As ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøclubs begin training camps in preparation for the 2021 season amid rising summer temperatures across the country, the league continues to further prepare its clubs to address heat-related illness.
The hot temperatures at the beginning of training camp present the greatest risk to ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøplayers, but it is equally important for sport at any level – youth, high school and college – to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness so it can be prevented or treated.
On Tuesday, August 3, ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøChief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills hosted , CEO of the (KSI) and Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, for an '¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøPresents' webinar to discuss best practices to prevent, identify, assess and treat exertional heat stroke. Dr. Casa, who is a foremost expert in this field, has long been a partner of the NFL, creating educational material for ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøclubs about heat stroke and advising across the league on this important topic.
Dr. Casa's full presentation is available .
Watch the full webinar: