Membership: Investing in ATs, the Profession’s Future
Discover the benefits of NATA membership for athletic trainers. Access continuing education, career resources, advocacy and a nationwide network that advances the athletic training profession.
Students: It’s a Wonderful Life
By Jeremy Hawkins, PhD, ATC
Colorado Mesa University
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.
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 Own Risk website next spring.
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 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 a special anniversary with the association as well as those who experienced significant milestones of their own!
50 Years with NATA
A. Andersen
Patient-Centered Care
The Health Care System’s Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
By Kara Gainer
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 the survey meaning we need about 12,700 more members to complete the survey to reach our goal.
Shin Splint & Stress Fracture Infographic
Although shin splints and stress fractures both affect the lower legs, the two overuse injuries are different. To help you educate members of your community, the NATA has created a shin splint and stress fracture infographic handout featured in the November NATA News.
AT Spotlight: Elizabeth Wolfe, CAGS, ATC
The November NATA News features a profile on Elizabeth Wolfe, CAGS, ATC, which examines her role as an injury prevention coordinator at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Supporting Louisiana Flood Victims
After more than 7 trillion gallons of rainwater covered Louisiana and Mississippi Aug. 8-15, the Baton Rouge-Lafayette area experienced historic flooding resulting in extensive damage to homes, schools and entire communities. In the November NATA News, “ATs Taking Care of ATs” (p.