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Provides an introduction into clinical-outcomes research which will assist athletic therapists wanting more knowledge and experience with the issue. Definition of outcomes research; Outcomes research in the athletic training room; Critical need for athletic training-specific outcomes research.

Provides the conceptual background and methodologic approaches required to practice evidence-based sports medicine. Process that athletic therapists can use to address clinically important questions; Key aspects involved in asking clinically relevant questions; Synthesis of relevant information from the literature; Evaluation of the quality and applicability of the evidence.

Presents the text of oral presentations on clinical applications of ultrasound in athletes at the 2004 National Athletic Trainer's Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia on June 19, 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland. "Site of Ultrasound Application Over the Hamstrings During Stretching Does Not Enhance Knee Extension Range of Motion"; "The Regression Equation of the Omnisound 3000P Is Valid: Ultrasound Treatments Should Be Temperature Dependent Not Time Dependent"; "Ultrasound Beam Profiling: Comparative Analysis of 4 New Ultrasound Heads At Both 1 and 3.3 Megahertz Shows Variability Within a Manufacturer."

Introduces articles on evidence-based clinical practice in athletic training and therapy. Introduction into clinical-outcomes research; Conceptual background and methodological approaches required to practice evidence-based sports medicine; Selection of an appropriate outcome-measurement tool; Evidence on the prevention of lateral ankle sprains as a way of imparting a real-life practical application of EBP.