The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world’s largest association of neurologists who treat brain injuries such as concussion, has launched a new app called “Concussion QuickCheck“, to help coaches, athletic trainers, parents and athletes quickly evaluate if someone may have a concussion and needs to see a licensed health care provider, such as a ...
Runners the world over can now get professional running technique advice from a new app for iPhone and Android. Running Technique Basics from MOJO Skills Coaching, is a mobile app ‘how-to’ on the basics of running technique. MOJO Skills Coaching’s David Hohnberg says that the app guides runners through the eight basic running skills with ...
A new mobile phone app helps concussion patients track their activities and symptoms, and share that information with their healthcare team. The app from the University of Michigan, is called Return2Play. The app, available for 99 cents, is designed for iPhone and available for download on iTunes. Users can enter the date and details of injuries in Return2Play. ...
In response to a need for proper concussion education in sports, PAR has seen overwhelming support following the release of the Concussion Recognition & Response (CRR) app. Several organizations have shown their support of the CRR and have partnered up with PAR, Inc. to promote this handy concussion education tool. In less than five minutes, ...
With football season set to kick off soon, a new iPhone app is making practices and game-day planning much easier for anxious youth football coaches. The app, Go Coach Football, is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It is highlighted by a skills feature that provides step-by-step instructions for executing 38 offensive, defensive, ...
The Concussion Recognition & Response app, now available through iTunes, is a new tool that helps coaches and parents recognize whether an individual is exhibiting/reporting the signs and symptoms of a suspected concussion. The app allows a coach or parent to respond quickly and appropriately to this potentially serious medical situation. In less than 5 ...
The Oklahoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected AstroTurf to provide two state-of-the-art fields at its nearly-completed...
Explosive speed, vertical jump and lateral speed are three essential physical attributes every player needs to be successful on...
Flexibility refers to the ability to move a joint in its full range of motion. Flexibility is controlled by...
Sporting-goods equipment and team sports uniform distributor/marketer BSN Sports signed a definitive merger agreement with Herff Jones, whereby BSN...
United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants and the New York Jets re-teamed last night...
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees conducted its summer meeting April 29-30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mack...
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