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Many professional organizations release research-based stands and consensus statements that include evidence-based recommendations for the profession. The following is a current list of examples from two professional organizations. Full text of these position stands, position statements, and consensus statements can be found on each organization's website.
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Some professional organizations, such as the National Athletic Trainers' Association, are now providing a category of evidence, based on the strength of recommendation taxonomy (SORT), for each recommendation contained within the statements.
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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE POSITION STANDS
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Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults: Guidance for Prescribing Exercise (July 2011)
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Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes: American College of Sports Medicine and the American Diabetes Association: Joint Position Statement (December 2010)
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Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults (July 2009) Nutrition and Athletic Performance (March 2009)
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Progression Models in Resistance Training for Healthy Adults (March 2009)
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Appropriate Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Regain for Adults (February 2009)
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The Female Athlete Triad (October 2007) Exercise and Acute Cardiovascular Events: Placing the Risks Into Perspective (May 2007)
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Exertional Heat Illness During Training and Competition (March 2007)
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Exercise and Fluid Replacement (February 2007)
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Prevention of Cold Injuries During Exercise (November 2006)
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Physical Activity and Bone Health (November 2004)
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Exercise and Hypertension (March 2004)
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Joint Position Statement: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Health/Fitness Facilities (March 2002)
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American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Joint Position Statement: Recommendations for Cardiovascular Screening, Staffing, and Emergency Policies at Health/Fitness Facilities (June 1998)
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Weight Loss in Wrestlers (October 1996)
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The Use of Blood Doping as an Ergogenic Aid (October 1996)
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Exercise for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (March 1994)
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The Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids in Sports (October 1987)
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NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION POSITION STATEMENTS
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Management of Sport Concussion (March 2014)
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Preparticipation Physical Examinations and Disqualifying Conditions (February 2014)
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Conservative Management and Prevention of Ankle Sprains in Athletes (August 2013)
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Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation (March 2013)
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Evaluation of Dietary Supplements for Performance Nutrition (February 2013)
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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (September 2012)
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National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Preventing Sudden Death in Sports (February 2012)
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National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise (June 2011)
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Pediatric Overuse Injuries (April 2011)
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