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Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

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par Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University

High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot summer in much of the country. Now, before they hit the field, is the time for athletes to start slowly and safely building up strength and stamina.

Studies have found that the greatest risk of heat illness occurs in the first two weeks of team practices,…

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