Participation in secondary school athletics is common in the United States with over 7.8 million participants during the 2022–2023 school year. 1 Taking part in athletic practice and competition is not free from risk of injury, with over 1.2 million injuries occurring annually. 2 In 1998
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Economic Analysis of Secondary School Outreach Athletic Training Services
Brian A. Czajka
Season and Sport-Specific Adolescent Concussions via Online Surveillance in New Jersey Public High Schools 2015–2017
Derek G. Shendell, Tracy A. Listwan, Lauren Gonzalez, and Joseph Panchella
Key Points ▸ The study analyzed adolescent student-athlete concussion data through state public-school-based online surveillance in 2015–2017. ▸ Adolescents may be at greater risk for adverse effects from concussions. ▸ Data obtained improved concussion characterization. ▸ Future efforts should
The Prevalence of Hypohydration in School-Sponsored Athletes Across and Within Practice Sessions
Grant G. Yee, Tiffanie M. Nolte, Tyler Z. Bouchard, Courtney M. Meyer, Brendon P. McDermott, Zachery T. Richards, Stephanie A. Rosehart, and Susan W. Yeargin
A majority (∼66%) of athletes participating in sports arrive for practices and competitions hypohydrated. 1 – 3 Hypohydration is more prevalent in males than females (17%–19% greater), 1 , 4 though comparisons have not been made across competition levels (high school [HS], college/university [COL
Burnout in Secondary School Athletic Trainers, Part II: Correlations With Substance Use
Leslie W. Oglesby, Andrew R. Gallucci, Anna K. Porter, and Ashlyne P. Elliott
drinking episode in the previous 30 days. 15 However, that recent study of ATs 4 only examined ATs that work in the collegiate setting. Those findings may not be generalizable to ATs that work in other settings such as the secondary school setting, which comprises approximately 26% of the certified
Burnout in Secondary School Athletic Trainers, Part I: Correlations With Situational Variables
Leslie W. Oglesby, Andrew R. Gallucci, Anna K. Porter, and Ashlyne P. Elliott
’ Association (NATA) work in the secondary school setting, 9 research pertaining to burnout of ATs in this setting is scarce. In one published study, 10 researchers found that secondary school ATs suffered from moderate work–family conflict. While increases in work–family conflict have been associated with
High School Athletic Therapy, The Seahawk Way
Jim Berry
High School Athletic Therapy, Part 2
Jim Berry
Retention of Athletic Trainers in the Secondary School Setting
Kristen Couper Schellhase, Emily Tran, Shannon Carmody, Peter Dawry, and L. Colby Mangum
athletic trainers in secondary school settings. 12 The secondary school setting is often characterized by a greater number of patients and the additional role of teacher, which can be unique to other practice settings. In addition, anecdotal evidence suggests that athletic trainers frequently discuss the
Sports Medicine Staff Size Influences Exertional Heat Illness Policies in High School Football
Riana R. Pryor, Douglas J. Casa, Susan W. Yeargin, and Zachary Y. Kerr
Key Points ▸ Schools with multiple athletic trainers implement more heat illness safety policies. ▸ Team physicians at football practices may enhance heat illness management strategies. ▸ Team physician presence may influence riskier heat illness prevention strategies. An estimated 9,200 high
Mild Jugular Compression Reduces White Matter Alterations in High School-Aged Males Playing Collision Sports
Megan Nye and Paul A. Cacolice
Clinical Scenario Sport-related concussions are at the forefront of media and public attention, especially for those who participate in high school collision sports. As clinicians are uncertain of optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies, 1 it is suggested that prevention is a preferable
