Youth Sports Safety Update
Youth Sport Safety Update is our new Podcast series from the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information related to youth sports safety through compelling interviews. There are many stories and topics to be shared that will benefit athletes, coaches, and parents as well as athletic trainers, physicians and healthcare providers. JSMP is dedicated to youth sports injury through awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Episodes are hosted by Bob Sefcik, Executive Director of JSMP, and produced by Jim Mackie, JSMP Program Development.
Youth Sports Safety Update
Heat Safety for Sports: Special Edition
What are heat illnesses? Heat illnesses are a spectrum of illnesses that occur due to heat exposure. This heat exposure can come from either environmental heat (air temperature) or simply intense exercise. These conditions can range from minor heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke
Helpful Links
https://www.jaxsmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Heat-Illnesses-Infographic_v04.pdf
https://ksi.uconn.edu/emergency-conditions/heat-illnesses/
https://fhsaa.com/documents/2021/6/29//2122_handbook_web.pdf?id=1775
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtLlt0zKbog
Heat Illnesses | Korey Stringer Institute ksi.uconn.edu