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September 3, 2025 by Lydia Hicks

New Courses Released in August

As your source of lifelong learning, NATA EducATe provides users with an extensive educational library, a customizable experience, the ability to interact with peers and more.

New courses are constantly being added to the platform to ensure you have the knowledge needed to stay up to date in your practice – as well as earn CEUs. 

Enhanced access to the entire NATA EducATe On-Demand Course Catalog is also now available to NATA members, so take advantage of these courses.

August 25, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

VNATA 2021 Hot Topic: Emergency Preparedness/Response

The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is far from over. The on-demand educational programming is available to attendees through Sept. 30, providing an extended time for athletic trainers to learn and earn CEUs.

Athletic trainers are put in emergency situations that call for fast thinking. ATs are built to respond to emergencies, and one of the VNATA 2021 theme’s, emergency preparedness and response, ensures ATs are equipped with the information they need to provide the best health care possible.

August 18, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

VNATA 2021 Hot Topic: Ergogenic Aids

The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is far from over. The on-demand educational programming is available to attendees through Sept. 30, providing an extended time for athletic trainers to learn and earn CEUs.

Ergogenic aids, from doping to energy enhancements, have been an important discussion over recent years. VNATA 2021 ensures ATs are up to date on the latest information and research when it comes to these enhancements and supplements.

August 12, 2021 by Elizabeth Quinn

VNATA 2021 Hot Topic: Mental Health

The 2021 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is far from over. The on-demand educational programming is available to attendees through Sept. 30, providing an extended time for athletic trainers to learn and earn CEUs.

The VNATA 2021 platform allows users to search and filter on-demand content to ensure an easier approach to finding the sessions they’re looking for. Over the next few weeks, NATA will highlight VNATA 2021 sessions that cover some trending topics in athletic training.

July 21, 2021 by Todd Christman

Call for New ATEJ Editorial Board Members

The Athletic Training Education Journal (ATEJ) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Editorial Board and begin service in fall 2021. The term of appointment is three years and may be renewed with agreement from the Editor-in-Chief and the Senior Editorial Leadership Team.

 

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July 1, 2021 by Claire Williams

Clinical Bottom Line: Evaluating Spondylolysis

By Brandy Ramaj Jewett, DAT, LAT, ATC

It has been estimated that 63 percent of individuals participating in sports will suffer a spondylolysis and 6 to 8 percent of individuals suffering low back pain (LBP) are diagnosed with a spondylolithesis.1 Additionally, there are few preclinical indications unique to spondylosis.1,2 This leads many authors to believe the condition is often underdiagnosed.1