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Objective: To determine employers' (clinic based ATs) perceived satisfaction of the academic preparation of entry-level ATs, and to identify perceived inadequacies of the (ATEP) curriculum. Design and Setting: Athletic trainers employed in clinical setting completed an online survey instrument. Subjects: One-hundred-four ATs serving in the NATA defined clinical employment setting who had supervised an entry-level employee. Measurements: Participants completed an online survey evaluating their employee's didactic and clinical preparation for entry-level employment on a 4-point scale and 34 statements on a 5-point Likert scale to ascertain their satisfaction of the employee's academic preparation across the content areas comprising the BOC domains of knowledge and skills. Statistical analysis was conducted using a Cronbach's Alpha to evaluate internal consistency (0.79-0.88) of the scales. Results: Only 104/1716 (6%) of employers responded to the survey. These employers rated the didactic and clinical preparation of their entry-level employees as adequate (75%, N = 77), and there were no apparent deficiencies in employee preparation when comparing across content areas. Employers did report that interpersonal skills, as opposed to technical skills, were an area that could be expanded upon. Conclusions: Employers perceived that ATEPs are adequately preparing students, both academically and clinically, for entry-level positions within the profession, although they should provide students more opportunities for interpersonal communications with coaches, parents, and the medical community. (Contains 5 tables.)

The article presents a case study of a liver laceration suffered by a college football player during competition. After physical examination, the athlete was hospitalized, where the laceration was diagnosed by computerized tomography (CT) scan. Treatment involved rest followed by a gradual return to physical activity, with the player able to return to active competition nine weeks after the initial injury.

The article discusses wrist injuries that commonly affect golfers. The five physiological phases of the golf swing are discussed and the author outlines how the anatomy of the wrist lends itself to injury from improper golf swings. The author also focuses on surgical options to treat golf-related injuries, corrective grips, and therapeutic wrist exercises.

Discusses the occurrence of atrial septal defect in a female college basketball player. Number for athletes to be screened to identify risk for sudden cardiac death; Athlete's exhibition of earlier fatigue; Detection of the atrial septal defect during a routine preparticipation echocardiogram.

Focuses on the use of helmets in soccer to protect players against chronic cognitive impairments in the U.S. Relation of repetitive concussions to soccer; Determination of the effect of repetitive heading on soccer players; Risk of injury.