Bethlehem Athletic Trainer

[AMSSM @TheAMSSM]

AMSSM's @DrAdamRiva shares some of the benefits of isometric exercises, which can be helpful for rehabbing from an injury and for general health.

https://t.co/x3kMv50TvX

[AMSSM @TheAMSSM]

Headed back to the gym after quarantine? AMSSM's Dr. Caitlin Lewis passes along a few tips to help you stay safe during your workouts.

https://t.co/kQgIhI1ZJB

[American College of Sports Medicine @ACSMNews]

Promoting physical activity to reduce disparities during COVID-19 and beyond: ACSM's Strategic Health Initiative on Health Equity offers three calls to action to close the gap in physical activity disparities amidst the #COVID19 pandemic.

https://t.co/5kWGe5RF9B

[AMSSM @TheAMSSM]

AMSSM's Dr. Eugene Hong discusses a set of return to play recommendations from US Lacrosse to assist the lacrosse community in following the appropriate steps to mitigate the risk for all participants in the COVID-19 environment.

https://t.co/605sW0eRCA

[AMSSM @TheAMSSM]

A new study suggests people who stayed physically active while sheltering were less depressed and more mentally resilient than those whose activity levels declined.

https://t.co/Y7CbFX4Cnm

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Interesting findings in this study especially for coaches. Perhaps there is a reason the body’s first instinct is to go to the hands on knees position for recovery. https://t.co/e27l1qLPyA

[AMSSM @TheAMSSM]

The @CDCgov is hosting a webinar and listening session today at 4 pm ET on youth sports, “helping communities plan for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic". Register here:

https://t.co/5boRpvVKO6

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Good article about supplement use in young athletes. Remember that nothing can replace a good resistance training program along with proper nutrition and appropriate rest.

[AMSSM @TheAMSSM]

Some supplements are more effective than others — and some may be harmful, according to AMSSM's Dr. @mlabotz and other medical experts.

https://t.co/yRqPhohew3

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Interesting research especially for those of you that enjoy spicy foods. Just keep in mind that the sample sizes in the research are small

[ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal @HFJonline]

A Nutritionist's View | Capsaicin and Exercise Performance
Capsaicin is a chemical compound and phytochemical found predominantly in chili peppers. It can affect different organs because it is an agonist of transient receptor potential vanilloid-1.
https://t.co/hDKrKqrSdE

[NFHS @NFHS_Org]

📢Student-athletes are needed to take an online survey on how the cancellation of high school sports has affected them.
Take the survey here:⬇️

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Some good points here, you don’t have to do a lot, just going for a short walk can be great for your physical and mental health during these unusual times. https://t.co/h8mlLIRSRc

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Good article on sport specialization and the potential negative impacts from an injury stand point, not to mention a common source of burnout among athletes.Encourage young athletes to play multiple sports!
https://t.co/giYeqxm3Al

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Good read here about recovery after high intensity workouts especially when it comes to the importance of hydration, nutrition, and rest

[Walk Across Texas @walkacrosstexas]

A Road Map to Effective Muscle Recovery @ACSMNews As a physically active individual, recovery is key to preventing injuries and allowing the body to rebuild itself after the stress of exercise. https://t.co/GMxavIVJ5m

[Bethlehem Athletic Trainer @BethlehemAT]

Hey everyone, welcome to the new Athletic Training page. You can find the latest information here on therapeutic exercise, strength and conditioning information and athletic training room hours.