Sunday, May 1st at 5pm, The Bleckley Station in downtown Anderson PlaySafe will be honoring student athletes that have recently overcome adversity or injury with Comeback Awards. This dinner will recognize and honor student athletes and their personal stories, as…
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The PlaySafe Comeback Award is given to student-athletes who have come back and conquered after suffering injuries that sidelined them. Though we could not have our annual Comeback Awards Dinner ceremony, we wanted to ensure our award recipients were still…
Reggie Gay is the Vice President and University Counsel at Anderson University, serving on the senior leadership team and overseeing university legal affairs and risk management, as well as Title IX functions. In the past year he has served on…
If you have ever strained a hamstring muscle before, you are not alone! Hamstring strains are one of the most common acute musculoskeletal injuries. These strains tend to occur in high speed running activities, and also during a kicking motion.…
There are many reasons why one may have knee pain. Knee pain is often a result of unstable hips or ankles that have limited mobility. Ankles are the gateway of movement for knees and hips. Here are some simple exercises…
Whether your first aid kit is the size of a box of Band-Aids or large enough to outlive the Zombie Apocalypse, it occasionally needs to be reviewed and streamlined. Here’s a few tips to make it more efficient and have…
Sickle cell trait is a condition in which a person inherits an abnormal gene from a parent(s) that causes red blood cells to mutate and contort into a sickle cell trait. An individual may be a carrier and not present…
The key to a healthy and successful athletic career is maintaining proper strength and flexibility depending on the requirements for your sport. Many athletes focus on the strength aspect but refuse to give attention to their flexibility. The benefits of…
All of us are experiencing a different world at the moment. For athletic trainers, this is usually a crazy time of year with all the different spring sports going on. One thing I miss is being outside and getting essential…
Know the Basics Sprain: a stretched or torn ligament Strain: a stretched or torn muscle Acute injuries: Acute injuries result from a sudden trauma such as a fall or collision -Treated with R.I.C.E. Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation. Overuse injuries: Overuse…
