Athletic Trainer
Bodhizone’s Unique Approach to Fitness and Injury Prevention
Dr. Scott Weiss The main goal of every training program is to ultimately prevent injury. Yes, you want to improve your fitness, but staying healthy and injury-free should [...]
What is Plantar Fasciitis and How to Fix It
Plantar fasciitis is a common injury experienced by runners that results in heel pain, which can range from mild to debilitating depending on the severity of the injury. The plantar [...]
Athlete’s Guide to Back Injury Rehabilitation
Are you suffering from a lower back injury? The following are some strategies your team physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist or conditioning coach may use to help you get back [...]
Mayfield Wildcats Get a New Training Home
After years of moving the Mayfield (Ohio) High School weight room from storage areas to empty garages to lesser-used hallways, the Wildcats have finally found a true training home. Their impressive new facility [...]
Conor Doherty Named STACK Expert of the Month
Conor Doherty, PTS and athletic trainer, has been named STACK's Expert of the Month for October 2012. He will receive a $500 cash award. Doherty has been a consistent contributor [...]
John Cissik Named STACK Expert of the Month
John Cissik, president of Human Performance Services, LLC, has been named STACK’s Expert of the Month for August 2012. He will receive a $500 cash award. Cissik has built up [...]
Special Considerations for Rehabbing Female Soccer Athletes
Women use different muscles and biomechanics than men, and to properly heal injuries, women's soccer rehab programs need to take this into account. An unfortunate fact is that female athletes have [...]
Ankle Brace or Tape: Which is Right for You?
Young athletes may not be sure which piece of equipment prevents more injuries, ankle braces or tape? Here's info you need to decide which is right for you. Braces Ankle [...]
The Dangers of Energy Drinks: St. Louis Rams LT Rodger Saffold's Near-Fatal Experience
Energy drinks are generally formulated to deliver high concentrations of caffeine to generate a rush of energy. This may be OK for the 9-to-5 desk jockey who needs extra oomph [...]
Katie Knappenberger Named STACK Expert of the Month
Katie Knappenberger, R.D., ATC, assistant professor and athletic trainer at Daytona State College (Daytona Beach, Fla.) has been named STACK’s Expert of the Month for March 2012. She will receive [...]