Summary: <br> What is Ramadan?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Ramadan is the most holy observance of the world's second largest religion. * Takes place during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar* Shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which causes the change in time from year to year. * Ramadan is a the obligatory spiritual period of abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking, chewing and sexual relations from dawn to sundown* For the scope of our practice we are only going to discuss diet, sleep and hydration<br> <br> <br> <br> Image Source: <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/salah-wont-longer-3-weeks-egypts-fa-says/">https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/salah-wont-longer-3-weeks-egypts-fa-says/</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> Why is it Important?<br> <br> <br> <br> * The first verse of the Quran revealed to prophet Muhammed* One of the 5 pillars of Islam each physically and mentally able Muslim must perform* Salah (prayer)* Zakat (giving to the poor)* Hajj (“hidg” pilgrimage to Mecca)* Fasting* Faith<br> <br> <br> <br> Why is Ramadan important to us?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Inclusion* Treat everyone the same! * Second largest religion * Time of year* Fasting* History (2012 Olympics held during Ramadan) * Detroit (largest Muslim population outside of the middle east)* Some sports/teams/schools adjust whole schedules when possible.<br> <br> <br> <br> What Important Factors do ATs need to consider?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Diet* <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/crampingsciencemiller%20">Hydration</a>* Sleep* Exercise * Emergency procedures* Cold towels, cooling procedures and when to give water<br> <br> <br> <br> What other things should we consider?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Inclusion* End of the year banquets* Take home meals* Pizza/Pasta parties* Will not be able to participate but please include<br> <br> <br> <br> image source: <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/961917/ramadan-2018-iftar-time-eid-al-fitr-break-fast-suhur-time-uk">https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/961917/ramadan-2018-iftar-time-eid-al-fitr-break-fast-suhur-time-uk</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> Where is the letter John sent out?<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17cXWsGT55Mqto1j3bCNKrOpxKu6buzT9J4jZEukDpvg/edit?usp=sharing">Here is a copy of the letter</a> John sent to his admin to help support his athletes and educate his peers<br> <br> <br> <br> This letter contains the start/ end dates and start / end times for Ramadan<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ws-j09BDjk">HERE is the YouTube video</a> mentioned in the podcast<br> <br> <br> <br> Contact Us<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="mailto:jciecko@bloomfield.org">John Ciecko</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/aboutus">Jeremy Jackson</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> These people LOVE ATs and help the SMB pay the bills:<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/frio">Frio Hydration</a> – Superior Hydration products.<a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/miotech">MioTech</a> – meeting all of your sports medicine supply needs<a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/1freecourse">PhysicalTherapy.com</a> – use promo code “1FREECOURSE” to start for free <a href="https://www.dragonflymax.com/">DragonflyMax</a> – one-stop EMR<a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/hoist">HOIST</a> – no matter your reason for dehydration DRINK <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/hoist" title="Hoist hydration" class="pretty-link-keyword" target="_blank">HOIST</a><a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/medbridge">MedBridge Education</a> – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second-year free and support the podcast.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.facebook."></a>
