Posts by Kyle P. Harris, MS, ATC
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I Can’t Stand This Thing: Exercising with a Mask.
Exercising with a cloth mask decreased participants exercise time and maximal oxygen consumption and increased feelings of discomfort and claustrophobia.
Altered Hydration Status Could Impact Concussion Assessment
Exercise-induced dehydration may negatively impact scores on the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3).
Stick to the Plan….and Yes, You Should have a Plan.
Even though exertional heat stroke is extremely treatable, almost 1 in 3 clinicians report they decided against a written heat illness policy, and most clinicians have not adopted all available best practices.
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: Put a Freeze on it or Heat it up?
Both cold and heat therapy applied within 1 hour of exercise decreases delayed onset muscle soreness during the first day after exercise. However, heat therapy may be ideal for reducing pain after the first day.
Injuries Impact Our Athletes’ Wellness Today and For Years to Come.
More than a third of former Olympic athletes reported pain or functional limitations related to a significant injury during their career.
Cheers! Here’s to Grape Juice for Good Health but Perhaps Not Preventing Fatigue
Among judo athletes, 14-days of grape juice supplementation can improve the antioxidant profile; however, grape juice fails to improve fatigue after a combat simulation among judo athletes.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest. What are the Common Themes?
The rate and causes of sudden cardiac arrest and death (SCA/D) vary by age, race, sex, sport played, and geography. Over half of SCA events result in death.
Cut Out the Dangerous Checking…Check.
High school players experienced a 40% reduction in injuries due to being checked after implementing ice hockey rule changes that increased penalties for dangerous checking and boarding.
We Need to Break the Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Services among Student-Athletes
To encourage student-athletes to use mental health services, we may want programs to address stigma and improve attitudes.
