High ankle sprains are among the most frustrating injuries athletic trainers work on. They are infamous for their stubborn resistance to recovery.
, a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Wichita State, was happy to get expert advice on Tuesday. One of the softball student-athletes is dealing with a high ankle sprain. Smidzik, after watching former NFL athletic trainer Ron O'Neil demonstrate taping techniques, planned to use them on his Shocker softball player.
"I'm taping one of the student-athletes every day," Smidzik said. "His techniques, and the tape that he was using, could be really beneficial, especially going into our spring season.