Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert | Chandler | AZ | Sports medicine | National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Phoenix Suns - Head Athletic Trainer

Bio

Named the 2009 Joe O’Toole NBA Athletic Trainer of the Year by the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA), Aaron Nelson has served as the Phoenix Suns Head Athletic Trainer for over a decade and is a certified and licensed athletic trainer. Credentialed as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Nelson is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association(NATA), National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association(NBATA) and Arizona Athletic Trainers Association (AZATA). He serves as a board member for the Arizona Board of Athletic Training.

Education:
• Masters of Science, California University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelors of Science in Physical Education, Iowa State University

Certifications:
• ATC, NASM-PES, NASM-CES

Specialties:

sports medicine
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Affiliation:

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Phoenix Suns - Head Athletic Trainer

Location:

Chandler, AZ
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Group Memberships:

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Activity

Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Focus on One Sport Raises Young Athletes' Injury Risk: Study

FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Young athletes who train intensely for one sport are at greatly increased risk for severe overuse injuries such as stress fractures, a new study finds.

For example, children and teens who play a sport for more hours per week than their age -- such as a...Full Article
On Apr 22
Jennifer O. Powers, NASM Elite Trainer is now following Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert
On Apr 05
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On Apr 05
Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert answered:

How does hand washing help prevent salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. By washing your... Full Post

On Dec 28
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On Dec 18
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage'

FRIDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Olympic medal winners live longer than people in the general population, but athletes who do high- or moderate-intensity sports have no survival advantage over those who do low-intensity activities such as golf, according to two new studies.

In one stud...Full Article
On Dec 14
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study

MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests it would be wildly expensive -- more than $10 million per life saved -- to require American high school and college athletes to undergo heart testing to weed out those at risk for fatal cardiac complications from playing sports.

Th...Full Article
On Nov 26
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Too Much or Too Little Activity Can Spur Knee Problems

MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- For middle-aged adults trying to protect their knee health, it may be best to avoid extreme ends of the exercise spectrum, such as too much high-impact exercise or too little physical activity, researchers have found.

While p...Full Article
On Nov 26
Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert answered:

What can I do to help a bruise heal faster?

The best treatment for a bruised heal is ice and rest. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be... Full Post

On Oct 20
Sharecare News posted a story about Sports Medicine:

Consistent Criteria for Sports Concussion Might Aid Diagnosis

FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Standards used to diagnose concussion in college athletes are inconsistent and require clearer definitions and better tools to make the diagnosis, researchers report.

Their five-year study included 450 male and female athletes who played on football and...Full Article
On Oct 12
Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:

What are the best exercises to increase leg strength for sports?

Personally, I think squats and lunges are the two most important leg exercises and there are a... Full Post

On Sep 09
jacky chen is now following Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert
On Sep 02
Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert approved the following answer:

Why is sleep so important for losing weight?

A lack of sleep may be making you fat. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Breus reveal how not getting enough quality sleep affects your appetite, metabolism, hormones, and ultimately, your waist size.

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On Jul 29, 2011
Deb Froehlich , NASM Elite Trainer posted on Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert’s wall:

Hi Aaron
On May 20, 2011
Aaron Nelson - NASM Expert has posted a blog entry: Correct the problem, don't just treat the injury!

Recovering from an injury can happen much quicker and safer if addressed properly. This includes a thorough assessment followed by the implementation of a specific corrective program. By addressing kinetic chain dysfunction and helping the body to move more efficiently and correctly, you can return to a pain
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On Dec 07, 2010