SUMMER RESOURCES
Summer is here! That means tournaments, practices, camps and clinics nearly everyday. So, make sure you are taking care of yourself! Check out these these summer resources from Go4. They will help make sure you are getting the most out of every moment.
Don’t Get Burnt
A message from K. Ellis F. Mair, EdM, ATC, Go4’s Chief Clinical Officer on protecting yourself this summer!
Heat Stroke Warning Signs
Heat Stroke is the most severe injury under the Exertional Heat Umbrella. It can come on rapidly after cramps and heat exhaustion, and is life threatening if not treated immediately. While every event you participate in should have an athletic trainer on the sideline, it’s important for everyone to know the signs before it’s too late–heat deaths, when treated, are preventible.
Sun Protection, Do Not Get Burned
Nothing is worse than getting burned–especially if it means you’re out of the competition! Protecting yourself from the sun isn’t just about skin, it also helps keep you hydrated and in the game.
Flag Football Summer Tournament Survival Packing List
Are you ready to perform at the highest level at your next flag football tournament this summer? Not if you’re not prepared! And that doesn’t mean just knowing the plays–that means preparing your body to safely compete when the competition heats up.
How to Handle Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Tackle one of the leading causes of deaths in student athletes: sudden cardiac arrest. While sometimes proceeded by specific symptoms such as chest pain or heart palpitations, this scary event is sometimes only recognized after a person has fainted.
Hydration!
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Heat Index vs. WBGT
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HEAT: What every coach needs to know this summer
How to beat the summer heat for coaches and tournament operators This summer is already record setting hot. Which means you need the tools to protect your players, your staff and yourself. Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is one of the leading causes of sudden death in sport. However, it is…
Heat: A Letter from VP of Medicine
Exertional heat stroke, which the leading cause of sudden death, and also 100% avoidable Heat: A Letter from VP of Medicine and Community This summer has already presented us with unprecedented heat across the country, and I wanted to share some precautions that should be taken to help…