St. Vincent Sports Performance Center

Part of being an athletic training student is always being on the run. That’s okay, as long as you make sure you’re moving in the right direction.

It’s been almost 20 years since sports medicine professionals first tried an accelerated approach to rehabbing surgically repaired ACLs. The debate about its safety continues.

The science behind pregame meals has become much more precise in recent years. Come gametime, those following the correct diet are reaping the rewards.

As they work to blend administrative duties with hands-on care, today’s head athletic trainers are experimenting with a variety of nontraditional ways to organize their staffs. They’re also changing who they report to, how they communicate, and what constitutes a sports medicine team.

The practice of tapering is common among endurance athletes, but it is often misunderstood. Our expert offers advice on how best to apply the latest research.

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