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June 20, 2018 by Beth Sitzler

Finding Your Way Around New Orleans

Traveling to a new city can be stressful. From finding your hotel to getting to the convention center, there is a lot of to think about. Don’t worry – NATA is here to help you find your way around the various NATA 2018 event locations. Before you...
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June 20, 2018 by Beth Sitzler
Events

Looking Ahead to NATA 2018

The NATA convention is only a few days away, so now is the time to finalize your schedule and double check your packing list. Whether it’s registration hours or convention attire, NATA has compiled a list of those “don’t forget” details to help you...
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June 18, 2018 by Todd Christman
Students

2018 Quiz Bowl Teams

The 10 teams that will compete at the 2018 NATA Quiz Bowl in New Orleans have been determined. Scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on June 28 at the convention, the Quiz Bowl is now in its tenth year and features teams from each district in a Jeopardy-style...
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June 15, 2018 by Todd Christman

Chiefs Host Health and Safety Tour

Earlier this week the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs and NFL Physicians Society held a behind-the-scenes health & safety media tour at Arrowhead Stadium. Speakers included NFL Senior VP of Health and Safety Policy Jeff Miller and Chiefs VP of Sports...
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June 4, 2018 by Todd Christman
Public Relations

June Public Relations Tip

Most organizations and companies have risk managers and/or compliance officers who are responsible for identifying and reducing risks that are specific to the workplace. You can promote the athletic training profession by organizing a meeting with...
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May 29, 2018 by Todd Christman

Provide Input for 2020 Standards

In March 2018, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) released the Standards for Accreditation of Professional Athletic Training Programs at the Masters Level (2020 Standards) . In their rollout, CAATE states: The...
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May 14, 2018 by Todd Christman

Spine Injury in Sport Update

The Spine Injury in Sport Group (SISG) was developed out of the prior Inter-Association Task Force on Pre-Hospital Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete. NATA has partnered with the NFL and NCAA to participate in and assist with sponsoring the project...
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May 10, 2018 by Beth Sitzler
Patient Care
Resources

Mental Health Month in Full Swing

With May being Mental Health Month, now is a great time to revisit NATA’s many mental health-related resources. The Mental Health section of the website features a bevy of related resources, from position and consensus statements to articles and...
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May 7, 2018 by Todd Christman

ATs Need to Stand Up 2 OA!

By Jeffrey B. Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS Many athletic trainers have stories about former athletes who return to their clinic 10 years after graduation and mention problems with chronic joint pain. The patient tells stories about a knee swelling after a...
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