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May 24, 2016 by Beth Sitzler
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Lightning Safety Handout

Each year, an average of 25 million lightning flashes strike the ground in the United States. Worldwide, lightning annually accounts for an estimated 24,000 deaths and approximately 240,000 injuries. Since lightning is more prevalent in the...
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April 19, 2016 by Beth Sitzler
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Burnout in Athletes

Editor’s note: This column kicks off a series of mental health-related columns that will be posted on the NATA Now blog throughout May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. By Timothy Neal, MS, ATC, LAT Assistant Professor/Clinical Education...
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March 17, 2016 by JordanG
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Overuse Injuries Infographic Handout

Approximately 50 percent of all sports-related injuries sustained by athletes ages 6 to 18 are related to overuse. Overuse can cause general stress, inflammation and tendinitis. Because the symptoms of overuse injuries tend to be gradual, it often...
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February 19, 2016 by Beth Sitzler
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ACL Injury Handout

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the knee. An ACL injury can occur in any sport, with 70 percent of ACL injuries being sustained during non-contact sports and 30 percent sustained during contact...
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January 27, 2016 by Beth Sitzler
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Handout

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts pumping, and every year in the U.S. 2,000 patients under age 25 die because of it, according to the Center for Disease Control. To help you educate your...
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July 21, 2015 by Beth Sitzler
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Heat Illness Handout

As temperatures around the country continue to rise – reaching the triple digits in some areas – it's important to remind parents, coaches and student athletes of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. There are several types of heat illness, but...
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