Many different media outlets have utilized quotes from an article quoting Tony Breitbach, the Director of SLU's Athletic Training Education Program.
Here are some of the links:
Healthfinder.gov
Newswise.com
First Coast News, WTLV NBC-12 and WJXX ABC-25 - Jacksonville, FL
WGBA NBC-26, Green Bay, WI
WCAX-TV 3, Burlington, VT
WGEM NBC-TV, Quincy, IL
KAIT ABC-8, Jonesboro, AR
WKRN ABC-2, Nashville, TN
WXIX FOX-19, Cincinnati, OH
WAVE NBC-3, Louisville, KY
WTOC CBS-11, Savannah, GA
KPAX CBS-8, Missoula, MT
WBTV CBS-3, Charlotte, NC
KTVN CBS-2, Reno, NV
Yahoo Health
USA Today.com
MSN Health
The Times of India
The Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program in the Doisy College of Health Sciences is a graduate professional program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
December 30, 2009
December 23, 2009
December 17, 2009
Program Director Cited in SLU Newslink Article
December 16, 2009
By: Carrie Bebermeyer
314.977.8015
bebermcl@slu.edu
Five Ways to Weather Winter Sports
SLU Expert Offers Tips to Avoid Exercise Hazards
Winter weather doesn't have to derail your exercise routine, says a Saint Louis University exercise expert. As you adjust to darker days, colder temperatures and slippery surfaces, however, it's important to be mindful of safety issues that come with the territory of winter workouts.
Students get a workout during a snowball fight.
"A change in weather should bring a change to your mindset. As temperatures get colder, it's important for athletes to adjust their routines," says Tony Breitbach, Ph.D., director of athletic training education at Saint Louis University. "You need to have a winter sports strategy.
"If you plan well, you'll be able to keep up with your routine fairly easily. Being aware of winter's challenges is the best way to avoid injury."
Breitbach offers the following tips to avoid injury during winter months:
Watch what you wear
In mustering the will power you'll need to continue your workout in sub-zero weather, you'll make it easier if you dress for temperature extremes. Dress in layers for outside exercise. The layer closest to your skin should be made of breathable wicking material, avoiding cotton which retains sweat. Next, add a thermal layer of fleece or cotton to keep in heat, and use a third, outer layer as a cover. As you start to heat up you'll be able to peel off layers to manage your comfort level.
And, remember: your furthest extremities are the first to be affected by the cold, so watch for pain or tingling in your ears, fingers or toes as a signal that it's time to go inside to warm up.
Watch what you eat and drink
For many of us, the holidays bring temptations in the form of rich foods, holiday drinks and sugary desserts. If you over-indulge, you'll need to step up your workout just to maintain your current level of fitness.
Staying well-hydrated is another concern during cold winter months because of dry air and indoor heat. Drink plenty of fluids, though be sure to avoid caffeine and alcohol-based beverages which also lead to dehydration.
Watch for hazards
An after-work run in August is a chance to enjoy the long summer evenings of daylight. In winter, it's likely dark before you ever make it home from the office. Use caution when running after dark by wearing light-colored, reflective clothing so that drivers can see you.
Watch out for overuse
Because there are fewer exercise opportunities in winter, be careful to avoid over-doing it with one activity. Activities like running in the park, golfing and swimming may not be options in the winter; instead, you may find yourself working out on hard, unforgiving surfaces like gym floors or concrete, which can exacerbate over-use issues.
The bottom line? Think outside the gym. Be creative, trying ice-skating, cross-country skiing or a yoga class as your exercise.
Watch out for injuries
While you may be alert to obvious winter hazards, like icy sidewalks during a run, some more subtle dangers come from moving the game indoors.
If you play court sports like basketball and racquetball in winter months, for example, you may be sharing the space with more people, so be aware of the greater chance for falling or colliding.
Different activities require different shoes. Your summer running shoes don't work well on the basketball court. Be sure you switch to shoes with good traction to help avoid collisions and avoid ankle injuries.
For more information on SLU's athletic training education program go to http://www.slu.edu/x22340.xml.
Long a leader in educating health professionals, Saint Louis University offered its first degree in an allied health profession in 1929. Today the Doisy College of Health Sciences offers degrees in physical therapy, clinical laboratory science, nutrition and dietetics, health informatics and information management, medical imaging and radiation therapeutics, occupational science and occupational therapy, and physician assistant education. The college's unique curriculum prepares students to work with health professionals from all disciplines to ensure the best possible patient care.
December 10, 2009
Fall Semester Wrapping Up Briskly
Athletic training student Kellie Black made a presentation today in MAT 565: Research in Athletic Training on "NSAID Use in Athletes".
Fall classes have wrapped up and finals are underway for our students. The cold spell in the midwest has made it easy to stay inside and prepare for exams. Fortunately we have avoiding the heavy snowfall in the upper midwest and western Missouri. But since many of our students live in those areas we hope all of them travel home safely.
We are excited for a restful holiday break and look forward hopefully to the spring. Spring activities include the final stages of program accreditation and the graduation of our first Master of Athletic Training class.
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