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Recognize Your Outstanding Colleagues
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New Manual Provides Science-Based Screening for Eating Disorders
from the NATA Online Store A new book in the NATA Online Store offers an evidence-based tool to help identify eating disorders among female athletes. And right now, NATA members can get a discount! "Physiological Screening Test (PST) Manual for Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Among Female Collegiate Athletes" is available immediately.
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The Active Ankle® Volt utilizes a carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene shell to provide lightweight protection without sacrificing stability and support. |
Innsbruck World Summit Postponed to 2011
from The German Academy of Applied Sports Medicine The Athletic Care and Interdisciplinary World Summit, originally scheduled March 2010 in Innsbruck, Austria, has been postponed to 2011. NATA is one of 16 healthcare organizations working together to hold the event.
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Otho Davis Keeps Climbing
from NATA NATA Hall of Famer and former professional football athletic trainer Otho Davis moved from sixth to fifth in fan voting during the past week among preliminary nominees for the NFL Hall of Fame. An Elgin, Texas native who died in 2000 at the age of 66, Davis served 18 years as NATA executive director and was head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles for 22 seasons. Your vote could help get Davis on the ballot!
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Is your CPR certification current? Make sure your CPR certification is up-to-date! The American Heart Association can offer you a convenient way to get your CPR card through OnlineAHA.org. *Both of our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses are designed to satisfy the BOC Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines. These eLearning courses can be taken to receive initial or renewal training. Visit OnlineAHA.org today!
*Both courses are delivered in three parts. Part 1 is the cognitive portion completed online. Parts 2 and 3 are the hands-on skills practice and testing session. Students will receive their BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card upon successful completion of all three parts. Skills session sold separately.
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New Athletic Training Education Journal Available
from NATA The latest issue of the Athletic Training Education Journal (Volume 4, Issue 3) is available online. It provides original research related to athletic training education and features a forum for scholars, educators and clinicians to share ideas. Contact the Athletic Training Education Journal editorial office at nataece@bu.edu for questions or comments.
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High School Football Concussions Merit More Study
from The Associated Press Every year, as many as 1 in 10 high school football players has a concussion, estimated Kevin Guskiewicz of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is lead author of the National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement on concussion management. He said nobody has followed such players systematically for a decade or more to see what effect concussions might have. He sees reason for concern. In 2005, he published a study of retired pro players that found having three or more concussions was associated with a heightened risk of mild cognitive impairment after age 50.
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Athletic Trainers Note Surge in Skin Infections
from SayCampusLife Athletic trainers are on the front-line when it comes to discovering health problems with students including those who have skin infections. In a recent update to an annual survey conducted by the Molnlycke Health Care at a National Athletic Trainers’ Association meeting, nearly 76 percent of 650 respondents noted that they have observed skin infections within the past twelve months.
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Felts, Foams, Moleskin & Gels. Pre-cut Shapes & Rolls. Dr. Jill's Foot Pads is the manufacturer of the Largest Selection of foot pads and padding supplies anywhere at the Lowest Guaranteed Prices! More Info |
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Dentists Preserve and Protect Student Athletes' Crowns
from the Collegiate Times There is an injured player on the field. Virginia Tech athletic trainers rush the scene with first aid in hand, yet it's not a joint that’s ailing. They toss aside Ace bandages and athletic tape to uncover a small cylinder labeled Save-A-Tooth, an emergency tooth-preserving system. "It's a solution that's designed to keep the tooth roots alive," said Mike Goforth, director of athletic training. If an athlete has his pearly whites whacked, the product can maintain a stray for 24 hours.
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Program Aims to Prevent ACL Injuries for Female Athletes
from the Quincy Herald-Whig Anna Leenerts, a high school basketball player, has watched teammates deal with the agony of torn ACLs and the often long recovery. So she jumped at the chance to participate in a training program targeted to help reduce her risk of the injury. She and three other high school players recently completed a new 10-week program called Total Athlete Performance at Advance Fitness in Quincy, Ill. Nikki Hoyt, wellness director at Advance Fitness, said the TAP program was developed at the request of local female athletes and their parents.
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Product Showcase: Intelect® TranSport
Affordable. Dependable. Versatile.
Chattanooga’s Intelect® Transport systems are lightweight, battery or outlet-powered units that let you select light therapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy or a combination of ultrasound and electrotherapy. Click here to find out how you can receive up to $335 worth of 'Bonus Accessories' with your purchase of Intelect Transport.
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Product Showcase: Strap Lok
Swede-o’s exclusive lacing system keeps the bracing tighter, longer than any other brace while figure-eight straps simulate a professional taping procedure and locks the ankle in a protected position. Made of ballistic nylon, the Strap Lok is thin, lightweight and durable. (sizes xs-xxl)
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Product Showcase: SpiderTech Shoulder Spider
The Shoulder Spider is a professionally engineered, dynamic therapeutic support for the muscles that stabilize the shoulder. It uses advanced therapeutic tape technology to decrease pain and enhance support without any restriction of range of motion. Athletes who wear the Shoulder Spider experience improved performance and receive immediate feedback about their shoulder stability and muscle activation. It's ideal for anyone dealing with arthritis, muscle spasms, joint strain, or post-surgery rehabilitation. More info
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