ISSUE 21.08 November 2011

Bulletin Board

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Q&A with Darryl Conway

University of Maryland

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Bloody Good Move

Many athletes today are asking for platelet-rich plasma therapy when they are injured. But is it a good move?

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Ready for Blast Off

Training explosiveness can include everything from Olympic lifts to plyometrics. Five top strength coaches go into detail on methods, specific exercises, and their philosophies.

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Balancing Act

When an athlete is injured, revising his or her dietary plan is critical. That means balancing nutrients, calorie intake, healthy fats--and sometimes the actual food itself.

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MS, ATC ... DAD

For some athletic trainers, taking care of hundreds of athletes gets a little more complicated when their own children show up in the athletic training room.

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Big Push

A year-round sport-specific strength and conditioning program helped Ohio State's field hockey team peak during the posteason and reach new heights last year.

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