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March 1, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

Behind the Scenes at the NFL Combine

By Kim Diggs Every year, the NFL hosts the National Invitational Combine in Indianapolis. This gathering is comprised of more than 300 NFL hopefuls preparing for the NFL Draft in April and a medical staff of athletic trainers assessing the physical...

March 1, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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Expansion into Public Safety

By Kimberly Hansen ATC, LAT, CES The field of athletic training has evolved significantly in recent years. For some, the focus has shifted from 60-hour work weeks and Friday night lights with the adrenaline rush of an athlete going down, to a place...

March 1, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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AT Details Firefighter’s Road to Recovery

San Antonio firefighter Tim Worley knew something was wrong as soon as he heard the pop. The 16-year San Antonio Fire Department veteran was playing with his dog when he stumbled backwards, twisting his leg and causing a loud pop from his knee. “He...

March 1, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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AT Helps Firefighter Stay on the Job

In the cover story of the March NATA News , “Caring for Those Who Care for Others,” athletic trainer and Metis Tactical founder Hunt Whitten, ATC, LAT, EMT, discusses his work in the public safety setting, specifically with firefighters in the...

March 1, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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Industrial Setting Infographic Available

Adjusting your skills from the field or court to the warehouse isn’t always one-size-fits-all. To make an industrial injury prevention plan more attainable, NATA has created an infographic that appears in the March NATA News . This infographic...

February 28, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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From the SLC: Opioids and Athletic Training

For this entry in the ongoing SLC Blog Series, the NATA Student Leadership Committee talked with athletic trainer Shelly Mullenix, MS, ATC, about the opioid crisis facing America and athletics. Mullenix serves as the senior associate athletic...

February 26, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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SLC to Hold Life Balance Webinar

The NATA Student Leadership Committee will hold its spring webinar “Putting On Your Oxygen Mask Before Helping Others: From Wanting Life-Work Balance to Living Life-Work Balance,” by Kenneth E. Games, PhD, LAT, ATC, at noon (CST) March 4. “Secure...

February 26, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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Student Shares International Experience

The International Sports Science Conference: Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation of Injuries in Elite Upper Extremity Athletes was held Jan. 17-19 in London. This international conference was presented by the Professional Baseball Athletic...

February 26, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

The Importance of Sharing Your Story

By Kim Diggs The roads that lead to athletic training are varied. James Collins, ATC, president of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) and director of football and medical services for the Los Angeles Chargers, found his way...

February 19, 2019 by Beth Sitzler

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Register for ECC Certification

By Kim Diggs ATs are often the first line of defense in cardiovascular emergencies such as cardiac arrest. For ATs aiming to teach their communities about emergency response, pre-conference training courses are offered prior to the 70th NATA...

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