IN THE NEWS #5 Hyponatremia is an Epidemic in Sports Today

In Sports Nutrition Class we discussed hyponatreumia and its effect on endurance athletes performance. After watching the interesting video of the Womens Olympic Marathon in 1984, it has raised my interest in the importance of proper hydration and sodium/water balance in endurance sports. This video discusses the idea of hyponatreumia and its effect on Ultra Marathon Runners.

As an athletic trainer it is our duty to make sure that our athletes are properly hydrated. Although we cannot force them to drink certain beverages and stop them from drinking others it is very important that we educate them on proper hydration, how to tell if one is hydrated, how much is needed to properly rehydrate after activity or competition, and self testing of hydration status via urine color, etc.
Please view the video and let me know what you think.

IN THE NEWS #4 Interview with Casey Smith, Head Athletic Trainer for the Dallas Mavericks

With the NBA Lockout going on not only does this mean that the players are out of work. The coaching, equipment, and medical staff are all out of work also. Rewinding back to last season with the Miami Heat against the Dallas Mavericks, problably one of the best NBA series in NBA history, we watched a veteran team from Dallas Beat a younger energetic team of Miami. This interview is with Casey Smith, Head Athletic Trainer of the Dallas Mavericks. This interview is very insightful on his accomplishmments and experiences as an Athletic Trainer. Please read the article by clicking the link below and tell me what you think.

http://www.nasm.org/1/Community/Interview_with_Casey_Smith,_Head_Athletic_Trainer_for_the_Dallas_Mavericks/