Sports Medicine Trends
Posted by in Sports Medicine on November 21, 2011
Across the United States, hospitals are showing a particular trend. These facilities are gearing up for active patients by forming sports medicine centers. More orthopedic physicians who are new to medicine are specializing in sports medication. Medical practices are being turned into sports medication facilities. Other sports medicine trends coming up in 2011 are being discussed by athletic training pros and sports medicine physicians.
One of these foreseen trends is the establishment of more medical practices specializing in multidisciplinary sports medicine. Surgery is not the only medical approach needed in sports medication. Recovery for an injured athlete calls for the expertise of a multidisciplinary team with physical therapists, sports psychologists, nutritionists, and athletic trainers. A physician affiliated with Harvard Robert J. Nicholetta, M.D. predicts that future sports medication facilities will have all of these services in one center with room for sports medicine physicians who provide primary care.
To make this a reality many sports medicine physicians are beginning to hire athletic trainers. Athletic trainers act as physician extenders to give the flavor of a multidisciplinary approach. Read the rest of this entry »
Sports Apparel for High School Varsity Volleyball
Posted by in Sports Apparel on November 16, 2011
Many athletes will be surprised to know that the sports apparel worn is also categorized as part of the equipment. This is because the outfit used plays a significant factor in making the player perform well in the game.
For example, those who are members of the high school varsity volleyball team need to have the proper gear during practice and competition.
There are three things that make up the sports apparel for those in the high school varsity volleyball team. These are clothing, shoes and protective gear.
Wearing a shirt that has a collar or not and one with sleeves or not will really depend on the players. The important thing is that this will not restrict movement when making those serves or going for the kill.
The same thing goes for the shorts. It is recommended to wear low rise ones instead of those that are long because it can only serve as a distraction to the player. These should be to absorb sweat easily so it is comfortable to use throughout practice or in the game. Read the rest of this entry »