http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest health & wellness stories from The Sports Department. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:37:46 EDT Thu, 17 May 2012 02:37:46 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Sports Department http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/the-female-athlete-triad/180254?source=rss ]]> Sports and exercise are part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle for young athletes. Youth athletes are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, get better grades, and are less likely to become depressed. However, without proper balance in the needs of their body and sport, training and competition may lead to some negative consequences. Some girls who play sports or exercise at high intensities are at risk for ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/the-female-athlete-triad/180254 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:04:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Julie Dutton ATC Integrated Rehabilitation Services Athletic Trainer ) Health & Wellness http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/core-strength-how-do-you-measure-up/173445?source=rss Many of our past articles have included direct and indirect references to the core muscles and how important core strength is to athletic performance and injury prevention for athletes. In review, the core consists of muscles in your mid-section that primarily work to stabilize the trunk during athletic movements. Without question, the stronger your core muscles, the better your athletic potential. These muscles ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/core-strength-how-do-you-measure-up/173445 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:26:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Mike Bidwell ATC, CSCS Head Athletic Trainer, Integrated Rehabilitation Services ) Health & Wellness http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/hydrate-for-health-and-performance/157479?source=rss ]]> As fall athletes become acclimated to lingering summer heat and the gradual change to cooler temperatures, they often become less aware of the need to properly hydrate. Under normal conditions your body utilizes over 2 liters of water per day. During high intensity activities, athletes lose much more so the need for fluid replacement to maintain balance for athletes is critical to their health and performance. ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/hydrate-for-health-and-performance/157479 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:59:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Mike Bidwell, ATC, CSCS Head Athletic Trainer, Integrated Rehabilitation Services ) Health & Wellness http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/concussions-and-the-young-athlete/140955?source=rss ]]> A concussion is a brain injury that can occur in any sport with over 400,000 reported concussions in high school athletics during the 2008-09 academic year. While most injuries sustained in sports, including concussions, heal within a relatively short period of time, head injuries are unique because it's hard to know exactly when an injured brain has completely healed. A concussion can be caused by a jolt to ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/concussions-and-the-young-athlete/140955 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:58:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Julie Dutton, Athletic Trainer, Integrated Rehabilitation Services) Health & Wellness http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/ask-the-atc/132907?source=rss Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC’s) are allied health care providers trained in the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of sports injuries. They work under the direction of a physician and they are board certified nationally and licensed in CT. Visit www.NATA.org for more information. Certified athletic trainers at Enfield High School and Enrico Fermi High School are provided by Eastern Rehabilitation ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/health/story/ask-the-atc/132907 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:55:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Health & Wellness