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Five Duval County public schools will have access to certified full-time trainers starting this school year, according to jacksonville.com.

Alan Nasar, MD, of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, presented on treating sports injuries.

Orthopedic surgeon Tal David, MD, is the new head team physician for the San Diego Chargers, according to a report by The San Diego Union Tribune.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association released new guidelines for treating athletes with potential spinal cord injuries. The guidelines would allow sports medicine physicians to treat athletes on the field, according to Baylor College of Medicine.

James Andrews, MD, performed elbow surgery on Cleveland Indians pitcher Nick Hagadone, according to a USA Today report.

A 2013 survey of NCAA athletic trainers and team physicians revealed the majority of physicians felt pressure to clear concussed athletes before the athletes were medically ready, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Colorado State University in Fort Collins has received a $10 million gift to build a new equine hospital, which will expand the university's Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Program in an effort with CSU's Orthopaedic Research Center, according to Denver…

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis tore his ACL during the 2012 NFL season, and is now ready to play his first game back with the team since being sidelines.

Louisiana Back Institute launched a new tool allowing residents to check their pain symptoms for free online.

Boxing promoter Bob Arum criticized Manny Pacquiao earlier this week after the boxing star missed an appointment with Neal ElAttrache, MD. Mr. Pacquiao said he was carrying out his own rehabilitation, according to Sports360.