Articles written by Terry Zeigler

More than 100 retired NFL football players have filed lawsuits against the NFL for damages due to traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative disorders.

Jan 13, 2012 - Terry Zeigler

The NFL has discovered that athletes with possible concussions can go unnoticed during games when the medical staff are attending to other athletes.

Dec 21, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

Youth sports safety is gaining more attention in this country and is growing as more advocates become aware of the abuses in sport.

Oct 15, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

The Los Angeles Times reported that the NFL fined Atlanta Falcons cornerback, Dunta Robinson, for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Sep 21, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

A 14 year-old football player suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of exercising to exhaustion at the direction of his high school coach.

Jul 6, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

If a cheerleader suffers an injury due to a coach's negligence, the coach and the organization may be held liable for the injury.

Mar 31, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

The Spirit Consultants (TSC) is leading the way in the cheer industry in improving concussion awareness by providing free baseline concussion testing.

Mar 7, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

Stafon Johnson filed a personal injury lawsuit (January 24, 2011) against strength coach Jamie Yanchar and USC because of a neck injury Johnson sustained.

Jan 25, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

Coaches can decrease their risk of litigation by following some specific guidelines that ensure the safety and protection of their athletes.

Jan 20, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

An announcement made during the recent Summit revealed that the NFL has teamed up with the NATA to promote concussion legislation.

Jan 17, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

A recent research study revealed that many high school coaches are ignorant of safety precautions even while their teams perform advanced stunts.

Jan 4, 2011 - Terry Zeigler

Athletes need to include sport-specific functional exercises as part of their rehabilitation protocol in order to safely return to sport.

Dec 28, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

A new research study revealed that athletes may still suffer cognitive brain impairments without being diagnosed with a concussion.

Nov 29, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

The nation's top sports medicine and safety experts assemble for the purpose of reducing catastrophic injuries in cheer.

Nov 1, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Intense exercise and extreme heat can cause a serious medical condition known as rhabdomyolysis. Knowing the causes may help prevent condition in athletes.

Oct 27, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Mandating certified athletic trainers at the high school level is one way to improve medical care and help reduce sudden deaths in high school athletes.

Oct 18, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

It is time for coaches to put the health and welfare of the student-athletes in their programs above their desire to compete.

Oct 1, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Two NFL football players sustained concussions during the game last Sunday. Both were allowed to reenter the game against new concussion guidelines.

Sep 18, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

A recent study reported that mixing alcohol and energy drinks are a common practice in college athletes. Athletes need to understand the effects of both.

Sep 4, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

As serious and catastrophic injuries continue to be reported in the media, attention is drawn to how to better train and prepare cheer coaches to respond.

Aug 27, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Strength training should be an essential component for cheerleaders who want to stunt.

Aug 18, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

A recent research study analyzing injuries in the NBA during a 17-year period revealed that the most common injuries are to the ankle and knee.

Jul 20, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

One of the more damaging aspects of sports is the neglect of injured athletes by coaches who may be ignorant of the negative effects of their behavior.

Jul 2, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

The first step towards change is to recognize that there is a problem. The current problem in cheerleading is the high rate of catastrophic injuries.

Jun 25, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Both taping and bracing play an important role in the prevention of ankle injuries and in the return to play of athletes with ankle injuries.

Jun 17, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Aired on Showtime, June 10, 2010, Penn and Teller took a behind the scenes look at the business behind the multimillion dollar cheerleading industry.

Jun 11, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Burnout is one negative effect of the current trend of year-round sports in young athletes. Coaches can reduce burnout by understanding the causes.

Jun 1, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Once convicted of lying to federal investigators about using steroids, Jones wants to be a "living example" of how to overcome adversity.

May 25, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

With information that cheerleading is the most dangerous sport for girls (MSNBC, May 20, 2010), parents need to advocate for safer summer cheer camps.

May 23, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Speakers from the Fourth Annual Summit on Sports Concussion and Other Athletic Injuries focused on improving safety in the sport of cheerleading.

May 16, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Although currently banned in sports, a new study revealed that human growth hormone is effective as a performance-enhancing drug.

May 15, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

The Spirit Consultants is a new organization who has teamed up with the National Cheer Safety Foundation to improve cheerleading safety in California.

Apr 10, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Bill H.R. 1347 is to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines for school-aged children.

Mar 24, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Achilles tendon rupture is a fairly common injury in older athletes. Beckham, 34, will be sidelined for at least six months to allow the tendon to properly heal.

Mar 16, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

The fifth metatarsal is commonly injured in sport because of its location on the outside of the foot and its location for the attachment of tendons.

Mar 12, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

With falls on hard surfaces as the leading cause of catastrophic injuries in cheerleaders, awareness and education are the keys to prevention.

Mar 1, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

A thigh contusion is the most common thigh injury in sports. The proper treatment and management can speed up the healing process.

Feb 25, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

United States sprinter, Crystal Cox, a member of the gold medal relay team in the 2004 Athens Olympics admits years of anabolic steroid use.

Feb 9, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

New research has revealed that stunting on unprotected gym floors, grass, dirt, and rubberized track can result in catastrophic injury.

Jan 27, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Fear of re-injury is a common emotion for an athlete returning to sport. Effective coping mechanisms can help an athlete return safely to sport.

Jan 26, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Because caffeine is widely used by athletes in their daily lives and has a number of physiological effects, moderation should be used when consuming caffeine.

Jan 22, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Placing cheerleading under athletic departments will require that the sport follow standardized rules and regulations while providing other benefits.

Jan 20, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Two college football coaches have been fired and one resigned within the last two months over allegations of mistreatment of athletes.

Jan 16, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Careful and regular monitoring of an athlete with hypertension will allow the athlete to manage his/her condition while continuing to compete safely in his/her sport.

Jan 15, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Understanding why returning to sport too early from a concussion (avoiding second impact syndrome) can provide athletes and their parents with a good reason to wait.

Jan 12, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

A high school competitive dancer hit a "sticky" patch on the practice floor while performing multiple turns causing the patella to sublux laterally and spraining the MCL.

Jan 11, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Former NFL players ask Congress to continue to apply pressure towards educating athletes, parents, and coaches about the possible lifelong side effects of concussions.

Jan 5, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Athletes diagnosed with concussion need a supervised quiet place to recover without any mental or physical stimulation until symptoms dissipate.

Jan 2, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

The real questions are "Where is the best location for an athlete diagnosed with a concussion to recover?" and "Are proper concussion treatment protocols in place?"

Dec 30, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Since the congressional hearing in October, the NFL has made a series of changes to their concussion management policies and are now supporting brain injury research.

Dec 21, 2009 - Terry Zeigler