The College Athletic Trainers Society has developed a new resource that we want to make you aware of and which is made available on the CSCCa website.
Tips To Reduce Risk Of Skin Infections In Athletics
With fall sports well underway, it’s vital for athletes, parents, coaches and others to be aware of important recommendations to reduce risk of skin infections from activity. Athletes who play contact sports including wrestling, football, soccer, basketball, rugby and lacrosse have a higher risk of infection; as are gymnasts, and even those who weight train, because their skin comes in contact with shared equipment and mats.