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Show Page 11 10 September 9, 1998 johnstoninfowest.com gressmeninfowest.com Editors: Courtney Gressmen & Loni Johnston m Dixie College prepares student Athletic Trainers First spray the ankle with "Tuf Skin," then toss Introduction to sports medicine is not only required on the heel and lace pads, grab the and finalto begin training, but a valuable tool in assessing many ly anchor the ankle and foot with a couple strips of of the injuries the trainers encounter. "All injuries are really different, but the most comtape. Oh yea, don't forget to make it comfortable and look tidy. mon are an overuse of muscles and ligaments," Jeffs For student athletic trainers, this process has said. "But we do get the dumb ones who get hurt off become as natural as breathing. practice. It just goes with sporting. There's always Four Dixie College students are currently working potential for it." The trainers use a variety of techniques in both preat the Rebel Sports Medical Clinic as part of a p program in conjunction with Intermountain Health vention and rehabilitation of injuries. Ultrasound, stimCare. The program gives them the opportunity to tape ulators, therapeutic exercises, massage therapy, and the about 40 strained and sprained muscles and ligaments whirlpool are just a few examples. Although the trainers are qualified to use such equipment, prevention of a day, while working to rehabilitate nearly 30 athletes. Head trainer and sophomore Laura Jeffs, says it's injuries has been the goal they would like to see most achieved Hurt says. all in a days work. That might explain the water trough by the football "I like working with athletes and I wanted to be stadium. The trough is filled both morning and night involved with them," she said. The trainers have been very involved often starting with ice to help keep athletes' body temperature down a day around 7 a.m. and not going home until 11 p.m. and to keep dehydration at a minimum. Wheeler finds that bemg a trainer is a way to be Jeffs, along with freshmen Christine Whitehead, Lacey Wheeler, and Lacy Croshaw, certified athletic trainer around both her interests. Sports and medicine. Ken Hurt, and physical therapist Rick Johnson have "They (trainers) really do put in a lot," Hurt said. Jared NewboldTHE DIXIE SUN been right there with the football team, often putting in "They get a feel of what it's like to be in quality medical Trainer Ken Hurt tapes up Shay Hansen before soccer (wq ancj three-a-dacare." themselves, practice at the Rebel Sports Medical Clinic. pre-wra- p, co-o- :es i in ( up idds The the ace is On, By Michael Sherwood jeromeinfowest. com re a but first ., Crraaacckkk! The home run heard 'round the world. The race between Mark Mcgwire and Sammy Sosa is coming to an ayley end. V r form- 20th): Those ie tube ,eist. 21st)-,- fears honest week 22nd) o avoid If you of the psycho d): Key op is Monday a battle royale of classic portions took place between three of baseballs greats. Aside from Sosa and Mcgwire, Roger Maris was there in spirit to see Mcgwire belt out his 61st home run. Mcgwire, almost crying, paid respects to his father who turned 61 that day. He also pointed to the Maris family and paid respects to the hero of baseball who has passed away. The atmosphere on the field between Sosa and Mcgwire was one of mutual respect. pro- special Sponsored by Student Support Services How to Talk to Your Instructors their instructors for information Sometimes this task can seem overwhelming. But some basic guidelines, students can overcome their reluctance and work toward having positive interactions with their instructors. 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The relationship students form with their instructors can be instrumental to opening opportunities for success. 0 Material taken from the University of Texas - Austins to ng next y, and a Advising Corner Now the race is not who can beat Maris' record, but for the home run record at the end of the season. Both players must now muster the strength and courage to. continue this amazing home nm derby until the end of the season. Keep posted as these two giants of baseball compete in a battle of wills, vying to be known as baseballs greatest. SpMB&O H&giki. SMKWi&ES. jumtmtCJfM UM0HC. Undergraduate Advising Center Publication. |