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Back to EpisodesHeat Safety, Hydration, and Injury Prevention for Student Athletes
Season 1
Episode 360
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Description
This HealthLine program featured Brian Rockett, Head Athletic Trainer at Willis-Knighton Health, discussing the importance of heat safety for student athletes. The conversation covered hydration strategies, heat-related illnesses, athletic safety protocols, the use of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring, and best practices for coaches, parents, and schools to help prevent heat injuries and ensure athlete well-being during hot weather conditions.