Category Archives: SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Get an exclusive glimpse into the behind-the-scenes efforts of an athletic trainer as they help a prominent student-athlete make a triumphant return to the basketball court. Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute houses one of the nation’s largest athletic training programs. Certified athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing and managing sports-related injuries. “As athletic […]

For years, the standard advice for treating sprains and strains, particularly those caused by exercise, has been the R.I.C.E. method – rest, ice, compression, and elevation. However, there is a shift happening in the guidance provided by some sports medicine physicians, including the originator of the R.I.C.E. acronym. They are now suggesting that movement, rather […]

Diana and Stephen Lewinstein ’63 P’98, long-time supporters of Dartmouth Athletics, have made a historic contribution that will significantly enhance athletic excellence at Dartmouth College. In collaboration with President Sian Leah Beilock and President Emeritus Philip J. Hanlon ’77, the Lewinsteins have pledged the largest gift in the history of Dartmouth athletics, coinciding with Stephen’s […]

The impact of vaping on athletic performance has been a topic of debate. While smoking is widely discouraged among athletes, some argue that vaping is a safer alternative. However, due to the relatively new nature of vaping, many of its risks remain unknown. The harmful effects of tobacco smoking are well-documented. Research has shown that […]