NATA Now

January 3, 2017 by Beth Sitzler
Secondary School

Not Knowing Risk Manager is Risky Business

By Shelly Jones, ATC Last spring, I received a message from our school district office that struck immediate fear and elicited some tachycardia. “I’d like to meet with you regarding concussions.” After double checking my record keeping and return-to...
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January 3, 2017 by Beth Sitzler
Patient Care
Research

Gray Area of Baseball Pitching Overuse

It seems as though America’s pastime is on its way to becoming a little safer for those who pitch. There has been a renewed focus on pitch count associated with baseball and softball. The research is skewed toward baseball and the throwing mechanics...
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December 16, 2016 by Todd Christman
Emerging Settings

Theater Athletes and the Outdoors

By Meg Schneider, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer- Radio City Christmas Spectacular Athletic Trainer- Chicago Bulls Entertainment team Most ATs are prepared for teams that traditionally play and practice outdoors, but what would happen if all of...
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December 16, 2016 by Todd Christman
Students

Students: It’s a Wonderful Life

By Jeremy Hawkins, PhD, ATC Colorado Mesa University This fall I took on some new responsibilities at work. I now serve as the head of the Department of Kinesiology in addition to my role as the athletic training program director. I have enjoyed...
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December 14, 2016 by Todd Christman
Membership

Mark Cuban Interviewed for AYOR

NATA staff conducted an interview with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban about the importance of athletic trainers. The full interview will be posted to the At Your Own Risk website next spring. At Your Own Risk is a public awareness campaign aimed...
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December 5, 2016 by Todd Christman

Kobe Bryant Interviewed About ATs

Last week NATA staff conducted an interview with recently retired Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In the interview, Bryant talked about the role athletic trainers played throughout his career. The full interview will be posted to the At Your...
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November 22, 2016 by Todd Christman

Change in J&J Partnership

Johnson & Johnson has made the decision to change its sponsorship level with NATA. While they will continue to support NATA and the profession, it will be in a reduced capacity. “NATA understands and respects this business decision. It is...
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November 16, 2016 by Beth Sitzler
Membership

NATA Members Celebrate Milestones in 2016

In 2016, 589 NATA members celebrated 25 years with the association while 27 celebrated 50 years of membership. In addition, 162 NATA members celebrated a personal milestone: retirement. Congratulations to all of the NATA members who are celebrating...
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November 2, 2016 by Todd Christman
Patient Care

Patient-Centered Care

The Health Care System’s Commitment to Patient-Centered Care By Kara Gainer Over the last several decades, the phrase “patient-centered care” has grown in popularity. Patient-centered care places the focus on the patient, as opposed to the physician...
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October 31, 2016 by Beth Sitzler

2016 NATA Salary Survey Midway Update

We are in the midst of the 2016 NATA Salary Survey and are excited to share a midway update! We are off to a good start at 9 percent overall participation, but still have a way to go to achieve our 35 percent goal. Approximately 4,440 have completed...
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