Fostering the Next Generation of Scholars
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Hispanic/Latinx athletic training members who are advancing the profession through research.
Research Supports Low Socioeconomic Athletes
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Hispanic/Latinx athletic training members who are advancing the profession through research.
Join President Dieringer for NATA Updates, Insights
Starting this fall, members are invited to attend NATA Forward Motion, a new 30-minute live quarterly conversation with NATA President Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. CDT Sept. 9.
Each quarter during NATA Forward Motion, Dieringer will share updates, provide insight into various strategic initiatives and address timely topics of importance to members.
What To Look Forward To in September
There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what is in store for September, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.
Advocacy
NATA and Other Key Organizations Release COVID-19 Vaccine Statement
NATA joins the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National Federation of State High School Associations, National Collegiate Athletic Association, U.S.
What To Look Forward To in August
There is a lot happening at NATA! Stay up to date on what’s to come each month in advocacy, engagement and development in this NATA Now blog series. Check out what else is in store for August, and follow our communication channels throughout the month for more information.
What To Know About Charging for AT Services
By Sara Richardson, MS, LAT, ATC
Chair, NATA COPA Private & Emerging Practice Committee
Clinical Bottom Line: Evaluating Spondylolysis
By Brandy Ramaj Jewett, DAT, LAT, ATC
It has been estimated that 63 percent of individuals participating in sports will suffer a spondylolysis and 6 to 8 percent of individuals suffering low back pain (LBP) are diagnosed with a spondylolithesis.1 Additionally, there are few preclinical indications unique to spondylosis.1,2 This leads many authors to believe the condition is often underdiagnosed.1
NATA Welcomes New Board Members
In June, NATA welcomed two new board members: Scott Galloway, MBA, LAT, ATC, representing District Six, and Donna Wesley, MS, LAT, ATC, representing District Nine. In the July NATA News, Galloway and Wesley discuss their goals as new board members. Below they share insight into their athletic training journeys and the importance of volunteerism.
Resource Review: Transgender Patient Care
In honor of Pride Month, throughout June the NATA Now blog will highlight NATA’s LGBTQIA+ resources to assist members in their pursuit of providing compassionate, culturally competent patient care to all.