Training & Conditioning 19.04 May/June 2009

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.


Q&A with Jack Marucci

Louisiana State University


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.


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.


Group Think

What do you get when you bring athletic trainers, strength coaches, administrators, medical personnel, and sport coaches together for regular meetings? The University of California-Berkeley got a better way to assess the present and plan the future of athletic medicine on campus.


The Invisible Injury

While some aspects of concussion remain shrouded in mystery, medical research is offering a clearer picture than ever of how the brain reacts after injury. Armed with the latest information, you can make your concussion prevention and management strategies more effective.


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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