Treating the Football Athlete: Coaches' Perspective from the University of Michigan.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27886827.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2016.08.001 and PMC identifier 5125515.
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Abstract
Although football is one of the most popular sports in America, its high injury incidence places concern on the injury prevention and safety of its players. This article investigates the perspectives of two National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 football coaches on promoting injury management and player safety while maintaining a highly competitive team. Through obtaining their coaching philosophy team management topics, effective strategies that contribute to a team culture prioritizing player well-being were identified. Interactions of football coaches with physicians and medical specialists are explored to highlight strengths that can optimize the care and treatment of football athletes.
Medical subject headings
- Administrative Personnel
- Athletes
- Football
- Philosophy
- Universities