NATA Position Statements
Scientifically based, peer reviewed research with a team of authors who are experts on the subject. The NATA Pronouncements Committee has oversight over position statements.
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Immediate Management of Appendicular Joint Dislocations (pdf) (December 2018)
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Management of Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain (pdf) (September 2018)
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Facilitating Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training Practice Settings (pdf) (August 2018)
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Evaluation, Management, and Outcomes of and Return-to-Play Criteria for Overhead Athletes With Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior Injuries (pdf) (April 2018)
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Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury (pdf) (February 2018)
- Fluid Replacement for the Physically Active (pdf) (October 2017)
- Management of Acute Skin Trauma (December 2016)
- Preventing and Managing Sport-Related Dental and Oral Injuries (October 2016)
- Exertional Heat Illnesses (2015 - Replaces 2002 statement)
- Preparticipation Physical Examinations and Disqualifying Conditions (February 2014)
- Conservative Management and Prevention of Ankle Sprains in Athletes (July 2013)
- Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation (March 2013 - Replaces 2001 statement)
- Evaluation of Dietary Supplements for Performance Nutrition (February 2013)
- Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (Sept. 2012)
- Preventing Sudden Death in Sports (pdf) (Feb. 2012)
- Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise (June 2011)
- Prevention of Pediatric Overuse Injuries (April 2011)
- Skin Diseases (July 2010)
- Acute Management of the Cervical Spine-Injured Athlete (May 2009)
- Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Disordered Eating in Athletes (Feb. 2008)
- Environmental Cold Injuries (Nov. 2008)
- Management of the Athlete with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (pdf) (Dec. 2007)
- Management of Asthma in Athletes (pdf) (Sept. 2005)
- Reducing Intentional Head-First Contact Behavior in American Football Players (February 2022 – Replaces 2004 Statement))
- Emergency Planning in Athletics (pdf) (March 2002)
NATA Position Statement Disclaimer
The NATA publishes its position statements as a service to promote the awareness of certain issues to its members. The information contained in the position statement is neither exhaustive nor exclusive to all circumstances or individuals. Variables such as institutional human resource guidelines, state or federal statutes, rules, or regulations, as well as regional environmental conditions, may impact the relevance and implementation of these recommendations. The NATA advises its members and others to carefully and independently consider each of the recommendations (including the applicability of same to any particular circumstance or individual). The position statement should not be relied upon as an independent basis for care, but rather as a resource available to NATA members or others. Moreover, no opinion is expressed herein regarding the quality of care that adheres to or differs from NATA’s position statements. The NATA reserves the right to rescind or modify its position statements at any time.