How families can mitigate #sportsrisk
Henry Ellis, MD, recently participated in a National Athletic Trainers' Association forum, where he was part of an interdisciplinary panel that discussed current research surrounding gender differences in sports injuries. He shared what he sees in his practice as well as his top 3 strategies families can use to help mitigate risk.
Are helmets actually part of the problem for football players? Erik Swartz, PhD, vice dean and professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, connected his experience playing rugby—which is played without helmets—to his interest in ways to prevent head and neck injuries in football. Hear what he has to say about his research and learn more about HuTT®: https://lnkd.in/eFcAD8ZC
In this Business Break, Hughston Athletic Trainer Kerri Reeves emphasizes the critical role of emergency action plans in sports (and work) settings. These plans ensure that everyone knows their responsibilities during a crisis, allowing for quick and effective responses to emergencies. By being prepared, we can safeguard athletes' health and well-being when it matters most. To learn more about Athletic Training or the Hughston Foundation, visit our website - https://lnkd.in/gmDbiPzZ #atc #sports #hughston
In this Business Break, Hughston Athletic Trainer Kerri Reeves emphasizes the critical role of emergency action plans in sports (and work) settings. These plans ensure that everyone knows their responsibilities during a crisis, allowing for quick and effective responses to emergencies. By being prepared, we can safeguard athletes' health and well-being when it matters most. To learn more about Athletic Training or the Hughston Foundation, visit our website - https://lnkd.in/gVGJUPUu #atc #sports #hughston
We’ve found an awesome free webinar next week and definitely want to share it with you! FEPSAC is hosting "Breaking the Silence: Addressing Violence in Youth Sports" on June 12, 2024, at 12:30 PM. The session will be led by Zrinka Greblo Jurakić, an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu and an expert in child #safeguarding in sports. She’s been doing incredible work for example with the Council of Europe. In this webinar, you’ll... ...discover the latest research on violence in youth sports, ...understand the attitudes and beliefs that contribute to it, and ...learn about creating a safe and supportive environment for young athletes. Sports can greatly benefit young athletes, but these benefits require our proactive efforts and solid policies to ensure safety. As #sportpsychology professionals, it’s crucial that we prioritize child safeguarding. We hope some of you can join this important webinar! Let’s work together to make sports a safer and more supportive environment for all children. For more information and to register for the #webinar, click the link in the comments. Team VirtualSportPsych #YouthSports #ChildSafety #ViolencePrevention #AthleteWellbeing
In 2010 The SPL Trust joined forces with The Football Pools and The Scottish Government to announce an exciting partnership that would see top flight football clubs tackle a number of serious men’s health issues. Football Fans in Training was developed by club coaches in conjunction with top medical and sports science professionals in Scotland, as well as the Scottish Government Public Health Directorate. The programme has had a long term impact on the lives of over 13,000 people, helping them to become fitter, happier and healthier.
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Heading the ball and the precautionary principle. There is more and more evidence that regular heading of a football can cause dementia. According to the article professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to get dementia than other people. If the precautionary principle were applied by the game’s administrators they’d now temporarily ban all heading in football while research was continued until it was proven that it’s actually safe or a protocol was invented where individual players might choose voluntarily but knowingly to take the risks of heading or a safe level of heading was developed. Lots of possibilities. Not applying the precautionary principle means you just carry on allowing heading until a movement against heading builds up enough steam to force action from the game’s administrators. If you asked a senior FA or Premier League official, face to face, as an individual, what’s more important, the wellbeing of players or avoiding the risks of impairing the business of football, they’d surely say player wellbeing is much more important. But somehow the institutions are happy to allow the practice to continue. This thing about institutions being toxic even while the individuals working there are mainly decent people (Post Office Horizon scandal) - I can’t my head around it. How does it happen? https://lnkd.in/dFdq_i-v #football #heading #precautionaryprinciple #mentalhealth
⚠️ Shocking Failures in Protecting Athletes: The Case Exposed ⚠️ This is the largest case of sexual abuse in the history of American sports, and yet critical questions about responsibility and organizational failures remain unanswered. Rachel Denhollander, along with many others, has asked: **How much is a little girl worth?** While the FBI's handling of the case was investigated, neither USA Gymnastics nor the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee have faced the same level of scrutiny. These organizations were entrusted with protecting athletes, but the survivors continue to suffer the consequences of this systemic failure. 🛑 **What can we do?** 🛑 - Raise awareness of these failures. - Demand accountability from sports organizations. - Support survivors in their fight for justice. #GuyAndCesar #AthleteProtection #SportsAccountability #JusticeForAthletes #SportsScandal #RachelDenhollander #OrganizationalFailures #ChangeForAthletes #SportsEthics #ValueOfYouth
🏅 Explore Alexandre Miguel Mestre׳s insightful take on the nexus of sport, human rights, and Pierre de Coubertin's enduring legacy. In his article for Diagoras Jurnal, he delves into the transformative power of sport, from advocating for 'sport for all' to its role in promoting education, health, and peace. ☟Don't miss this compelling analysis! 🌍📚 https://rb.gy/9f4kjv
With athletes competing in Paris as young as 11 years old, our experts say more needs to be done to protect young people in sport from any kind of abuse. Dr Victoria Roberts from the Faculty of Business and Economics discusses the risk factors in elite sport and ways organisations can make it safer for everyone → unimelb.me/3YQVbOv
Did you know that girls are 44% more likely to sustain overuse injuries compared to boys in high school soccer, basketball, and softball? This striking finding from Bunstine et al. underscores the critical need for tailored injury prevention strategies that consider gender differences. The study reveals that not only do injury rates differ, but the types of injuries and the body sites affected also vary significantly between genders. Are your current strategies equipped to address these disparities? Let's discuss how we can better support our athletes. For more insights, subscribe at https://lnkd.in/gf5BJXMe. Dive deeper into the research here: https://lnkd.in/gJpX5KKE