Treating the Athlete
To the Limit
In the NBA, players are often pushed to their physical limits. When one player complained of hamstring pain, it took a specialized reconditioning program to get him back to full strength.
By Dr. Micheal Clark and Aaron Nelson

Special Focus
Reading Labels
Complying with NCAA bylaw 16.5.2.g, which restricts what supplements schools can distribute to its athletes, is complicated. Understanding the ingredients and the 30-percent protein rule are key.
By Greg Scholand

Optimum Performance
A Lot of Talent
Coaching great, natural athletes is not as easy as it seems. They often need to be challenged and communicated with in unique ways.
By Vern Gambetta

Leadership
Here Come the Parents
Today's parents are more overprotective, vocal, and involved when it comes to their kids. And today's high school athletic trainers need to deal with them.
By Abigail Funk

Sport Specific
Peaking for the Postseason
A meticulously planned, year-long strength program helped Arizona State finish third in the College World Series last spring.
By Rich Wenner

Comeback Athlete
Lamont Robinson
Salem (N.J.) High School, and University of Oklahoma

Nutrition Roundup
ACSM Review

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