Sue Hammond

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  ADVANCE for Physician Assistants Online | Past Online... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/6/2001    Last Visited: 8/6/2001  

  It's always better to prevent an injury than to have to manage it after it happens , says Sue Hammond , ATC , head athletic trainer for the Washington Freedom , one of eight teams that began to play in the WPSL last spring.
  
  When it comes to acute injuries , anterior cruciate ligament tears are the most feared.
  
  Women are still more susceptible to anterior cruciate ligament tears-up to 7.8 times more often , according to injury statistics from the National Collegiate Athletics Association in Indianapolis.This predisposition isn't likely to change , since a woman has wider hips and a wider pelvis , which creates a broader Q angle ( the relationship between the pelvis , patella and upper tibia ).An excessive Q angle stresses the knees.
  
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  [ Soccer players ] have to avoid opponents while holding onto the ball , and it's easy to twist an ankle or tweak a knee , if muscles are conditioned properly , Hammond says.You want them to get comfortable and used to handling ( the contact ) ..
  
  Weight training is another aspect of the prevention program.But elite female athletes usually don't need the muscle bulk and can reap good benefits from using lower weights and higher repetitions four or five times a week , say experts.Elite female athletes in every sport should weight train with open and closed kinetic chain exercises to establish a basic foundation of conditioning.Even simple functional exercises , such as push-ups or upper body plyometric training , can fill this void.
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  They push you right to the edge because they want to be better , says Hammond.
  
  By focusing on prevention and nutrition , you can put athletes in position to stay ahead of the competition.

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  ADVANCE for Physician Assistants Online | Past Online... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/10/2002    Last Visited: 2/10/2002  

  "It's always better to prevent an injury than to have to manage it after it happens," says Sue Hammond, ATC, head athletic trainer for the Washington Freedom, one of eight teams that began to play in the WPSL last spring.
  
  When it comes to acute injuries, anterior cruciate ligament tears are the most feared.
  
  Women are still more susceptible to anterior cruciate ligament tears-up to 7.8 times more often, according to injury statistics from the National Collegiate Athletics Association in Indianapolis.This predisposition isn't likely to change, since a woman has wider hips and a wider pelvis, which creates a broader Q angle (the relationship between the pelvis, patella and upper tibia).An excessive Q angle stresses the knees.
  
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  "[Soccer players] have to avoid opponents while holding onto the ball, and it's easy to twist an ankle or tweak a knee," if muscles are conditioned properly, Hammond says."You want them to get comfortable and used to handling (the contact)."
  
  Weight training is another aspect of the prevention program.But elite female athletes usually don't need the muscle bulk and can reap good benefits from using lower weights and higher repetitions four or five times a week, say experts.Elite female athletes in every sport should weight train with open and closed kinetic chain exercises to establish a basic foundation of conditioning.Even simple functional exercises, such as push-ups or upper body plyometric training, can fill this void.
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  "They push you right to the edge because they want to be better," says Hammond.
  
  By focusing on prevention and nutrition, you can put athletes in position to stay ahead of the competition.

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  Freedom's trainer: 'On the field, it's blood and guts'... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/6/2001    Last Visited: 7/2/2001  

  This year athletic trainer Sue Hammond , who had built a reputation with world-class soccer teams , found herself in the midst of a startup league with a new team , new players and new challenges.
  
  Hammond is the trainer for the Washington Freedom and the medical coordinator of the Women's United Soccer Association , a professional league that began play in April.
  
  She served for a decade with the United States Women's National Soccer Team , including three World Cups and the 1996 Olympics.Hammond also served as associate athletic trainer for the Ohio University from 1987 to 1997 , traveling with the baseball and women's basketball teams.
  
  With the Freedom , she had to start from scratch , purchasing supplies , a whirlpool , ice machines , weight equipment and laundry machines.
  
  The team also has two doctors -- one orthopedic specialist and one general practitioner.They do not travel with the Freedom but provide medical care for the players in Washington and traveling WUSA teams playing here.
  
  Hammond talked with staff reporter Cynthia Hobgood about her role in helping keep the soccer team healthy.
  
  What are your daily duties with the Washington Freedom.

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  My Beautiful Game - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/1/2001    Last Visited: 10/10/2001  

  Washington Freedom trainer Sue Hammond , formerly of the U.S. national team , lists a couple of factors to keep in mind when out in the hot summer sun.
  
  For most of us , the summer sun has been blazing down on us and the mercury on the thermometer has been marching steadily upward for a few months now.As July comes to an end , there's no denying that summer is in full throttle.Whether you're playing soccer , soaking up rays pool-side or at the beach , or just enjoying the outdoors , there are a couple of important factors to keep in mind.
  
  First and foremost is hydration.
  
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  Everyone will be out in the sun , so the major thing to be mindful of is hydration , said Washington Freedom trainer Sue Hammond , who also served as the trainer for the U.S. national team.
  
  Though she stresses ice-cold water is the way to go , she says anything wet will do as well , although she warns against too much caffeine.
  
  Any of your sports drinks with a few electrolytes are good , too , she said.
  
  So grab a sports bottle , fill it with water or something wet , and take it along.
  
  Secondly , make sure you minimize your presence in direct sunlight.If you are going to be outside for an extended amount of time , there are a few things you should invest in.
  
  Definitely use your sunscreen , Hammond said.( The Freedom ) uses 45.Anything over 30 is good.Also use some kind of shade , whether it's a baseball cap or an umbrella..
  
  Hammond recommends that if you notice any unusual skin markings , to get them checked out by a physician immediately.
  
  Finally , she suggests confining your activities to the times of day when the sun is not at its full strength , such as early morning or late afternoon.

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  Washington Freedom - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/25/2002    Last Visited: 11/25/2002  

  Washington Freedom Athletic Trainer Sue Hammond speaks to Eliot Junior High School Students at the OIC Youth Forum on December 10. - Washington Freedom
  
  Opportunities Industrialization Center Youth ForumOn Dec. 10, Washington Freedom Athletic Trainer Sue Hammond participated in the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) Youth Forum.The Youth Forum was geared toward young people between the ages of 13 and 15, and focused on career preparation in the following three areas: realities in the world of work, ingredients for success and choosing careers.
  
  Sue spoke about her job to 7th, 8th and 9th graders
  
  Sue Hammond at the OIC Youth Forum on December 10. - Washington Freedom
  
  from Eliot Junior High School.She talked about her experiences as a trainer for the Washington Freedom, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Ohio University.She explained her educational background and let students know what kinds of classes they should take if they would like to become athletic trainers.Finally, Sue answered questions, mingled with the students and even signed autographs.
  
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  miafanclub.com - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/24/2001    Last Visited: 6/8/2002  

  Each week Washington Freedom trainer Sue Hammond will discuss topics covering anything from proper equipment to the importance of the pre- and post-game meals.
  
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  teammomusa.com - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/7/2004    Last Visited: 12/10/2005  

  "Everyone will be out in the sun, so the major thing to be mindful of is hydration," said Washington Freedom trainer Sue Hammond, who also served as the trainer for the U.S. national team. Though she stresses ice-cold water is the way to go, she says "anything wet" will do as well, although she warns against too much caffeine. "Any of your sports drinks with a few electrolytes are good, too," she said. So grab a sports bottle, fill it with water or "something wet," and take it along. Secondly, make sure you minimize your presence in direct sunlight.If you are going to be outside for an extended amount of time, there are a few things you should invest in. "Definitely use your sunscreen," Hammond said."(The Freedom) uses 45.

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  tishaventurini.net: articles - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/14/2001    Last Visited: 7/26/2008  

  Sue Hammond, the Freedom trainer who assisted CyberRays trainer Heidi Peterson in caring for Venturini at the stadium, said the injury was obvious from the moment they saw Tish's arm, which was bent in an 'L' shape.

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  usyouthsoccer.org - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/22/2001    Last Visited: 8/16/2004  

  Sue Hammond was the trainer for the U.S. national team during the 1999 Women's World Cup and now serves as the trainer for the Washington Freedom.

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