Press Releases Archive

At the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 68th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Houston today, leading health care experts participated in a national press conference, “Reducing Your Risk from Osteoarthritis: What You Can Do, What the Research Says” and unveiled new research from a special osteoarthritis (OA) issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, NATA’s scientific publication avai…

DALLAS, TX - The member organizations for athletic training and physical therapy are collaborating to promote the health and wellness of individuals as well as to engage in efforts to advance population health. We encourage our members and stakeholder communities to follow our lead by joining forces to increase the quality of patient care by: Educating each other and the public on academic …

DALLAS, TX – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) celebrates the induction of six athletic trainers into its prestigious Hall of Fame, the highest honor an athletic trainer can receive. Commemoration of the 2020 NATA Hall of Fame class, traditionally held during the annual NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, was postponed until today due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ho…

Dallas, November 11, 2013 – Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most devastating injuries a young athlete can sustain, given the frequent need for surgery and extensive rehabilitation as well as the potential for long-term health problems.A new study, “A Multi-Sport Epidemiologic Comparison of ACL Injuries in High School Athletics” is the first of its kind to …

Dallas, March 11, 2015 – According to a new study, just over one third of every high school in the United States has at least one full-time athletic trainer, the gold standard of care recommended by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. “Athletic Training Services in Public Secondary Schools: A Benchmark Study,” appears in the February Journal of Athletic Training, N…

Dallas, May 20, 2015 – New research shows that throwing velocity improves following a sport-specific training regimen targeting the muscular endurance and power characteristics of the muscles of the body’s mid-section. “Sport-Specific Training Targeting the Proximal Segment and Throwing Velocity in Collegiate Throwing Athletes” will appear in the June Journal of Athletic Tr…

Baltimore, June 23, 2016 – In its continued commitment to reducing risk of injury and ensuring the health and well-being of athletes and physically active individuals, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association announced today the launch of At Your Own Risk (AYOR), a new public awareness campaign designed to educate, provide resources and equip the public to act and advocate for safety in work, l…

DALLAS - With preseason practices underway and fall sports around the corner, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has released safety tips to ensure parents and others are well educated and that schools have established the best sports medicine practices. Currently, only 37 percent of U.S. public high schools have a full-time athletic trainer (AT). According to Safe Kids Worldwi…

LAS VEGAS, NV – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) inducted seven athletic trainers into its prestigious Hall of Fame at the NATA 70th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Las Vegas on Wednesday evening. The NATA Hall of Fame is the highest honor an athletic trainer can receive. Honorees exemplify the mission of NATA through significant and lasting contributions that enhance the quali…

DALLAS, May 8, 2014 –As young athletes step onto the playing field and spring into action on school teams or youth leagues, sports safety and injury prevention are paramount. On the heels of its fifth Youth Sports Safety Summit in March, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is asking parents to ensure their children’s schools have the best sports medicine practices …