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Although their names — ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot — may sound funny, if you're a teen with one of these skin infections, you're probably not laughing. If you've ever had one, you know that all of these can produce some pretty unpleasant symptoms. The good news is that tinea, the name for this category of common skin infections, is generally easy to treat. The Basics on Tinea Infections Tinea (pronounced: TIH-nee-uh) is the medical name for a group of related skin infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. They're caused by several types of mold-like fungi calleddermatophytes...

“More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill—none have wrestled without pride.” ~ Dan Gable Today’s workforce is extremely competitive. When comparing resumes it’s easy to get lost in all the bullet points of software literacy and past responsibilities. If you really want to separate two seemingly qualified employees, bring them in for an interview and ask a simple question, “Have you ever participated in sports at an elite level?” “Current research indicates that individuals who have competed in elite level athletics, i.e., collegiate, international, or professional level competition possess higher...

Introduction by Rebecca S. I always wonder what sports my kids would end up being involved in. Mind you, I don't even have kids yet, but I do often think about it. Blame it on baby fever!  Sports definitely play a significant role in molding a child. It gives valuable life lessons and help instill hard work, confidence, and that valuable lesson of winning/losing and never giving up! I honestly didn't fully understanding the sport of wrestling until I started working at Matguard. Now I can assure you, I am the biggest fan!  Matguard is big in supporting and protecting the...

Introduction by Rebecca S. Athletic Trainers (ATs) by definition are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians. The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. But our ATs are more than this definition to us. They go above and beyond serving as our guardians during games, matches, events, and even practices! This article is a great example of what our Athletic trainers do for our athletes day in and day out. Let’s make sure every high school in our country provides all our athletes with knowledgeable and trained professionals...

Introduction by Ross Dale This past year, a police officer from Lee’s Summit, MO found himself struggling for his life from a rare flesh-eating disease known as necrotizing fasciitis. If you have even a very basic understanding of Latin, yes, that basically means dying tissue. The bacteria Joshua Ward had wasn’t just infecting him, it was literally killing his tissue; skin, muscles, anything it came in contact with. To save him, doctors realized that it “required immediate removal of nearly all the tissue and muscle from his armpit to groin on his right side.” The cause of this ferocious disease? Group...