--- title: Articles & Resources Blog (2) description: BSMPG offers aspiring coaches access to the best performance coaches in the country. (2) --- [![BSMPG Logo](https://www.bsmpg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BSMPG_June2016-theme_Images/logo.png?width=570&name=logo.png "BSMPG Logo")](https://www.bsmpg.com/) # Articles & Resources ## [Two Must Read Articles For All Those That Work With Injured Athletes](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/82042/Two-Must-Read-Articles-For-All-Those-That-Work-With-Injured-Athletes) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Feb 4, 2012 10:10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     **Social Interactions May Influence Inflammation**   Research has consistently demonstrated that psychosocial factors can influence inflammation in the body (e.g., stressful events may increase inflammation). Unfortunately, it’s still unclear what kind of events may be related to inflammation; especially when we consider multiple exposures. Therefore, Chiang et al evaluated if daily social interactions among 122 healthy young adults to determine if these interactions relate to systematic concentrations of proinflammatory mediators (measured via oral collection) at rest and after acute stress.   .... keep reading this article by clicking **[HERE.](http://sportsmedresearch.blogspot.com/2012/01/social-interactions-may-influence.html)**   **Effects of Limb Immobilization On The Brain**   In sports medicine a large variety of injuries require a period of immobilization that reduce or eliminate external load to protect healing structures.  However, there are several consequences resulting from longer periods of immobilization including increased joint stiffness, muscle atrophy, and decreased motor control or coordination.  These consequences may limit the amount of time a joint is immobilized and they also dictate our goals in rehabilitation after immobilization.  However, one area of the body that has not been well examined for adaptations due to joint immobilization is the brain.   ..... keep reading this article by clicking **[HERE.](http://sportsmedresearch.blogspot.com/2012/02/effects-of-limb-immobilization-on-brain.html)** ****  ****  ****  **** ### Remember to Save the Date for the [BSMPG 2012 Summer Seminar ](https://www.bsmpg.com/2012-summer-seminar/)- May 19-20th in Boston MA. ****   **** ### A limited number of seats still remain for our [DNS "A" course](https://www.bsmpg.com/dns-course-boston/). Sign up now before the last seat is gone! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/82042/Two-Must-Read-Articles-For-All-Those-That-Work-With-Injured-Athletes#comments-listing) Topics: [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author), [Health & Wellness](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/health-wellness) ## [BSMPG Welcomes Koichi Sato to the Everthing Basketball Advisory Board](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/81517/BSMPG-Welcomes-Koichi-Sato-to-the-Everthing-Basketball-Advisory-Board) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Jan 21, 2012 9:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### BSMPG is proud to announce the addition of Koichi Sato, Rehabilitation Coordinator/Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Washington Wizards to the BSMPG Everything Basketball Advisory Board. See the experts in Basketball specific training this May 19/20th in Boston MA at the [**BSMPG Annual Summer Seminar! ** ](https://www.bsmpg.com/2012-summer-seminar/)  **[Basketball Specific Speakers](https://www.bsmpg.com/basketball-speaker-2012?&t=56420)** include Shawn Windle from the Indiana Pacers, Andrea Hudy from the University of Kansas, Logan Schwartz from the University of Texas and many more!! ****  **![Koichi Sato](https://www.bsmpg.com/hs-fs/file-5410541-png/images/wizards.png?width=143&height=169&name=wizards.png)** **KOICHI SATO** Washington Wizards   Koichi Sato is in his fourth season as Rehabilitation Coordinator/Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Washington Wizards. Prior to joining Wizards, Sato worked as athletic trainer/performance specialist for Levi Jones of Cincinnati Bengals in 2007-08. Sato was athletic trainer/performance specialist at Athletes’ Performance in Los Angeles from 2006-07. From 1997 to 2006, Sato provided medical cares to Sun Devil athletes at Arizona State University for nine years as a graduate assistant then assistant athletic trainer. His primary coverage were cross country, football, track & field, wrestling, women’s gymnastics and spent last four seasons with Sun Devil men’s basketball program. Sato worked for Chicago White Sox organization as a head athletic trainer for Bristol White Sox in the summer of 1999 and for Chicago Bears as an intern athletic trainer in the summer of 2002. Sato also were medical support staff for Olympic medalist such as Dwight Phillips (Long Jump World Champions and Olympic gold medalist in Athens) and Tim Harden (60m World Champion and 4x100m relay Olympic silver medalist in Atlanta). Born in Koriyama, Japan, Sato graduated from Tokyo International University in 1993 with a B.A. in International Study/Russia & Eastern European Studies. He then graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1997 with a B.S. in Physical Education/Athletic Training and graduated Arizona State University with a M.S. in Exercise Science/Biomechanics. Sato is active speaking in sports medicine conferences and workshops both in Japan and the U.S. Sato has spoken in various topics while his primary interest is in movement based systematic approach to management of athletic injuries. Sato also was a faculty associate at Kinesiology Department at Arizona State University and taught advanced athletic training courses. Sato is member of National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Japan Athletic Trainers’ Organization (JATO) and National Academy of Sports Medicine. Sato received President’s Challenge Award by JATO in 2007. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/81517/BSMPG-Welcomes-Koichi-Sato-to-the-Everthing-Basketball-Advisory-Board#comments-listing) Topics: [Basketball Related](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/basketball-related), [Koichi Sato](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/koichi-sato) ## [Factors Used to Determine Return to Unrestricted Sports Activities After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80862/Factors-Used-to-Determine-Return-to-Unrestricted-Sports-Activities-After-Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-Reconstruction) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Jan 8, 2012 6:39:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     Click **[HERE](http://sportsmedresearch.blogspot.com/2011/12/factors-used-to-determine-return-to.html)** to view this article.   ### Remember to Save the Date for the [BSMPG 2012 Summer Seminar ](https://www.bsmpg.com/2012-summer-seminar/)- May 19-20th in Boston MA.   ### A limited number of seats still remain for our [DNS "A" course](https://www.bsmpg.com/dns-course-boston/). Sign up now before the last seat is gone! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80862/Factors-Used-to-Determine-Return-to-Unrestricted-Sports-Activities-After-Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-Reconstruction#comments-listing) Topics: [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author), [Health & Wellness](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/health-wellness) ## [Tour of Missouri Basketball Weight Room](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80838/Tour-of-Missouri-Basketball-Weight-Room) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Jan 7, 2012 10:46:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Click **[HERE](http://www.strengthperformance.com/video/missouri-basketball-weight-room-tour)** to take a tour of the Missouri Basketball Weight Room.     0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80838/Tour-of-Missouri-Basketball-Weight-Room#comments-listing) Topics: [Basketball Related](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/basketball-related), [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author) ## [Function? by Gray Cook](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80595/Function-by-Gray-Cook) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Jan 1, 2012 2:52:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Click **[HERE](http://graycook.com/?p=922)** to view this article by Gray Cook.   ### Remember to Save the Date for the [BSMPG 2012 Summer Seminar ](https://www.bsmpg.com/2012-summer-seminar/)- May 19-20th in Boston MA.   ### A limited number of seats still remain for our [DNS "A" course](https://www.bsmpg.com/dns-course-boston/). Sign up now before the last seat is gone! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80595/Function-by-Gray-Cook#comments-listing) Topics: [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author), [Health & Wellness](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/health-wellness) ## [Femoroacetabular Impingement: Current Research and Best Practice](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80596/Femoroacetabular-Impingement-Current-Research-and-Best-Practice) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Jan 1, 2012 1:56:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Click[**HERE**](http://www.thesportsphysiotherapist.com/femoroacetabular-impingement-current-research-and-best-practice/) to view this article.  ### Remember to Save the Date for the [BSMPG 2012 Summer Seminar ](https://www.bsmpg.com/2012-summer-seminar/)- May 19-20th in Boston MA.   ### A limited number of seats still remain for our [DNS "A" course](https://www.bsmpg.com/dns-course-boston/). Sign up now before the last seat is gone! 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80596/Femoroacetabular-Impingement-Current-Research-and-Best-Practice#comments-listing) Topics: [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author), [Health & Wellness](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/health-wellness) ## [I Gave 110% : A Presentation from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80081/I-Gave-110-A-Presentation-from-the-MIT-Sloan-Sports-Analytics-Conference) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Dec 17, 2011 4:48:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     Click **[HERE](http://www.sloansportsconference.com/?p=621)** to view this presentation from the 2011 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.   ### Remember to Save the Date for the [BSMPG 2012 Summer Seminar ](https://www.bsmpg.com/2012-summer-seminar/)- May 19-20th in Boston MA.   ### A limited number of seats still remain for our [DNS "A" course](https://www.bsmpg.com/dns-course-boston/). Sign up now before the last seat is gone!   3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/80081/I-Gave-110-A-Presentation-from-the-MIT-Sloan-Sports-Analytics-Conference#comments-listing) Topics: [BSMPG](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/bsmpg), [athletic training conference](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/athletic-training-conference), [boston hockey conference](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/boston-hockey-conference), [baseball conference](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/baseball-conference) ## [Developing Athletic Talent: The Utility of Sport Science ](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/79751/Developing-Athletic-Talent-The-Utility-of-Sport-Science) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Dec 10, 2011 5:53:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     Click **[HERE](http://www.sloansportsconference.com/?p=611)** to watch this 20 minute presentation from the 2011 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.     ### Save the Date: May 19-20, 2012!! BSMPG Summer Seminar ### Details coming soon! 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/79751/Developing-Athletic-Talent-The-Utility-of-Sport-Science#comments-listing) Topics: [Basketball Related](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/basketball-related), [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author) ## [The Parasympathetic Nervous System: Looking For A Way In](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/79750/The-Parasympathetic-Nervous-System-Looking-For-A-Way-In) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Dec 10, 2011 5:39:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     Click **[HERE](http://optimumsportsperformance.com/blog/?p=2099)** to read this great article by Patrick Ward.   ### REMEMBER: Mark your calendars for May 19-20, 2012 as the best speakers in health and performance travel to Boston for the 2012 BSMPG Summer Seminar.   0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/79750/The-Parasympathetic-Nervous-System-Looking-For-A-Way-In#comments-listing) Topics: [Guest Author](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/guest-author), [Health & Wellness](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/topic/health-wellness) ## [Cuboid Syndrome and Lateral Foot Pain](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles---resources-0/bid/79749/Cuboid-Syndrome-and-Lateral-Foot-Pain) Posted by [Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group](https://www.bsmpg.com/articles-resources-0/author/boston-sports-medicine-and-performance-group) on Dec 10, 2011 5:15:00 PM - 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