Brain’s Self-Regulation in Teens at Risk for Obesity

In this article, we look at the impact of obesity in teenagers. While this was a small sample size that was observed in this study, I believe that we can learn a lot about teen obesity. Explain to me what you learned? Do you think that those teens with a genetic link to obesity are at a higher risk to develop obesity later in life? Do you think that we can help prevent obesity in teens sooner with this research?


Brain’s Self-Regulation in Teens at Risk for Obesity

Knee Ligament Tears and Arthritis

This post is going to discuss what happens after you tear a ligament in your knee a few years later. This article talks about what happens to your body after you tear a ligament and what to expect to occur 10 years later. I have some questions to help you along, but let me know what you think as well.
Are there genetic factors that lead to ACL tears?
Should doctors be more transparent about being predisposed to arthritis post ACL injury in children?
Should parents wait to introduce children to sports later in life to prevent these injuries from occurring?

Knee Ligament Tears and Arthritis 10 Years Later

Psychology of Injury

As an athlete or anyone that has been injured, there have probably been a million and one things going through your mind at the time of injury. Take a look at this article that discusses the psychology of injury. I wanted to hear your thoughts and see if you can relate to anything? Did you learn anything new?


Psychology of Injury

Welcome!

Welcome to the ATR 171: Acute Care of Injury and Illness Blog! This blog is designed to expose you to different issues and current events in health science and athletic training. I hope this learning tool not only allows you realize and develop your own thoughts on different issues but to see your classmates opinions and engage with them in further discussion.

Content for each blog assignment will be posted one week before responses are due, giving you ample time to review the material and formulate a well thought out response. I do not want you to simply summarize the content but rather give me your personal insight on the issue, or explain to me how this knowledge will be helpful to you. I will be looking for critical thinking and quality academic work. These assignments should be engaging and hopefully spark interest in the health science and athletic training fields.

Please be respectful of other people's opinions and views that are posted on this blog as our intent is to engage in learning, not to bash someone's work. Have fun and I hope this blog allows you to gain additional insights outside of the classroom.

If you have any questions about Blogger or the assignments, you can post on this thread or send me an email at lbellive@heidelberg.edu. 

Lauren Belliveau