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They say everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of The Colony High School, located in its namesake town outside of Dallas, that certainly rings true.
Recent research has put into question the use of ice for treating acute injuries. Cold therapy can be a good pain reliever, but it may come at the cost of tissue healing. Alternatively, Red Light Therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation (PBM), offers a more evidence-based alternative for acute injuries to improve pain management and enhance healing.
By rapidly lowering core body temperature, ColdVest provides a life-saving intervention in scenarios where time is of the essence. It has been tested by the Korey Stringer Institute as well as United States Special Operations Command Cooperative Research and Development and recommended for the treatment of hyperthermia when cold water immersion is not available.
At Medco Sports Medicine, we are dedicated to empowering athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals with solutions that support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and emergency response. For over 65 years, Medco has been your trusted partner, providing the supplies and equipment you need to deliver exceptional care and keep your athletes performing at their best.
The peak sports seasons are characterized by heightened competition as well as an increased risk of injury. Athletic trainers (ATs) play a vital role in mitigating this risk through the implementation of proactive strategies. This article, informed by contemporary research and established best practices in physical therapy and athletic training, presents ten evidence-based recommendations for injury prevention, while emphasizing their practical application for ATs.
In athletics, achieving peak performance is seldom a solo effort; it depends on dedicated professionals focused on athletes' holistic well-being. Athletic trainers are crucial in this teamwork, specializing in injury prevention and enhancing athletic performance. They are vital for athletes' success, offering personalized training and recovery protocols.
2024 might be behind us, but it left us with a wealth of amazing and innovative products. We’ve selected the top products from 2024 that represent the next generation of recovery equipment for athletic trainers and their athletes. Discover these cutting-edge tools all in one place.
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of The Colony High School, located in its namesake town outside of Dallas, that certainly rings true. With three fully outfitted athletic training rooms and state-of-the-art facilities, The Colony High School is equipped to care for their athletes like they’re at a college.
Cryotherapy, more commonly known as icing, has long been considered the gold standard for dealing with inflammation, including the muscle inflammation that occurs following strenuous exercise. However, research has now clearly shown that when cryotherapy and red light therapy are compared to see which one works better to support exercise recovery, red light therapy consistently comes out on top.
Many studies have assessed what happens to sports performance when red and/or near infrared light is applied to muscles. Protocols usually apply red light to muscles prior to exercise – which is called muscular preconditioning. Another approach is to apply light after, rather than before, a sporting event, to support the muscle as it recovers so that it is stronger and more efficient during subsequent exercise.
