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Concussion is one of the most common injuries in youth football, yet it is often misunderstood, underreported, and inadequately managed. Young athletes’ developing brains may be especially vulnerable to the short- and long-term effects of concussion, making education and prevention critical. In this webinar, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of America and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, in collaboration with experts from Indiana University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, participants will explore the current science of concussion in youth football. Drs. Dana Waltzman and Johna Register-Mihalik will cover risk factors, signs and symptoms, recovery considerations, and evidence-based strategies to reduce injury and support safe return to play and learning. The session will also address the role of parents, coaches, schools, and healthcare providers in creating safer environments for young athletes.
This webinar was recorded live through a collaboration with the Brain Injury Association of America.
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Concussion is one of the most common injuries in youth football, yet it is often misunderstood, underreported, and inadequately managed. Young athletes’ developing brains may be especially vulnerable to the short- and long-term effects of concussion, making education and prevention critical. In this webinar, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of America and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, in collaboration with experts from Indiana University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, participants will explore the current science of concussion in youth football. Drs. Dana Waltzman and Johna Register-Mihalik will cover risk factors, signs and symptoms, recovery considerations, and evidence-based strategies to reduce injury and support safe return to play and learning. The session will also address the role of parents, coaches, schools, and healthcare providers in creating safer environments for young athletes.Learning Objectives:
- Explain what a concussion is and how it affects the developing brain in children and adolescents
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of concussion in youth athletes and understand why injuries are often missed or underreported
- Identify key risk factors for concussion in youth football, including age, play style, and exposure Describe best practices for concussion management, including removal from play, recovery, and return-to-play and return-to-school considerations
- Apply practical, evidence-informed strategies that families, coaches, and communities can use to help prevent concussion and promote brain health in youth sports
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Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 3: Critical Incident ManagementOrthopedic Domain(s):
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1.0 Category AKeywords:
Concussion, Youth Football Safety, Brain Health, Return-to-Play Protocols, Sports Injury PreventionEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, LAT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA
Dr. Johna Register-Mihalik is the Associate Chair for Curricula and Faculty Affairs and an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a core faculty member in the Matthew Gfeller Center and serves as the Co-Director of the STAR Heel Performance Laboratory and Traumatic Division Director for the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research.
Her primary research work is based in her background as an Athletic Trainer and centers on novel behavioral and clinical interventions to improve concussion care across the lifespan. She has been the recipient of several research grants to pursue this line of work including funding from the Department of Defense, the Centers for Disease Control, and several foundations. Dr. Register-Mihalik is also an active member of many professional organizations including the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow in both organizations.
Dana Waltzman, PhD
Dana Waltzman, PhD, is an Associate Research Professor and Research Director within the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She received her PhD in Psychology specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed two post-doctoral fellowships at the Memory and Aging Center at the University of California, San Francisco and a joint fellowship at Stanford University and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto. Her previous role was as a Behavioral Scientist on the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Waltzman’s research focuses on leveraging epidemiology, statistical, and data science methods to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. She has expertise in analyzing surveillance, clinical, and observational research data to identify risk factors, reduce adverse outcomes, and inform evidence-based interventions.
Dr. Waltzman has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and has received several awards acknowledging her contributions, including the 2018 and 2019 Excellence in Public Health Protection CDC Award, the 2021 CDC Honor Award for Health Equity, the 2021 CDC Honor Award for Excellence in Epidemiology, and the 2024 Global Neurosurgery Paper of the Year Award for a firearm-related TBI manuscript from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.-
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This course builds on "Gen Med Series: Common Dermatological Conditions in Athletes" and focuses on effective treatment strategies for athletes. Participants will learn evidence-based treatment regimens for common dermatologic issues encountered in sports settings, recognize potential complications that require physician involvement, and understand how treatment guidelines may vary depending on the sport. Special emphasis is placed on close-contact sports, such as wrestling, where skin-to-skin transmission risks require more advanced infection control protocols, return-to-play criteria, and sport-specific management strategies. This session equips athletic trainers and clinicians with practical approaches to safely manage and support athletes with skin conditions across a range of athletic environments.
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This course builds on Gen Med Series: Common Dermatological Conditions in Athletes and focuses on effective treatment strategies for athletes. Participants will learn evidence-based treatment regimens for common dermatologic issues encountered in sports settings, recognize potential complications that require physician involvement, and understand how treatment guidelines may vary depending on the sport. Special emphasis is placed on close-contact sports, such as wrestling, where skin-to-skin transmission risks require more advanced infection control protocols, return-to-play criteria, and sport-specific management strategies. This session equips athletic trainers and clinicians with practical approaches to safely manage and support athletes with skin conditions across a range of athletic environments.Learning Objectives:
- Apply appropriate treatment regimens for common skin conditions encountered in sports settings.
- Identify and evaluate complications that may require referral or physician involvement in treatment.
- Analyze how treatment guidelines and management strategies may vary across different sports contexts.
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EssentialDomain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 4: Therapeutic InterventionOrthopedic Domain(s):
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1.0 Category AKeywords:
skin infections, viral infection, fungal infection, infectious skin disease, cold sores, eczema, MRSA, Herpes Gladiatorum, Pityriasis Rosea, Molluscum Contagiosum, Tinea (Ringworm), wrestling, close-contact sportEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Bruce (BJ) Anderson, M.D.
BJ Anderson is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles with a variety of activities. He currently serves as Sports Medicine Director at Augsburg University and is a past Team Physician for the Gopher wrestling and football teams. He also serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for the MSHSL and is a medical advisor for MN/USA wrestling.
BJ enjoys spending time with his family, rock climbing, skiing, theater, and his three dogs. He has performed multiple clinical studies on antiviral medication in controlling and preventing outbreaks of Herpes Gladiatorum in wrestlers. BJ has also written numerous papers on using valacyclovir for Herpes Gladiatorum, which presently serves as the landmark guideline for treating this infectious agent in high school, collegiate, and Olympic athletes.
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Over the last decade, wearable technology has become an integral part of training and recovery among recreational and elite athletes. However, integration of technology into the rehabilitative process has lagged behind societal trends due to barriers such as the overwhelming variety of technologies on the market, a lack of understanding regarding the best uses of different wearable types, and challenges in effectively interpreting data obtained from wearable sensors. The purposes of this session are to provide a summary of the state of play in commercially-available wearable sensors and to highlight several evidence-based used cases for wearable technologies in rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries.
This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.
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Over the last decade, wearable technology has become an integral part of training and recovery among recreational and elite athletes. However, integration of technology into the rehabilitative process has lagged behind societal trends due to barriers such as the overwhelming variety of technologies on the market, a lack of understanding regarding the best uses of different wearable types, and challenges in effectively interpreting data obtained from wearable sensors. The purposes of this session are to provide a summary of the state of play in commercially-available wearable sensors and to highlight several evidence-based used cases for wearable technologies in rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries.Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate the important distinctions between types of wearable sensors that may be used in orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Integrate wearable sensors into objective clinical evaluations of activities of daily living, functional performance and sport-related tasks during the rehabilitative process.
- Implement commercially available wearable sensors (e.g., accelerometers) to track physical activity engagement trends during the rehabilitative process with the goal of enhancing activity prior to return to sport.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 4: Therapeutic InterventionOrthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 1: Medical KnowledgeCEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords:
Wearable technology, sensors, return to sport, return to performanceEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Chris Kuenze is the co-director of the Exercise & Sport Injury Lab. His research interest includes the impact of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and surgical reconstruction (ACLR) on physical activity participation and lower extremity biomechanics. The goals of his research are to reduce ACL re-injury risk and promote positive long-term joint health and well-being. Kuenze has authored or co-authored more than 75 peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented at a variety of national and international meetings.
Caroline Lisee, PhD
Caroline’s primary research interests are to identify modifiable aspects of joint mechanical loading and develop evidence-based interventions to maintain knee joint health, reduce disability, and improve quality of life in individuals with a history of ACL injury and ACLR. Caroline hopes to accomplish this goal by bridging the gap between clinical and free-living assessment of mechanical loading behavior of patients through the application of biomechanics and wearable sensors to prevent the onset or slow the progression of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
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Welcome to the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia On-Demand Education Experience! Get ready for an exceptional educational experience designed to inform, challenge and inspire. The 2026 NATA program features a dynamic mix of lectures, forums, interactive sessions and hands-on learning labs, all led by experts from across the profession and across the broader health care and sports performance communities. From foundational skills to advanced clinical applications, you’ll find content tailored to every stage of your professional journey.
Welcome to the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia
On-Demand Education Experience!Get ready for an exceptional educational experience designed to inform, challenge and inspire. The 2026 NATA program features a dynamic mix of lectures, forums, interactive sessions and hands-on learning labs, all led by experts from across the profession and across the broader health care and sports performance communities. From foundational skills to advanced clinical applications, you’ll find content tailored to every stage of your professional journey.
This package is intended for students and retirees only. No CEUs or statements of credit will be awarded.
On-Demand open from July 31 - December 31
All courses must be completed by 11:59 p.m. CST on Dec. 31, 2026.
Extended Access
The On-Demand event will remain open through December 31, 2026, giving all attendees four months to complete their sessions and maximize their educational investment.
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Welcome to the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia On-Demand Education Experience! Get ready for an exceptional educational experience designed to inform, challenge and inspire. The 2026 NATA program features a dynamic mix of lectures, forums, interactive sessions and hands-on learning labs, all led by experts from across the profession and across the broader health care and sports performance communities. From foundational skills to advanced clinical applications, you’ll find content tailored to every stage of your professional journey.
Welcome to the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia
On-Demand Education Experience!Get ready for an exceptional educational experience designed to inform, challenge and inspire. The 2026 NATA program features a dynamic mix of lectures, forums, interactive sessions and hands-on learning labs, all led by experts from across the profession and across the broader health care and sports performance communities. From foundational skills to advanced clinical applications, you’ll find content tailored to every stage of your professional journey.
On-Demand open from July 31 - December 31
All courses must be completed by 11:59 p.m. CST on Dec. 31, 2026.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Earn more CEUs than ever before, with more flexibility and more time to complete them! The 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is expanding your opportunities to learn and earn. This year’s enhanced CEU structure is designed to reward engagement and offer unmatched flexibility for every attendee.- On-Demand Only registrants can earn a maximum of 25 CEUs.
- In-person attendees can earn a maximum of 40 CEUs: Up to 15 on-site in Philadelphia plus 25 from On-Demand.
Interested in joining us in Philadelphia? View the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo event page. Important Note: Attendees who participate in a session in person should not also claim CEUs for the on-demand version. As always, it is the responsibility of the attendee to report only hours spent in educational sessions.
Extended Access
The On-Demand event will remain open through December 31, 2026, giving all attendees four months to complete their CEUs and maximize their educational investment.Immediate Credit for On-Demand Sessions
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The National Institutes of Health now recognizes CTE as a progressive brain disease that can cause dementia and that is caused in part by repetitive head impacts (RHI). Research-to-date suggests CTE the odds of developing CTE are associated with exposure to RHI. However, education about CTE is not yet institutionalized for athletic trainers, coaches, athletes, or parents, and CTE risk reduction is not prioritized.
Hosted by NATA in Collaboration with the Concussion & CTE Foundation
Recorded Live on July 30, 2026On-Demand Recording Now Available!
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The National Institutes of Health now recognizes CTE as a progressive brain disease that can cause dementia and that is caused in part by repetitive head impacts (RHI). Research-to-date suggests CTE the odds of developing CTE are associated with exposure to RHI. However, education about CTE is not yet institutionalized for athletic trainers, coaches, athletes, or parents, and CTE risk reduction is not prioritized.This course will provide athletic trainers with the latest updates on CTE research, provide a foundation for serving as CTE community educators, and provide actionable steps athletic trainers can take to implement CTE risk reduction within their professional practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the current state of CTE research, including the NIH’s recognition of CTE as a progressive brain disease caused in part by repetitive head impacts (RHI), and explain the neuropathological criteria used to diagnose CTE.
- Identify evidence-based strategies for reducing repetitive head impact exposure in sport, including contact limitation protocols and rule modifications, and apply these strategies within their professional practice setting.
- Demonstrate the ability to educate athletes, coaches, and parents about CTE risk factors, early warning signs of chronic neurological disease, and the importance of head impact reduction as part of a comprehensive athlete safety program.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional ResponsibilityCEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords:
CTE, dementia, brain injury, head impactEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Robert Cantu, MD
Currently Dr. Cantu’s professional responsibilities include Medical Director and Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center, Chief of Neurosurgery Service and Director of Sports Medicine at Emerson Health in Concord, MA; Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Clinical Therapeutics Leader AD-CTE Center Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA; Founding member and Medical Director Concussion Legacy Foundation, Boston, MA; Medical Director National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research, Chapel Hill, NC; Vice President and Chairman of Scientific Advisory Committee, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE); Member NFLPA Mackey-White Health and Safety Committee and Co-chair of the equipment committee; NCAA Concussion Safety Advisory Group Member and NCAA Student-Athletic Concussion Injury Litigation Committee (Medical Science Committee); Member of the World Rugby Concussion Working Group.
He has authored over 580 scientific publications, including 34 books on neurology and sports medicine. A past president and spokesperson for the American College of Sports Medicine, he has participated in numerous nationally televised sports programs. He has served as associate editor of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and Exercise and Sports Science Review, and on the editorial boards of The Physician and Sports Medicine, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Athletic Training, Neurosurgery, and World Neurosurgery.
Daniel Daneshvar, MD, PhD
Dr. Daneshvar is Director of the HealthSpan Lab, which investigates the biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence lifelong health and long-term brain function. The lab takes a systems-level approach to uncover early markers of decline, identify mechanisms responsible for risk and resilience, and develop interventions to prevent disease before it begins. Dr. Daneshvar has authored and co-authored over 100 scientific papers including in JAMA, Nature Communications, and Brain, for which he received the 2024 National Neurotrauma Society Rising Star Award. His work has been featured broadly including in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and ESPN.
He also founded Team Up Against Concussions, the first scientifically validated concussion education program for kids, for which he received the 2016 Excellence in Public Health award from the United States Public Health Services. He is the Director of the Institute for Brain Research and Innovation at TeachAids, which created CrashCourse: a free, scientifically validated virtual reality and computer-based concussion education program, for which he received the 2021 Dean’s Community Service Award from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Daneshvar received his S.B. from MIT, and completed his M.D./Ph.D. at Boston University, where his research resulted in the first dissertation in history to study CTE. He completed residency at Stanford University before joining the faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Christopher Nowinski, PhD
Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., is the founding CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation and co-founder of the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center, where he is leading a global conversation on concussions, CTE, and the future of sports.
After an All-Ivy football career at Harvard, he joined the WWE where he was the youngest Hardcore Champion in history before a 2003 kick to the chin caused career-ending post-concussion syndrome. Researching how to overcome his symptoms, he uncovered buried research showing concussions were far more serious than perceived in the culture at that time. He wrote the 2006 book Head Games: Football’s Concussion Crisis calling for change in concussion care and research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Dr. Nowinski’s research and advocacy normalized brain donation among athletes in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, helping drive the adoption of concussion protocols worldwide. He is now focused on advancing CTE prevention protocols across global sports organizations. He earned his Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Boston University School of Medicine in 2017 and has authored more than 65 scientific publications.
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Organizational conflict can occur for athletic trainers due to competing priorities between clinicians and other stakeholders (coaches, players, parents, etc.). Work-family conflict can also occur due to the requirements of working in athletics. Pressure to make clinical decisions and work-family conflict have been shown to affect job status and quality of life previously. Therefore, it is critical for clinicians to learn conflict management strategies to successfully mitigate stress.
This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.
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Organizational conflict can occur for athletic trainers due to competing priorities between clinicians and other stakeholders (coaches, players, parents, etc.). Work-family conflict can also occur due to the requirements of working in athletics. Pressure to make clinical decisions and work-family conflict have been shown to affect job status and quality of life previously. Therefore, it is critical for clinicians to learn conflict management strategies to successfully mitigate stress.Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the literature exploring organizational conflict in athletic training practice settings.
- Summarize the literature exploring work-family and family-work conflict in athletic training practice settings.
- Discuss strategies to mitigate organizational conflict in athletic training practice settings.
- Discuss strategies to mitigate work-family and family-work conflict in athletic training practice settings.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional ResponsibilityCEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords:
conflict resolution; burnout; stressEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Tom Bowman, PhD, ATC
Dr. Tom Bowman is a Professor of Athletic Training and Director of the University Research Center at the University of Lynchburg. He joined the university in 2004 and has dedicated his career to advancing research and education in athletic training. His work focuses on head and neck injury in sport, protective equipment performance, and professional socialization within the field.
A Fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Dr. Bowman brings extensive expertise in concussion management, emergency response in equipment-intensive sports, and research design and statistics. His passion for evidence-based practice and student development is reflected in his teaching, mentorship, and scholarly contributions to the profession.
Stephanie Singe, PhD, ATC, FNATA
Dr. Singe is an Associate Professor, and core faculty member of the CAATE accredited athletic training program at the University of Connecticut. Over the last 15 years she has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on subjects related to work-life balance, professional commitment and retention, and professional socialization. Her work has focused on determining factors that contribute to work-life conflict for the athletic trainer working in a variety of settings as well as strategies that can minimize the negative impact of those conflicts. Dr. Singe’s research efforts have also included gaining an appreciation of the complex and dynamic process on how an athletic trainer gains understanding of their varied roles within the profession as a means to facilitate improved role inductance and continuance.
She is the lead author on the NATA’s position statement on work-life balance in athletic training, which is currently being written for publication. She is a section editor for the Journal of Athletic Training, serves on the NATAREF scholarship committee, and NATAREF free communication committee. She recently joined the NATA’s research mentor program to help coordinate the program and facilitate mentor-mentee relationships.
Dr. Singe earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of Connecticut, in 2000; her master’s degree in athletic training from the Old Dominion University in 2002; and her doctorate in kinesiology and sports management from the University of Connecticut in 2005.
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The goal of this presentation is to reach clinicians and update the field with the latest understanding of return-to-play decision-making following knee injury. Clearance is too often based on time from surgery or limb symmetry alone, without fully characterizing muscle capacity, contraction-specific deficits, or psychological readiness. Without objective diagnostic testing, clinicians risk progressing athletes without clearly identifying what deficits remain. This presentation will emphasize measurable performance testing and psychological assessment as essential tools to guide rehabilitation progression, target identified weak links, and support more informed return-to-play decisions.
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The goal of this presentation is to reach clinicians and update the field with the latest understanding of return-to-play decision-making following knee injury. Clearance is too often based on time from surgery or limb symmetry alone, without fully characterizing muscle capacity, contraction-specific deficits, or psychological readiness. Without objective diagnostic testing, clinicians risk progressing athletes without clearly identifying what deficits remain. This presentation will emphasize measurable performance testing and psychological assessment as essential tools to guide rehabilitation progression, target identified weak links, and support more informed return-to-play decisions.Learning Objectives:
- Describe the limitations of time-based return-to-play criteria following knee injury.
- Explain how isometric and dynamic strength testing, using available clinical tools, can uncover persistent deficits and should directly guide rehabilitation progression and return-to-play decision-making.
- Demonstrate how objective performance deficits should directly inform exercise prescription to address identified “weak links.”
- Discuss how to objectively assess psychological readiness and use those data to guide care, referrals, and return-to-play decisions.
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EssentialDomain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 4: Therapeutic InterventionOrthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 1: Medical Knowledge
Domain 2: Procedural KnowledgeCEUs:
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Return to play, ACL, knee, strength testingEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Lindsey Lepley, PhD, ATC
Dr. Lindsey Lepley is an associate professor of Athletic Training, director of the Comparative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Laboratory, and co-director of the Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Dr. Lepley’s research program focuses on elucidating the mechanisms that regulate skeletal muscle strength, activation, and structure after traumatic joint injury to establish interventions that optimize muscle recovery. To advance clinical practice, her research group utilizes non-invasive animal injury models and human subject research to design, test, and translate new sports medicine strategies from conception to practice. This rare blend of scientific approaches empowers her lab to make fundamental discoveries about musculoskeletal health that can change rehabilitation. This work has received several research awards, is currently funded by NIH/NIAMS, and has been selected for featured presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
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The consensus statement on concussion in sports highlights the need for tailored approaches in special populations, including athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HoH). Although concussion rates are comparable to that of athletes who are hearing, baseline neurocognitive, behavioral, and physical performance data of athletes who are D/HoH are limited. Differences in baseline performance of athletes who are D/HoH compared to athletes who are hearing may be due to potential anatomical, sensory, and processing factors. It is crucial for clinicians to understand these potential differences in baseline performance and how baseline outcomes will influence concussion recognition, diagnosis, and return-to-play decisions.
This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.
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The consensus statement on concussion in sports highlights the need for tailored approaches in special populations, including athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HoH). Although concussion rates are comparable to that of athletes who are hearing, baseline neurocognitive, behavioral, and physical performance data of athletes who are D/HoH are limited. Differences in baseline performance of athletes who are D/HoH compared to athletes who are hearing may be due to potential anatomical, sensory, and processing factors. It is crucial for clinicians to understand these potential differences in baseline performance and how baseline outcomes will influence concussion recognition, diagnosis, and return-to-play decisions.Learning Objectives:
- Describe Deaf culture and its significance to Deaf sport.
- Recognize the occurrence of concussions in athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
- Examine the concussion knowledge and attitudes among athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
- Describe the anatomical, sensory, and processing variability of athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and their implication on concussion management.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and DiagnosisCEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords: Disability; Baseline; mTBIa
Enhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Thomas McKnight, MS, LAT, ATC, CES
Thomas McKnight, MS, LAT, ATC, CES is an Associate Athletic Trainer at Gallaudet University, where he works with the football, women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, baseball, and track & field teams. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Biology (with University honors) from Gallaudet in 2010 and a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Shenandoah University in 2013. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago.
With more than a decade of experience, McKnight has served as an athletic trainer for the USA Men’s Basketball Team at international competitions including the Deaflympic Games and World Championships in Brazil, Bulgaria, and Poland. He also serves on the U.S. Deaf Sports Federation Medical Commission.
In addition to his clinical work, McKnight has taught at Gallaudet since 2014 as an adjunct professor in biology and physical education, offering courses such as Human Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, and Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. He is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the District of Columbia Athletic Trainers’ Association (DCATA). He previously served on the board of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL).
Originally from Shirley, Massachusetts, McKnight graduated from The Learning Center for the Deaf (now Marie Philip School) in 2006. He is also an avid disc golfer and helped design Gallaudet’s campus disc golf course in 2023, where he now advises the student disc golf club. He currently resides in Riverdale, Maryland.
Matthew Brancaleone, PhD, PT, DPT, AT
Dr. Matt Brancaleone is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University and the long-time Medical Coordinator for the OSU Marching Band. A two-time graduate of Central Michigan University (BS in Athletic Training, DPT in Physical Therapy), he went on to complete a Sports Physical Therapy Residency and earn his PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Ohio State.
His clinical and research interests include musculoskeletal rehabilitation, health and wellness of athletes who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and the physical demands of marching artists. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Brancaleone brings both academic expertise and practical insight to his teaching.
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Clinical preceptors are essential to developing competent athletic trainers, yet many receive little formal training in how to teach in clinical settings. Most preparation emphasizes supervision and administrative tasks rather than fostering clinical reasoning, learner autonomy, and effective learning environments. This course addresses that gap by shifting the focus from supervising to developing clinicians. Participants will explore strategies to create psychological safety, support productive struggle, and apply a practical framework for balancing patient care with student learning. Emphasis is placed on real-time, efficient teaching techniques that enhance clinical reasoning and improve the overall quality of clinical education.
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Clinical preceptors are essential to developing competent athletic trainers, yet many receive little formal training in how to teach in clinical settings. Most preparation emphasizes supervision and administrative tasks rather than fostering clinical reasoning, learner autonomy, and effective learning environments. This course addresses that gap by shifting the focus from supervising to developing clinicians. Participants will explore strategies to create psychological safety, support productive struggle, and apply a practical framework for balancing patient care with student learning. Emphasis is placed on real-time, efficient teaching techniques that enhance clinical reasoning and improve the overall quality of clinical education.Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of the preceptor as a clinical educator rather than solely a supervisor.
- Identify key characteristics that distinguish effective preceptors from average clinical instructors.
- Apply strategies to create psychological safety and productive learning environments in clinical settings.
- Differentiate between moments that require direct intervention and those that allow for guided student autonomy.
- Implement at least one practical teaching strategy to enhance student clinical reasoning in real time.
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Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional ResponsibilityOrthopedic Domain(s):
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1.0 Category AKeywords:
Clinical instruction; Professional responsibility; mentorship; Quality improvement; Reflective practiceEnhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
Access to this course will expire at the end of the membership year on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.Jonathan Jenkins, MS, SCAT, ATC
Jonathan Jenkins, MS, LAT, ATC, GTS, is an Athletic Trainer Supervisor with Prisma Health and an Adjunct Professor in the Athletic Training and Exercise Science programs at University of South Carolina. With over seven years of experience in clinical, outreach, and military leadership settings, he specializes in sports medicine, rehabilitation, mentorship, and healthcare education.
Jonathan has presented research at regional and state athletic training conferences and has been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2025 NATA Preceptor of the Year award. His professional interests include evidence-based rehabilitation, leadership development, and advancing athletic training education.
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