LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN !

ATTENTION IMPACT PARENTS / GUARDIANS
Please submit your child/children's IATC Application, AAU, and USATF forms along with their latest progress report card ASAP. Please bring the completed forms with you to practice. Mrs. Joyce Famble (IATC Admin. Manager) will be available to receive your paperwork.

Additionally, to all parents who have not submitted your non- refundable $50.00 deposit securing your child's spot on the team - PLEASE DO SO TODAY. The following documents should accompany your AAU and USATF forms:

  • IATC Application

  • Latest Progress Report Card (no matter what the current GPA) - please keep in mind that the determining report card is the final one received for the 2009 school year - but we do need to see where everyone is in their studies right now - need to determine if tutoring is needed to ensure they have 3.0's or higher in May)

  • Birth Certificate

  • CopyInsurance Card Copy (if available)

PLEASE BE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE:(Please contact Joyce Famble at (404) 432-2171 with additional questions)


$50 deposit non- refundable - DUE NOW

$160 is due on or before Saturday, February 7th

$155 due on or before March 28th (extension)




ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT "12.1" ESPN SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL COVER ONE ENTIRE PAYMENT!!!!! LET'S GET THOSE KIDS SELLING TO YOUR HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, UNCLES, AUNTS, GRANDMOTHER, GRANDFATHER, FRIENDS, TEACHERS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKERS, CUSTOMERS, ETC.


Should you have any addtional questions regarding payments or wish to advise of your intention to pay and when, please contact Joyce Famble at (404) 432-2171.






IMPACT PARENTS CHALLENGE


1) Do you look like you can run 1-2 miles but you can't run one block?

2) Is stress overtaking your body?

3) Are you constantly telling yourself; I'll start working out this week?

4) Can you feel aches and pains in your body that you have never experienced before?

5) Do you want to be more active with you children?

6) Are you skipping family events and class reunions because of your weight?

7) Do you need to lose weight and can' t seem to get motivated?

8) Are you over 50 and constantly say, ....."my age has caught up with me?"

9) Do you want to go to a class reunion that's coming up soon?

10.) Join your children in their workouts. Don't sit at home on Saturday and Sundays. Come walk 3 miles!











American Association of Blacks in Energy
Atlanta Chapter


Greetings Impact Athletes, Family & Friends:


The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is an organization established to represent, initiate, and champion new ideas in energy-related matters. AABE also represents minorities in matters involving energy use and research, the formulation of energy policy, the ownership of energy resources, and the development of energy technologies in the United States. We need your assistance in identifying students that are eligible for scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $1,000.00 or more. The attached document provides the guidelines, eligibility requirements and application form.


All applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed in the guidelines. The AABE – Atlanta Chapter James K. Davis Scholarship provides assistance to graduating African American, Hispanic, and Native American metro-Atlanta high school seniors pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution who plan to major in business, engineering, mathematics, and science fields. Applications must be completed and returned by February 6, 2009 to be considered for the AABE-Atlanta Chapter Scholarship. Thank you for your support. Please call or email me with any questions.



Sincerely,



Joyce Famble
Atlanta Chapter AABE Scholarship Committee
404-506- 0907 (work)



IATC RECOMMENDED READING OF THE MONTH
Raising Black Boys by Jawanza Kunjufu






















ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the following Impactors:

Tyla Morton for remaining on the A/B honor roll and for recieving the perfect attendance and citizenship awards at her school. Tyla also serves as 3rd chair, 1st row violin for her Orchestra. Way to go!

Leah Manuel for consistantly making straight A's all year long. Leah also received good attendance and citizenships awards. Lil Bit also received a scholarship to Georgia Tech. Fantastic!

Julian Cameron for landing an interview with the Ron Clark Academy. Also, Julian currently serves as school treasurer at Centennial Place Elementary. Congratulations Julian!

Dennis Famble is student of the month for January at Gen. Ray Davis Middle School. Keep up the good work Dennis!!

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Raven, the Golden Goddess, receives the Golden Shoe.

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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