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Guidelines for Management of Serious Spine Injuries on the Athletic Playing Field

By National Athletic Trainers’ Association
May 19, 2009 - 2:54:33 PM

Sports participation constitutes the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries for Americans age 30 and younger

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - DALLAS, – According to a new position statement from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), proper management of acute spinal injuries on the athletic playing field is crucial, given that sports participation constitutes the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries for Americans age 30 and younger. Sports medicine providers and others on the sidelines need to be familiar with the appropriate acute-management guidelines for athletes with cervical-spine injuries. Published in this month’s Journal of Athletic Training, NATA’s scientific publication, the position statement provides detailed guidelines for the immediate treatment and transport of athletes who are injured on the playing field. Read entire article