The globalization of the world of medicine and its international constituents has provided numerous opportunities for health care professionals to get involved, and athletic trainers are part of that involvement. In fact, there are a number of international organizations where athletic trainers are at the forefront of leadership and advocacy from all angles including scholarship, clinical, and educational influences. For athletic trainers looking for opportunities to get involved internationally many of these organizations are looking for new members and their respective websites guide you through the process of membership status. Here is a sampling of international organizations that athletic trainers have opportunities to take part in:
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine -@ISAKOS,
World Physiotherapy - @WorldPhysio1951
Osteoarthritis Research Society International - @OARSInews
International Association for Dance Medicine & Science - @IADMS
International Shoulder Group (ISG) - @ISG_biomech
International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) - @ISBiomechanics
International Ankle Consortium - @AnkleConsortium
International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Education and Research (IFAF)
International Olympic Committee Medical and Scientific Commission - @iocmedia
World Federation for Athletic Training & Therapy - @wfatt
International Patellofemoral Research Network (iPFRN) - @iPFRN
International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community
International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF) - @ ICHIRF
