The Korey Stringer Institute recently held a meeting in Minnesota as part of its Team Up for Sports Safety initiative to develop policies to reduce sport-related deaths. The goal was to improve high school sport safety by implementing best medical practices. The institute, named after former Minnesota Vikings player Korey Stringer who died from an exertional heat stroke, aims to prevent sudden death in sports. Research has shown that adopting evidence-based safety measures can significantly reduce risks and save lives. The meeting focused on four key areas: pre-participation physical exams, CPR/AED training for coaches, exertional heat stroke treatment, and emergency action planning. The goal was to produce best practice policy language for each area to be considered by state leaders and possibly introduced in legislation.
The meeting brought together experts, decision makers, and community leaders to collaborate on improving sports safety in Minnesota. By implementing these policies, athlete safety can be greatly enhanced. The Minnesota Athletic Trainers’ Association supports the initiative and sees it as a way to protect young student-athletes. The meeting was important for advancing health and safety measures in the state and ensuring that all athletes have the best care possible. Overall, the work of the Korey Stringer Institute aligns with UConn’s mission to enhance health and well-being locally, nationally, and globally.
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