Safety

Concussions: Monitor Child in First 24-48 Hours

Regular post-concussion monitoring is essential in the first 24 to 48 hours after injury to check for signs of deteriorating mental status that may indicate a more serious injury, says Dr. Robert Cantu.

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New Weight Management Rules For High School Wrestling Now In Effect

In the wake of the deaths of three college wrestlers, the National Federation of State High School Associations is implementing what it describes as "monumental" new weight management rules for the 2006-2007 seasons.

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Preventing Spread Of Communicable Skin Conditions (MRSA) in High School Wrestling Programs

Given the apparent rise in the number of outbreaks in the nation's schools of communicable skin conditions, such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and with the 2014-2015 wrestling season beginning, parents, coaches and wrestlers need to remember the relatively simple steps that can be taken to avoid the spread of such diseases.

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Contagious Skin Infections in Wrestling: Twelve Step Prevention Program

With wrestling season about to begin, parents, coaches and
wrestlers need to know how the spread of communicable skin conditions, such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA"), can be prevented.  Here is a twelve-step prevention program.

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