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July 31, 2015 by NATA Staff

Helpful Hints For NATA Awards Candidates and Nominators

Applying for an award
Please keep the following tips in mind when completing your candidate profile:
·        While the entire profile is considered for the Gail Weldon Award, an area of particular importance is the mentorship provided to women in athletic training.
·        Honorary Membershipis awarded to a non-AT with 15 years of involvement with the profession or the NATA.

July 30, 2015 by NATA Staff

The Future of Biking in America?

By John Doherty, ATC, PT

A common refrain in this space is “exercise is medicine.” And if you are looking for proof, go no further than the current edition of HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.”   In one segment, the host doubles as field reporter and offers some startling numbers on just how much in health care savings the citizens of Copenhagen realize by biking to work.  
July 27, 2015 by NATA Staff

Awards Season Begins August 1

A new award season is upon us! 2016 nominations begin on August 1. The final day to nominate colleagues for a national honor is September 15 and all application materials are due by October 1.

July 24, 2015 by NATA Staff

Post-Convention Resources Available

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a month since the convention, but in that time we have had the chance to finalize a bevy of related resources. We thought it might be helpful to compile all of them in a central location, so below you will find videos, photos, educational content and more. 

For attendees:

2015 handout library
July 21, 2015 by NATA Staff

Heat Illness Handout

As temperatures around the country continue to rise – reaching the triple digits in some areas – it's important to remind parents, coaches and student athletes of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. There are several types of heat illness, but athletes are specifically at risk of exertional heat stroke, which is caused by intense exercise in the heat.

July 16, 2015 by NATA Staff

NFL Gameday Advocacy

NATA has partnered with USA Today Health and Human Services in a marketing effort to promote athletic trainers to NFL game attendees. This NATA advocacy ad will be featured in the gameday programs of the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos and the New York Giants during the 2015-2016 season. Our message will focus on “Who is taking care of your kids?” and prompt readers to visit our public website scheduled to launch this fall.

July 9, 2015 by NATA Staff

Expansion of Athletic Trainer Outreach Program Announced

By John Doherty, ATC, PT

Four weeks from today, Indiana high school athletes will be in day two of official preseason fall practices. Meanwhile in Illinois, summer vacation will only have eight days left.   Of course, a coach or coaches will be on the field or in the gymnasium with your son or daughter but will an athletic trainer (ATC)?  
July 2, 2015 by NATA Staff

AT Spotlight: Elicia Leal

Having survived an aneurysm and stroke in July 2014, McKinney North High School athletic trainer Elicia Leal, MEd, ATC, LAT, has progressed leaps and bounds during her recovery. Throughout her journey, which  included emergency surgery and extensive rehabilitation, Leal has remained positive, finding strength and support in her friends and loved ones.

Her road to recovery is detailed in the July NATA News, but we asked a few more questions to help you get better acquainted of this month’s cover star.
 
July 1, 2015 by NATA Staff

Update to Appropriate Care of the Spine Injured Athlete

By John Doherty, ATC, PT

There are roughly 33 incidents of non-fatal spinal cord injury (SCI) nationally each day. That translates to 12,000 cases per year. Most receive barely a mention in the local press. However, nearly all lead to some type of disability and many are entirely catastrophic, leaving victims with permanent paralysis.