Approximately 9,000 high school athletes are treated for heat-related illnesses every year in the United States. Back-to-school means back-to-sports for many students around the country. With the return of sports, health and safety guidelines must be in place. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommends 6 strategies for Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) preparedness including: 1) hydration access; 2) emergency response plan enacted for school athletics; 3) policy with instructions for...
