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November 20, 2015 by Beth Sitzler

Environmental Cold Injuries Handout

Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean outdoor activities need to come to a halt. To help you keep your athletes and members of your community safe and active this winter, NATA has created an Environmental Cold Injuries Handout (pdf), found on p. 42...
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November 16, 2015 by Todd Christman

Help Us Choose the #BetterTogether Winner!

The #BetterTogether contest ended last week and the participation from athletic trainers across the country was great. We received nearly 200 photo and video entries! So who will win a free trip for two to the convention in 2016? Well, that’s where...
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November 13, 2015 by Todd Christman

Abstaining From Road Trips Could Benefit Injured Players

By John Doherty, ATC, PT Last night, Bears running back Matt Forte’s streak of 52 straight starts came to an end. Forte not only missed the start, he missed the trip to San Diego. For good reason. Airplane trips and swollen joints are a bad mix. It...
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November 6, 2015 by Todd Christman

One Week Left For #BetterTogether Entries

Time is running out to qualify for a chance to win two free trips to Baltimore for the 2016 convention. There is only one week left to submit entries for our #BetterTogether contest . The winner will receive free housing, registration and airfare...
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November 2, 2015 by Beth Sitzler

Concussion: Differentiating from concern and paranoia

By Beth Sitzler In recent years, there has been an upswing in concussion awareness and the dangers that surround repeat traumatic brain injuries. While this awareness has increased research, education and even legislation surrounding concussions,...
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November 2, 2015 by Beth Sitzler

AT Spotlight: Mike Prybicien

When Mike Prybicien’s son, Aiden, was diagnosed as diabetic at the age of 4, Prybicien relied on his background as an athletic trainer to help his family – including wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Abigail – navigate through their new circumstances.
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October 30, 2015 by Todd Christman

#BetterTogether Contest Check In

Athletic trainers are better together, and convention is more fun with a friend! To help promote this theme, we launched the #BetterTogether contest two weeks ago to coincide with the new website for the 67th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. The...
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October 30, 2015 by Todd Christman

FIFA 11+ Effective For More Than Just Soccer

By John Doherty, ATC, PT Concussions, fractures, strains and sprains translate to casts, splints, surgeries and/or time lost. Worse, that time may be a season or a career. Consequently, sports medics are always striving for better and faster...
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October 28, 2015 by JordanG

Elevating Osteoarthritis

The November issue of the NATA News is focused on the research within the athletic training profession. One of the highlighted research groups is the Athletic Trainers' Osteoarthritis Consortium (ATOAC), who is working to raise awareness of...
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