At the National Athletic Trainers' Association convention, TenCate highlighted how advances in turf technology can support athlete health, availability and performance
PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletic trainers are being asked to manage one of the most complex challenges in sports: helping athletes stay healthy and available as training loads, game schedules and year-round competition continue to increase.
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