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Educational Links                                                                                                                                                             Concussion Education A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body.                                                                        Below you will find information on concussions including symptoms, prevention, and recovery.                           If you think you have a concussion, don't hide it and tell your athletic trainer or coach. NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet (https://godutchmen.com/documents/2013/3/19/ConFactSheetsa.pdf?id=781)                                                                         NATA Concussion Handout (https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/concussion-handout.pdf) LVC Post- Concussion Acute Care Handout (/documents/2020/4/8//Acute_care_concussion_LVC.docx?id=2932)

Mental Health Education

• Mental health is a part of, not apart from, athlete health.  Mental health disorders can disrupt a college athlete's functioning and performance; therefore, it is important to recognize, manage, and refer student- athletes if a mental health disorder is suspected.  Below are resources available to educate athletes, coaches, and parents.

 
Mental Health Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/mental_health_handout.pdf)
 
Mental Health Signs/Symptoms Factsheet
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/mental-health-card-handout.pdf)
 
Suicide Awareness Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/suicide-awareness.pdf)
 
NCAA Mental Health Homepage
(http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/mental-health)
 
NATA Mental Health Homepage
(https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/mental-health)
 
Mind, Body, and Sport: How being injured affects mental health
(http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/mind-body-and-sport-how-being-injured-affects-mental-health)
 
Student-Athlete Mental Wellness Educational Toolkit
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/ncaa/files/ssi/mental-health/toolkits/student-athlete/story_html5.html)
 
NCAA SSI Mental Health Awareness Video
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHhjyHRvW10)
           

Sickle Cell Education

• Sickle cell trait is the inheritance of a gene for abnormal hemoglobin that can be harmful for athletes.  The abnormal blood cells are crescent shaped instead of round and can "logjam" blood vessels, blocking blood flow, which can cause serious complications.  Athletes who have sickle cell trait are able to participate in athletics as long as they take proper precautions.  Below you will find information on facts, signs/symptoms, and preventing collapse.

 
NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet
(https://godutchmen.com/documents/2013/3/19/Sickle_Cell_Trait_for_Student_Athletes.pdf?id=785)
 
Sickle Cell Trait in Athletes Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/sickle-cell-trait-handout.pdf)
 
NCAA Sickle Cell Trait and the Student-Athlete Video
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiEpmZLLcuM)
          

Sudden Cardiac Illness Education

• Sudden death from a heart condition is the leading medical cause of death in NCAA athletes, and represents 75% of all sudden death that occurs during exercise, training or competition.  Below you will find information facts, signs/symptoms, preparation and screening.

 
Heart Disease and Student-Athletes
(https://godutchmen.com/documents/2013/3/19/Cardiac_Overview4pg_Web10102011.pdf?id=783)
 
Cardiac Fact Sheet
(https://godutchmen.com/documents/2013/3/19/Cardiac_SA_Web10102011.pdf?id=784)
 
NATA Sudden Cardiac Arrest Handout
https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/sudden-cardiac_arrest-handout.pdf)
 
NATA Sudden Cardiac Arrest Checklist
https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/sudden-cardiac-arrest-checklist-handout.pdf)
 

Nutrition Education

• Food is fuel!  In order to perform well in your sport, you must fuel your body with the appropriate foods.  Below are educational links on recommended sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in addition to recommended serving sizes and timing of meals.

 
LVC Dutchmen Certified Food
(https://godutchmen.com/sports/2017/1/9/nutrition.aspx)
 
Healthful Ways to Manage Weight
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/weight-managment-infographic.pdf)
 
Injury Nutrition Handout
https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/injury-nutrition-handout.pdf)
 
Nutrition Clock Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/nutrition-clock-handout.pdf)


Sleep Education

• Poor sleep is associated with delayed response time, fatigue, and poor decision-making.  Athletes who are sleep deprived have an elevated risk of injury, delayed recovery, negative academic performance, and increased risk of mental health disorders.  Below you will find information on sleep facts and recommendations.

 
NCAA Sleep for the College Athlete
(https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/performance/SSI_SleepWellnessFactSheet.pdf)
 
The Power of Sleep Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/sleep-infographic-handout.pdf)
           

Injury Education

• Below you will find informative handouts on multiple athletic-related injuries that you might have had or might be predisposed to.  Education about your injury is an important part of your recovery.

 
ACL Injury Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/acl_injury_handout.pdf)
 
Ankle Sprain Injury Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/ankle_sprain_handout.pdf)
 
Hamstring Pulls and Tears Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/hamstring-injuries-handout.pdf)
Patellofemoral Pain Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/patellofemoral-pain-handout.pdf)
 
Shin Splints and Stress Fractures Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/shin-splint-stress-fracture-infographic.pdf)
 
Overuse Injuries Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/overuse_injuries_handout.pdf)
 
Skin Injuries Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/skin-injuries-handout.pdf)
 
Skin Infections Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/skin-disease-handout.pdf)
 
Asthma and Vocal Cord Dysfunction Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/asthma-vcd-eilo-handout.pdf)
 
Dental Injury Handout
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/dental-injury-handout.pdf)
 
Heat Related Injuries
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/hydration_heat_illness_handout.pdf)
 
Cold Related Injuries
(https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/environmental-cold-injuries-handout.pdf)

            Athletic Training Associations
                        National Athletic Trainers Association
                        Eastern Athletic Trainers Association
                        Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society
            Sports Medicine Associations
                        American College of Sports Medicine
                        American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
                        American Physical Therapy Association
                        National Strength & Conditioning Association
                        American Heart Association
            Additional Health Links
                        LVC's Shroyer Health Center
                        Center for Drug Free Sport
                        American Cancer Society