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National Athletic Trainers' Association accepting nominations for youth...

Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 2 for the  third annual Youth Sports Safety Ambassador Awards, theNational Athletic Trainers’ Association announced. According to the organization, “the...

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Reducing risk in sports: What your school needs to know to prepare for...

Scott Sailor, president of National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address...

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Reducing risk in sports: Mouthguards can prevent dental injuries

Scott Sailor, president of National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address...

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Study: Private schools offer fewer athletic training services than public...

A new study has revealed that there is a greater percentage of public secondary schools than private schools in the United States offering athletic training services. The results of the study published...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: Protect your head and face

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: Managing asthma or other breathing problems

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Study: Head impact-measuring devices limited in ability to predict, diagnose...

A new special issue of the Journal of Athletic Training is shedding more light on concussions through a series of academic studies. Photo: Gene J. Puskar/AP File While the knowledge and education...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: Finger, hand and wrist injuries

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Fun in the sun safety: Are you protected?

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Back to school sports safety recommendations: Ask the right questions

With the start of school nearing and thus the beginning of fall sports, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers these key questions to ask schools to ensure the best training...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: The female triad – who is at risk?

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: Caring for common skin injuries

Regardless of your sport, all athletes are likely to encounter a skin injury at some point. Injuries that commonly occur during athletic participation include blisters, lacerations, abrasions and...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: The importance of hydration

When you hear the word dehydration (not enough water in the body), there’s a good chance that you automatically think of the heat; however, properly maintaining fluid balance in your body before,...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: Avoiding sports specialization may decrease your...

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Reducing risk in sports: Sleep is essential for student-athlete success

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Reducing risk in sports: Suicide ideation is a public health problem that may...

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and...

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Reducing risk in sports: Help prevent ACL injuries

Scott Sailor, president of National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address...

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Study: Pitchers who also play catcher three times more likely to get injured

According to new research published by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), high school baseball pitchers who also play catcher suffer three times more upper-body injuries than pitchers...

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Reducing Risk in Sports: Preparing athletes for summer sports camp

As athletes prepare for summer sports camp, here are a number of safety tips that parents should consider to ensure a great experience for their children. Before they leave for camp Make sure your...

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Why President Trump's new sports medicine law is tricky in California

Following years of bipartisan work between members of Congress, President Trump signed new legislation that greatly improves legal protections for athletic trainers and other sports medicine...

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