Injury Prevention, POLICE, Sports Medicine with Athletic Trainer Craig Harnetiaux

Welcome back to the Allostasis Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with a Craig Harnetiaux certified Athletic Trainer and instructor at CSUB Bakersfield, where he teaches Sports Medicine 1 & 2 and CPR. We dive into the real-world side of athletic training and what actually matters when it comes to injury prevention, recognition, and recovery. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or someone interested in sports medicine, this conversation breaks down key concepts you need to know. We cover: The POLICE principle (and why it’s replacing RICE) How to recognize early warning signs of injury before it gets serious Common mistakes athletes make when dealing with pain What athletic trainers actually look for during evaluations Real insights from working with athletes in the field If you’re trying to stay healthy, perform better, or pursue a career in athletic training or sports medicine, this episode gives you practical knowledge you can apply immediately. HAPPY NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH #AthleticTrainer #sportsmedicine