Impact On The Track Blog: An Inaugural Moment

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
An Inaugural Moment

Dear Impactors, Parents, Sponsors and Friends,

In life, you only get one chance to do something for the first time. Like taking your first steps, learning to ride a bike for the First time or winning your first race. One thing is for sure, there is something special about being the first.For the first time in history, Americans elected an African American as President of the United States of America. For this we are proud. We are equally proud to announce the dawning of a new day for Impact Athletics Track Club.

We are excited to introduce a first for Impact. Welcome to the launch of your blog, Impact on the Track. In an effort to keep you on track and in the loop, we created this blog with you in mind. You'll be able to get the latest updates on track schedules, health tips, special announcements, surveys, videos and so much more.

We hope you enjoy reading the blog as much as we enjoy writing it. Here's to an amazing season!


Impact Parents on the Scene
Keith & Tamara Coleman, parents of Taylor Coleman holding the Golden Shoe at practice.

Photo courtesy: Lennie Waugh





SPECIAL THANKS
In 2008, BJ’s Wholesale Club in McDonough, GA said yes to Impact Athletics Track Club when no other business would. In these treacherous economic times, a large business can easily have a reason not to donate to charitable organizations in need. However, on Friday, August 23, 2008, General Manager of BJ’s –McDonough, GA, Mr. Robert Riddick, made the decision, not to ignore his bottom line, but to care more about the children of the McDonough, Stockbridge, and Conyers communities who were in immediate need of their support. These children are the best and brightest student-athletes that these communities have to offer. With the support of his Regional Management, Mr. Riddick and BJ’s provided enough food and beverages to ensure a “non-fast-food” healthy breakfast and lunch for every IATC athlete for the entire week while these “student-athletes” competed in the 2008 Junior Olympic Games at Eastern Michigan University, outside Detroit, MI.

Wesley Chapel UMC - McDonough, GA and Word of Faith Love Worship Center – Atlanta, GA under pastoral directions of Rev. Sharma Lewis of Wesley, and Dr. Reginald Garmon of WOF, assisted with travel through significant congregational donations.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Keanu Hall – 01/03
Jenee Lind – 01/04
Raven Cox – 01/08
Jillian Sloane – 01/18








ESPN COACHES FUNDRAISER
In these difficult economic times, IMPACT has chosen to try and assist everyone with satisfying their club fees by participating in the ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program. The Program is simple and proven. With minimal effort, simply follow the instructions given and the monies you need to cover your child's/children's fees for the 2009 summer track and field season can be paid in full. With ESPN'S FUNDRAISER, we simply sell a two-year subscription to the ESPN Magazine for $40.00 and IMPACT keeps $30.00 (that's 75% from every order) with each subscription you sell that amounts goes towards paying your 2009 team member fees.


HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: When selling subscriptions, make sure the subscriber fills out all required information and initials where indicated


Step 2: Review the Fundraising Order Form for complete information. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO IMPACT ATHLETICS TRACK CLUB. DO NOT SEND CASH!


Step 3: When you are done selling and the order form is complete, submit your form(s) and subscription payments to our Administrative Manager, Mrs. Joyce Famble at practice or contact her at 404-432-2171 to make arrangements to submit your subscriptions.


Step 4: Be sure to keep a copy of your Fundraising Recap Form for your records.

The total fees for the 2009 season is $365.00/per child; therefore, an approximate total of 12.16 subscriptions (or round off to 13 subscriptions to meet your fee goal) needs to be sold.

SELLING TIPS:

TIP 1: Please be sure to tell your subscribers that they can purchase a new, renewal, and/or gift subscription.


TIP 2: ESPN's Magazine has great articles and the latest sports information - ranging from football, basketball, tennis, track & field, boxing, soccer, wrestling, etc.


TIP 3: Please photocopy order forms as needed.


TIP 4: PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE THE INFORMATION "ABOUT OUR CLUB" ATTACHED TO YOUR FORMS

TIP 5: PLEASE KEEP COPIES OF YOUR FORMS.

THERE WILL BE A PRIZE GIVEN TO THE "STUDENT-ATHLETE" WHO IS THE FIRST TO RAISE THE $365.00 FOR THEIR TEAM FEES AND SUBMIT THEIR FORMS AND PAYMENTS TO MRS. FAMBLE BY FEB. FEB 28TH!

Please contact Joyce Famble at (404) 432-2171 with any additional questions. Thanks and GOOD LUCK!

Injury Prevention

Shin Splints Revisted

Courtesy of MedicineNet.com

I recently treated a patient that had a bad ,case of what turned out to be “Shin Splints“.The mom had tried everything for her son and did everything the coaches told her, rest and ice ,but to no avail. Recently I have revamped my procedure of care and I am finding good results. He is doing very well now total of 8 treatments 2 1/2 weeks and no pain running or walking any longer.Here’s a quick update review of what I think is the best approach to this nagging condition.

So quick here’s a quick review of Shin Splints courtesy of MedicineNet.com

What is a Shin Splint?

Shin splint: An inflammatory condition of the front part of the tibia (the big bone in the lower leg) that results from overuse as, for example, from running too much on hard roads or sidewalks.

Shin splintsare due to injury to the tendon (called the posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front (anterior) of the lower leg.

The pain from shin splints is usually noticed early in exercise, then lessens, and reappears later in running. Characteristically, the pain is dull at first but with continuing trauma worsens. It may cause the person to stop running. Treatment involves a multifaceted approach of “relative rest.” The aim is to restore the runner to a pain-free state.

Dr.Bill Booker of Capitol Rehab states ”What causes the muscles to become overworked is multi-faceted ,one needs to understand that when you study muscles, remember that form fits function. A short square muscle, like the muscles found on the sole of the foot are designed to provide stability, while a long, slender muscle, like the muscles along the front of the leg are torque produces which generate movement in the lower leg and foot.

Shin Splints are actually the result of an imbalance in the lower leg in which the short, square shaped muscles along the sole of the foot stop providing stability and balance. As a result, the long torque producers of the shin, have to assist with stability and they are not designed to do that”

I also have found that improper firing patterns also is present in most patients with this condition.

So Dr Booker and I both agree ,while rest and ice may be necessary in the first 24-48 hours an effective treatment of shin splints is as follows:

1. Proper assessment and diagnosis of shin splints.

2. Improve joint mobility of the foot to insure that the postural muscles of the foot are functioning properly.

3. Reduce the spasticity (hypertonicity) of the overactive muscles of the shin and calf. This can be done a few ways I do it with Cold Laser and deep muscle activation treatment.

4. Improve firing of the muscles of the foot with a program that includes proper balance (proprioceptive )training on a regular basis and an exercise the patient can do at home to strengthen these muscles. (In addition I apply Applied Kinesiosology techniques and Kinesio-Taping techniques along with my trusty Cold Laser).

I did all of these things in just 2 1/2 short weeks and if the patient continues the easy home exercise program I reccomended he should be just fine and ready for the season come January.

CONTACT US

For comments, questions and/or concerns contact:

Kisha Cameron
404-886-7348
kisha.cameron@gmail.com
www.impacttrackclub.com

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