Beyond the Sidelines

Winter sports are a great way to stay in shape when “Old Man Winter” rears his ugly head – but can also lead to injury! From superficial bumps and bruises, to serious head injuries, you have to be careful. The good news is there are ways to decrease your risk of suffering some of the most common...

Being an athletic trainer goes far beyond taping ankles and applying ice packs. There are administrative duties, equipment to monitor and supplies to order. Not to mention the critical conversations you have with athletes and their parents about their injuries.

As an athletic trainer, you have a...

When done safely, a winter run is actually pretty good for you. St. Mary’s University researchers revealed a winter run requires less energy and could bring your heart rate down by 6 percent. They also concluded your best chance to set a personal record may be when the mercury takes a nosedive.

But...