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Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injuries #TBIs & #mTBIs

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

A common misbelief is that Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), even mild TBIs (mTBIs) are easily recognizable, and that the individual knows that they have one. There is also misconception that concussions, and other mTBIs involve loss of consciousness, severe headaches, … Continue reading →

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Our Youth Athletes NEED Your Help! #NATM2013 #YouthSafety

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

A 15 year old soccer player goes up to head a soccer ball during a game, knocks heads with an opposing player, and drops to the ground unconscious. A 16 year old softball player squares up to bunt, gets hit … Continue reading →

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I AM an Athletic Trainer

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

What do you do? I am an athletic trainer. Oh, so what sport do you coach? I don’t coach, I am an athletic trainer. Oh, so you work in a gym or health club? No, that is a personal trainer, … Continue reading →

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Athletic Trainers Are Highly Trained Concussion Professionals

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

Part of the education that an athletic trainer receives before they get their certification is in recognizing, treating and managing concussions. After graduating and passing the certification exam athletic trainers continue to learn about concussions throughout their entire career. They … Continue reading →

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National Athletic Training Month 2013: Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

March is National Athletic Training Month, and this year’s theme is “Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer”. Why every body? Because athletic trainers help more than just athletes. Athletic trainers can be found in the military, in industy, in hospitals … Continue reading →

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Rev3 Quassy Olympic Distance Triathlon 2010 – The Next VFF Step

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

I arrived at the Quassy Amusement Park early Friday (6/4/10) afternoon. It was a beautiful, sunny day. The amusement park was much smaller than I had expected, but it looked like a great area for a triathlon. It was on … Continue reading →

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