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Current Topics
The following links provide
information on current topics that are relevant in sports medicine.
The purpose of this information is to educate parents and athletes on
injury prevention and
management.
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Lecture Series |
Several times throughout the school year, our staff organizes lectures
on current topics. This allows parents the opportunity to learn
and discuss related issues with our staff and the
presenters. Please visit our
Calendar section for upcoming dates in the lecture series.
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In this edition of UPMC's e-newsletter, topics such include unhealthy eating behaviors, staying warm in cold weather events, basketball injuries, dance injuries, and goal setting.
NFHS Concussion Rule Change
The National Federation of State High School Associations recently
revised their rule on concussions. This change allows officials to
remove an athlete from competition if they suspect that athlete has
sustained a concussion. While this athlete must still be evaluated
by their athletic trainer and begin the concussion management process,
only a physician may clear them to return to play that day.
NATA Position Statement: Management of Sports Related
Concussion
The National Athletic Trainers’ Associated released
an official position statement regarding concussion management. Parents
are encouraged to become familiar with this protocol, as it guides
concussion management for our student-athletes at North Allegheny.
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Performance Enhancement Drugs
and
Dietary Supplements
The National Center for Drug Free Sport provides many resources for
parents regarding the use of performance enhancement drugs as well as
dietary supplements. Their mission is to
prevent drug abuse in athletics.
NATA Official Statement: Steroids and Performance Enhancing Substances
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has released an official statement regarding the use of steroids and performance enhancing substances. Please follow the link to learn more about this issues related to this topic.
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NWCA Skin Infection Resources
The National Wrestling Coaches Association provides excellent
information and resources regarding not only weight management in
wrestling, but also on preventing skin infection. Please follow this
link for more resources on preventing skin infection.
NATA: Community-Acquired MRSA
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association also has position statements
and official statements regarding skin disease and infection. Please
follow the links above to learn more about skin disease and
community-acquired MRSA.
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NATA: Environmental Cold Injuries
NATA: Youth Football and Heat
Related Illness
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has published statements on
environmental related injuries
and fluid replacement. Please read these statements to learn about
prevention and management of
such injuries.
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NATA: Disordered Eating
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s position statement on
disordered eating is a great resource
for parents and student athletes, as it provides information on how to
prevent, detect, and manage such
issues.
Any questions or comments
should be directed to Athletic
Director
Bob Bozzuto at:
bbozzuto@northallegheny.org
