National Athletic Trainers’ Association

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What is the best way to clean athletic equipment to prevent infection?

The best way to clean equipment to prevent infection is to clean thoroughly! Start by researching... Full Answer

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What is the proper technique for spine boarding?

Spine boarding is a technique that is used to transport an athlete for emergency care whenever a... Full Answer

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What are rotator cuff tears?

he shoulder consists of 3 bones, the scapula (shoulder blade), humerus (arm bone) and clavicle... Full Answer

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How can I be sure that my athletic equipment is properly fitted?

You can ensure that your athletic equipment is properly fitted by following the... Full Answer

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What does spine board training include?

There is training on how to spine board properly. Several branches of healthcare providers undergo... Full Answer

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How long is the recovery time for a fractured pelvis?

Bone healing typically occurs within 6 to 16 weeks; however, the strength of the bone and the... Full Answer

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How can I prevent muscle cramps?

Muscle cramps are an involuntary muscle contraction due excessive loss of water and loss of sodium,... Full Answer

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Where should my child go for a sports injury?

The answer to this question may largely be influenced by the severity of your child’s injury.... Full Answer

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What is manual therapy?

Manual therapy is defined as utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques to treat injuries.... Full Answer

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What are lightning injuries?

When a person sustains an injury from lightning, damage to the body may include injury to muscular... Full Answer

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When should a person seek shelter in a thunderstorm?

A person should seek shelter in a thunderstorm as soon as thunder is heard or a cloud to ground... Full Answer

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What kinds of sports are best for a child with asthma?

Children with mild asthma can participate safely in sporting activities, as long as they have... Full Answer

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When should my child play through the pain?

Before you tell your child to ‘play through the pain’, it is important to understand... Full Answer

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What is the proper way to strap someone to a spine board?

There are several strapping options available to strap someone to a spine board, and a rescuer... Full Answer

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How many calories a day should a student athlete consume?

When we look at a student athlete child we have to consider that they are using more calories than... Full Answer

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