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The Role of Athletic Trainers in Supporting Athletes’ Mental Health
Mental health can sometimes be overlooked in sports performance, but fortunately, many athletic trainers recognize its role in an athlete’s overall health and how it can facilitate a speedy recovery from injuries. According to a study...
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The Importance of PROMs in Athletic Training
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) play an important role in routine patient care and clinical research for athletic trainers and orthopaedic specialists alike. But despite its many benefits, PROMs are used by only 15% to 26%...
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ACL Repair vs ACL Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a commonly injured knee ligament and accounts for nearly half of all knee injuries. ACL repair and ACL reconstruction are the top surgical treatments for a torn ACL. Here’s a...
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Important Considerations for Ankle Sprains as an Athletic Trainer
Acute ankle sprains are a commonly reported sports injury that accounts for 15% of all injuries sustained by U.S. college athletes. Athletic trainers commonly treat ankle sprains, which is essential for reducing the risk of...
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10 Tips for Improving Bone Health
Optimal bone health can often reduce the risk of bone stress injuries and osteoporosis and enhance sports performance. University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) offers the latest in bone density technologies and treatments. Here are 10 UOA-approved tips...
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A Fully Torn Hamstring Is Just a Bump in the Road for This Mason
Connor Coulter describes himself as extremely active. He loves to surf, skateboard, play soccer, and ride bikes. But these hobbies are only part of Connor’s active lifestyle—he also works full-time as a mason, an occupation...
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Sports Medicine Research Group Q&A
University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) is committed to the pursuit of excellence in orthopaedic treatment, medical education and clinical research, which is why it has a research group devoted exclusively to sports medicine. Here are common FAQs...
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