Press Releases

Jan 2017
11

Special Issue of Journal of Athletic Training Focuses on Tactical Athletes: Reducing Risk of Injury and Improving Patient Care for Military, Firefighters and Police

DALLAS, January 11, 2017 – A new special issue of the Journal of Athletic Training focuses on tactical athletes – those in service professions such as the military, firefighting and law enforcement. They often face stressful, rigorous and demanding challenges, frequently under life-threatening...
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Jan 2017
9

U.S. House Passes Legislation to Protect Athletes and the Medical Professionals Who Provide Their Care

DALLAS, TEXAS, January 9, 2017 – The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R. 302), introduced by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Cedric Richmond (D-LA), has just been passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which would protect athletic trainers and other sports medicine...
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Jan 2017
6

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act Reintroduced in House

Legislation to Protect Athletes and the Medical Professionals Who Provide Their Care National Athletic Trainers’ Association Leads the Effort DALLAS, TEXAS, January 6, 2017 – The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R. 302) has just been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps...
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Dec 2016
6

NATA Publishes New Dental and Oral Injuries Position Statement In Journal of Athletic Training

DALLAS, December 6, 2016 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) published today its new position statement, “ Preventing and Managing Sport-Related Dental and Oral Injuries .” Created by the NATA Research & Education Foundation, the statement appears online in the Journal of...
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Nov 2016
24

Nominations Open for Inaugural NATA International Awards

DALLAS, October 24, 2016 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association International Committee announced that nominations are open for two inaugural awards that will honor athletic trainers and organizations from around the world who have contributed to the advancement of the profession and patient...
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Oct 2016
19

New NFL Foundation Grant Program to Expand High School Access to Athletic Trainers

The NFL Foundation, in collaboration with Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), today announced the launch of a pilot program to provide funding to public high schools with...
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Sep 2016
12

Title: U.S. House Passes Legislation to Protect Athletic Trainers and Other Medical Professionals; NATA Leads the Effort; Bill Now Goes to Senate

DALLAS, TEXAS, September 12, 2016 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R. 921), sponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Cedric Richmond (D-LA), which protects athletic trainers and other sports medicine professionals who travel out-of-state...
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Jul 2016
20

NATA Announces New Positions for Two Board Members

DALLAS, July 20, 2016 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has announced that two current board members will take on new leadership roles. The board of directors elected Tory R. Lindley, MA, ATC, as vice president, and Timothy S. Weston, MEd, ATC, was appointed by President Scott...
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Jul 2016
14

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act to Protect Athletic Trainers and Other Medical Professionals Passed Unanimously During Hearing Yesterday

DALLAS, TEXAS, July 14, 2016 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing late yesterday and passed unanimously the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R. 921), which protects athletic trainers and other sports medicine professionals who travel to other states with an athletic...
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Jun 2016
23

NATA Launches New "At Your Own Risk" Website

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...
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