Key Takeaways Emergency medications are essential for athlete safety and effective emergency preparedness. Programs with immediate access to medication and organized workflows can respond more quickly and effectively to medical emergencies. Proper storage, labeling, documentation, and compliance reduce risks for athletes and staff. Standardized emergency medication systems increase efficiency during practices, games, tournaments, and travel....
5 Essential Summer Pain Management Tips
Stay Active, Recover Smarter, and Keep Cool with Icetra Summer brings increased activity, longer days, and more time outdoors, but also adds stress to the body. Heat, dehydration, and repetitive movement cause muscle soreness, joint discomfort, and inflammation. Adjusting your recovery routine for summer can make a meaningful difference in how you feel each day....
From Injury to Game-Ready: NBA Recovery Strategies and the Power of Compounded Topicals
The NBA has been swept up in its own kind of March Madness. As of late March 2026, several major NBA players are dealing with significant injuries, with some ruled out for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Key injuries include Lakers star LeBron James (elbow contusion and left foot arthritis), Memphis’s Ja Morant (UCL...
A More Targeted Approach to Anti-Inflammatory Care
Inflammation is not the enemy; it is a natural signal. It initiates tissue repair, adaptation, and recovery. But when inflammation becomes excessive, prolonged, or dysregulated, it contributes to pain, functional limitation, and delayed return to play. To implement this effectively, it is necessary to evaluate not only the properties of each anti-inflammatory compound but also...
The In-House Pharmacy Dispensing Playbook: Best Practices for Compliant, Cost-Effective Medication Management
Medication storage and management may seem straightforward in the athletic training medical office, yet it remains one of the most common areas where compliance issues could arise. Proper storage and medication management support adherence to pharmacy and medical regulations, protect medication integrity, and enable compliant sourcing through pharmacy partners that provide pharmacist oversight and competitively...
How Baseball Players Can Prevent and Treat Blisters: Tips for Staying in the Game
Written by: Brandon K. Welch, PharmD, MS ,CSNC Blisters may look like a minor issue, but for athletes who depend on grip, friction, and precision, they can quickly become a problem. Especially for baseball players who face repeated hand friction and pressure, which can cause painful skin damage and disrupt training or competition. Understanding how...







