ISSUE 17.02 March 2007

The Better To See

From having Lasik surgery to catching bean bags over their shoulders, athletes are opening their eyes to enhancing their vision.

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Winning and Losing

Can athletes win and lose weight at the same time? In this article, we discuss the delicate issue of losing weight during the competitive season.

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Your Expert Opinion

New treatments and training tools arrive on the market daily. As an athletic trainer, you will need to provide opinions on them.

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Q&A with Brian J. Smith

Rancho Buena Vista High School, Calif.

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Are You Protected?

You have heard about how MRSA can wreak havoc on an athletic team.
Here's how to help prevent an outbreak--and also how to deal with one.

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A Strong Season

Designing an in-season strength program for basketball is fraught with scheduling challenges. At Wisconsin, the men's team uses a focused but flexible plan to keep its players strong all season long.

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Ready for Prime Time

When a minor league pitcher sought treatment for some back and shoulder pain, this rehab team helped propel him into the big leagues--and a pennant race.

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