For the athletic trainer (AT), the most critical aspect of concussion care is to know when it is safe to allow a player to continue to play.In the United States each year, approximately 1.6-3.8 million athletes are affected by sports and recreation-related concussions (Brain Injury Research Institute, 2023). For the athletic trainer (AT), the most critical aspect of concussion care is to know when it is safe to allow a player to continue to play or remove … [Read more...]
Athletic Training
National Athletic Training Month 2022
March is National Athletic Training Month and this year, we’re celebrating the only healthcare profession that works in all three domains of preventative care, on-site emergent care, and the rehabilitation process.Did you know? Athletic Training has only been recognized as a profession since the early 1990s. And in such a short period of time, athletic trainers are the primary reason athletes are better protected from chronic ailments. These unique, highly skilled … [Read more...]
5 Critical Heat Safety Tips for Patients
Brush up on your summer safety knowledge with our top heat safety tips so you can educate your patients on how to remain safely active during these long, hot summer days. Summertime is hot… especially in the South! With temperatures climbing to 100 degrees or more, it’s critically important you provide life-saving heat safety tips to your patients. #1 - Educate your Patient on the Signs of Heat Illness. This is the first and most important of our heat safety tips. You must … [Read more...]
Best Way to Pay Off Student Loans for Healthcare Careers
Healthcare professionals and students, learn the best way to pay off student loans here. Becoming a healthcare professional is a rewarding career, but requires obtaining a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. And let’s face it – going to college is expensive! Research shows that nearly 70 percent of people who go to college take out loans. But unfortunately, new grads rarely have any idea about the huge amount of loan debt they accumulated during college until they … [Read more...]
National Athletic Training Month
Happy National Athletic Training Month! During Athletic Training Month, we want to send a BIG Thank You to all the Athletic Trainers, who are often the silent warriors, leading the way towards our injured son, daughter, friend, or favorite athlete. They humbly make their way onto the field or court, being the very first responders to an injured player. The Athletic Trainer doesn't become one for glory or recognition, as they rarely receive the honors they should. Rather, … [Read more...]
Happy 10th Anniversary, HomeCEUConnection.com!
We've hit a big milestone this month, 10 years of setting the standard for online continuing education for rehab professionals!Founded in 2005 by Anne and Brandon Osborn, HomeCEUConnection.com has been providing high-quality continuing education courses for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists and Certified Strength and … [Read more...]
Six New Athletic Training Courses Added to Exclusive Andrews Research and Education Sports Medicine Series
Six New Athletic Training Courses Added to Exclusive Andrews Research and Education Sports Medicine Series In their continuing drive to provide the very best content available for their clients, BOC approved provider of online continuing education courses for Athletic Trainers, HomeCEUConnection.com, today announced that it has added six new course offerings to their exclusive Andrews Research and Education Sports Medicine Series. The new online continuing education courses … [Read more...]
Dr. James Andrews: Sports Medicine Powerhouse
Dr. James Andrews: Sports Medicine PowerhouseThere's little doubt in the world of sports medicine that Dr.James Andrews is "The Man". With a career in orthopaedic surgery and rehab spanning over 40 years and a client list that includes sports legends like Jack Nicklaus, Michael Jordan, Drew Brees, John Cena, Mark Sanchez, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Lindsey Vonn, and Tom Brady, it's easy to understand why. An excerpt from an ESPN.com article dubbed him "...the alpha doc at … [Read more...]