Heat Illness

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Field Care
• Equipment
• Rules
• Heat Illness
• Hydration/Nutrition
• Acclimatization
• Lightning
• Burns
• Weather

Heat illness can affect indoor athletes as well as outdoor athletes. For indoor athletes this is almost always preventable by maintaining proper hydrationn and wearing approproate clothing. Outdoor athletes benefit from acclimatization, proper hydration, and adequate protection from the elements. This can range from providing location that supplies air conditioning to a well-ventilated restroom or shaded area. Remember to hydrate before, and during activity as well as afterward as needed.

This tool was constructed using the expertise of certified athletic trainers, an orthopedic surgeon, and a certified teacher/web site designer. These professionals were selected for their abilities to interpret medical information and to instruct diverse populations.