NATA Now

March 1, 2016 by Todd Christman

Help Promote NATA Foundation's #ThankAnAT Program to Community

It is with heartfelt thanks that we reach out to you on behalf of the NATA Foundation. Athletic Trainers have a significant impact on students’, patients’, and athletes’ lives, yet our efforts often go unrecognized. The NATA Foundation’s 25th...
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February 26, 2016 by Beth Sitzler

Student Leadership Committee Holds NATM Video Contest

As part of National Athletic Training Month in March, the NATA Student Leadership Committee will once again hold its annual video contest. Students will have the opportunity to promote the profession of athletic training by capturing the heart of...
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February 19, 2016 by Beth Sitzler
Patient Care
Resources

ACL Injury Handout

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the knee. An ACL injury can occur in any sport, with 70 percent of ACL injuries being sustained during non-contact sports and 30 percent sustained during contact...
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February 19, 2016 by Beth Sitzler

NATA Thanks its Many Volunteers

In honor of National Volunteer Month in April, the March NATA News featured a story highlighting the benefits of volunteering and encouraging members to give back to their profession as well as their community.
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February 10, 2016 by Todd Christman

Post-Professional Athletic Training Residency

By Forrest Pecha, MS, ATC, CSCS on behalf of CAATE Webster’s definition of residency includes, “A period of advanced training in a medical specialty.” This is important to understand when considering the goals and standards of post-professional...
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February 8, 2016 by Beth Sitzler

AT in Residence: On the Road Again

By Katie Scott, MS, ATC, LAT NATA Athletic Trainer in Residence As we enter into the second month of 2016, I find myself internally reviewing my professional goals for the new year. Most of us have a bucket list, and I was fortunate to have the...
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February 2, 2016 by Todd Christman

Staying in Step With Marching Band Athletic Trainers

by Moegi Yamaguchi, AT Lead Athletic Trainer, 2015 Ohio University Marching 110 Marching band is a relatively new area of practice for athletic trainers. Marching musicians may not fall into a typical category of athlete; however, their effort is...
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