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FROM THE TRAINING ROOM

March 13, 2018

What does the research say about the use of kinesiology tape? How can instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) be incorporated into a treatment plan? And when should dry needling and cupping be considered as effective modalities? Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, FACSM, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Performance Health, and Sue Falsone, PT, MS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT, share their expertise and candid thoughts on these modalities in this Q and A. Click here to read the Journal of Performance Health. Read More

FROM THE ARCHIVES From the March 1, 1957 issue of The First Aider

March 13, 2018

Here are some excerpts from Bill’s eleven-page article on Cross Country. This article is distributed by him to all prospective track athletes. It contains some prime material – suggestions that will fit into any athletic program in any sport. Read More

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Give it up for the University of Cincinnati ATEP: Recipient of the 2017 Bill Cramer Award

November 6, 2017

Congratulations to the Athletic Training Education Program of the University of Cincinnati--the 2017 winner of the Bill Cramer Professional Development Award, created following the death of Bill Cramer in 2007 to honor his passion and enthusiasm for athletic training education. The annual $2,000.00 prize helps cover expenses for students attending local, regional, and national professional development programs. Read More

Athletic Trainer Spotlight: Joe Davies, ATC

November 6, 2017

Growing up in Westfield, N.Y., Joe Davies was influenced by his father, brother, and uncle, who were committed to volunteer fire service. Joe got involved with this vitally important community service at age 14 through a junior explorers program, and soon realized he wanted to be a doctor or pursue some other healthcare career.
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Meet Hannah Goodwin: 2017 Recipient of the Jack Cramer Scholarship

November 6, 2017

Congratulations to Hannah Goodwin of Warrior, Alabama, the 2017 recipient of the Jack Cramer Scholarship. The $2,000.00 scholarship was established in 2006 by Cramer Products to honor the memory of Jack Cramer, who believed in mentoring high school students interested in the profession of athletic training. Jack, son of company co-founder Frank Cramer, died in 2004 at the age of 86. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior planning to become an athletic trainer and work in a high school setting.
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Cramer’s Performance Short: Wearable sports medicine equipment

November 6, 2017

Cramer’s new Performance Short is a perfect garment for athletes who want enhanced core support and muscle performance during training and competition. The body of the short is made of 78 percent nylon and 22 percent spandex, and the elastic is 90 percent polyester and 10 percent spandex. Read More

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FROM THE ARCHIVES From the October, 1953 issue of The First Aider

November 6, 2017

So-called staleness may come from a mental complex – a lack of being able to concentrate 100% on the game. It could be trouble at home or with the girlfriend, or worry over studies, or squad friction. Read More

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Athletic Trainer Profile NANCY BURKE, ATC: ‘I’ve had an amazing career!’

August 25, 2017

Congratulations to Nancy Burke, MS, LAT, ATC, on her retirement! Her last day of work as athletic trainer with the Fairfax County Police Department in Fairfax, Virginia, was Aug. 11. Nancy blazed several trails during her athletic training career, including the one that brought athletic training to local law enforcement. And by the way, this wasn’t Nancy’s first retirement…and it looks like it won't be her last. Read More

FROM THE ARCHIVES From the September 1, 1955 issue of The First Aider

August 25, 2017

Part of your job, as a high school coach, is the proper care and treatment of the athletic injuries incurred by your athletes. In accepting the job of coaching sports you automatically accept the responsibility of prompt injury care for your boys.
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Pro-Lastic Tear Stretch Tape: The tape you’ll tear, stretch, and love!

August 25, 2017

Have you given Pro-Lastic Tear Stretch Tape a try? Pro-Lastic is Cramer’s heavyweight, non-adhesive cotton stretch tape that tears easily by hand. The consistent stretch of this tape ensures easy application and outstanding conformability to any joint or muscle. Read More

Posted in: Athletic Tape