live feedback

through wireless technology. We can strap up 40 athletes with heart rate monitors, and see their heart rate instantly on a laptop or PDA, which allows us to make real-time adjustments to workout activities to maximize the time each person spends in their sport zone.

What other benefits does this type of conditioning offer?

One of the best things is the way it enhances our training of injured athletes. If I know I want an athlete to do a certain amount of work, but he or she has limitations due to an injury, I can assign activities that provide the appropriate workload without stressing the injured areas.

For instance, if an athlete can’t perform the team’s normal field drills, I can set up bike workouts that mimic what’s happening on the field to get the heart rate into the proper sport zone. Of course, there are various muscle memory benefits and other aspects that we can’t duplicate on a bike, but we can at least simulate the cardiovascular response, which is a critical aspect of training and rehabilitation.

Can you give an example of how this approach has been effective?

Last year, one of our top lacrosse players had a broken bone in his foot, so he couldn’t join the team for our off-season agility, sprinting, and conditioning work.

Instead, we trained him on a bike all year long using a heart rate monitor, and by putting him in his sport zone that way, his fitness level improved and he could prepare for the specific demands of lacrosse despite his injury. When he returned to the field, he ended up having the best year of his career—he was in great shape, quick, and explosive, and he finished the season as a first-team All-American. The time he spent on the bike focusing on his heart rate was a big part of that.

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Kicking It Up To optimize skills while preventing ACL tears and other common injuries, Boston University developed a successful women’s soccer training program based on the sport’s unique physical demands and injury risk factors.

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occer competition at the elite college level requires a distinct set of skills and attributes. A player must be technically sound at running, dribbling, passing, and shooting, must change speed and direction in the blink of an eye, switch back and forth between the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and perform all of the above while observing and reacting to constantly changing game situations. With every offensive push, clearing pass, corner kick, and 50/50 ball fought for, players show what skills they bring to the table, and weaknesses are exposed by their opponents.

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All that is obvious to anyone who has watched soccer—so let’s get a bit more specific. A match involves roughly 90 minutes of moderate aerobic activity interspersed with short bursts of highintensity exercise that combines walking, slow running, intense running, and sprinting. Soccer studies have found that a typical player performs 800 to 1,000 distinct changes of movement, speed, and direction per game—an average of one every five to six seconds.

When a player has the ball, dribbling increases energy demands by roughly 15 percent.

I present these facts to illustrate a simple point: To train athletes for max-

imum performance gains, it’s essential to first understand their sport from the inside out. At Boston University, we’ve extensively studied the demands of soccer while developing the training regimen for our women’s team, and we tailor every aspect of our program around maximizing the most essential and valuable skills and preventing injuries. With the success we’ve experienced on the pitch, including berths in the NCAA tournament in each of the Victor Brown III, MS, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, is Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University.

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sport specific past four years, it’s clear that our efforts are paying off.

READY TO COMPETE? All performance improvements—fitness gains, technique advancements, and strength and power building—rely on athletes being healthy enough to complete workouts on a daily basis. When

found to have nearly stagnant levels of hamstring strength from age 11 to 16, and only minimal improvements at ages 17 and 18.

Why is this important? Many firstyear players enter a program having played high-level club and high school soccer, where they develop the technical skills to excel at the game. But that

A college athlete whose hamstrings are only marginally stronger than those of a pre-teen is clearly overmatched, and the posterior chain demands she’ll face at this level will put her at serious risk for ACL injury. new players arrive in our program, they must prepare to compete against opponents who have been in collegiate strength and conditioning programs for one to three years. So when we evaluate new players, the first question we ask is: Are they ready?

The foundation for that answer is laid long before a player sets foot on a college campus. For example, in a recent study of young athletes, a surprising percentage of females were

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doesn’t mean they’re physically prepared for college workouts and matches. A college athlete whose hamstrings are only marginally stronger than those of a pre-teen is clearly overmatched, and the posterior chain demands she’ll face at this level will put her at serious risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury if her training program doesn’t address her weaknesses.

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prevent the tibia (shinbone) from shifting forward. It’s susceptible to noncontact injury whenever an athlete changes direction, abruptly decelerates, or lands from a jump, all of which happen routinely in soccer. Several intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors place female athletes at greater risk for non-contact ACL injuries than males competing in similar sports—four to six times greater, according to several studies.

This elevated risk can be attributed to a variety of sources. Ligament dominance, due to lack of dynamic control of the knee, often leads to a valgus movement at the knee joint, which creates excess ground reaction force (GRF) on knee ligaments. Studies have found that females experience GRFs at the knee up to five times their body weight, while males don’t typically reach GRFs above 2.5 times their weight.

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sport specific hamstring strength. Various other hormonal, anatomical, and environmental factors have been cited as special risk factors for females as well.

PRIORITIES & TESTING In a recent year-to-year injury analysis of our women’s soccer players, we discovered a consistent trend. First-year athletes suffered injuries, and ACL injuries in particular, at a much higher rate than returning players. In fact, in my five years at Boston, we have never had a returning player tear her ACL.

tively allows us to identify imbalances between the right and left legs, while also assessing the structural integrity of each knee. Force production and absorption both play key roles in landing and change of direction skills, and poor mechanics in these areas greatly increase ACL injury risk.

Meanwhile, our preseason evaluation for returnees is based on a few specific performance measures. We test power through one-rep max on the hang clean, assess upper-body strength with one-rep max on the bench press,

In a recent year-to-year injury analysis of our women’s soccer players, we discovered a consistent trend. First-year athletes suffered injuries, and ACL injuries in particular, at a much higher rate than returning players.

With that in mind, we decided to develop a program for soccer-specific training that acknowledges an important fact: Athletes enter our program with vastly different levels of training experience and development. Using an integrated approach, we created a multifaceted system to promote injury resistance, while also optimizing physical traits critical for soccer performance.

In our system, the first step is to determine where players fall in the athlete development continuum. To classify training age, we separate our players into two sub-categories—firstyear players and returnees.

Our first-year player assessment begins with a training history questionnaire, which we send to new players over the summer to assess physical preparedness on and off the field. It covers health history, past and present injury status, past exercise and training habits, current training (including soccer participation), nutrition, and lifestyle behaviors. This helps us determine how seriously an athlete has trained prior to entering our program, and it red flags those who may have overtraining tendencies or special risk factors for ACL injury.

When the athletes arrive in August, we evaluate first-year players through a functional movement screen to assess movement pattern strengths and weaknesses across a variety of joint and muscle functions. For instance, players perform the hop-and-stop test to evaluate single-leg force production and force absorption. This test objec­62

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and judge upper-body muscle endurance based on chin-ups for maximum reps. We evaluate baseline explosive capabilities using a vertical jump test for power and a 10-yard sprint for acceleration. Ability to change direction is measured with the pro agility test.

Once these evaluations are complete, we create our training program for the upcoming season. I coordinate with

of motion (frontal, sagittal, and transverse), and foundational strength, with an emphasis on single-leg work.

To illustrate the way we break down these elements, let’s look at our approach to landing mechanics. In our jumping-landing training sequence, we begin with foundational double-leg training. Players don’t perform counter-movements at first, since the focus is simply getting each athlete to master the mechanics of a jump and a landing.

To emphasize neuromuscular control, we set a goal of coming to a complete stop in under one second upon landing, with full control of the center of gravity and no lingering sway, then stabilizing each landing for two seconds. When the players are proficient with two legs, we progress to single-leg training.

As landing mechanics and efficiency develop, we reach the next level with task-specific training. Players perform two tasks, such as landing while reaching for cones with the upper extremities, which helps develop center of gravity control and stability in various planes of motion. Or, they might have to land while catching objects, such as medicine balls. This forces an athlete to activate the entire kinetic chain to balance and stabilize, and it trains the

As landing mechanics and efficiency develop, we reach the next level with task-specific training. Players perform two tasks, such as landing while reaching for cones with the upper extremities, which helps develop center of gravity control. the soccer coaches to identify team objectives, discuss areas where the team needs to improve, and decide which corrective exercises and methods can best achieve our goals. We also customize some exercises for each athlete based on structural problems, strength needs, landing skill level, lowerextremity symmetry, and any other individualized concerns.

MOVEMENT MODEL In our soccer training program, we combine multiple components in a systematic and progressive fashion to maximize performance and improve injury resistance. The program centers on teaching and training proper technique for linear and lateral deceleration, landing, center of gravity control, and balance. We also emphasize core stability, dynamic flexibility in all three planes

body to absorb gravity’s force while mentally engaged in another activity.

For an extra challenge, we add rotational movements as well.

Additional balance training includes single-leg exercises that incorporate cervical rotation and develop proprioception in different planes of motion, such as opposite-leg reaches at a variety of angles. We utilize various stationary single-leg hip dominant exercises, such as eccentric partner hamstring raises, glute marches, and slideboard leg curls, to develop strength, mobility, and integrity of the hips.

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sport specific and then change direction effortlessly often determines which player gains control of a loose ball or wins a oneon-one battle.

Once the players have developed mastery of single-leg jump training, we add more game-like challenges that increase unpredictability. For example, we’ll have the players pair up, with player one turning her back to player two. On command, player one jumps vertically, and once she is in the air, player two pushes player one’s hips forward. Player one must react to this stimulus, which can vary in both force and direction, and land with correct mechanics.

The key is to engage the core muscles and maintain rigidity, which will reduce trunk motion during landing and thus limit GRFs. We begin with double-leg landings and progress to singleleg landings as the athletes grow more proficient. The center of gravity control and landing skills will translate into a competitive edge on the field, and the improved force absorption mechanics will reduce stress on the joints, particularly the knee, to help prevent

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injury. Because we know that mechanics break down as fatigue sets in, this type of movement training is often performed at the end of our workouts to simulate late-game physical demands.

During our training, we often ask players to perform their jump training tasks, landing drills, and other movement skills in low-to-the-ground decelerating positions, staying away from hyperextension and valgus forces at the knee. The goal is for them to be most comfortable in low-risk positions while engaging the posterior chain and core musculature.

We integrate other movement skills into our work capacity training. During the season, we alternate weeks between traditional conditioning (such as shuttle runs and sprint drills) and sport-specific movement conditioning.

We’ve designed three agility courses that require the type of cuts, changes in speed and direction, and other movements soccer players use most.

The players pass through these courses while performing accelerations, side shuffling, recovery running, backpedaling, decelerations, and angled runs.

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This type of training is very efficient for soccer development, since it builds key movement skills while also enhancing overall work capacity and muscle endurance. Players pass through a course at high intensity for 30 to 90 seconds, followed by a rest of equal duration.

BUILDING STRENGTH As discussed earlier, hamstring-quad strength disparities (with the hamstring as the weaker muscle) create major injury risks and performance limitations for female soccer players. Many players engage the quads to stabilize their knees during deceleration and other high-stress movements, instead of relying on both the quads and the hamstrings working together. Thus, the posterior chain and hamstrings in particular are among our top priorities for strength development.

We focus on exercises that strengthen the entire posterior chain, such as straight-leg deadlifts and good mornings, along with various exercises that

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sport specific four-point plank exercise, you can add an anti-rotational component by eliminating one of the points, thus forcing the core to stabilize in order to maintain a neutral spine and pelvis.

To promote stabilization of the lower extremities while engaging the upper body, and thus training the entire kinetic chain, players work together performing push lunges at various angles, along with Nieder presses. We also use a partner medicine ball lungeand-catch exercise: Player one stands with her back to a partner, who tosses a medicine ball over player one’s shoulder at any angle she chooses. Player one must lunge forward and/or laterally to catch the medicine ball, a challenge that develops mental reaction speed, deceleration proficiency, and extremity control while maintaining lumbar stability—skills that are essential for becoming “stronger on the ball.”

The foundation of our training regimen lies in our progressive, systematic approach to athlete development.

Our blueprint—master the fundamental skills for landing, decelerating, and changing direction; develop kinetic

engage the hamstrings and glutes as a unit, including bridging and leg curl variations. We also use slideboards and stability balls.

We initiate Olympic lifts and movements from either a dead start or block start with our new players, and only the more experienced lifters (usually our returning athletes) will use counter-movements. We begin with basic pulling exercises in conjunction with front squatting, and once players master these foundational movements, we progress to more advanced strengthrecruiting Olympic work.

Much of our core training is designed to engage and strengthen the entire kinetic chain. This is especially important for females, whose trunk motion and rotation is typically greater than that of males during soccerspecific movements such as jumping and landing. To develop core strength and lumbar stability, we incorporate an array of belly presses utilizing various stances and movements at different angles. We also use multiple plank progressions, such as planks with walks and planks with reaches. With any

chain and core strength; identify and correct structural deficiencies; develop foundational strength with emphasis on the posterior chain and single-leg work; develop center of gravity control, balance, and mobility; and always look to improve work capacity—has evolved over time and continues to do so. But the positive feedback we’ve received from the athletes, the skills we’ve seen them develop as they progress through our program, and the results our team has produced on the field give us confidence that we’re heading in the right direction. n Full references for this article can be viewed at: www.training-conditioning.com/ references.

WEB CONNECTION To view diagrams of the movement courses described in this article, go to: www.training-conditioning.com and type “BU Movement Courses” into the search window.

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A-Athletic & Medical Supply Co. . . . . . . . 17104 P.O. Box 30067, Houston, TX 77249 800-255-9565 • www.a-athletic.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

Ambra LeRoy Medical Products . . . . . . . 18082 4335-C Taggart Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208 866-203-4760 • www.ambraleroy.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

Athletes’ Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15065 650 S. Athletes’ Pl., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.athletesperformance.com Categories: Training Facilities

Accelerated Care Plus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 17063 Electrotherapy modalities 4850 Joule St., Ste. A1, Reno, NV 89502 800-350-1100 • www.acplus.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14046 www.aapsm.org Categories: Professional Association

Athletix Products by Contec, Inc. . . . . . . . 19074 525 Locust Grove, Spartanburg, SC 29303 800-289-5762 • www.athletixproducts.com Categories: Antimicrobial Products

American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15055 Leader in first aid, CPR, and AED training 780 Township Line Rd., Yardley, PA 19067 800-667-2968 • www.shopstaywell.com; www.redcross.org Categories: Educational Materials, Trainer’s Room, First aid/safety equipment and supplies

Bailey Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15025 118 Lee St., Lodi, OH 44254 800-321-8372 • www.baileymfg.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

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ActiMed Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15901 6020 N.W. 99th Ave, Ste. 215, Doral, FL 33178 www.actimedgroup.com Active Ankle Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15011 Foot and ankle supports P.O. Box 68, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 800-800-2896 • www.activeankle.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 13

Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14028 P.O. Box 489, Cookeville, TN 38502 800-251-6857 • www.adamsusa.com ADVANCE Newsmagazines . . . . . . . . . . . . 18056 2900 Horizon Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-278-1400 • www.advanceweb.com Categories: Educational Materials AdvoCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15082 2727 Realty Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006 800-542-4800 • www.advocare.com Categories: Nutrition Aegis Sciences Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14025 345 Hill Ave., Nashville, TN 37210 615-255-2400 • www.aegislabs.com Categories: Management Tools Alcan Airex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15067 First-class quality fitness and holistic training methods and rehabilitation 800-396-3130 • www.alcanairex.com Categories: Strength & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 18

Alert Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18027 P.O. Box 1088, San Marcos, TX 78667 830-372-3333 • www.alertservices.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room AlignMed, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14044 2400 Pullman St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 800-916-ALIGN • www.alignmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports Allsport Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19101 2724 S.E. Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75961 www.allsportdynamics.com Categories: Braces & Supports Alter-G, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14037 1090A O’Brien Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 www.alter-g.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Americo Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20045 211 Waukegan Rd., Ste. 300, Northfield, IL 60093 www.americocorp.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Amerx Health Care Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16105 1300 S. Highland Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756 800-448-9599 • www.amerigel.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Amrex Electrotherapy Equipment . . . . . . 17067 641 E. Walnut St., Carson, CA 90746 800-221-9069 • www.amrex-zetron.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy Andover Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18037 9 Fanaras Dr., Salisbury, MA 01952 800-432-6686 • www.andover-healthcare.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Antibody, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15104 BodyGuard® compression garments P.O. Box 143600, Fayetteville, GA 30214 877-546-2639 • www.antibodywear.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports See ad on page 106

Aquality Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18086 12125 Jones Maltsberger, #7 San Antonio, TX 78247 210-493-4545 • www.aqualitywater.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment Ari-Med Diversa Products Group . . . . . . . 17031 The original developer of Flexall® 454 pain-relieving gel and the manufacturer of 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 90

Arrowhead Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19012 220 Andover St., P.O. Box 4264, Andover, MA 01810 800-225-1516 • www.aatape.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

Bauerfeind USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14065 55 Chastain Rd., Ste. 112, Kennesaw, GA 30144 800-423-3405 • www.bauerfeindusa.com Categories: Braces & Supports Bike Athletic Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19073 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 www.bikeathletic.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Bio Compression Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 20049 120 W. Commercial Ave., Moonachie, NJ 07074 800-222-7867 • www.biocompression.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports Bio Logic Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17085 18691 Stamford, Livonia, MI 48152 www.biologicengineering.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Biodex Medical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18030 20 Ramsay Rd., Shirley, NY 11967 631-924-9000 • www.biodex.com Categories: Rehab Equipment BioEx Systems Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17057 P.O. Box 926, Smithville, TX 78957 800-750-2756 • www.bioexsystems.com Categories: Educational Materials, Management Tools, Nutrition, Rehab Equipment, Software BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 20061 P.O. Box 1360, Vista, CA 92085 800-726-8367 • www.bmls.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy Biomet Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16101 100 Interpace Pkwy., Parsippany, NJ 07054 800-526-2579 • www.ebimedical.com Categories: Braces & Supports Biowave Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15008 16 Knight St., Norwalk, CT 06851 877-BIOWAVE • www.biowave.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy BiPro USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14082 All natural whey protein isolate 11000 W. 78th St., Ste. 25, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 877-692-4776 • www.biprousa.com Categories: Nutrition, Supplements See ad on page 21

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BiViax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18101 Bledsoe Brace Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17055 2601 Pinewood Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75051 888-253-3763 • www.bledsoebrace.com Categories: Braces & Supports Blue Bay Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19087 3151 Cabot Cove Dr., Navarre, FL 32566 www.bluebaymed.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Board of Certification, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15026 4223 S. 143rd Cir., Omaha, NE 68137 402-559-0091 • www.bocatc.org Categories: Educational Materials Bob McCloskey Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 14072 P.O. Box 511, Matawan, NJ 07747 www.bobmccloskey.com Categories: Insurance Bodyblade by Hymanson, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 15086 P.O. Box 5100, Playa Del Rey, CA 90296 800-772-5233 • www.bodyblade.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Borden Perlman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16063 2000 Lenox Dr., Ste. 202, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 800-932-4476 • www.bordenperlman.com Categories: Insurance BREG, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20037 2611 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92083 800-897-2734 • www.breg.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment BSN Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15030 5825 Carnegie Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209 800-537-1063 • www.bsnmedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room BTE Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15093 7455-L New Ridge Rd., Hanover, MD 21076 800-331-8845 • www.btetech.com Categories: Management Tools, Rehab Equipment Burn Machine, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16106 26305 Glendale St., Redford, MI 48239 800-380-6527 • www.theburnmachine.com Categories: Strength & Cardio Equipment Cajun Sports Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18084 604 Hosanna Ct., Irving, TX 75061 877-441-9555 • www.cajunsportscream.com Categories: Trainer’s Room California University of Pennsylvania . . . 14041 CalU offers 100-percent online degree programs for athletic trainers 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419 866-595-6348 • www.cup.edu/go Categories: Educational Materials, College degree and continuing education programs See ad on page 97

Calzone/Anvil Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14083 225 Black Rock Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605 800-243-5152 Categories: Trainer’s Room Cardiac Science Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14043 3303 Monte Villa Pkwy., Bothell, WA 98021 800-426-0337 • www.cardiacscience.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

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Care-Tech Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 15079 3224 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63139 800-325-9681 • www.caretechlabs.com Categories: Antimicrobial Products CDM Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15036 816 Ladera Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76108 800-400-7542 • www.cdmsport.com Categories: Rehab Equipment CGA Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19092 34 W. Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728 800-684-1404 • Fax: Categories: Insurance Chattanooga Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15001 Chattanooga’s products offer multiple modalities for your athletic training needs.

4717 Adams Rd., Hixson, TN 37343 800-592-7329 • www.chattgroup.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 12

CherryPharm, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14026 500 Technology Farm Dr., Geneva, NY 14456 800-699-0460 • www.cherrypharm.com Categories: Nutrition Cleenfreek® Sports Hygiene® . . . . . . . . 18011 1248 Ticonderoga, St. Louis, MO 63017 800-591-3585 • sportshygiene.com Categories: Antimicrobial Products Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20063 Educational programs offering Associate’s of Arts, Bachelor’s of Science, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees 10850 Lowell Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 800-467-2252 • www.cleveland.edu Categories: Educational Materials See ad on page 94

Clinton Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16067 Largest manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for treating skeletal, muscular, neurological and soft tissue disorders.

1140 Edison St., York, PA 17403 800-441-9131 • www.clinton-ind.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 43

CogState . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD Computerized concussion testing and management system.

4105 Westbank Dr., #102, Austin, TX 78746 512-743-0147 • www.cogstate.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 47

Collins Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19060 370 Paramount Dr., Raynham, MA 02767 800-886-2825 • www.collinssportsmedicine.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room Computer Sports Medicine, Inc. (CSMI) . 19031 101 Tosca Dr., Stoughton, MA 02072 800-359-6851 • www.csmisolutions.com Categories: Management Tools

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Coretection Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14078 2111 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2T 5W8 877-853-CORE • www.coretection.com Categories: Braces & Supports Covidien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18044 15 Hampshire St., Mansfield, MA 02048 800-962-9888 • www.covidien.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Cramer Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16011 Founding member of the NATA 153 W. Warren; P.O. Box 1001, Gardner, KS 66030 800-345-2231 • www.cramersportsmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Antimicrobial Products, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 67

Cropper Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17044 240 E. Hersey St., Ste. 2, Ashland, OR 97520 800-541-2455 • www.bioskin.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports CSM Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20059 CSG/Coatings Specialist Group . . . . . . . . 18083 2849 Product Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 49309 888-510-2847 • www.csggrp.com/sas Categories: Antimicrobial Products CustMBite, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18018 3 Barker Ave., 4th fl., White Plains, NY 10601 www.custombite.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel CytoSport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19083 Functional hydration and sports nutrition products 4795 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510 888-298-6629 • www.cytosport.com Categories: Nutrition See ad on back cover

Delcorean, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14029 800-696-1490 • www.cramp911.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Delmar Cengage Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . 15075 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065 800-648-7450 • www.delmarlearning.com Categories: Educational Materials, Management Tools DeniBan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19094 P.O. Box 229, Harrisburg, OR 97446 866-995-8122 • www.deniban.net Categories: Trainer’s Room DentaGard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16033 494 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 140-206, Batrop, TX 78602 800-882-2977 • www.dentagard.com Categories: Trainer’s Room DJO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15037 1430 Decision St., Vista, CA 92081 800-321-9549 • www.djortho.com Categories: Braces & Supports Dr. Hoy’s Natural Pain Relief Gel . . . . . . . 19105 866-674-8000 • www.drhoys.com Categories: Trainer’s Room DTN/Meterologix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16066 www.dtnmeteorlogix.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Dynatronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19043 Dynatronics manufactures, distributes advancedtechnology medical devices, supplies, treatment tables, and rehabilitation equipment.

7030 Park Centre Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84121 800-874-6251 • wwww.dynatronics.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy, Rehab Equipment See ad on inside back cover

ECD3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14087 9800 Clark St., Montreal, PQ, Canada H3L 2R3 866-528-4655 • www.ec3d.ca Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Econoline Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17023 1800 Industrial Center Cir., Charlotte, NC 28213 800-367-8319 • wwww.econoline.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Ekho Heart Rate Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . 16094 1624 Harmon Pl., Ste. 207, Minneapolis, MN 55403 www.ekho.us Categories: Trainer’s Room Elsevier-Saunders Mosby Churchill . . . . . 19041 P.O. Box 945, New York, NY 10159-0945 888-437-4636 • www.intl.elsevierhealth.com Categories: Educational Materials Enlyten Independent Distributors . . . . . . 14084 Categories: Nutrition Enlyten SportStrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18102 Categories: Nutrition evoShield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17073 300 Commerce Blvd., Bogart, GA 30622 770-725-2724 • www.evoShield.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Eyeblack.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17028 11200 Rockville Pike, Ste. 300 Rockville, MD 20852 877-393-2522 • www.eyeblack.com Categories: Trainer’s Room EZY Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14027 54 Hugh Adams Rd., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 800-234-9004 • www.ezywrap.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room F.A. Davis Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18043 1915 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-323-3555 • www.fadavis.com Categories: Educational Materials Fastech Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19091 1100 Owendale Dr., Ste. J, Troy, MI 48033 www.fastechfootsupport.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Ferno-Washington, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16027 Ferno’s underwater treadmills are ideal for therapy, rehab, fitness, and conditioning.

70 Weil Way, WIlmington, OH 45177 877-773-0911 • www.ferno.com Categories: Rehab Equipment See ad on page 31

Ferris Mfg. Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19076 16W300 83rd St., Burr Ridge, IL 60527 800-765-9636 • www.polymem.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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FieldTurf Tarkett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19067 8088 Montview, Montreal, PQ, Canada H4P 2L7 800-724-2969 • www.fieldturftarkett.com Categories: Sport Surfaces Fitter International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18049 3050 - 2600 Portland St. S.E. Calgary, AB, Canada T2G 4M6 800-FITTER-1 • www.fitter1.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Fluoroscan by Hologic, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 16031 35 Crosby Dr., Bedford, MA 01730 781-999-7300 • www.fluoroscan.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Foot Management, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18022 Foot orthotics, prefabrications, impression trays, heel lifts, foot pads, and foam 7201 Friendship Rd., Pittsville, MD 21850 800-HOT-FOOT • www.footmanagement.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Orthotics See ad on page 29

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Hapad, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14085 5301 Enterprise Blvd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 800-544-2723 • www.hapad.com Categories: Braces & Supports Hartmann-Conco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19064 481 Lakeshore Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-985-1130 • www.hartmann-conco.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Health Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16029 90 George Leven Dr., North Attleboro, MA 02760 www.healthenterprises.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

Footcare Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20033 2980 Aventura Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180 877-657-3338 • www.footcarexpress.com Categories: Braces & Supports

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Game Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15083 Makers of the ReBound™ Therapeutic Warming System 1201 Marina Village Pkwy., Ste. 200 Alameda, CA 94501 888-426-3732 • www.gameready.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Rehab Equipment

HeartSine Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19090 105 Terry Dr., Newton, PA 18940 866-478-7463 • www.heartsine.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Gatorade Co., The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19001 555 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60661 800-88-GATOR • www.gatorade.com Categories: Nutrition Gear 2000/Z-Cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20040 13 Fern Ct., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 800-527-1988 • www.gear2000.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel General Tools & Instruments . . . . . . . . . . 15078 80 White St., New York, NY 10013 800-697-8665 • www.generaltools.com Categories: Trainer’s Room GoldShield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14104 Categories: Trainer’s Room, Antimicrobial Graston Technique® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18058 3833 N. Meridian St., Ste. 307 Indianapolis, IN 46208 888-926-2727 • www.grastontechnique.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Greg Horvath Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . 17103 Grimm Scientific Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . 16073 P.O. Box 2143, Marietta, OH 45750 800-223-5395 • www.grimmscientific.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment H2OGym-US, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18104 P.O. Box 82813, Austin, TX 78708 512-417-8103 • www.h2ogym-us.com Categories: Strength & Cardio Equipment, Rehab Equipment

Henry Schein, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16001 135 Duryea Rd., Melville, NY 11747 800-972-2611 • www.henryschein.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Hibiclens® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15047 Antimicrobial antiseptic skin cleanser 5550 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 500 Norcross, GA 30092 800-805-0585 • www.hibigeebies.com/sports Categories: Antimicrobial Products See ad on page 69

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Human Kinetics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17045 The information leader in physical activity 1607 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61820 800-747-4457 • www.humankinetics.com Categories: Educational Materials See ad on page 84

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Hyperbarics Therapy USA . . . . . . . . . . . . 14074 900 South Ave., Ste. 200, Staten Island, NY 10314 877-426-8333 • www.hbtusa.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

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Keiser Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18075 Low impact, pneumatic resistance equipment utilized by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and rehabilitation experts worldwide.

2470 S. Cherry Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 800-888-7009 • www.keiser.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

iFan Health Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14040 BACROBIAL® is an excellent, all-natural, totalbody skin cleanser clinically formulated for today’s germs.

2988 U.S. Hwy. 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711 877-677-2999 • www.beatsuperbugs.com Categories: Antimicrobial Products, Trainer’s Room

KEY Functional Assessments, Inc. . . . . . . 15040 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., #99, Carlsbad, CA 92008 800-333-3KEY • www.keymethod.com Categories: Management Tools, Software

ImPACT Concussion Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20031 2000 Technology Dr., Ste. 150, Pittsburgh, PA 29925 877-646-7991 • www.impacttest.com Categories: Management Tools, Software

Kinesio USA, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14014 Makers of Kinesio® Tex Tape, the original elastic therapeutic tape.

3901 Georgia St., N.E., Ste. 2 Albuquerque, NM 87110 888-320-8273 • www.kinesioproducts.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

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Innovative Sports Training, Inc. . . . . . . . . 17068 3711 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 150, Chicago, IL 60613 773-244-6470 • www.innsport.com Categories: Management Tools ionsport.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14086 Jaybird & Mais, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17030 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843 www.jaybird.com Categories: Trainer’s Room JMS North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17100 22320 Foothill Blvd, Ste. 350, Hayward, CA 94541 510-888-9090 • www.jmsna.net Categories: Trainer’s Room Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine . . . 18000 199 Grandview Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 908-874-2403 • www.jnj.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Joint Mechanix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17076 564 Lee Rd. #279, Salem, AL 36874 www.therotater.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc. . . . . . . . 15038 40 Tall Pine Dr., Sudbury, MA 01776 800-832-0034 • www.jbpub.com Categories: Educational Materials Joslin Orthopedic Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14036 Crocker Industrial Park, 200 Valley Dr., #43 Brisbane, CA 94005 www.armsling.com Categories: Braces & Supports K-Laser USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14062 2000 Mallory Ln., Ste. 130-329, Franklin, TN 37067 866-595-7749 • www.k-laserusa.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy K&K Insurance Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19022 1712 Magnavox Way, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 800-441-3994 • www.kandkinsurance.com Categories: Insurance Keffer Development Services, LLC . . . . . . 14054 24 Village Park Dr., Grove City, PA 16127 www.keffersoftware.com Categories: Management Tools

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Kinetic Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15064 P.O. Box 8704, Omaha, NE 68108 712-347-5152 www.kineticinnovations.com/main.html Categories: Braces & Supports King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 15100 501 Fifth St, Bristol, Tennessee 37620 800-776-3637 • www.kingpharm.com Categories: Trainer’s Room KLM Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14090 28280 Alta Vista Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91355 800-556-3668 • www.klmlabs.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Kneebourne Therapeutic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17075 The elite seat® provides an effective and safe way to rehabilitate knees through symmetric motion 15299 Stoney Creek Way, Noblesville, IN 46060 866-756-3706 • www.eliteseat.com Categories: Rehab Equipment See ad on page 96

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18093 3120 Highwoods Blvd., Ste. 310, Raleigh, NC 27604 www.libertymutual.com Categories: Insurance Life University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16074 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060 www.life.edu Categories: Educational Materials Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . . . . . . . . . 14012 Offering a full range of sports medicine and exercise science books and journals 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 800-638-3030 • www.lww.com Categories: Educational Materials See ad on page 46

LiteCure, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17083 250 Corporate Blvd., Ste. B, Newark, DE 19702 302-709-0408 • www.litecure.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy

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Lordex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14060 281-395-9512 • www.lordex.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Management Tools M-Core FTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15026 P.O. Box 383, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 866-440-6382 • www.matrixftb.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

M.S. Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17069 10 Park Pl., Butler, NJ 07405 800-593-1802 • www.msplastics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Magister Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15067 Offers Rep Band® exercise bands/tubing and Airex® mats and exercise products P.O. Box 4323, Chattanooga, TN 37405 800-396-3130 • www.magistercorp.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Magnatherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14049 P.O. Box 45030, Kansas City, MO 64171 800-432-8003 • www.magnatherm.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment Marathon Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17101 P.O. Box 17705, Sugar Land, TX 77496 800-391-9496 • www.marathonfitness.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Markwort Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . 15066 1101 Research Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 800-937-4824 • www.markwort.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Marsh Consumer Connexions . . . . . . . . . 20062 1440 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, IL 60068-1400 800-503-9230 • www.seaburychicago.com Categories: Insurance MaxCore, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17102 www.maxcorellc.com Categories: Nutrition MBT Physiological Footwear . . . . . . . . . . 14019 515 River St., Unit D, Hailey, ID 83333 866-326-2724 • www.swissmasai.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel McDavid Sports Medical Products . . . . . 16037 Sports medicine and protective apparel 10305 Argonne Dr., Woodridge, IL 60517 800-237-8254 • www.mcdavidusa.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 10

McKinley Financial Services, Inc. . . . . . . 15092 6555 Powerline Rd., Ste. 214 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.mckinleyinsurance.com Categories: Insurance Med Spec (ASO®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18055 Med Spec offers the ASO® and ASO® EVO® ankle stabilizers.

4600-K Lebanon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227 800-582-4040 • www.medspec.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 86

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Medco Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19011 500 Fillmore Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 800-556-3326 • www.medco-athletics.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room

Multi Radiance Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15094 6565 Cochran Rd. Solon, OH 44139 800-373-0955 • www.multiradiance.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy, Rehab Equipment

Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products . . . . . . . 19042 1812 Industrial Blvd., Colleyville, TX 76034 800-810-1740 • www.medi-dyne.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

MuscleTrac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17094 9121 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Ste. 105-319 Tucson, AZ 85749 www.muscletrac.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Medispec, Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17066 20410 Observation Dr., Ste.102 Germantown, MD 20876 800-872-3477 • www.medispec.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

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National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc. 18073 2537 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108 816-474-8655 • www.drugfreesport.com Categories: Educational Materials, Management Tools National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18066 1 AMS Cir., Bethesda, MD 20198 877-226-4267 • www.niams.nih.gov Categories: Professional Association National Medical Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 15063 12415 N. Old Meridian, Carmel, IN 46032 800-662-7283 • www.nmadirect.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

MedPac Bags, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16045 The most professional medical bags available 7324 Amberwood Ln., Savage, MN 55318 800-414-9031 • www.medicalbags.com Categories: Athletic Trainer Medical Bags

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MedZone® Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18061 P.O. Box 2068, Sun City, AZ 85372 866-MEDZONE • www.medzonecorp.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Antimicrobial Products, Trainer’s Room Mettler Electronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18021 1333 S. Claudina St., Anaheim, CA 92805 800-854-9305 • www.mettlerelectronics.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy Meyer Distributing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16091 1810 Summit Commerce Park Twinsburg, OH 44087 800-472-4221 • www.meyerdist.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room Millennial Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17019 696 W. 1725 N., Logan, UT 84321 877-753-5556 • www.millennialmedical.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room Mission Pharmacal Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19077 P.O. Box 786099, San Antonio, TX 78278-6099 800-373-3037 • www.missionpharmacal.com Categories: Nutrition, Trainer’s Room MonaVie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18091 10855 S. River Front Pkwy., Ste. 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84095 www.monavie.com Categories: Nutrition Morning Pride/Total Fire Group . . . . . . . . 14032 1 Innovation Ct., Dayton, OH 45413-0616 800-688-6148 • www.korekoolerrehabchair.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Heat Stress, Rehab Equipment Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 19019 Manufacturer of sports medicine products: tapes, braces, cold therapy, and more.

One Quench Dr., P.O. Box 99 Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 800-356-9522 • www.muellersportsmed.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Antimicrobial Products, Trainer’s Room See ad on pages 2-3

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National Strength & Conditioning Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14045 1885 Bob Johnson Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906 800-815-6826 • www.nsca-lift.org Categories: Educational Materials, Professional Association Neuro Resource Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16076 1100 Jupiter Rd., Ste. 190, Plano, TX 75074 877-314-6500 • www.nrg-unlimited.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy NeuroTech Bio-Medical Research . . . . . . 18095 www.neurotechgroup.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy, Rehab Equipment

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New Option Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19063 2545 Merrell Rd., Dallas, TX 75229 800-872-5488 • www.newoptionssports.com Categories: Braces & Supports Newhouse Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14000 One Newhouse Ctr., Pittsburgh, PA 15065 800-675-9597 • www.newhousemedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room NormaTec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17901 44 Glen Ave., Newton Center, MA 02459 800-335-0960 • www.normatecsports.com Categories: Rehab Equipment

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NUCAP Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14101 Designer of Spider Tech™ advanced pre-cut, pre-packaged kinesology taping solutions 3370 Pharmacy Ave., Scarborough, ON Canada M1W 3K4 416-494-1444 • www.nucapmedical.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on inside front cover

Nutra Naturals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14024 866-628-8725 • www.nutranaturals.com Categories: Nutrition Octogen Pharmacal Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 19020 2750 Cambridge Hills Rd., Cumming, GA 30041 770-888-8881 • Fax: 770-888-8810 Categories: Trainer’s Room ONS Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16047 P.O. Box 2555, Rock Hill, SC 29732 800-817-9808 • www.onsperformance.com Categories: Nutrition OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17029 High-quality, affordable fitness and rehabilitation products 3800 Annapolis Ln., #165, Minneapolis, MN 55447 800-367-7393 • www.optp.com Categories: Educational Materials, Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room See ad on page 87

Orbital Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14048 6850 Cochran Rd., Solon, OH 44139 www.orbitalindustries.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

OrthoScan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14058 8212 E. Evans Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 www.orthoscan.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Ossur Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20011 19762 Pauling, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 800-222-4284 • www.ossur.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Palumbo Orthopaedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14004 8206 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 402, Vienna, VA 22812 703-790-2000 • www.palumbobraces.com Categories: Braces & Supports Parker Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17048 286 Eldridge Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-276-9500 • www.parkerlabs.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Patella Impact Braces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14093 Categories: Braces & Supports PCC, Inc. Air Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17064 PO Box 22294, Little Rock, AR 72221 Categories: Air Purification Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20046 A complete catalog of functional training and rehabilitation equipment 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.

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Performance Health, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14001 1245 Home Ave., Akron, OH 44310 800-321-2135 • www.thera-bandacademy.com; www.biofreeze.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room

PRO Orthopedic Devices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 18019 Advances sports medicine supports and braces 2884 E. Ganley Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706 800-523-5611 • www.proorthopedic.com Categories: Braces & Supports

PHI Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15073 442 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063 877-716-4879 • www.phipilates.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Pro-Tec Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18068 Sports medicine braces, supports, hot/cold, and massage therapy products 2743 152nd Ave. N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 800-779-3372 • www.injurybegone.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room, Massage Therapy

Philips Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18013 3000 Minuteman Rd., Andover, MA 01810 800-453-6860 • www.medical.philips.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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ProMera Health, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16090 ProMera develops the safe and effective supplements Con-Cret and StayActiv.

61 Accord Park Dr., Norwell, MA 02061 888-878-9058 • www.con-cret.com; www.stayactiv.com Categories: Nutrition See ads on page 15 and 55

PROTEAM™ by Hausmann . . . . . . . . . . . . 20042 Training room furniture and equipment 130 Union St., Northvale, NJ 07647 888-428-7626 • www.proteamtables.com Categories: Trainer’s Room See ad on page 71

Physio-Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14010 11811 Willows Rd. N.E., Redmond, WA 98073 800-442-1142 • www.physio-control.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Physiomed North America . . . . . . . . . . . 18077 401 Lakeview Dr., Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-7266 • www.physiomed.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Pickle Juice Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15068 555 S. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75149 972-755-0289 • www.picklejuicesport.com Categories: Nutrition

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Port-A-Cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20055 P.O. Box 2167, Center, TX 75935 www.port-a-cool.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Heat Stress

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Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16062 Fitness equipment for professionals P.O. Box 51030, Knoxville, TN 37950 800-321-6975 • www.power-systems.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Powerade/Glaceau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16055 1720 Whitestone Expy., Whitestone, NY 11357 www.powerade.com Categories: Nutrition PreCare, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17027 1151 Broadway, Ste. 201, Sonoma , CA 95476 866-996-1735 • www.precareinc.com Categories: Rehab Equipment Premier Software, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15048 P.O. Box 203, Winfield, IL 60190 630-906-6630 • www.simtrak.com Categories: Software PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18062 Manufacturer of rehab/exercise equipment for clinic, gym, and home use.

4055 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. L, Oceanside, CA 92056 800-544-7257 • www.prepakproducts.com Categories: Nutrition, Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Trainer’s Room

Eggsercizer® Resistive Hand Exerciser The world’s smallest exercise machine

Airex® Exercise Mats & Balance Products

The standard upon which all others are measured

The premium line of Magister rehab products shares one mission: a commitment to quality and customer service unmatched in the industry.

ONE Respected Source

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Presagia Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18064 651 Notre-Dame St. West, Ste. 400 Montreal, PQ, Canada H3C 1H9 866-696-7198 • www.presagia.com Categories: Management Tools, Software Pro Kinetics, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16095 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

800.396.3130 • www.magistercorp.com

That’s Progressive Thinking! ©2008, Magister Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Rank One Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17025 P.O. Box 1044, Sanger, TX 76266 www.rankonesport.com Categories: Management Tools Reckitt Benckiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14095 Morris Corporate Center IV, 399 Interpace Pkwy.

Parsippany, NJ 07054-0225 800-333-3899 • www.reckittbenckiser.com Categories: Trainer’s Room ReGear Life Sciences, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15083 Makers of Rebound Therapeutic Warming Systems 401 Technology Drive, Ste. 200 Canonsburg, PA 15317 (888) 573-4327 • www.regearlife.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab See ad on page 77

Renfrew Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17072 111 Great Pond Dr., Windsor, CT 06095 860-688-8000 • www.renfrewathletics.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Rich-Mar Naimco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14073 4120 South Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37406 888-549-4945 • www.richmarweb.com Categories: Electro/Laser/Light Therapy Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17011 669 Sugar Ln., Elyria, OH 44035 800-275-5338 • www.riddell.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14100 561 E. 1860 South, Provo, UT 84606 866-780-4107 • www.rmuohp.edu Categories: Educational Materials RX24 QuadraStep System . . . . . . . . . . . . 14079 Affordable, ready-to-wear orthoses with custom results 80 Turnpike Dr., Unit 1, Middlebury, CT 06762 877-792-4469 • www.whatsmyfoottype.com Categories: Trainer’s Room, Foot Orthoses See ad on page 32

SAM® Medical Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15059 P.O. Box 3270, Tualatin, OR 97062 800-818-4726 • www.sammedical.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Trainer’s Room

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Shuttle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15029 The Shuttle® MVP develop explosive speed, agility, and vertical jump, and serves as an effective tool for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

P.O. Box 5089, Glacier, WA 98244 800-334-5633 • www.shuttlesystems.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Slack, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17062 6900 Grove Rd., Thorofare, NJ 08086 800-257-8290 • www.slackbooks.com Categories: Educational Materials SOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14038 SOLE products ensure your feet are adequately supported, encouraging proper alignment 608 Crescent Cir., Great Falls, MT 59404 866-235-7653 • www.yoursole.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports See ad on page 26

South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14102 7355 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX 78597 800-SOPADRE • www.sopadre.com Spenco Medical Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18063 P.O. Box 2501, Waco, TX 76712 800-877-3626 • www.spenco.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Sport Guard International . . . . . . . . . . . . 17087 Gladiator custom mouthguards 3451 W. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 877-848-2737 • www.customguards.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 94

SportPharm Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . 15042 381 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 1507, Torrance, CA 90501 800-272-4767 • www.sportpharm.com Categories: Management Tools

Sanctuary Health SDN BHD . . . . . . . . . . . 18078

Sports Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15019 865 Murfield Drive, Hanover Park, IL 60133 800-323-1305 • www.esportshealth.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Antimicrobial Products, Trainer’s Room

Schering-Plough Healthcare Products (Tinactin®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19010 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth, NJ 07033 908-298-4000 • www.schering-plough.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

Sports Medicine Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . 17037 P.O. Box 16, Livonia, NY 14487 585-346-0240 • www.sportsmedicineconcepts. com Categories: Educational Materials

Schutt Sports Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19055 1200 East Union Ave., Litchfield, IL 62056-0426 www.schutt-sports.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

Sports-O-Zone Sanitizing Systems . . . . . 14015 214 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516 www.sportsozone.com Categories: Antimicrobial Products

Shock Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17105 3300 Fernbrook Ln. North, Ste. 250 Plymouth, MN 55447 800-233-6956 • www.shockdoctor.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel

SPRI Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD Sports conditioning products for speed, quickness, power, and much more 1600 N. Wind Blvd., Libertyville, IL 60048 800-222-7774 • www.spriproducts.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Stromgren Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20036 Protective compression performance apparel and sports medicine products 600 Main St., P.O. Box 1230, Hays, KS 67601 800-527-1988 • www.stromgren.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Braces & Supports, Antimicrobial Products See ad on page 93

Summit America Insurance Services, LC 18048 7400 College Blvd., #100, Overland Park, KS 66210 800-955-1991 • www.summitamerica-ins.com Categories: Insurance Swede-O, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16019 Orthopedic bracing and supports 6459 Ash St., North Branch, MN 55056 866-317-5678 • www.swedeo.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 36

SwimEx, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14009 The most versatile aquatic therapy pool available on the market 846 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA 02720 800-877-7946 • www.swimex.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip., Aquatic therapy See ad on page 91

Tanita Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14066 2625 S. Clearbrook Dr., Arlington Heights, IL, 60005 800-826-4828 • www.tanita.com Categories: Trainer’s Room Tekna, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19093 Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14031 Complete versatile line of orthopedic braces and supports P.O. Box 190, Fate, TX 75132 888-373-4009 • www.topsproducts.com Categories: Braces & Supports, Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 41

The Apothecary Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14069 23620 N. 20th Dr., #12, Phoenix, AZ 85085 www.theapothecaryshop.com Categories: Trainer’s Room The McKenzie Institute USA . . . . . . . . . . . 18028 126 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 800-635-8380 • www.mckenziemdt.org Categories: Educational Materials The PolarPool™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14018 The PolarPool™ cryotherapy spa offers cold water therapy, hot water therapy, and saltwater therapy all in one.

576 Lowell St., Lynnfield, MA 01940 617-480-7683 • www.thepolarpool.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Rehab Equipment See ad on page 92

The Quick Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20041 P.O. Box 241759, Memphis, TN 38124 901-826-2551 • www.thequickboard.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

The Sqwincher Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17090 1409 Highway 45 South, Columbus, MS 39701 www.sqwincher.com Categories: Nutrition TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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The Stick/RPI of Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16049 2709 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas, WA 98607 888-882-0750 • www.thestick.com Categories: Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room, Massage Therapy Thought Technology, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20043 2180 Belgrave Ave., Montreal, PQ Canada H4A 2L8 800-361-3651 • www.thoughttechnology.com Categories: Management Tools, Rehab Equipment Tommiboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16078 Categories: Rehab Equipment, Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

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Wilson Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15012 Athletic trainer cases P.O. Box 1106, Hastings, NE 68902 800-322-5493 • www.wilsoncase.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 85

Wisstech Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18065 The Hydration Station portable drinking fountain P.O. Box 1002, Sugar Land, TX 77487 800-809-8184 • www.wisstechenterprises.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Woodway USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14068 W229 N591 Foster Court, Waukesha, WI 53186 800-966-3929 • www.woodway.com Xenith, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16083 672 Suffolk St., 3rd Floor, Lowell, MA 01854 www.xenith.com Categories: Athletic Equipment/Apparel Zoll Medical Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17059 269 Mill Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824 800-348-9011 • www.zoll.com Categories: Trainer’s Room

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Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15010 Orthopedic manufacturer of ligament, osteoarthritis, and post-op knee braces 4615 Shepard St., Bakersfield, CA 93313 800-432-3466 • www.townsenddesign.com Categories: Braces & Supports See ad on page 33

Training & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14033 31 Dutch Mill Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 607-257-6970 • www.training-conditioning.com; www.athleticbid.com Categories: Educational Materials, Publishing Trigger Point Technologies, LLC . . . . . . . . 16077 5321 Industrial Oaks Blvd., Ste. 110 Austin, TX 78752 888-321-2557 • www.tptherapyl.com Categories: Educational Materials, Rehab Equipment, Trainer’s Room

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When it’s time to treat with heat.

Trikke Tech, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14092 597 Ave. of the Flags, Ste. 103, Buellton, CA 93427 877-487-4553 • www.trikke.com Categories: Strength Training & Cardio Equip.

Trustway Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15101 U.S. Pro-Med . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19103 965 Fork St., Muskegon, MI 49442 www.promed.org Categories: Trainer’s Room Ultimate Ice Wraps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14091 Ultimate Ice Wraps offers patented reusable ice wraps for eight specific body parts 454 Satellite Blvd. N.W., Ste. 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 888-678-8494 • www.ultimateicewraps.com Categories: Hot & Cold Treatment, Trainer’s Room See ad on page 92

Ultra Althete, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14008 8470 Allison Point Blvd., Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46250 800-321-0607 • www.ultraankle.com Categories: Braces & Supports Vista Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15102 Whitehall Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19037 Stainless steel fabricator of hot and cold physical therapy equipment 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 95

Introducing the revolution in thermotherapy.

For post-acute injury pain, muscle spasms, joint contractures, and pre-stretch warming, . Brought to you by Game Ready™ — makers of the cold treat your athletes with ReBound™ and compression therapy you rely on for acute injury care — the ReBound Therapeutic Warming System uses revolutionary RF diathermy technology to heat from within deep tissue. So when it’s time to treat with heat, go with ReBound. Only from Game Ready.

To learn more, visit www.gameready.com or call 1.888.GameReady (1.888.426.3732). ©2009 CoolSystems, Inc. All rights reserved. REV 01/09 RBTC / 50109QR-REVA

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Here’s a look at some of the products on display for the first time at NATA products Debuting

Three Steps to Safety

The new American Red Cross Emergency Response Center is a comprehensive, organized first-aid solution that can be customized to meet your specific safety needs. Just follow these steps: Step One: Select a Workplace First Aid Cabinet, featuring the SmartTab™ ezRefill system that keeps supplies organized; Step Two: Mix and match “grab-and-go” Emergency Response Packs. Choose from 13 packs, including CPR, burn care, trauma, eye care, and more; Step Three: Organize it all with a sturdy, convenient dispensing rack system that keeps safety at everybody’s fingertips. American Red Cross 800-667-2968 • www.shopstaywell.com, www.redcross.org • Booth No. 15055 Circle No. 500

Good Vibrations

Utilizing a balanced dual-motor system and superior vertical displacement, Vforce by Dynatronics affects the rapid contraction and relaxation of muscle fibers. Vibrating muscles act as a powerful pump, increasing blood flow and lymphatic drainage to produce all the research-proven benefits of vibration therapy, including improved flexibility, range of motion, and neuromuscular re-education. Vforce can prepare your athletes for the game and keep them there. See a free demonstration at the Dynatronics booth. Dynatronics 800-874-6251 • www.dynatronics.com Booth No. 19043 • Circle No. 501

The Power of Progression

Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation provides clinicians with the strategies and tools necessary to prepare athletes for the physical demands required by their sport. This complete reference helps clinicians understand the important concepts of functional progressions and equips them to develop rehabilitation programs specific to the needs of their clients. The text includes numerous photos and illustrations demonstrating the progressions and an online image bank and presentation package. Human Kinetics • 800-7474457 • www.humankinetics.com Booth No. 17045 • Circle No. 502

A New Degree of Support

The ASO® EVO® ankle stabilizer is an evolutionary step forward in ankle protection with its unique stirrup strap, stabilizing straps, and dynamic cuff. This new design enables the ASO EVO to comfortably provide exceptional ankle support and stability in the treatment of ankle injuries and to reduce the severity and frequency of future ankle injuries. The ASO EVO is bilateral so it fits either the left or right foot. Medical Specialties, Inc. 800-582-4040 • www.medspec.com Booth No. 18055 • Circle No. 503 78

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Improve Their Moves

The GameSpeed 360 is new in Perform Better’s 2009 catalog. It is great for performing resisted and assisted speed and agility drills with 360 degrees of freedom to cut, spin, juke, and shake. This resistance trainer includes four different size waist belts for athletes that connect to a coach’s belt using an eight-foot resistance cord. For more information on the GameSpeed 360, visit Perform Better’s Web site or check out the company’s 2009 catalog. Perform Better • 800-556-7464 www.performbetter.com Booth No. 20046 • Circle No. 504

Sink the Big Shots

Mueller Sports Medicine has announced the newest addition to its basketball lineup. The Mueller Shooter Sleeve helps players hit three-point shots with a unique compression fit that keeps muscles warm and less fatigued. The Shooter Sleeve can be used to cover cuts, scrapes, and other surface injuries and protect the arm from further harm. Made of smooth black Lycra fabric, the unique seamless design prevents skin irritation. Snug bands at the top and bottom keep the sleeve in place and prevent slipping or bunching. Mueller Sports Medicine 608-643-8530 www.muellersportsmed.com Booth No. 19019 • Circle No. 505

What’s Your Foot Type?

The Rx24 QuadraStep system is based on a clinical algorithm identifying 24 unique foot types. These 24 foot types are subdivided into six groupings of four, known as Quads. Each Quad has its own specific foot and gait characteristics, contributing to various conditions and pathologies that can afflict a patient throughout his or her life. Unlike other pre-fabricated orthoses that have a “one-shape-fits-all” limitation, the Rx24 QuadraStep system offers a more tailored solution for each foot type. Nolaro24 • 877-RX24-NOW www.whatsmyfoottype.com Booth No. 14079 • Circle No. 506

Better Stretching, Less Pain

While aiding in physical mobility and flexibility, the Stretch EZ’s cradle design encompasses the foot, allowing for a comfortable stretch to the foot, heel, Achilles tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, inner and outer thigh, and calf. This unique stretching aide assists in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, strains to the calf, thigh, hip, and low back, and other injuries. For more information or to request a free catalog, call the company or go online. OPTP 800-367-7393 • www.optp.com Booth No. 17029 • Circle No. 507

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The new Sideliner portable treatment center is a kit/taping table/treatment table/cooler stand, and an AED shelf, conveniently assembled on a twowheeled dolly. The unique Sideliner’s size means that it stores easily and fits on a bus conveniently. Go online for pricing, product descriptions, and ordering details.

WissTech Enterprises • 800-809-8184 www.wisstechenterprises.com Booth No. 18065 • Circle No. 508

Heat for the Hamstring

The new Hammy Series models 1530 and 1530S are like traditional Stromgren 75-percent nylon/25-percent Lycra compression shorts, but with a neoprene liner in the back of each leg. They’re designed to keep the athlete’s hamstring muscles warm during athletic activity by holding body heat next to the skin. The model 1530S comes standard with two six-inch-wide removable straps that can be pulled around the leg for additional hamstring or groin support, and the model 1530 has no straps. Stromgren Athletics 800-527-1988 • www.stromgren.com Booth No. 20036 • Circle No. 509

Take It With You

The TablePRO is an athletic training room for the road. It can handle the largest athletes with ease and has ample room for supplies. There are no wobbly table legs, and the dual taping stations allow you to treat two players at once. The TablePRO folds to a compact size and includes turf tires that roll easily on any surface and will never go flat. Wilson Case • 800-322-5493 www.wilsoncase.com Booth No. 15012 • Circle No. 510

Add the Power of Protein

BiPro is an all-natural, unflavored whey protein isolate that has 0 grams of carbs and is fat-free, sugar-free, and lactosefree. BiPro is the ultimate anabolic food for building and sculpting strong, lean muscles. There are 20 grams of protein per serving. BiPro can easily be added to your favorite beverage or recipe. Call today or go online to order your twopound jar. BiPro • 877-MY-BI-PRO www.biprousa.com • Booth No. 14082 Circle No. 511

Not Just Compression

The Bodyguard Custom Carpal Tunnel Wrist Brace is designed to add compression, adjustable mechanical support (with dual compression straps), muscle and tendon heat circulation, increased blood flow, strain distribution, and impact absorption to the injured wrist. Call Antibody or go online to learn more about this innovative product.

Antibody, Inc. • 877-546-2639 www.antibodywear.com Booth No. 15104 • Circle No. 512 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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All This on Two Wheels

The Pro-Tec Foam Roller is a great tool for stretching and promoting flexibility and myofascial release. This highdensity foam roller alleviates muscle and soft-tissue tightness in the upper and lower back, iliotibial band, hamstrings, adductors, and more, helping increase blood flow and circulation. To facilitate the use of the Pro-Tec Foam Roller, a full-color exercise program is included with stretching exercises and techniques. Pro-Tec Athletics • 800779-3372 • www.injurybegone.com Booth No. 18068 • Circle No. 513

Restore Knee Stability

The Full Knee Spider is designed to promote the restoration of functional joint stability through neurosensory mechanisms. It provides athletes with feedback about the activation of muscles that control knee stability, and also decreases pain while improving performance and restoring normal muscle activation. The Full Knee Spider can even help prevent further injury in the knee. It’s highly beneficial for athletes who suffer from arthritis, patellar tendinopathies, ligament strains, or meniscal degeneration.

NUCAP Medical • 416-494-1444 www.nucapmedical.com Booth No. 14101 • Circle No. 514

Enveloped in Heat

ReBound is an easy-to-use heat therapy system utilizing revolutionary ReGear Diathermy™ technology. ReBound is portable, weighing less than three pounds, and can be used to treat any condition for which thermotherapy is indicated.

ReBound’s unique longitudinal heating coil design generates soothing heat from within deep tissues using anatomically designed, body part-specific garments that envelop the entire body part, making ReBound particularly effective for treating large areas such as the back and knee. This product is distributed by Game Ready. ReGear Life Sciences, Inc. • 888-573-4327 www.regearlife.com • Booth No. 15083 Circle No. 515

All-Day Protection

Swede-O has launched the patented Thermoskin Heel-Rite for effective daytime treatment of plantar fasciitis. The innovative tension support straps lift and support the arch to provide compression to the plantar fascia for pain relief. The lightweight, low-profile design fits easily into most footwear to provide pain relief during normal everyday activity. The HeelRite applies effective support to relieve tension and pain on the plantar fascia during the day, when athletes need it most. Swede-O, Inc. • 800-525-9339 www.swedeo.com • Booth No. 16019 Circle No. 516 T&C May/June 2009

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Every Monday, our award-winning authors and industry leaders post a new article profiling what’s hot in the fields of athletic training and strength and conditioning.

T&C Weekly Blogs provide a valuable resource for tracking trends and sharing industry ideas. It’s information you won’t find anywhere else.

www.training-conditioning.com Give us five minutes and we’ll get you ahead of the game.

What athletic trainers should know: Active Ankle was created by athletic trainers. It is the original semi-rigid ankle brace, and all the company’s products are unique and patented.

Accelerated Care Plus 800-350-1100 www.acplus.com

Active Ankle Systems, Inc. 800-800-2896 www.activeankle.com

Visit their booth to... view the company’s complete line of braces for everyone’s needs—rigids and lace-ups.

What’s new this year: Active Ankle is launching a new Web site. Stay tuned for more information as NATA 2009 approaches.

What athletic trainers should know: The American Red Cross offers first aid, CPR, and AED training at all levels.

Athletic trainers can now receive a two-year certification for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course.

Visit their booth to... receive a free gift and learn about the American Red Cross’s new Emergency Response Center.

What’s new this year: The American Red Cross has launched several new first aid and safety products.

American Red Cross 800-667-2968 www.redcross.org www.shopstaywell.com

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What athletic trainers should know: Ari-Med is the original developer of Flexall 454 pain-relieving gel and has been marketing to the sports medicine community since the product was developed in 1987.

What athletic trainers should know: BiProUSA is an unflavored whey protein that allows you to use BiPro in your favorite beverage without altering the taste.

Visit their booth to... pick up free samples of Flexall Regular Strength and information on methods of application, including use with ultrasound.

Visit their booth to... receive free samples of BiPro, enter to win a free two-pound jar, and get information about the company’s affiliate program.

What’s new this year: Ari-Med is enjoying a steadily growing international presence.

What’s new this year: This is BiPro’s first year exhibiting at the NATA show. Stop by to take advantage of show specials and to meet the BiProUSA team.

Ari-Med 800-527-4923 www.ari-med.com

BiPro 877-692-4776 www.biprousa.com

What athletic trainers should know: As a testament to CalU’s high-quality education, more than 60 graduates work in professional sports.

Visit their booth to... outline a degree path at the graduate and certificate levels.

What’s new this year: CalU is looking to partner with undergraduate programs in athletic training.

California University of Pennsylvania 866-595-6348 www.cup.edu/go

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What athletic trainers should know: ACP’s medical technology is built to endure the rigors of “real world” therapy settings and athletic training rooms.

As a result, ACP is proud to have been selected as the equipment of choice by numerous professional, collegiate, and Olympic sports organizations worldwide.

Visit their booth to... learn more about the new Pro Series physical agent modality line, including the Omnistim 500 Pro, Omnistim FX2 Pro Sport, Omnisound 3000 Pro, Megapulse II Pro, and Neuroprobe 500B Pro. What’s new this year: ACP recently launched a new line of therapeutic modality devices called the Pro Series, introducing yet another level of clinical integrity, reliability, and ease of use through a variety of new features.

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What athletic trainers should know: CogState Sport is a computerized concussion-testing and management system used by athletes worldwide.

Proven sensitive to mild cognitive changes, it assists medical return-toplay decisions after a concussion.

Visit their booth to... see live demos and trial software, as well as samples of baseline and postinjury reports, along with a range of literature covering best practices in concussion management.

What’s new this year: CogState Sport will be introducing two new partner programs this year—one for academic partners and one for testing partners. Stop by the booth for information.

What athletic trainers should know: Diversa Products Group manufactures Bushwalker Bags—a line of soft-sided medical bags, belt packs, specialty equipment bags, and custom designs— using top-quality materials and construction methods.

CogState Sport 888-837-8631 www.cogstate.com

What athletic trainers should know: Foot Management is an accredited custom orthotics laboratory with more than 30 years of experience manufacturing custom foot orthotics for sports care professionals.

Visit their booth to... see the most common models in the product line, and offer comments on updated designs and prototypes.

Visit their booth to... see the wide variety of custom orthotics the company manufactures for professional teams, colleges, hospitals, clinics, and the military.

What’s new this year: The company offers updated designs for belt packs and has expanded its use of the heavy-duty retractable handle for all skatewheel bags. There have been no pricing changes.

What’s new this year: Foot Management now offers customizable prefab orthotics. They are a cost-effective solution that gives you a variety of accommodations and pad options for different needs.

Diversa Products Group 800-527-4923 www.bushwalkerbags.com

Foot Management, Inc. 800-HOT-FOOT www.footmanagement.com

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Visit their booth to... gather educational brochures and CDs about MRSA and athletics, and learn how to halt the spread of MRSA and other staph infections.

What’s new this year: Hibiclens is now available with a foam pump dispenser.

Molnlycke Health Care 800-843-8497 www.hibigeebies.com/sports

What athletic trainers should know: The CorTemp system is used by professional and collegiate teams across the country. Teams that have used it in the past continue to use it today to protect athletes who are at risk for heat illness. The CorTemp system is validated by research to be more accurate than external methods of body temperature measurement.

Visit their booth to... see a live demonstration of the CorTemp ingestible core body temperature pill system.

What athletic trainers should know: Hyland’s products provide safe, effective, and all-natural pain relief without side effects or contraindications.

Visit their booth to… pick up free samples of several of the company’s most effective products for sports injuries and rehabilitation.

What’s new this year: Check out Hyland’s new Muscle Therapy Gel with Arnica, and its other innovative new products specifically for sports medicine.

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What athletic trainers should know: The Hibiclens active ingredient, fourpercent chlorhexidine gluconate, kills germs on contact, bonds with the skin, and keeps killing microorganisms for up to six hours.

What’s new this year: CorTemp now offers long-range RF data transmission of core body temperature in outdoor athletic environments.

HQ, Inc./CorTemp 941-723-4197 www.hqinc.net

Hyland’s/Treatment Options 800-456-7818 www.txoptions.com

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Introducing The New Pro Series from ACP Superior Outcomes, Ease-of-use & Efficiency With 30 years of experience, more than 100 scientific studies documenting clinical efficacy and a solid track record for superior outcomes, ACP is proud to be the “equipment of choice” for over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams around the country. With the introduction of the new Pro Series, ACP has taken its game to the next level with sports specific “condition-driven” operational protocols, improved portability and larger display area. Developed around evidence-based practice, ACP's product line includes Electrical Stimulation, Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (PENS), Ultrasound, Shortwave Diathermy, Infrared Therapy and a new Motor-Assist Therapeutic Cycling System.

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

ACP Accelerated Care Plus Visit us online at www.acplus.com

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What athletic trainers should know: iFan Health Products is the developer of the Bacrobial all-natural line of sports products for athletic trainers, athletes, and active individuals.

Visit their booth to… feel the difference for yourself of an all-natural skin cleanser that has no drugs, harsh chemicals, or alcohol ingredients but works the best.

What’s new this year: iFan is introducing its new BounceBAC Runners Cramping Relief Towel and its BAC-ON TRAC all-natural athlete’s foot relief products.

iFan Health Products, Inc. 877-677-2999 www.beatsuperbugs.com

What athletic trainers should know: Kinesio Tex Tape is embraced by medical practitioners around the world and used recently by pro football players, collegiate basketball players, and other premier athletes.

Visit their booth to... see demo taping during unopposed hours, and receive information about certification and the basics of the Kinesio Taping Method.

What’s new this year: Kinesio Tex Tape received unprecedented media coverage at the 2008 Summer Games. Olympians used Kinesio Tex Tape to heal injuries and gain a competitive edge.

Kinesio USA Corp., Ltd 888-320-8273 www.kinesiotaping.com

What athletic trainers should know: ProMera Health’s goal is to develop safe and effective supplements that assist in strength building, endurance, recovery, and overall wellness.

Visit their booth to... receive free samples and learn more about ProMera Health’s products, which have been tested for NCAA Division I compliance.

What’s new this year: StayActiv capsules and cream, an allnatural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory, is a safe, effective alternative to NSAIDs that’s proven to stave off lactic acid. Con-Cret creatine, available in capsules and powder, is a pure, highly concentrated creatine with no side effects. With Con-Cret Micro-Dosing, experience endurance and recovery to the muscles as never before.

ProMera Health, LLC 888-878-9058 www.con-cret.com

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Get ahead of the competition with these new resources!

The Athlete’s Guide to Making Weight presents practical guidelines for determining, achieving, and maintaining proper weight and body composition. Because optimal weight is specific to each sport and position, 21 different sports are covered. You will be able to create meal plans tailored to your needs and goals. Whether you need to gain muscle, lose fat, or control water weight, this book can help reach your target weight without sacrificing safety or performance.

Bigger Faster Stronger provides a complete conditioning system used at thousands of high schools, colleges, and professional sport the most current strength training techniques and exercise variations, program implementation guidelines for any athlete or sport, and a complete tracking system, this book helps establish the solid foundation you will need to be able to compete and advance successfully in any sport.

www.HumanKinetics.com Also available in bookstores everywhere!

HUMAN KINETICS HUMAN KINETICS

ThePremier Premier Publisher Sports & Fitness The Publisher for Sports for & Fitness NATA Booth No. 17045

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Visit their booth to... receive one free product sample and review the company’s entire line of braces, supports, hot/cold products, and massage therapy products.

What’s new this year: The Pro-Tec Roller Massager with trigger point release grips, the Pro-Tec Foam Roller, LiquiCell Blister Bands, and eco-friendly ice bags.

Pro-Tec Athletics 800-779-3372 www.injurybegone.com

What athletic trainers should know: The RX24 QuadraStep system offers an ideal solution for athletes needing immediate biomechanical foot correction. These prefabricated orthoses are true functional devices with rearfoot and forefoot posting.

What’s new this year: The RX24 one-day training program offers detailed instruction in functional foot typing and is an approved NATA BOC course.

What athletic trainers should know: SOLE provides great preventative foot products. Athletes increase their proprioception, improve stability, and thus decrease injury as a result of wearing SOLE. Visit their booth to... get information on why SOLE has some of the best footwear products to support your athletes before, during, and after their activities. SOLE Footbeds and Sport Flips are moldable, ensuring a custom fit every time.

What’s new this year: The SOLE Platinum Sandal is a flip-flop style sandal that molds to the contour of the foot. It’s perfect for ensuring that your athletes are supported before and after activity.

Nolaro24, LLC 877-RX24-NOW www.whatsmyfoottype.com

SOLE Custom Footbeds 866-235-7653 www.yoursole.com

Visit their booth to... view demonstrations teaching you how to identify a foot type and immediately dispense foot orthotics in less than two minutes.

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What athletic trainers should know: Pro-Tec Athletics supports and braces are designed based on taping techniques and include compression strips or pads to provide targeted compression.

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What athletic trainers should know: SPRI is a fitness company with more than 25 years of history providing professional-quality products to coaches and athletic trainers.

Visit their booth to... take advantage of special show pricing on all SPRI products.

What’s new this year: SPRI has product improvements and new products.

What athletic trainers should know: For more than 20 years, Swede-O has been recognized as a worldwide leader in providing innovative products designed to prevent or rehabilitate ankle-related injuries.

Visit their booth to... see many new and innovative products, including Swede-O’s improved Strap Lok ankle support and its expanded line of Thermoskin thermal supports.

What’s new this year: Swede-O will be introducing new products designed to treat or prevent injuries. Look for innovative products like the Plantar FXT, designed to treat plantar fasciitis.

SPRI Products 800-222-7774 www.spri.com

Swede-O, Inc. 800-525-9339 www.swedeo.com

What athletic trainers should know: SwimEx was established in 1986 and is family-owned. The company prides itself on product quality and personal, professional service.

Visit their booth to... view an exercise and rehabilitation video on a big-screen TV. What’s new this year: SwimEx has welcomed some new members to its family: the New York Yankees, the Montreal Canadiens, and the United States Ski and Snow Board Association.

SwimEx, Inc. 800-877-7946 www.swimex.com

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Visit their booth to... see the quality that Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services provides and the new backs and “Z” Ankle™ patented braces that are made in the USA. What’s new this year: This is the first time Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services is attending the NATA Annual Meeting.

Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services LLC 888-373-4009 www.topsproducts.com

What athletic trainers should know: Townsend has the most extensive custom fabrication processes and the widest range of ligament and OA knee braces in the orthopedic industry.

What athletic trainers should know: HydroWorx is a premier provider of aquatic therapy pools and has products for all applications.

Visit their booth to... learn about Townsend’s new ligament and OA bracing options that enhance patient compliance.

Visit their booth to... enter for prizes and giveaways, and learn more about the company’s new projects that require minimal space and construction.

What’s new this year: Townsend is celebrating its 25th anniversary and its status as the last family-owned major brace manufacturer.

What’s new this year: Several new products have been introduced to the market, and HydroWorx can accommodate any installation application.

Townsend Design 800-840-2722 www.townsenddesign.com

HydroWorx International, Inc. 800-753-9633 www.hydroworx.com

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What athletic trainers should know: Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services offers a complete, versatile line of orthopedic braces and supports, with your choice of 1/8-inch or 3/16-inch neoprene or CoolTops™ 3D spacer material, made in the USA.

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CytoSport™ was founded in 1998 by the father/son team of Greg and Mike Pickett. Since then, it has grown into a premier manufacturer of sports-oriented nutritional products that address the needs of athletes and active-lifestyle individuals at every level.

With every product and every decision, the company pursues quality and taste with the athlete in mind. The motto at CytoSport is “Driven by Science—Inspired by Performance.”

When industry experts and scientists bring CytoSport an idea, the company listens, with an eye toward innovation. Taste is at the forefront of everything the company does— people expect CytoSport products to work and to taste good.

The company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is where all of its powder products and pre-blends for ready-to-drink products are produced. It is also where CytoSport exercises complete control over its brands, from what goes into the mix to what goes into the package. This facility has also achieved GMP for Sport Certification by NSF® International, showing that CytoSport does not source any component contained on the banned substances list as identified by the World Anti-Doping Agency and all major governing bodies in sport.

This setup provides players and coaches from high school, college, and pro sports peace of mind by ensuring that the safety, efficacy, and authenticity of any CytoSport product is a given. www.cytosport.com

Hibiclens® is an antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleanser with bactericidal properties. It contains four-percent w/v chlorhexidine gluconate, a chemically unique cationic bisbiguanide with inactive ingredients: fragrance, isopropyl alcohol (four percent), purified water, Red 40, and other ingredients in a mild, sudsing base adjusted to pH 5.0-6.5 for optimal activity and stability as well as compatibility with the normal pH of the skin.

With its formulation of 70-percent isopropyl alcohol plus 0.5-percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and emollients, Hibistat® hand antiseptic for healthcare personnel is proven to offer fast-acting antimicrobial protection on contact. It provides a broad spectrum of activity, continuing to fight germs much longer than soap and water or isopropyl alcohol alone. Requiring no water, Hibistat is ideal for use in the field or the facility, serving as a portable defense you can carry with you when regular handwashing isn’t an option.

Because it is safe for frequent daily use, medical professionals of all kinds—from EMS workers out on calls to nurses and doctors going patient to patient—can benefit from Hibistat’s quick-drying formula. www.hibigeebies.com/sports

Since 1918, 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-theart 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. www.cramersportsmed.com

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Active Ankle Systems, Inc. Booth No. 15011 The Volt ankle brace is engineered to include the latest carbon-fiber technology.

The polypropylene shell is reinforced with carbon fiber—the same high-performance material used in racing cars and bicycles.

It also features a molded bearing-design performance hinge for smoother range of motion, strengthening ribs for a thinner profile, and fabric-backed EVA foam pads for durability and comfort. www.activeankle.com Circle No. 525 Cleveland Chiropractic College Booth No. 20063 As Cleveland Chiropractic College transitions to university status, one of the first offerings of the new School of Graduate Studies will be the master’s degree in health promotion. This 36-credit-hour program will be offered over six trimesters and will address a wide range of health topics. At the conclusion of the program, students will sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam, offered by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc. www.cleveland.edu Circle No. 526 Cramer Products, Inc. Booth No. 16011 Active Ankle has introduced the Power Lacer ankle brace, with unique Y-shaped vertical stabilization straps that provide unprecedented control over both the forefoot and the heel. This lace-up brace offers control and stabilization without the complication of multiple straps.

The Power Lacer is made of 840-denier nylon and is lined with neoprene for maximum comfort and fit. The four spring steel stays (two on each side of the ankle) provide extra support and aid in preventing heel release. www.cramersportsmed.com Circle No. 527 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

Dynatronics Booth No. 19043 The Dynatron Solaris Series offers ultrasound, seven stim waveforms including direct current, and the option of adding light therapy. The state-ofthe-art Solaris Series also provides a choice of four infrared light probes, including the D405 infrared/blue light probe and the powerful Dynatron Xp light pad. Along with the latest technology and ease of use, its durable construction and portable size mean Solaris can travel anywhere. www.dynatronics.com Circle No. 528

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Accelerated Care Plus Booth No. 17063 The Omnistim® FX2 Pro Sport is the latest generation in ACP’s widely recognized line of electrical stimulation systems. This multi-modality system offers PENS, IFC, MFAC, LVPC, and HVPC waveforms for circulation, pain management, and muscle re-education.

Sport-specific PENS protocols promote accelerated recovery from surgery, injury, and muscle disuse atrophy. With new pre-set protocols built around sportsrelated clinical applications, the new Omnistim FX2 Pro Sport offers faster setup, ease of use, and flexibility. www.acplus.com Circle No. 524

Kinesio USA Corp.

Booth No. 14014 With more than 30 years of research, development, and clinical use, Kinesio Tex Gold, with the original wavepatterned adhesive design, has become the standard in elastic therapeutic taping. It offers a gentle and effective approach to the re-education of the neuromuscular system, improvement of blood and lymph circulation, and relief of pain, providing comfort and stability for your patient care needs. www.kinesiotaping.com Circle No. 529 Hammer Strength Booth No. 17079 Hammer Strength® has introduced the Plate-Loaded Abdominal (PLAB) machine. Hammer Strength remains the number-one brand of plate-loaded equipment in the world. This quadaction multi-tasker effectively trains the abdominals and oblique muscles with a smooth, natural motion. Based on the company’s most popular crunch movement—but with a twist—the swivel seat makes it possible to train the entire abdominal wall. This unit comes equipped with standard weight horns and is built for maximum durability. For additional information visit Hammer Strength online. www.hammerstrength.com Circle No. 530 Magister Corp.

Booth No. 15067 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. www.magistercorp.com Circle No. 531

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McDavid Booth No. 16037 The 7250 Women’s HexPad Sliding Short is a pro compression short with HexPad to protect the thighs and buttocks from abrasions that are common during sliding. It conforms to and stretches with the body for continuous protection and is made in a mid-length, low-rise style.

HydraVent hDc moisture-management technology allows for better heat control, comfort, and performance. It’s available in adult female sizes XS through XL, and a similar male product is also available: the 7244 HexPad Striker Soccer Sliding Short, in adult sizes S through 3XL. www.mcdavidusa.com Circle No. 532 Perform Better Booth No. 20046 Using a Thera-Roll can enhance the ability to target trigger points during self-massage.

These unique rollers are terrific for helping you increase mobility while eliminating pain and breaking up scar tissue. The ridges also provide stability when used for balance training. These durable, closed-celled foam rollers are 18 inches long and available in Perform Better’s 2009 catalog. For your free copy, visit Perform Better’s Web site. www.performbetter.com Circle No. 533

www.bushwalkerbags.com tel.800.527.4923 fax.480.966.9806 WHEELED MED BAGS

A25SI Skatewheel Deluxe

A28SI Superskate

CARRY MED BAGS

A25 Deluxe Med Bag

BELT PACKS B22 Medium

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Medical Specialties, Inc. Booth No. 18055 The ASO ankle stabilizer features several improvements. There is no longer a feld seam under the foot. The hidden seam significantly enhances comfort and durability. The continuous stabilizing straps are now angled to better contour with the anatomy of the ankle. This creates more uniform tension across the stabilizing straps above the malleoli to provide greater support. In addition, padding over the Achilles tendon has been increased to offer superior comfort. www.medspec.com Circle No. 534 Mueller Sports Medicine Booth No. 19019 Mueller’s new FlexShield flexible protective cup bends easily for maximum mobility and flexibility with all the protection. Featuring COMFORTflex technology, the Mueller FlexShield moves with you for maximum comfort. Soft rubber edges and venting keep you cool and secure. Performance support shorts offer functional support and maximum comfort. This light, breathable fabric short has a cup pocket for effective protection. www.muellersportsmed.com Circle No. 535

BUSHWALKER Validated, SINCE 1 9 8 0 BAGS adding Flexall® to ultrasound therapy.

A25C Wheeled Deluxe

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MED BAG ACCESSORIES A11 Combo Kit A10 Vial Kit

Learn how a 25:75 Flexall and ultrasound gel mixture provided results equal to 100% ultrasound gel, with an added analgesic sensation of warmth. For a copy of our latest study supporting the addition of Flexall pain relieving gels to your therapeutic ultrasound treatments and a free sample, call us toll free at 800-527-4923 or request by email at info@ari-med.com PAIN RELIEVING GELS

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PrePak Products, Inc. Booth No. 18062 NutriMirror.com is a free Internet tool that makes it easy for you to log all your food and physical activity choices in just minutes a day. Your personal NutriMirror “reflection” provides all the measured feedback and guidance you need to successfully manage the behaviors that determine your body weight and nutritional balance. www.prepakproducts.com Circle No. 537

Power Systems Booth No. 16062 Want great results and less intimidation?

Like a traditional kettlebell, the kôr Kettleball is an excellent total-body strengthening tool. Constructed of pliable materials, it’s an attractive, userfriendly alternative to cast iron kettlebells.

These non-scuffing kettleballs are uniformly sized for consistent technique development and feature a 1-1/4-inch molded handle for a solid grip and smooth rotation. Available in nine sizes from five to 35 pounds, the kôr Kettleball has a highly visible weight label and colorcoded handle to indicate training level. www.power-systems.com Circle No. 538

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OPTP Booth No. 17029 The Back Vitalizer is a 16” x 12” fully adjustable, multi-functional air-filled pillow ideally suited for those who sit for long periods of time. It functions much like an exercise ball by activating the deep stabilizing muscles attached to the vertebrae of the spine. Place behind the back, the Back Vitalizer functions as a posture positioning wedge and lumbar support. When lying down, it assists in decompression of the lower spinal discs and nerves. www.optp.com Circle No. 536

PROTEAM by Hausmann Booth No. 20042 Hausmann offers the quick-ship PROTEAM Two-Seat Taping Station (model A9520-346-24). It’s 6’ long x 3’ high x 3’ deep, and oak laminate is the stock finish. This unit is equipped with a hamper in the middle storage module, and you can choose from nine Pro-Form vinyl colors. It’s available for shipment five working days after receipt of your order. Visit their Web site to learn more. www.proteamtables.com Circle No. 539

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Stromgren Athletics Booth No. 20036 The model 329 brace offers complete heellock ankle protection without tape, yet it has outstanding compression and moisturemanagement 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 heel-lock straps help control severe eversion and inversion of the ankle complex. This support fits both the left and right foot and is available in black or white.

Contact your local team dealer or sports medicine distributor to learn more. www.stromgren.com Circle No. 540 SwimEx, Inc. Booth No. 14009 SwimEx is quite simply the most versatile and powerful pool on the market for rehabilitation, conditioning, and therapy. The company’s focus is on controlling the therapeutic properties of water to provide a nearly stressfree environment. The key is its unique paddlewheel technology, which delivers the smoothest, deepest, widest flow in a consistent wall of water. www.swimex.com Circle No. 541

THE P OLARPOOL™ IMPROVE ATHLETIC RECOVERY & PERFORMANCE

CryoTherapy Spa The one pool that does it all Cold, Hot and Salt Water

The PolarPool™ Booth No. 14018 The PolarPool™ cryotherapy spa offers cold-water therapy, hot-water therapy, and saltwater therapy—all in one. It’s completely portable, so you can provide athletes with state-of-the-art treatment and pain relief without installing new plumbing or redesigning your entire facility. Users can sit or kneel in the pool, and the purification and sanitization systems keep the water clean while the solid-state cooling system maintains the temperature you want. www.thepolarpool.com Circle No. 542 Ultimate Ice Wraps, Inc. Booth No. 14091 Ultimate Ice Wraps offer a patented design that incorporates 100-percent natural Igloo™ ice products. Ultimate Ice targets eight specific muscle groups with a washable wrap design and reusable Igloo ice inserts. Ultimate Ice stays cold two times longer than gel.

Ultimate Ice Wraps are designed to be worn under clothing and allow freedom of movement while being used. www.ultimateicewraps.com Circle No. 543

Today’s Ultimate Muscle Relief Ultimate Ice Wraps Feature…

›8 unique designs for

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Wilson Case Booth No. 15012 Wilson Case’s new SplitTopXL is a larger version of the company’s popular Athletic Trainer’s SplitTop Case. The SplitTopXL has twice as much inside height as the standard version and comes with six-inch turf tires that can go anywhere with ease and will never go flat. Just like the standard SplitTop case, the SplitTopXL is sold as a base unit with interior options available. www.wilsoncase.com Circle No. 545 Magister Corp.

Booth No. 15067 Virtually identical to latex bands, REP Bands® resistive exercise bands offer greater elastic response, higher resiliency, and faster recovery. Patented

REP Bands are the only resistive exercise bands manufactured exclusively in the United States. www.magistercorp.com Circle No. 546

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Whitehall Mfg., Inc. Booth No. 19037 The Slantback (SB-100) whirlpool is constructed of 304 stainless steel and designed for the average 300-pound lineman. The SB-100 is available as a mobile or stationary whirlpool and has a 1/2-horsepower turbine with inside dimensions of 32” x 72”. It is an ideal whirlpool for serious athletic departments. www.whitehallmfg.com Circle No. 544

McDavid Booth No. 16037 The 493 Universal Back Support offers maximum support provided by six steel stays that support and protect the back from strains and pulls. Thermal neoprene support provides therapeutic heat retention, while an adjustable elastic side panel ensures snug fit. This product is available in adult sizes S through XL. www.mcdavidusa.com Circle No. 547 Power Systems Booth No. 16062 With its fully welded, counterbalanced frame, the new Mobile Shrug Bar provides a stable environment for athletes to safely perform shrug exercises. It holds up to 500 pounds of Olympic-size plates and adjusts to five positions from 24 to 32 inches for use as a spotter. The Mobile Shrug Bar has 10-inch sleeves and features chrome handles and knurled grips. www.power-systems.com Circle No. 548

Hamstring Support System New!

Hammy Series Models 1530 & 1530S

The traditional Stromgren 75% Nylon, 25% Lycra, Model 1550 compression shorts, but with a neoprene liner in the back of each leg. These products are designed to keep the athlete’s hamstring muscle warm during any athletic activity by holding the natural body heat next to the skin.

Hamstring Muscles Neoprene Prevents Heat Escape

The Model 1530S comes standard with two 6" wide, removable straps that can be pulled around the leg to give additional hamstring or groin support. The adjustable straps are held in place with a velcro fastening system.

1530 without straps

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Velcro fastener

Stock Colors: Black & White, 1530S straps are the same color as the compression pant. Custom Colors Not Available. Stock Sizes: Adult S-4XL Youth Not Available

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PROTEAM by Hausmann Booth No. 20042 The Two-Seat Taping Station (model 4061) is the perfect taping station for any high school or college athletic training room.

It converts to a treatment table by simply adding a middle pad so the athlete can lie down on a 74” x 34” padded surface for treatment. This unit has an oak laminate finish, is available in nine Pro-Form vinyl colors, and has one drawer and six doors for storing tape and supplies. www.proteamtables.com Circle No. 549

Whitehall Mfg., Inc. Booth No. 19037 The Thermalator is a moist heating unit designed to be easy and convenient to use. It is available in five convenient sizes, from the popular four- and six-pack units to the practical eight- and 12-pack units.

All units are constructed of 304 stainless steel with coved bottoms and have a rubberized, coated stainless-steel rack.

Mobile Thermalators have locking casters for added safety in your training facility. www.whitehallmfg.com Circle No. 551

CytoSport, Inc. Booth No. 19083 Muscle Milk Collegiate RTD (ready-to-drink) formula provides a high-quality protein blend that helps promote recovery from exercise and is permissible under collegiate 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 strawberry is coming soon. Visit CytoSport online to learn more. www.cytosport.com Circle No. 550

Human Kinetics Booth No. 17045 Functional Testing in Human Performance offers clinicians the first-ever compilation of information on clinical and data-based functional testing for sports, exercise, and occupational settings. This unique text serves as a primary resource for accurate assessment of individuals’ functional abilities in order to develop program prescriptions to enhance their performance. To enhance understanding, a companion DVD features live-action demonstrations of 40 of the most advanced tests. www.humankinetics.com Circle No. 552

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Clinton Industries, Inc. Booth No. 16067 The Classic Wood Taping Station features the beauty of real wood in four popular finishes, famous Clinton durable construction, and desirable standard features—like leg extensions that save valuable space and comfortable adjustable back rests. With more than 14 available options, this product is sure to be on every athletic trainer’s wish list. Plus, Clinton’s modular design, available in four depths, allows the units to be configured to fit large or small sports training facilities. www.clinton-ind.com Circle No. 554

CogState Sport Booth No. TBD CogState Sport is a computerized concussion-testing and management system designed for use by professional, elite, and amateur athletes worldwide.

CogState Sport is proven sensitive to mild cognitive changes and helps guide medical decisions about return-to-play and rehabilitation. Much of the early research and development for CogState Sport occurred in one of the toughest sports in the world—Australian football.

CogState Sport is now used by many of the world’s elite sporting organizations. www.cogstate.com Circle No. 555

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Alcan Airex Booth No. 15067 The innovative closed-cell foam of Airex mats and balance products was developed through many years of work.

The extremely hard-wearing material is on the one hand supportive, and on the other hand warm, soft, and absorbing. Joints, tendons, and muscles can thereby be trained extremely gently and efficiently. Whether they’re for gymnastics, fitness, aerobics, or aquatic exercises, the durable Airex products belong there. Go online to learn more. www.bebalanced.net Circle No. 553

Antibody, Inc. Booth No. 15104 Antibody is a manufacturer of custom compression sportswear for exercise physiology and injury prevention. The Bodyguard devices deliver compression, support, muscle heat circulation, strain distribution, and impact absorption. The devices are designed to accommodate musculoskeletal injuries to the shoulder, chest, biceps, triceps, upper back, groin, hamstring, quadriceps, hip, lower back, pelvis, knee, shin, ankle, elbow, and wrist. www.antibodywear.com Circle No. 556

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Game Ready Booth No. 15083 Game Ready is the Injury Treatment System™ of choice for thousands of prominent orthopedic clinics, athletic trainers, and physical therapy centers.

Game Ready treats various parts of the body through the simultaneous application of intermittent compression and adjustable cold therapy. When it’s time to treat with heat, think ReBound.

The ReBound therapeutic warming system treats virtually any condition for which thermotherapy is indicated. www.gameready.com Circle No. 557

Keiser Corp.

Booth No. 18075 Favored among many professional teams, collegiate programs, and strength coaches worldwide, Keiser racks allow users to train at any speed, from controlled to explosive, for improved power development. The difference is in the unique hybrid design, combining pneumatic and free weight resistance. Unlike standard racks, Keiser’s racks emphasize not only strength, but stability training as well. This gives users an increased training spectrum to enhance power and stability. www.keiser.com Circle No. 559

Foot Management, Inc. Booth No. 18022 The Action Arch® insole is perfect for everyday use and can provide the needed arch support for athletes. Combining superior comfort with maximum support, the Action Arch is an excellent option for those seeking a high-quality over-thecounter orthotic. These insoles provide tremendous value that is unrivaled by other over-the-counter orthotics. All Foot Management prefab devices offer a quality alternative to custom orthotics. www.footmanagement.com Circle No. 558

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Booth No. 14012 NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training, by Micheal A. Clark and Scott C. Lucett, is based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. This book teaches future sports performance coaches and athletic trainers how to strategically design strength and conditioning programs to train athletes safely and effectively. You will learn the NASM’s approach to program design with sports performance program guidelines; protocols for building stabilization,

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Kneebourne Therapeutic Booth No. 17075 The Elite Seat is a portable kneeextension device designed for the nonoperative 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. www.eliteseat.com Circle No. 561 HQ, Inc. Booth No. 16072 Early intervention to rapidly and accurately assess core body temperature on the field is necessary for the proper prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of exertional heat stroke. Research indicates that external methods of monitoring core temperature have not been proven valid

under conditions of intense exercise in the heat. The CorTemp™ system, featuring the CorTemp ingestible temperature pill, provides an easy, affordable approach to monitoring core temperature on the field and gauging the effectiveness of cooling methods on the sidelines. This FDAcleared product is used by professional and collegiate teams nationwide. www.hqinc.net Circle No. 562

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strength, and power programs; innovative approaches to speed, agility, and quickness drills; and more. www.lww.com/exercise Circle No. 560

NUCAP Medical Booth No. 14101 The Shoulder Spider is a professionally engineered, dynamic therapeutic support for the muscles that stabilize the shoulder.

It uses advanced therapeutic tape technology to decrease pain and enhance support without any restriction of range of motion. Athletes who wear the Shoulder Spider experience improved performance and receive immediate feedback about their shoulder stability and muscle activation. It’s ideal for anyone dealing with arthritis, muscle spasms, joint strain, or post-surgery rehabilitation. www.nucapmedical.com Circle No. 563

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PRO Orthopedic Devices, Inc. Booth No. 18019 The PRO 130 Standard and 130A Altered Diamondback Knee Sleeves have an exclusive design that was unique enough to receive a patent, making this one of the most comfortable sleeves yet developed. Geometrically opposed seams provide a bent-knee configuration while eliminating bothersome popliteal irritation. The use of 1/8-inch neoprene for a comfortable, controlled-tension fit makes this product ideal for all-day wear.

It is available in N1 or N2 material. www.proorthopedic.com Circle No. 564 ProMera Health, LLC Booth No. 16090 StayActiv, an all-natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory alternative to over-thecounter NSAIDs, was formerly marketed as AminoActiv. StayActiv promotes healing and repair, and also addresses pain from lactic acid. Everyone is aware of the serious side effects of NSAIDs and their interference with muscle protein synthesis. Don’t mask pain—you need to promote healing and recovery. StayActiv, a proven product, is available in capsules and cream. If you want injured athletes back in the game, consider StayActiv as the healthy alternative. www.stayactiv.com Circle No. 565 Molnlycke Health Care Booth No. 15047 Hibiclens is an antimicrobial/antiseptic soap that contains four percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). Hibiclens bonds to the outer layers of skin and continues to actively kill bacteria, viruses, and some fungi for up to six hours after washing, providing an invisible barrier of protection and helping to prevent skin infections. Hibistat is an alcohol/ CHG wipe that offers the same extended protection as Hibiclens, but it is portable and can be used without a sink. www.hibigeebies.com/sports Circle No. 566 SOLE Custom Footbeds Booth No. 14038 Accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association, SOLE Platinum Sandals are a great product for assisting athletes’ recovery after training or competing. Inspired by SOLE Custom Footbeds, the Platinum Sandals feature a wear-moldable footbed complete with an aggressive arch, a deep heel cup, and a metatarsal pad, ensuring that support is there and comfort is achieved. Available in a variety of colors, the SOLE Platinum Sandals combine orthopedic support and style. www.yoursole.com Circle No. 567

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Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Booth No. 17087 The Gladiator is a custom-fitted, dentistquality mouthguard made in the U.S.A. by trained dental technicians. It is precisely fitted to the athlete’s mouth, offering better protection against oral injury and even concussion. The Gladiator is changing athletes’ awareness of oral protection and concussion risk. The streamlined design offers maximum protection and allows easier breathing to enhance athletes’ performance and minimize fatigue. A Gladiator can be personalized with a team logo and identification for free. www.customguards.com Circle No. 568 MedPac Bags, Inc. Booth No. 16045 MedPac Bags has one goal in mind: to craft the best medical bags available while offering great customer service.

The company’s bags are crafted of the finest and most durable materials and hardware. The innovative and commonsense designs make it easy to keep your supplies and equipment organized and accessible. MedPac also provides custom embroidery, quick delivery, knowledgeable customer service, and a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. www.medicalbags.com Circle No. 569 Townsend Design Booth No. 15010 Townsend Design’s Premier Series and Rebel Series functional knee braces can be ordered with a new patent-pending feature that enhances patient compliance and brace suspension. The new C/S package incorporates semi-rigid paddles into the thigh shell that compress into the leg to increase dynamic support and migration resistance. The C/S package helps guarantee that the brace will remain properly positioned on the limb for optimum protection and patient compliance. www.townsenddesign.com Circle No. 570 WissTech Enterprises Booth No. 18065 The patented Hydration Station line of battery-operated, rechargeable portable drinking fountains is designed and manufactured with strength, quality, and durability in mind. WissTech Enterprises offers the Hydration Station in 20-, 25-, and 50-gallon outdoor fountains, as well as the indoor no-drip drinking cart. Go online for pricing, product descriptions, and ordering details. www.wisstechenterprises.com Circle No. 571

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Alcan Airex Booth No. 15067 The new Airex Balance-pad Elite makes an immediate impression as a result of the sophisticated waffle finish of its surfaces.

Not only does it make the pad non-slip, but it also provides effective stimulation of the foot receptors while you work through your exercises. The Airex Balance-pad Elite is highly durable, even though you are walking on it all the time. Go online to find out more and to download the new BeBalanced! programs for free. www.bebalanced.net Circle No. 572 Clinton Industries, Inc. Booth No. 16067 Clinton’s Style Line Laminate Taping Station is packed with value for large and small athletic training rooms. With easy-clean laminates in 15 standard colors and custom laminates to match your school colors, Clinton’s Style Line Laminate Taping Station can complement any facility. Standard features include leg extensions and adjustable back rests.

Units are available with 14 options, four depths, and a modular design allowing multiple stations to be joined in a row. www.clinton-ind.com Circle No. 573 CytoSport, Inc. Booth No. 19083 Cytomax Collegiate Performance Drink is a blend of complex carbohydrates and electrolytes that optimizes hydration during exercise and keeps energy at peak levels longer to help improve stamina. Alpha L-polylactate acts to prevent acid buildup and minimizes postexercise muscle soreness. Cytomax is available in convenient ready-to-drink or powder formulas. www.cytosport.com Circle No. 574 Keiser Corp.

Booth No. 18075 The Infinity Functional Trainer represents the core machine within the Keiser Infinity Series. It’s a multifunction machine for a complete-body workout. It can be used for hundreds of different exercises, ranging from rehabilitation to sport-specific applications. One of the most basic and versatile cable machines available, the Infinity Functional Trainer incorporates adjustable arms that accommodate high/low training positions. Versatility alone makes the Infinity Functional Trainer a popular choice. www.keiser.com Circle No. 575

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Chattanooga Group Booth No. 15001 Iomed, the first name in iontophoresis, can now be found with Chattanooga, a world leader in clinical rehabilitation products. For more than two decades, Iomed has been synonymous with innovative iontophoresis. Worldwide, sports medicine professionals rely on Iomed to provide them with improved treatment outcomes. Chattanooga offers a complete range of Iomed products, including five styles of electrodes and the Chattanooga Ionto Phoresor unit. www.chattgroup.com Circle No. 576 Shuttle Systems Booth No. 15029 The Shuttle Recovery is engineered with the same craftsmanship as the Shuttle 2000-1 and MVP and is available at a very affordable price. You can zero out the effects of gravity so an athlete can start laying supine with range of motion and progress from resistance as low as 12 pounds all the way up to 200 pounds at full extension. Treat kids to seniors, post-op patients to high school athletes, with one device. You can also change the elasticord load while the athlete remains on the Recovery—they don’t have to get off and on to progress their treatment. Contact the company to request a free DVD, “Recovery Therapy”

by Kenji Carp, PT, OCS, ATC. www.shuttlesystems.com Circle No. 577 iFan Health Products Booth No. 14040 iFan Health Products is introducing its all-natural athlete’s foot relief product, BAC-ON TRAC™, at this year’s NATA show. BAC-ON TRAC has been successfully tested by a number of athletic trainers, coaches, and players this year. The first step in addressing any skin problem is cleanliness, and Bacrobial® is unequalled in its allnatural skin-cleansing abilities. This product is distributed by Medco and CFA Medical. www.beatsuperbugs.com Circle No. 578 Cramer Products Booth No. 16011 Cramer Products offers three types of portable hydration units to help hydrate athletes. Cramer’s newest unit, the Powerflo 50, offers an impressive 50 gallons of portable hydration. Cramer’s hydration units are constructed of 100-percent water-portable and FDAapproved materials for drinking water. www.cramersportsmed.com Circle No. 579

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Booth No. 14012 Athletic Training Exam Review, by Barbara Long, MS, VATL, ATC, and Charles W. Hale, IV, MSEd, VATL, ATC, guides your studies as you prepare for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.

By focusing on the 12 content areas of the NATA Educational Competencies, it gives you the opportunity to assess and build your knowledge in all the areas covered on the exam. A robust companion Web site offers more than 1,000 additional practice questions, video clips, flashcards, and more. www.lww.com/exercise Circle No. 580 PRO Orthopedic Devices, Inc. Booth No. 18019 Starting with the popular and very effective 610 Arizona ankle brace, PRO Orthopedic has taken ankle support to a new level. By combining the ankle brace with a non-elastic strapping system that’s anchored on the calf, PRO has created the 611 Ankle Anchor, a very supportive inversion-resistant bracing system. Ideal for chronic ankle conditions and high ankle sprains, the Ankle Anchor system is lightweight and machine washable. For more information, please contact PRO. www.proorthopedic.com Circle No. 581 ProMera Health, LLC Booth No. 16090 CON-CRET, the only pure and concentrated creatine, is for athletes and people with active lifestyles. The CON-CRET molecule was proven in a medical university study to have superior uptake when compared to monohydrate. CON-CRET is the only creatine dosed on body weight, the only soluble creatine, and the only creatine with no side effects because there is no loading phase. Diets can restrict the body’s ability to synthesize creatine—CON-CRET is a healthy and effective alternative. www.con-cret.com Circle No. 582 Ferno Performance Pools Booth No. 16027 Designed specifically for the treatment of sports injuries, the Ferno Sports Trainers’ Whirlpools deliver carefully controlled hydro-massage action in tanks big enough for today’s athletes. The stainlesssteel whirlpools are available as stationary or mobile tanks. The stationary tanks feature permanent plumbing and a large drain for quick turnaround. The mobile tanks are mounted on heavy-duty casters and can be easily rolled to a water source or treatment area. www.fernoperformancepools.com Circle No. 583 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

Shuttle Systems Booth No. 15029 Used by 26 NFL teams, 20 NBA teams, 14 MLB teams, and counting, the Shuttle MVP helps you increase explosive power to your body’s engine while reducing the impact on your ankle, knee, hips, and spine. The patented Horizontal Rebounding Technology, PowerGlide, and padded jump plate give you a smooth, controlled training experience.

Use sport-specific protocols with the MVP to increase functional power and muscle memory. Increase your athletes’ performance and prolong their athletic careers with the MVP. Contact the company to request a free DVD, “MVP Power,” with Juan Carlos Santana. www.shuttlesystems.com Circle No. 584

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for Thigh & Groin Injury 300 Groin Strap

iFan Health Products Booth No. 14040 iFan Health Products has introduced the much-anticipated Bounce-BAC™ sports towel to provide runners with relief from cramping. Tested during the 2008 college football season by a former Division II national championship team, Bounce-BAC performed perfectly on both running backs and defensive backs.

It is now available through Medco and CFA Medical. www.beatsuperbugs.com Circle No. 585 Ferno Performance Pools Booth No. 16027 The Ferno Hydro Track underwater treadmill system is ideal for the smaller clinic or athletic training room with limited space. The Hydro Track offers a low-impact, high-resistance workout for athletes limited by pain or weight-bearing restrictions, and for those who wish to maximize their cardiovascular workout.

The Hydro Track features a variable-speed treadmill ranging from .5 to seven mph, dual-speed resistance jets, and a digital display unit that includes speed, distance, and time to monitor performance. www.fernoperformancepools.com Circle No. 586 Chattanooga Group Booth No. 15001 Chattanooga, a DJO company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rehabilitation equipment, offers the award-winning Intelect TranSport Combo, a 2008 NATA Best in Show winner. This portable device delivers both electrotherapy and ultrasound in a single compact, multi-channel unit. The Intelect TranSport was designed with the athletic trainer in mind. www.chattgroup.com Circle No. 587 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

Sculpted to fit groin area Convienient Wrap Around design Hook and Loop closure for quick adjustments

500 Thigh Sleeve Sized sleeve provides uniform compression & support Additional “pull pad” increases heat to injury area “Off the shelf” sizes up to XXXLg

315 Rodeo Wrap Originally designed for professional bull riders Unique elastic contours to thigh & waist 14 Feet long & comes in 3 or 4 inch widths.

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2009 National Conference and Exhibition July 8-11, 2009 • Paris Hotel & Casino • Las Vegas

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) invites all fitness professionals to the association’s largest annual gathering, the 32nd National Conference and Exhibition in spectacular Las Vegas, July 8–11. The national meeting will offer more than 50 educational sessions and research presentations as well as over 140 exhibiting companies. FOX Sports broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboy fullback Daryl “Moose” Johnston and NFL playby-play man Dick Stockton will open the conference as this year’s keynote speakers, providing diverse perspectives of how the game of football is played on and off the field as well as the growth this sport offers strength and conditioning professionals.

A pre-conference symposium is taking place July 8, detailing 10 industry trends by notable presenters such as Lee Burton, PhD, ATC, CSCS; Gray Cook, CSCS; and Mark Stephenson, ATC, CSCS,*D. Attendees will be able to earn CEUs by registering for the following sessions: • Developing Durability within Athletic Performance • Suspension Training for the Tactical Athlete • Contrasting Periodization Models and Comprehensive Programming Implementation Strategies for Coaches (two sessions) • Circuit Training for the Tactical Athlete

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• Incorporating Primitive Movement Patterns to Complement Training and Program Design • Principles and Practice of Basketball Strength and Conditioning • Big Man Syndrome: Developing Multidirectional Speed and Agility in Tall Athletes • Anterior Knee Pain Considerations in Basketball Players and Whole Body Vibration • Physiological and Biomechanical Considerations for Female Basketball Players • Making Your Workouts Result Driven Attendees will also be able to join several NSCA-sponsored pre-conference activities, beginning July 7 with the USA Weightlifting’s Sports Performance Coach Certification. On July 8 visitors can experience the 2nd Annual International NSCA Index Invitational and participate in the new Fly Solo Camp and Mentor Training workshop. This workshop is part of the association’s Coaching Performance Program, designed to help coaches gain a better understanding of how to incorporate the necessary strength and conditioning principles into their athletic programs, improve their skills on weight lifting, speed training, and agility drills, and increase their awareness of performance testing. The NSCA certification exams are also being held on July 8.

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Full-conference sessions begin July 9, and are set in a two-track format. Look for enlightening, research-based presentations by well-respected sport and exercise scientists and practitioners, including Greg Rose’s Quick Screen to Identify Weak Links in Rotational Athletes and Todd Durkin’s CSCS Speed, Agility, and Quickness for Maximum Performance (both sponsored by Perform Better). Poster presentations will be held daily in the exhibit hall, and original research lecture series start at 2 p.m. each day of the full conference.

Visitors will be able to explore the exhibit hall, interact with equipment providers, and preview the latest products to hit the industry. Exhibit hall hours are: Thursday, July 9 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Exhibitor Reception: 6 p.m.

Friday, July 10 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NSCA Awards Reception: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 11 10 a.m. – 2 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 and related events, visit: www.nsca-lift.org/NatCon2009

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BiPro USA

877-692-4776

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All natural whey protein isolate.

California University of Pennsylvania 866-595-6348

www.cup.edu/go

Enhance your career or begin a new one with Cal U’s 100-percent online degree programs.

CytoSport

888-298-6629

www.cytosport.com

CytoSport offers athletes the Muscle Milk protein powder and Cytomax sport drink.

Hammer Strength®/Life Fitness® 800-634-8637

www.lifefitness.com

Life Fitness is a premier manufacturer of cardiovascular, strength, and fitness equipment for consumers and commercial facilities.

EightBall Nutrition 888-331-6601

www.8-ballnutrition.com

The next generation pre-workout formula.

Fitness Anywhere 888-878-5348

www.fitnessanywhere.com

The TRX Suspension Trainer is the original bodyweight-based portable training tool that builds strength and core stability.

Human Kinetics 800-747-4457

www.humankinetics.com

An information leader in physical activity.

HydroWorx International, Inc. 800-753-9633

www.hydroworx.com

Premium-quality aquatic therapy pools and services.

Infinity Flooring 888-479-1017

www.infinityflooring.com

Delivering the ultimate in shock and noise absorption for your weight-training facility.

Keiser

800-888-7009

www.keiser.com

Providing low-impact pneumatic-resistance equipment and magnetic-resistance cardio equipment.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 800-638-3030

www.LWW.com/exercise

Offering a full range of sports medicine and exercise science books and journals.

Mondo

800-361-3747

www.mondousa.com

A global leader in sports surfacing.

Perform Better 800-556-7464

www.performbetter.com

Stop by Perform Better’s booth to pick up your copy of The Guide to Functional Training.

Polar Electro, Inc. 800-290-6330

www.polarusa.com

A leading brand in sports instruments and heart-rate monitoring.

Power Lift®

800-872-1543

www.power-lift.com

Power Lift® rack systems and lifting platforms utilize advanced design technologies to meet the demands of premier strength facilities.

Power Systems, Inc. 800-321-6975

www.power-systems.com

With more than 1,000 innovative products and programs available, Power Systems is committed to providing quality products and service you expect—guaranteed.

ProMera Health/Con-Cret 888-878-9058

www.con-cret.com www.stayactiv.com

ProMera develops the safe and effective supplements Con-Cret and StayActiv.

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Rogers Athletic Co. 800-457-5337

www.rogersathletic.com

Rogers offers innovative Brute Rack Systems with Monster Arms, Monster Machines, and the revolutionary Pendulum plate-loaded equipment.

Samson Equipment, Inc. 800-472-6766

www.samsonequipment.com

Since 1976, Samson Equipment has designed, manufactured, and sold heavy-duty, industrial-strength weightlifting equipment to top high school, college, and professional teams worldwide.

Shuttle Systems 800-334-5633

www.shuttlesystems.com

The Shuttle® MVP develops explosive speed, agility, and vertical jump. It is also an effective tool for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Training & Conditioning 607-257-6970

www.training-conditioning.com

Training & Conditioning offers a magazine and Web site for strength/conditioning and rehab professionals who work with competitive athletes.

Ultimate Ice Wraps 888-678-8494

www.ultimateicewraps.com

Ultimate Ice Wraps’ patented design targets eight specific muscle groups with a washable wrap and reusable Igloo® ice inserts.

UCS, Inc.

800-526-4856 • www.ucsspirit.com

UCS Strength & Speed division manufactures equipment known for its quality, design and unparalleled safety.

WerkSan Barbells 877-937-5726

www.werksanusa.com

WerkSan Barbells offers outstanding weightlifting equipment certified by the IWF. The company is a national sponsor of USA Weightlifting.

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2009 Conference Workshop Schedule July 8-11, 2009 • Paris Hotel & Casino • Las Vegas

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Friday, July 10, 2009

Saturday, July 11, 2009

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Morning Yoga Brought to You by: The Balanced Athlete Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Morning Yoga Brought to You by: The Balanced Athlete Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Morning Yoga Brought to You by: The Balanced Athlete Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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Off-Ice Power Skating: Improving Skating Mechanics Through Strength and Conditioning Brandon Aldan, CSCS Understanding Your Career Options as a Strength and Conditioning Professional Bill Parisi, CSCS

Athletic Performance Training for the Post Surgical/Rehab Knee Athlete Robert Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS Training Stability in the Shoulders, Hips and Core (Sponsored by Perform Better) Gray Cook, CSCS

Working with the Female Athlete: Nutritional Needs and Body Image Issues (Sponsored by EAS) Leslie Schilling, CSCS Coaching Excellence: Building Champions in Sport and Life Jimmy Radcliffe, MS and Vern Gambetta, MEd

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Quick Screen to Identify Weak Links in Rotational Athletes (Sponsored by Perform Better) Greg Rose Applying Strength and Conditioning Concepts to Youth and Adolescent Sport and Fitness Patrick Cullen-Carroll, CSCS and Richard Lansky , CSCS, *D

The Evolution of the Sports Nutrition and Supplements Category Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA and Timothy Ziegenfuss, PhD Speed, Agility, and Quickness for Maximum Performance (Sponsored by Perform Better) Todd Durkin, CSCS

Training Dominance and Non-Dominance Through the Use of Unilateral and Bilateral Training Joel Raether, CSCS Some Aspects of Strength Training for High Performance Athletes Dietmar Schmidtbleicher

1:00pm-2:00pm

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Programs that Work for Youth Rick Howard, CSCS, *D

Physiological and Anthropometric Characteristics of Collegiate Baseball Players Over an Entire Year David Szymanski, PhD, CSCS, *D The Science Behind Functional Training: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (Sponsored by Perform Better) Lee Burton, PhD, ATC, CSCS

High-Performance Jump Rope Training for the Championship Edge Buddy Lee Training the Multi-Sport Athlete: Gaining a Competitive Advantage (Sponsored by Perform Better) John Graham, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA

1:00pm-3:00pm Rationale and Clinical Techniques for the CSCS to Prevent ACL Injury in Female Athletes Greg Myer, MS, CSCS

2:00pm-3:00pm Body Image Dissatisfaction, Adolescents, Steroids, and the Strength and Conditioning Paradox James Leone, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS Gary Dudley Memorial Session: The Overlooked Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Weight Training Steve Fleck, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA

3:00pm-4:00pm Strength & Flexibility Training for Golf Richard Borden, PhD, PT, CSCS, FNSCA Eric Kleven, PGA & Donna Borden, PT Determinants of Balance in Athletes Kyle Ebersole, PhD, ATC/L Biomechanics in Agility Development Dave Suprak, PhD, ATC, CSCS

4:00pm-5:00pm Body Composition & Its Affects on the Sports Performance Spectrum Dawn Weatherwax-Fall, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to Strength and Conditioning Ann York, PhD Recognizing and Managing Overtraining in Multisport Athletes Matthew Kutz, CSCS, PhD

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2:00pm-3:00pm Integrating High Speed Treadmill Training into a Traditional Strength & Conditioning Program Mitchell Hauschildt, CSCS Michael H. Stone Sport Science Lecture Series—What is Sports Science Mike Stone, PhD, FNSCA

2:00pm-4:00pm Session Sponsored by GNC Part One—Nutritional Supplements for Strength and Power Jared Coburn, PhD, CSCS, *D, FNSCA Part Two—Nutritional Supplements for Aerobic Performance Joan Eckerson, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA Part Three—The Future of Nutritional Supplementation for Exercise Performance Joel Cramer, PhD, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, *D, FNSCA

3:00pm-4:00pm Practical Aspects of Using Plyometric Training Dietmar Schmidtbleicher Wrestling and Body Composition Alan Utter, PhD

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2:00pm-3:00pm Periodization and Long Term Athlete Development (Sponsored by Australian Strength and Conditioning Association) John Mitchell, ASCA Master Coach Programming, Monitoring and Evaluation of Strength and Power Parameters for Track, Sprint and Cycling (Sponsored by United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association) Mark Simpson Blood Flow Occluded Training: Fact or Fiction?

Lori Ploutz-Snyder, PhD

3:00pm-4:00pm Strength Performance-How Much do Muscle Fiber Types Matter?

Andy Fry, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA

3:00pm-5:00pm The Importance of the Endocrine System Before, During, and After Resistance Exercise Barry Spiering, PhD, CSCS, Duncan French, PhD, CSCS, *D, William Kraemer, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA and Daniel Judelson, PhD High School Practitioner 101: If I Knew Then What I Know Now Kevin Vanderbush, MS, CSCS and Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA

Platform Lifts: Application & Contribution to Sport Performance Larry Meadors, PhD, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, *D and Scott Sahli, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Milk, Egg, Soy: The Impact of Protein Sources on Resistance Training Adaptations Chad Kerksick, ATC, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, *D Building the Athlete—Priorities for Developing Elite Performance Jeff Krushell, CSCS TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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Townsend Design Celebrates 25 Years stationed across the country. In addition, the company has distributors in more than 20 countries.

Along with its expanding workforce, the company’s manufacturing facility has grown as well, adding 20,000 square feet in the last decade alone.

Everything—pad fabrication, metal parts machining, and assembly—is housed in the same building, which Riley says helps keep the company feeling like one big family.

Since 1984, more than 1,000,000 patients have worn knee braces from designer and manufacturer Townsend Design. A company that prides itself on strong core values, Townsend has never strayed from its original focus and intention: to create the best knee braces in the world.

Jeff Townsend, a Bakersfield, Calif., native, founded the company in his hometown 25 years ago, after he successfully tested a new knee brace he created for NBA player Mitch Kupchak. The brace Townsend tested on Kupchak wasn’t like anything the sports medicine world had seen before, as Townsend incorporated his patented hinge, which has become the signature of Townsend Design’s braces.

“When you extend and flex your knee, the movement inside your knee joint is not like a door hinge on a single pivot,” explains Rick Riley, Chief Executive Officer at Townsend Design. “There is a rolling and gliding motion that occurs, and Jeff created a hinge to replicate that roll and glide motion. Without it, there is a mechanical mismatch between the motion of the hinge and the motion of the knee, which is what Jeff had seen in other knee braces that would gap or move up and down on the leg during range of motion.”

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“While we’ve gotten bigger, we’ve stayed family-owned and very focused on providing a culture within the company that supports its employees,” he says. “We’re also very pleased to keep jobs in the United States, which is important not only for our local community, but also our national economy.”

Perhaps the biggest of Townsend Design’s core values speaks to the quality of its products. “There is no doubt that we spend more money to make our braces than our competitors do, because of our fabrication process and because we make them here in the United States,” Riley says. “Yet we don’t charge any more for our braces. We’re still competitive with our pricing, and our customers get a better value product.

“I hope that athletic trainers look behind the glitzy advertising, the branding, and the logos they see, and truly take the time to understand the technology and fabrication processes that go into the knee braces they’re using,” Riley continues.

“Don’t assume the companies with the biggest names provide the best product.

Townsend Design has been successful because of our technology and our commitment to our customers.”

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One of the top-10 selling products in the Hammer Strength line, the Ground Base Jammer is an ideal training tool for the athletic market. New upgrades, including band pegs and a structural tube that has been added to the top of the Ground Base Jammer, increase rigidity and add variable resistance training. Call or go online to learn more.

Hammer Strength • 800-634-8637 www.hammerstrength.com Circle No. 588

Fitness Anywhere produces and sells Suspension Training equipment, programs, and education products for athletic trainers, athletes, the military, and fitness facilities. The TRX is currently being used by teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NCAA, by every branch of the U.S. military, and by top training centers across the U.S. Go online for more information on how Suspension Training can work for you Fitness Anywhere, Inc. • 888-878-5348 www.fitnessanywhere.com • Circle No. 589

Flex on the Go The Jump Stretch Door Harness makes it easier than ever to train with FlexBands® when you travel. This sturdy harness conveniently attaches over any door that can be closed to hold it in place. Position it on the top or side of the door and attach your bands (sold separately) to perform back extensions, standing benches, leg curls, and a host of other exercises. It’s also great for home use.

The Door Harness adjusts easily, and an instructional video is available.

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Using Stored Elastic Energy Transfer (SEET), BodyGuards are a new generation of performance apparel that work with your body to alleviate muscle strains and pulls, delay fatigue and keep muscles warm while enhancing your performance.

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The Lebert Equalizer total-body strengthener is a simple, cost-effective, portable, multi-purpose, and versatile piece of strength training equipment that works the arms, chest, back, and core muscles like no other item can, using your own body weight as resistance. It comes complete with a free beginner/intermediate DVD and workout poster. It’s available online or through Power Systems and Perform Better. You can see it in action on YouTube by searching for Lebert Equalizer. Lebert Fitness, Inc. 905-785-0626 • www.lebertfitness.com Circle No. 591

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Training the Trunk Lots of Options New York Barbells of Elmira offers power racks with standard chin-up bars, straight pull-up bars, and combo pull-up/chin-up units. There are also iron cross adjustable pull-up handles, along with two sets of Posi Lock jumbo hooks and two sets of Posi Lock jumbo catches. In addition, units feature four brackets for bar storage, and 2" x 4" weight storage beams with five pegs each. Bars and weights cost extra. Visit the company’s Web site today to learn more. New York Barbells of Elmira, Inc. • 800-446-1833 www.newyorkbarbells.com Circle No. 592

Optimize Your Space Power Lift’s Free Standing Squat Stand can be used for all major lifts, including squats, push presses, bench presses, and the Olympic movements. Free Standing Squat Stands are ideal for facilities with minimal space or for those looking to combine a rack with an existing Olympic platform. The stands feature 10 different bar positions and wheels for easy movement. When combined with a Collegiate Series bench and the optional chin-up handle, a space-saving lifting station can be created. The bases are

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Get the Bounce Out The 10-pound Blue Dead Weight Ball is soft, squeezable, and filled with sand. Easy to catch and throw, it’s ideal for exercises in which rebounding and bouncing are not desired. Weights can be combined for a quantity discount. SPRI Products 800-222-7774 • www.spriproducts.com Circle No. 594

A Simple Self-Care Solution The Original Backnobber® II is constructed of fiberglass-reinforced nylon. Use it to apply deep pressure to trigger points to reduce muscle tension and pain and increase range of motion and overall function. A built-in locking device allows it to be taken apart for convenient storage and travel. This simple and effective self-care tool is lightweight, durable, compact, attractive, and versatile. A 35-page illustrated user guide is included with purchase. The Pressure Positive Co. • 800-603-5107 www.pressurepositive.com • Circle No. 595

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efi Sports Medicine’s Total Gym® PowerTower, a motorized incline resistance training apparatus, lets users change resistance electronically during the range of motion of any exercise. The PowerTower facilitates high-performance, multi-plane functional sports training using body weight as resistance—for unrestricted range of motion, core integration, and proprioception in most exercises. The Total Gym PowerTower includes a handheld control. efi Sports Medicine • 800-541-4900 www.efisportsmedicine.com Circle No. 596

The Pec Deck machine is an ideal tool for building upper-body strength. It features heavy-duty ball bearing pulleys, a 2" x 4" base for stability, and rotating two-position handles. Deluxe seats enhance athlete comfort, and a chrome-plated rear post adds extra durability. The size of the unit is 55" W x 38" D x 66" H, and it’s now available at a sale price of $289.95—a savings of more than $200 off the regular price. New York Barbells of Elmira, Inc. • 800-446-1833 www.newyorkbarbells.com • Circle No. 598

The Finishing Touch Now you can get custom plates with your organization’s name or logo made to the same high specifications as WerkSan’s IWF-certified products. Plates can be made in a variety of colors with any font and color of printing. WerkSan embeds a groove on the edge of the plate, then paints the groove with the appropriate color for the weight of the plate, so coaches can easily determine the weight on the bar. WerkSan Barbells • 877-937-5726 www.werksanusa.com • Circle No. 597

Target Your Trigger Points The Original Index Knobber II is a simple device designed to let you apply deep pressure to yourself or others. It’s the ideal instrument for clinic or home use, allowing for firm, sustained pressure on painful trigger points. Its unique patented design allows it to be used in several hand positions and by the right or left hands comfortably and interchangeably. It’s virtually indestructible and easily cleaned between uses. The Pressure Positive Co. • 800603-5107 • www.pressurepositive.com Circle No. 599

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The Lebert Buddy System™ is a tandem resistance training product. It’s portable, cost-effective, flexible, and very dynamic.

Made with ballistic nylon strapping with UV protection, durable handles, and heavy-duty stitching, this product can stand up to any workout. To see it in action on YouTube, search for Lebert Buddy System. Order online and use the coupon code 0902LBS to save $25. Lebert Fitness, Inc. • 905-785-0602 www.lebertbuddysystem.com Circle No. 600

The Pendulum Power Squat Pro by Rogers Athletic builds incredible leg mass and strength. Users feel no shearing at the knee. Load the top to concentrate on the hips and glutes, load the bottom to concentrate on the quads, or load it equally to match a bar squat. You can even control the depth to squat from. It’s no wonder the most serious athletes, from pro football players to America’s elite military forces, train with the Pendulum. Rogers Athletic Co. • 888-765-3248 www.rogersathletic.com • Circle No. 602

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WerkSan’s elite-quality plates and sets are now available in pound denominations.

This equipment exceeds the rigorous standards of the International Weightlifting Federation and is manufactured with the same materials and processes used for WerkSan’s IWF-certified products. Thanks to the deflation of raw materials prices, the equipment is now available at a surprisingly low price. WerkSan Barbells 877-937-5726 • www.werksanusa.com Circle No. 601

The new KORR Athletics line will be a less costly strength training line for schools on tight budgets. There will be three main racks of a modular style: a free-standing half rack, a double half rack, and a power cage. Let’s say you get a half rack and your needs later change, so you’d like a double or a cage. With the KORR Athletics line, you can expand the rack by buying the extra parts to make it into the type of rack you want, or add a platform or two.

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The MediCordz® safety bungie line of products offers seven progressive resistance levels to choose from. Unlike latex exercise bands, MediCordz safety bungie provides resistance in rehab and exercise without the fear of latex allergies and possible breakage.

The best-selling Bungie Rehab Kit (item #M394, shown) is used in upper-body, lower-body, and core stabilization exercises.

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The Samson Belt Squat’s brand new design limits the amount of floor space needed, and it’s easy for athletes of all different sizes to use. It features adjustable handles, a unique load release that brings the athlete’s hands closer together while performing the exercise, an adjustable yoke that allows each athlete’s hips to stay in their natural range of motion, and an adjustable chain with three belts of different sizes.

Samson Equipment • 800-472-6766 www.samsonequipment.com Circle No. 606

No-Nonsense Design Rogers Athletic’s Monster Glute Ham has a user-friendly design that minimizes fatigue so athletes can work more on isolated muscle groups. The walk-through design allows athletes to enter or exit the machine from either side. All adjustments can be made from the workout position, allowing users of all sizes to quickly cycle through the machine. Attachment points are available to perform perfect reverse hypers. Rogers Athletic Co. • 888-7653248 • www.rogersathletic.com Circle No. 605

Resistance You Wear The Strength Weighted Vest and Shorts add resistance to your speed programs to increase explosiveness and muscle endurance, and they’re also extremely beneficial in push-up/pull-up programs and core training programs. The Strength Weighted Vest and Shorts feature perforated neoprene panels to provide breathability and a snug fit. Go online today to order yours.

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Great Ideas, Great Value the kneecap, and a silicone padded insert fits around the kneecap to help prevent drifting of the kneecap. Anatomically contoured for maximum fit, comfort, and effectiveness, flexible stays keep the unit from rolling down, while special knitting at the rear prevents bunching and pinching. This product is breathable, latex- and neoprene-free, and available in several sizes for more specific results. Cho-Pat 800-221-1601 • www.cho-pat.com Circle No. 618

Plyometrics Made Safer UCS Strength and Speed’s fully padded Elite Plyo-Safe boxes offer the ultimate combination of durability, stability, and safety, providing protection from common plyo box injuries. The understructure is made of 3/4-inch oak covered in a dense foam and upholstered in tough 38-ounce vinyl. A raised lip on all the boxes allows for stacking and locking of the lids. The 24-inch box is bottomed with 3/4-inch high-density rubber for stability. UCS, Inc. 800-526-4856 • www.ucsspirit.com Circle No. 619

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Outstanding Selection Creative Health Products offers a variety of rehabilitation products at discounted prices. Items include resistance bands, hand and finger exercisers, vinyl-coated dumbbells, thermophore heating pads, step benches, medicine balls, physioballs, goniometers, flexibility testers, strength testers, heart rate monitors, spirometers, anthropometers, and posture and alignment grids. Creative Health Products 800-742-4478 • www.chponline.com Circle No. 620

Goes Down Like Milk Egg Whites International’s 100-percent pure liquid egg whites are heat-pasteurized and tested for salmonella, making them “liquid” but not “raw.” They are double-filtered to achieve the smooth consistency of milk, and they’re completely tasteless and odorless for making the perfect protein drink. An eight-ounce serving supplies 26 grams of protein with no fat, no cholesterol, two grams of carbs, 120 calories, and all the essential amino acids. Egg Whites International • 877-EGG-WHITES www.eggwhitesint.com • Circle No. 621

Ever wonder where the pro teams get those GIANT rubber bands they use for stretching?

Look no further!

Jump Stretch has been supplying the large continuous-loop FlexBands® to high school, college, and pro teams since 1980.

We have a total of seven sizes, but most teams use either the Light or Average bands for stretching. For more information, visit our website at www.jumpstretch.com or call 1-800-344-3539.

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Get Specialized The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES) advanced specialization was developed in response to the growing need for professionals who can assist clients experiencing musculoskeletal impairments, muscle imbalances, or rehabilitation concerns.

The NASM-CES integrates the science and the solutions for optimal injury prevention and recovery success. Develop injury prevention and recovery expertise to generate more revenue working with today’s deconditioned population. Earn the preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of professional athletes and teams. Con-Ed approved: NASM 1.9, ACE 1.5, NSCA 1.6, BOC 37 CEUs. National Academy of Sports Medicine • 800-460-6276 www.nasm.org • Circle No. 622

A Web that Works The Wild Wacky Web is an athletic and therapy tool for multi-joint, multi-plane movement. It encourages and supports balance, motor planning, proprioception, and unusual movements. All kinds of things happen between the brain and the body while using this tool, but most pre-

dictable is a smile. Models are available as large as five-foot cubes. Go online to learn more. Lane Gainer • 800-443-8946 www.wildwackyweb.com • Circle No. 623

Because Time Matters Without proper care, a knocked-out tooth begins to die in 15 minutes. The Save-ATooth® emergency tooth preserving system utilizes Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) to not only preserve, but also reconstitute many of the degenerated cells.

The patented basket and net container are designed to protect tooth root cells. This is the only system that keeps tooth cells alive for up to 24 hours. Save-A-Tooth 888-788-6684 • www.save-a-tooth.com Circle No. 624

A Table That’s Stable Samson Equipment’s athletic taping and training tables are among the most durable and wobble-free tables on the market today. They’re completely customizable with your school’s or institution’s specific paint and upholstery colors, as well as custom embroidery. The legs are fully adjustable on all four corners ®

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Great Ideas, Great Value to ensure that the tables stay level, even on the most uneven floors. Go online today for more information. Samson Equipment • 800-472-6766 www.samsonequipment.com Circle No. 625

Effervescent Creatine A leading choice of many pro and college teams, Creatine Edge effectively enhances athletic performance without stomach discomfort. Two university studies show that Creatine Edge is up to 195 percent more effective than any other form of creatine.

The patented effervescent formula allows the creatine molecules to break down in water for ease of digestion and almost immediate absorption into the bloodstream.

There are five grams of creatine per serving, and orange and grape flavors are available.

EightBall Nutrition • 888-331-6601 www.8-ballnutrition.com • Circle No. 626

Strength and Stability Power Lift offers a unique method of exercising the glute and hamstring muscles with the Rotating Glute-Ham Bench. This machine more effectively works the ham-

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strings, gluteus maximus, gastrocnemius, and erector stabilizers for more pelvic stability than traditional methods. The large rotating pads greatly reduce discomfort in the thighs, allowing for complete stretches and contractions of the hamstrings. An Easy Glide sliding mechanism effortlessly adjusts the machine so lower knee pads can properly position the body for a more fulfilling workout. Power Lift • 800-872-1543 www.power-lift.com • Circle No. 627

Follow the Beat The new Team2 system is Polar’s latest innovation in team sports. Designed specifically for coaches, the Team2 allows you to view player heart rate and training information in real time from the sidelines on a PDA or a PC. Now you can customize training sessions and optimize training intensities for each player, determining whether to train them harder or take time for recovery. Train for your best season yet with Polar. Polar Electro, Inc. 800-290-6330 • www.polarusa.com Circle No. 628

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Enhance Your Credentials An elite training program for fitness and enhanced athletic performance, the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES) is designed for athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, coaches, and other sports professionals who want to work with players at all levels, from the secondary education and university tier to professional and Olympic-level athletes.

Con-Ed approved: NASM 1.9, ACE 1.8, NSCA 1.6, BOC 27 CEUs. National Academy of Sports Medicine 800-460-6276 • www.nasm.org Circle No. 629

Safety That Lasts UCS Strength and Speed’s Plyo-Safe G2 boxes provide a lightweight, safe, and sturdy option for your plyometric routines. An extra-large landing surface (30” x 36”) is covered in durable 21-ounce vinyl. The 100-percent foam core will not break down, delaminate, or soften over time. Handles allow for quick repositioning. Each box has three two-inch strips of Velcro™ to enable

stacking and prevent slipping during use. UCS, Inc. • 800-526-4856 www.ucsspirit.com • Circle No. 630

All About the Formula The patented formula in Herculin MRF-4 attacks muscle growth from all possible angles: before, during, and after exercise, it delivers precise ratios of key nutrients with systematic timing. It’s not just a creatine, not just an amino acid complex, and not just a vitamin/mineral formula—it’s all of these and more. It contains vitamins C, B12, and E, zinc, magnesium, and a patented 13-gram amino/creatine blend to stimulate protein synthesis. EightBall Nutrition 888-331-6601 • www.8-ballnutrition.com Circle No. 631

A Versatile Tool The Mobility Arch helps develop dynamic mobility by improving athletes’ flexibility and range of motion in the groin, glutes, hamstrings, and lower back while bending, stepping, squatting, and lunging. It is an excellent tool for off-season conditioning and in-season flexibility training, and is ideal for obstacle courses and agility

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Gilman Gear • 800-243-0398 www.gilmangear.com • Circle No. 632

Solid Performer The Boss from Oakworks allows you to provide the home-field advantage atmosphere on the go. As one of the strongest and most durable portable tables on the market, the Boss is exceptional. Dedicated to helping athletes get back into the game fast, it is built for sideline treatments, evaluations, and other on-site interventions.

With Tufflex upholstery, a water-resistant undercoating, and independently adjustable legs, expect a solid performance that withstands the harshest outdoor conditions. You can cost-effectively personalize your Boss with your team’s color and embroidered logo or name. Oakworks 800-558-8850 • www.oakworks.com Circle No. 633

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ers—for children on the playing field and professionals in the NFL alike. Aqualift is one of the finest hydration systems on the market, and is made with only top-quality materials. It continues to be the hydration unit of choice for many pro, college, and high school athletic teams worldwide.

Each 10-gallon Aqualift includes four drinking hoses (with stacking capabilities), plus a battery with a charger. Sports Innovations • 800-288-3954 www.hydrateorlose.com • Circle No. 517

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The Cool Zone is a portable fog cooler that provides cool comfort and heat stress relief to players on the bench. The quiet, two-speed high-velocity fan generates 9,500 cfm of cool air, while eight stainlesssteel fog nozzles generate the finest mist.

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111. .Gilman Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 165. .Gladiator Mouthguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 196. .Gym Valet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 139. .Hammer Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 146. .Hibiclens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 148. .HQ, Inc. (CorTemp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 154. .Human Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 182. .HydroWorx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 168. .Hyland’s/TXOptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 172. .Infinity Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 186. .Informed-Choice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 184. .Jump Stretch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 104. .Keiser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 114. .Kinesio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 167. .Kneebourne Therapeutic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 143. .Lebert Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 131. .Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 150. .Magister Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 133. .MAXX Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 107. .McDavid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 156. .Medical Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 181. .MedPac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 126. .Mondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 101. .Mueller Sports Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 187. .NASM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 179. .Nebula/NK Sports Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 135. .New York Barbells of Elmira. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 100. .NUCAP Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC 125. .Oakworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 157. .OPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 106. .Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 180. .Perform Better (seminars). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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519. .Infinity Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 523. .Infinity Flooring (PuzzleLock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 614. .Informed-Choice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 590. .Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 623. .Lane Gainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 600. .Lebert Fitness (Buddy System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 591. .Lebert Fitness (Equalizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 612. .MAXX Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 521. .Mondo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 622. .NASM (NASM-CES). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 629. .NASM (NASM-PES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 603. .Nebula/NK Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 598. .New York Barbells of Elmira (Pec Deck) . . . . . 108 592. .New York Barbells of Elmira (power racks). . . . 107 604. .NZ Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 633. .Oakworks (Boss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 613. .Oakworks (Prone Pillow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 628. .Polar Electro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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562. .HQ, Inc. (CorTemp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 148. .HQ, Inc. (CorTemp system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 552. .Human Kinetics (Functional Testing) . . . . . . . . . . . 94 502. .Human Kinetics (Sport Rehab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 168. .Hyland’s/TXOptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 134. .iFan Health Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 578. .iFan Health Products (BAC-ON-TRAC). . . . . . . . 100 585. .iFan Health Products (Bounce-BAC) . . . . . . . . . 101 575. .Keiser (Infinity Functional Trainer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 559. .Keiser (racks). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 114. .Kinesio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 529. .Kinesio (Tex Gold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 561. .Kneebourne Therapeutic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 580. .LW&W (Athletic Training Exam Review). . . . . . . . . . 100 560. .LW&W (Sport Performance Training). . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 531. .Magister (Eggsercizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 546. .Magister (REP Bands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 547. .McDavid (493 Universal Back Support) . . . . . . . . . . . 93 532. .McDavid (7250 Women’s Sliding Short) . . . . . . . . . . . 90 534. .Medical Specialties (ASO ankle stabilizer) . . . . . . . 90 503. .Medical Specialties (ASO EVO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 569. .MedPac Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 146. .Molnlycke Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 566. .Molnlycke Health Care (Hibiclens). . . . . . . . . . . 98 535. .Mueller (FlexShield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 505. .Mueller (Shooter Sleeve). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 514. .NUCAP Medical (Full Knee Spider) . . . . . . . . . . . 79 563. .NUCAP Medical (Shoulder Spider). . . . . . . . . . . . 97 536. .OPTP (Back Vitalizer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 507. .OPTP (Stretch EZ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 504. .Perform Better (GameSpeed 360). . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 533. .Perform Better (Thera-Roll). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 538. .Power Systems (kôr Kettleball) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 548. .Power Systems (Mobile Shrug Bar). . . . . . . . . . . . 93 537. .PrePak Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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142. .Polar Electro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 140. .Power Lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 149. .Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 128. .PrePak Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 190. .Pressure Positive Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 171. .PRO Orthopedic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 170. .Pro-Tec Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 147. .PROTEAM by Hausmann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 105. .Rogers Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 122. .RX24 QuadraStep System (Nolaro24) . . . . . . . . 32 173. .Samson Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 177. .Save-A-Tooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 103. .Shuttle Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 118. .SOLE Custom Footbeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 137. .SPRI Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 110. .StayActiv (ProMera Health). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 191. .Strength Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 163. .Stromgren Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 124. .Swede-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 160. .SwimEx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 129. .Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services. . . . . 41 161. .The PolarPool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 123. .Townsend Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 183. .Training Sweeps (Lane Gainer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 144. .TRX (Fitness Anywhere) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 176. .TurfCordz/NZ Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 113. .UCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 162. .Ultimate Ice Wraps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 141. .WerkSan Barbells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 166. .Whitehall Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 155. .Wilson Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 152. .WissTech Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Circle # Company

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593. .Power Lift (Free Standing Squat Stand) . . . . . . . . . 107 627. .Power Lift (Rotating Glute-Ham Bench) . . . . . . . . . 117 595. .Pressure Positive (Original Backnobber II). . . . . . . 107 599. .Pressure Positive (Original Index Knobber II). . . . . 108 609. .Pro-Tec Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 605. .Rogers Athletic (Monster Glute Ham). . . . . . . . . . 110 602. .Rogers Athletic (Pendulum Power Squat Pro). . . . . .109 606. .Samson (Belt Squat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 625. .Samson (taping/training tables). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 624. .Save-A-Tooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 594. .SPRI Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 607. .Strength Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 611. .Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services. . . . 111 619. .UCS (Elite Plyo-Safe boxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 630. .UCS (Plyo-Safe G2 boxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 610. .Ultimate Ice Wraps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 597. .WerkSan Barbells (custom plates) . . . . . . . . . . . 108 601. .WerkSan Barbells (elite-quality plates) . . . . . . . . 109 Circle # Company

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564. .PRO Orthopedic (130/130A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 581. .PRO Orthopedic (611 Ankle Anchor) . . . . . . . . . . 100 170. .Pro-Tec Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 513. .Pro-Tec Athletics (Foam Roller). . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 110. .ProMera Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 582. .ProMera Health (CON-CRET). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 565. .ProMera Health (StayActiv). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 549. .PROTEAM (model 4061) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 539. .PROTEAM (model A9520-346-24). . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 515. .ReGear Life Sciences/Game Ready. . . . . . . . 79 506. .RX24 QuadraStep System (Nolaro24) . . . . . . . . 78 122. .RX24 QuadraStep System (Nolaro24) . . . . . . . . 85 584. .Shuttle Systems (MVP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 577. .Shuttle Systems (Recovery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 118. .SOLE Custom Footbeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 567. .SOLE Custom Footbeds (Platinum Sandals). . . . . . 98 137. .SPRI Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 540. .Stromgren Athletics (model 329 brace). . . . . . . . . 92 509. .Stromgren (Hammy Series 1530/1530S). . . . . . . . . . 79 124. .Swede-O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 516. .Swede-O (Thermoskin Heel-Rite). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 160. .SwimEx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 541. .SwimEx (rehab/conditioning/therapy) . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 128. .Texas Orthopaedic Products & Services. . . . . 87 542. .The PolarPool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 123. .Townsend Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 570. .Townsend Design (Premier/Rebel Series). . . . . . . . . 98 543. .Ultimate Ice Wraps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 544. .Whitehall Manufacturing (Slantback). . . . . . . . . 93 551. .Whitehall Manufacturing (Thermalator) . . . . . . . 94 545. .Wilson Case (SplitTopXL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 510. .Wilson Case (TablePRO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 571. .WissTech (Hydration Station). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 508. .WissTech (Sideliner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

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A Product that Does Just What the Name Implies

By Daniel J. O’Connor, PT, President of Sportho Physical and Aquatic Therapy, Ltd., Chicago

the same for my patients. I immediately purchased 12 units for my practice.

The next day, my instinct was verified when I used the device after sitting in a course for more than eight hours. Not accustomed to sitting for such a long period of time, my back was stiff and achy. I tried the Back Vitalizer—15 minutes sitting on the device and 15 minutes using the device as a lumbar support. I repeated this process several times during the day, and when I woke the next morning, I didn’t feel a trace of stiffness in my back.

As a physical therapist, I try to provide patients with exercises and devices that work to alleviate their discomfort and dysfunction. In an effort to find products of maximum therapeutic value, I often try products myself. If a product works for me, I feel good using it with patients.

Last year, I was introduced to the Back Vitalizer, available through OPTP. The device, which looks like a mat, is designed to train core muscles and improve posture.

Many of my patients have back pain from inadequate core muscle strength and poor posture, so I watched a demonstration of the device. As other therapists were being taught to use the Back Vitalizer, I could see their posture getting better. Still, I wasn’t sure if such a straightforward device could make a noticeable difference to someone with back pain.

The only way to tell if the Back Vitalizer really worked was to try it. I sat on the device with my eyes closed and feet flat on the floor. By the time the demonstration was complete, I felt more stable and comfortable in a seated position. I could feel myself sitting more upright, and it felt easier to maintain correct posture. With just one demonstration, I was certain that the Back Vitalizer could make it easy and comfortable to exercise my core musculature during the day. And if the Back Vitalizer could make a difference in my posture, I knew it could do TR AINING-CONDITIONING.COM

During therapy, I use the device to increase proprioception, improve balance, and alleviate pain. In just a few months, the Back Vitalizer has become an integral part of my treatment plan for back pain, stiffness, and weak core muscles.

The device is portable and easy to use— patients rock back and forth while sitting to work the critical core zone. Many patients incorporate the product into their daily activities, either sitting directly on the device or using it as a lumbar roll while working or traveling.

Throughout my career as a therapist, my priority has always been to put patients first. The Back Vitalizer provides me with another means to fulfill this mission, and I can supply patients with an effective product that alleviates a challenging ailment. In the process, a patient can strengthen the core muscles that support the back and surrounding areas.

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Infinity Flooring is one of the few products available that can stand up to the constant abuse of heavy weights being dropped directly on the weightroom floor without denting, tearing, or splitting. In the most demanding applications, where other flooring products have failed, Infinity Flooring has performed year after year. Infinity Flooring is available in 15 standard colors and an unlimited number of custom colors. Custom logos are also available. Infinity Flooring contains 85 to 91 percent recycled content and comes with a six-year warranty. Infinity Flooring 888-479-1017 • www.infinityflooring.com Circle No. 519

Measure, track, and chart body fat with the Accu-Measure personal body fat tester, FatTrack GOLD, or FatTrack PRO body fat calipers and Body Tracker software.

These units are compact, portable, and accurate, making them perfect for any athletic trainer on the go. Enter results into the Body Tracker software to track and chart progress over time for each athlete.

You can even upload photos for visual progress comparisons. AccuFitness body fat calipers and Body Tracker software are outstanding tools for training and conditioning professionals. AccuFitness 303-799-4721 • www.accufitness.com Circle No. 522

Partnering with a Leader

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Fitness Anywhere has announced a partnership with Athletes’ Performance (AP), a worldwide leader in integrated performance training, to become the exclusive provider of Suspension Training equipment, programming, and education. The TRX Suspension Trainer will be integrated across all of AP’s programs, including the company’s three training centers in California, Arizona and Florida; its military consulting business; and its international sports training programs.

Athletes’ Performance has trained many of the top performers in sports, from NFL firstround picks (eight in 2008) to NFL veterans (more than 180 current players), top NBA draft picks, World Cup heroes, MLB AllStars (six in 2008), and many more. Fitness Anywhere, Inc. • 888-878-5348 www.fitnessanywhere.com Circle No. 520

PuzzleLock stands up to the punishment of fitness and workout areas and protects your existing floors and equipment from damage. This is the only product on the market with seams that virtually disappear when the tiles are installed.

Installation is simple and quick, and if you need to change a tile, it can be done quickly and easily. PuzzleLock is ideal for use in weightrooms, exercise and cardio areas, home gyms, and performance training facilities. PuzzleLock is 3/8 inches (9.5 millimeters) thick and available in seven colors. It is warranted for five years.

Infinity Performance • 888-479-1017 www.infinityflooring.com • Circle No. 523

Strength and Versatility Underfoot Sport Impact from Mondo is an ideal choice for strength and conditioning areas.

The performance layer is a solid threemillimeter homogenous wear layer that can withstand heavy abuse from weights and cardio equipment. The surface is nonporous and antibacterial throughout, and it does not require coatings or finishes for ease of maintenance and the elimination of odors and hygiene issues. Sport Impact is available in 12 colors and in thicknesses of six millimeters and 10 millimeters. Mondo 800-361-3747 • www.mondousa.com Circle No. 521

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Easy Access to Sanitation GymValet is a holder for disinfectant spray bottles and towels. Achieve and maintain a clean and sanitary environment for your athletes by providing convenient access to your sanitizing system for conditioning equipment, the athletic training room, and hard surfaces.

GymValet is easy to install, as it attaches to both equipment and walls. It’s also economical—the durable holders last for years, and a sanitizing system based on spray bottles and towels saves countless dollars versus disposable wipes.

With the GymValet holder, the disinfectant solution/system is always right at hand. GymValet • 866-435-2009 www.gymvalet.com • Circle No. 200

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Upgraded Weightroom Gets Custom Solution “Park University recently underwent an expansion and renovation of our athletics weightroom. The long-term goal was to create a new facility that all students, athletes, faculty, and staff would be able to use for multiple fitness purposes. Our normal equipment vendor recommended Nebula platforms as top-of-the-line products that would give us the ability to use our half racks for barbell lifts and Olympic lifts. We already had three Body Master half racks, and to keep the same aesthetic theme, we purchased a fourth Body Master rack.

Because of limited space, we needed the racks to sit on the platforms, which is not normally done with Body Master racks and Nebula platforms.

“Tom Eilerman specifically called Body Master to ensure he received the correct engineering specifications, and was then able to modify his platform system to be integrated with our Body Master racks. He even made two separate trips from Ohio to Missouri to ensure that the installation was done properly. Not only do we now have top-quality platforms, but Tom’s modification made our racks more stable to ensure a safer lifting system for our users. Thanks for the great job, Tom.” —Brian Ciolek, Community Wellness Coordinator and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Park University

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Web News You’ve Got Questions, 2Toms Has Answers Visit the 2Toms Web site to see BlisterShield and SportShield®, which are among the best anti-friction skin guards available. The site offers information detailing the difference between BlisterShield and SportShield. Have questions about blisters or chafing problems? Visit the Ask the Doctor page.

If your question and an answer aren’t there, send the company an e-mail. You can order directly from 2Toms through the Purchasing Center, or to save on shipping, use the store locator to find the nearest location (in the U.S., Canada, or Australia) that sells BlisterShield and SportShield. If you don’t find the answers you need online, call the company directly for personalized help. www.2toms.com

An Online Catalog that Offers You More Cho-Pat’s Web site provides visitors with descriptions, pictures, and sizing information for all of the company’s unique sports medical products. The online catalog gives customers a comprehensive review of each product to help determine what device might be appropriate for a user’s situation. In addition, comments and testimonials from other users give visitors added background on the purpose and success of Cho-Pat’s products. You can purchase online, or use the contact information on the site for purchases and for detailed questions or comments. www.cho-pat.com

Chiropractic Educational Resources Available Online Cleveland Chiropractic College’s Web site is an interactive tool designed to provide information for a variety of audiences—prospective students, current students, parents, alumni, and other members of the community. Current students can communicate with faculty and staff, prospective students can sign up for campus events, and alumni and field doctors can register for continuing education seminars. A plethora of information is available about the college and its degree programs, the chiropractic profession as a career choice, and general health and well-being. The site also features spotlights of various students and faculty members. Go online today and “Adjust Your Thinking.” www.cleveland.edu

One Site for All Your Weightlifting Needs Visit New York Barbells online to see an incredible selection of strength equipment. At the site, you can find everything from power benches, power racks, and powerlifting equipment to drag sleds, hip sleds, dumbbells, weighted vests, plates, kettlebells, and much more. The site has a special section for closeout deals, and you can organize your search by product title, category, or individual item number for fast and easy navigation. Go online today to see this excellent strength and fitness resource for yourself. www.newyorkbarbells.com

Products and Guidance to Help You Make Yourself Pain-Free The Pressure Positive Company’s mission is to provide customers with quality-crafted, practical trigger-point self-care tools, and information about their use. At the company’s Web site, you can view its complete self-care tool and educational product line, create an account and order directly from the manufacturer, and access free information about myofascial trigger points. You can also discover simple self-care strategies to help you manage and overcome muscular pain caused by trigger points, download free compression techniques and stretching routines, and find links to select Web sites that offer products and services to help you manage and prevent myofascial pain. www.pressurepositive.com

Don’t Be Left Out in the “Cold” Visit Ultimate Ice Wraps online for an introduction to the company’s innovative technology and descriptions of its products for all athletic and “cold need” channels. In addition to product descriptions, UIW offers an affiliate program for enthusiasts—members of Team Ice. Articles on fitness and blogs about the company are also featured on the site. www.ultimateicewraps.com Circle No. 192

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Student Corner (pages 7-9)

Objective: Learn about the concept of evidence-based practice and how it provides a template for improving sports medicine services.

1. ______ involves a quantitative literature review that uses comprehensive research strategies and statistical tools. a) A double-blind study. b) Anonymous surveying. c) Preseason screening. d) Meta-analysis.

2. According to the author, the first step in taking an evidencebased approach to athlete care is: a) Having an organized athletic training room. b) Communicating regularly with sport coaches. c) Formulating focused, answerable questions. d) Evaluating your performance and the athlete’s outcome.

3. When searching for trustworthy medical information online, the author recommends all of the following sources EXCEPT: a) The Cochrane Library. b) Wikipedia. c) The National Guideline Clearinghouse. d) PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database).

What Are They Made Of? (pages 17-24)

Objective: Understand how body composition analysis can add a new and valuable component to the nutrition counseling offered to athletes.

4. DXA stands for: a) Dual Excess Assessment. b) Double X-ray Assessment. c) Density X-ray Absorptiometry. d) Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

5. The author says it is essential to “red flag” any athletes who: a) Continue working out when they are visibly fatigued. b) Show signs of binging and purging. c) Ignore nutrition advice from their coaches. d) Treat body fat measurements as a point of obsession.

6. An athlete at Texas A&M who shows low bone density results is typically: a) Removed from competition. b) Given a full nutritional assessment. c) Advised to sit out from practice for two weeks. d) Punished with extra workouts.

7. When an athlete at Texas A&M shows increased body fat, they are typically advised to: a) Eat less. b) Work out more. c) Consume more of their calories early in the day. d) Talk with their coach.

8. After finding that softball players at Texas A&M struggled with weight fluctuations during the season, the nutrition staff responded by: a) Putting every player on a common diet. b) Surveying players to discover their nutritional needs. c) Limiting the use of sports drinks. d) Having the players run more after practice.

9. In the survey of Texas A&M softball players, most athletes said they struggled with ______ during the season. a) Weight gain. b) Muscle cramps. c) Recovery nutrition. d) Frequent illness.

Opening the Gait (pages 27-32)

Objective: Learn how to analyze an athlete’s walking and running gait, and how to make changes that can improve their performance while decreasing injury risk.

10. Wind resistance typically accounts for ______ percent of energy expenditure in running. a) 10 to 20. b) Four to 10. c) Seven to 12. d) 25 to 30.

11. In walking gait, almost all individuals will demonstrate: a) Midfoot strike. b) Severe pronation. c) Moderate supination. d) Heel strike.

12. The author advises against basing gait analysis exclusively on: a) Treadmill running. b) Video observation. c) Naked-eye observation. d) Orthopedic assessment.

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CEU QUIZ 13. Asymmetry in pelvic rotation is often caused by a: a) Valgus stress. b) Fixed sacroiliac joint. c) Varus stress. d) Hyperextended knee.

14. Horizontal tracking in the knee is often seen in athletes suffering from: a) Flat feet. b) Hammertoes. c) Iliotibial band syndrome. d) Osteoarthritis.

15. Heel strikers often have wider heels and significant: a) Pronation. b) Callusing. c) Knee dysfunction. d) Bruising.

Group Think (pages 37-42)

Objective: Follow the development of the Sports Medicine Working Group at the University of California-Berkeley and learn how it has improved the quality of care athletes receive.

16. In 2005, Cal-Berkeley athletics adopted a new mission called the: a) Excellence Initiative. b) Plan for Sustained Growth. c) M.O.R.E. Initiative. d) High Performance Initiative.

17. One major reason why the Working Group succeeds is that it focuses on: a) Academic enhancement. b) Researching new sports medicine products. c) Education, particularly for coaching staffs. d) Improving athletes’ off-field conduct.

The Invisible Injury (pages 44-54)

Objective: Get the latest information on how to prevent and manage concussions in competitive athletes.

18. Over 100 athletes have agreed to ______ to help researchers from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy. a) Donate a portion of their game checks. b) Provide DNA samples for analysis. c) Undergo weekly EEGs. d) Donate their brains after their deaths.

20. A study at McGill University found that depression in concussed athletes is linked to decreased activation in the: a) Amygdala. b) Hippocampus. c) Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. d) Cerebrum and cerebellum.

21. The University of North Carolina uses special football helmets that record the ______ of head impacts. a) G-force. b) Direction. c) Inertia. d) Initial velocity.

22. According to Alexis Colvin, MD, one theory on why female athletes have a higher concussion rate than males in the same sport is that: a) Females have more sensitive brain tissue. b) Males typically wear more protective equipment. c) Males have stronger necks. d) Females are more likely to ignore concussion symptoms.

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23. Soccer studies have found that a typical player performs ______ distinct changes of movement, speed, and direction per game. a) 200 to 400. b) 800 to 1,000. c) 1,200 to 1,500. d) 1,800 to 2,000.

24. The ACL’s primary function in the leg is to prevent the ______ from shifting forward. a) Radius. b) Tibia. c) Femur. d) Metatarsals.

25. Studies have found that females experience ground reaction forces (GRFs) at the knee up to ______ their body weight. a) Two times. b) Three times. c) Four times. d) Five times.

19. Currently, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy can only be diagnosed: a) Through autopsy. b) By neurologists. c) Through biopsy. d) In athletes with abnormal brain stems.

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University of North Carolina Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer Chris Hirth was instrumental in keeping star guard Ty Lawson on the floor during the Tar Heels’ national championship run.

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