Impact Athletics Raised Funds to Support Student Athletes At Its Annual IATC Golf Tournament

On April 17, Impact Athletics Track Club kicked off a fun filled weekend with a friendly game of golf hosted by Olympian Mel Pender and Atlanta Braves' Brian Jordan at the Mel Pen Pender "Tee Time For Kids" Golf Tournament.


Impact' student-athletes, local celebrities and friends headed for the greens to tee off for a good cause. This golf tournament raised more than $3,500 which will support and aid Impact student-athletes' travel and fees. More than thirty golfers took part in this inaugural event. "We are extremely thankful and pleased by the ongoing support and generosity from the community. We could not have done it without them and we look forward to partnering with them in the future."


THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters, Robert Riddick of BJ's Warehouse Club of McDonough, Big Easy Snowball, Express Oil, Lillian Farms, 100 Black Men South Metro, Wheatland Company, VandiEvents, Lennie Waugh photography, Walker's BBQ, Carroll Cabinets, The Brian Jordan Foundation, M&D Consultants for their ongoing commitment to our student-athletes.



FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE !
Impact Captain, and raising sophomore at Heritage High School, Taylor Coleman, and nationally rank 100M athlete shoots for hole-in-one!






















The Ladies Of Impact Prepare Gift Bags for Golfers!

















Impact Family Weekend Roundup
Impact Student-Athletes hang up their running shoes for sleeping bags --- just for a weekend. Our Impactors had the opportunity to bond and reconnect mentally and spiritually with one another. Athletes took part in fire-side chats, fishing at the lake, bonding with coaches and parents and other team building activities.
















































TRACK SEASON IS HERE AND WE NEED ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES TO BE FIT AND TRIM THE LAST SESSION OF FREE PHYSICALS FOR IMPACT STUDENT-ATHLETES IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 12TH FROM 2:30PM TO 5:00PM. PLEASE CONTACT JOYCE FAMBLE FOR AN APPOINTMENT SLOT. STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH ASTERISKS BESIDE THEIR NAMES MUST BE CHECKED OUT FOR SPECIFIC THINGS. THEIR PHYSICAL IS MANDATORY!

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY
STUDENT-ATHLETES:
Victoria Ingram, Kimberly Pouncie, Carlos Senter, Jasmine Senter, Ferris Barber, Andre Peterkin, Adria Peterkin*, Malik Smith*, Britney Thomas, Rahiim Aponte, Gabriel Alvarez, Cristian Colin, Janess O'Neil*, Jamara Dye*, Jake Hudson, LeReco Herring*, Corrie Roach*, Quami Stanley






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.

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Kisha Cameron
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