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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 CEUs 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
New this year, on-demand learners will receive a statement of credit immediately upon completing each session. No waiting for a post-event CEU summary.-
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Includes a Live Web Event on 07/30/2026 at 9:00 AM (CDT)New
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.
Live Webinar Hosted by NATA in Collaboration with the Concussion & CTE Foundation
July 30, 2026 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. CT
Unable to attend live? The recording will be available on demand within a few days following the webinar.Abstract:
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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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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EssentialDomain(s):
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional ResponsibilityOrthopedic Domain(s):
N/ACEUs:
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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As advancements in lifesaving care have been discovered and established as best practice, the requirement to provide these for all athletes has been absent, specifically at the state level. This has allowed the creation of health disparities for lifesaving heat policies, cardiac policies and access to AEDs. This session will briefly discuss the established best practices for SCA and heat stroke, describe access to these lifesaving standards for high school athletes, and provide an overview of current collaborative efforts to enhance health and safety for high school athletes.
This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.
Abstract:
As advancements in lifesaving care have been discovered and established as best practice, the requirement to provide these for all athletes has been absent, specifically at the state level. This has allowed the creation of health disparities for lifesaving heat policies, cardiac policies and access to AEDs. This session will briefly discuss the established best practices for SCA and heat stroke, describe access to these lifesaving standards for high school athletes, and provide an overview of current collaborative efforts to enhance health and safety for high school athletes.Learning Objectives:
- Determine best practices related to identifying, managing, and treating sudden cardiac arrest and heat stroke in high school athletes.
- Recognize gaps and health disparities that exist in sudden cardiac arrest care and heat stroke for high school sports.
- Identify collaborative initiatives that have been used or that currently exist to address health disparities for best practices in sudden cardiac arrest care and heat stroke for high school athletes
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EssentialDomain(s):
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional ResponsibilityCEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords: Emergency Action Plan; AED; Coach Education
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.Rebecca Stearns, PhD, ATC
Rebecca Stearns is the Chief Operating Officer for the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), where she has worked since its founding in 2010. A certified athletic trainer, she has experience at the high school level and at major endurance events including the Boston, New York City, and Marine Corps Marathons. Dr. Stearns has co-authored multiple position statements on preventing sudden death in sport and published over 95 research articles. Her research focuses on heat and hydration effects on performance and exertional heat stroke risk. She also helped develop an online course and co-edited books on emergency management and sudden death prevention in sport. An avid runner, she has completed nine marathons, including Boston, NYC, Tokyo and Berlin. Dr. Stearns earned her bachelor’s degree at Duquesne University and her master’s and doctoral degrees in kinesiology at the University of Connecticut.Douglas Casa, PhD, ATC
Dr. Casa is the CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute (since it was founded in 2010) and is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology (began at UCONN in 1999) at the University of Connecticut. Additionally, he is the editor of a book titled: Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity (2nd edition, 2017), published by Jones & Bartlett in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine. Another recent book titled Sports and Physical Activity in the heat: Maximizing Performance and Safety was published by Springer in the winter of 2018. His latest book- Elite Soccer Players: Maximizing Performance and Safety was published by Routledge in 2020. Dr. Casa has published about 400 peer- reviewed publications/book chapters and presented more than 600 times on subjects related to maximizing performance in the heat, exertional heat stroke, heat-related illnesses, preventing sudden death in sport, and hydration. As a licensed athletic trainer Dr. Casa has successfully treated 401 cases of exertional heat stroke (with 0 fatalities). In addition, from 2018 through 2021 he served on the International Olympic Committee Adverse Weather Impact Expert Group for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (took place in 2021) that focused on the extreme heat anticipated for these games. During his 25 years as a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology at UConn the department has been ranked 1st or 2nd for 15 of the 25 years by the National Academy of Kinesiology.He has been a lead or co-author on over 15 sports medicine position statements/consensus statements/roundtables related to heat illness, hydration, and preventing sudden death and participated as a writing group member on 15 other policy statements for leading organizations (ACSM, NATA, WA, IOC, DOD, etc.). Dr. Casa has worked with numerous media outlets across the country in discussing his research including the HBO, NBC Today Show, Good Morning America, ESPN, CNN, PBS, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, among many others. Dr. Casa earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Allegheny College in 1990; his master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Florida in 1993; and his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut in 1997. He is happily married to his wife Tutita Casa, PhD and they have 3 kids; Montana, Navia and Alessio.Christianne M. Eason, PhD, ATC
Christianne Eason returned to the University of Connecticut to join the Korey Stringer Institute team as the director of innovATe and a contributor to the TUFSS project in the summer of 2020. Dr. Eason is a certified athletic trainer and has worked clinically in the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, and secondary school settings. She continues to serve as a medical volunteer at mass medical tent events including the Boston Marathon and Falmouth Road Race. Christianne has provided testimony on behalf of athletic training scope of practice legislation before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health multiple times and continues to be a strong proponent of professional and personal advocacy.
Prior to joining the KSI team, Dr. Eason worked as an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and the graduate school coordinator for the School of Health Sciences at Lasell University. During her time at Lasell, Dr. Eason was able to assist in the professional level degree transition of the Athletic Training program. Her research interests focus on the work-life interface of athletic trainers and the examination of individual and organizational level factors that impact retention, professional commitment, work-life conflict, and patient care. Dr. Eason is a lead or contributing author on nearly 50 peer reviewed articles, including the NATA Position Statement, Facilitating Work Life Balance in Athletic Training Practice Settings, and authored five textbook chapters. She has presented at numerous national, regional, and state conferences on topics including professional commitment, career intentions, organizational structure, and mentoring. Dr. Eason has expertise in qualitative and mixed-methodologies.
Christianne is a recreational runner and has completed half marathons in the Grand Tetons and Rocky Mountains. She is a self-proclaimed paddle board aficionado and travel enthusiast. Dr. Eason earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut, her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Physical Activity from James Madison University and her Doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut.
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Written by veteran sports dietitians in partnership with sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and collegiate strength and conditioning coaches, this consensus statement establishes a strategic framework for collegiate administrators, athletic medicine departments, strength and conditioning coaches, and registered dietitian nutritionists alike to scale and develop sports nutrition programs in ways that best meet the needs of student-athletes, while preserving and prioritizing the highest standard of care no matter the size of the institution or the number of sports dietitians employed. Athletic trainers can utilize this document to advocate for policy improvements, increased access to care, and evidenced-based clinical nutrition protocols.
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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Written by veteran sports dietitians in partnership with sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and collegiate strength and conditioning coaches, this consensus statement establishes a strategic framework for collegiate administrators, athletic medicine departments, strength and conditioning coaches, and registered dietitian nutritionists alike to scale and develop sports nutrition programs in ways that best meet the needs of student-athletes, while preserving and prioritizing the highest standard of care no matter the size of the institution or the number of sports dietitians employed. Athletic trainers can utilize this document to advocate for policy improvements, increased access to care, and evidenced-based clinical nutrition protocols.Learning Objectives:
- Compare their current organizational structure, level of practice and service model to the service levels and models described in the consensus statement.
- Evaluate the literature regarding best practices in clinical sports nutrition and describe the minimum standards in the primary areas of care for student-athletes in the collegiate setting.
- Describe how to utilize the standards of practice and professional performance for the evaluation of knowledge, skills and abilities of a practicing sports dietitian.
- Design justifications for the addition or expansion of nutrition services in the collegiate setting.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional ResponsibilityOrthopedic Domain(s):
N/ACEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords:
Sports nutrition; policy and procedure; interdisciplinary careEnhanced 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.Victoria Lambert, MS, RD
Victoria Lambert, MS, RD is cofounder of Dupage Dietitians Victoria served as Princeton University’s Sports Dietitian for its 38 teams and 1,200 Division I varsity athletes from 2009 to 2016. She provided performance-nutrition counseling and education for student-athletes, coaches, and teams. Her interdisciplinary collaborations with athletic trainers, strength coaches, physicians, psychologists, and nurse-practitioners were a highlight, which resulted in excellent performance and health-related outcomes for student athletes. Victoria has counseled athletes from all sports and has specialized experience with weight-class sports (wrestling and lightweight-crew) and middle-distance-track athletes.
Victoria was one of the first dietitians to become board certified in sports dietetics. She has been invited to speak at national conferences and has written professionally for trade and professional publications (under the name Victoria Rosenfeld). Victoria holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and completed her dietetic internship at Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. She also has an MS in Biology from the University of Nebraska with a concentration in ecology and environmental science.
Jason Durocher, MA, ATC, LAT
Jason Durocher is the Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle WA. He has worked at the collegiate level as a certified athletic trainer for 27 years in the NAIA and NCAA Division II level. Jason is familiar with the experience of many AT's at this level who struggle with limited resources and yet desire to provide a holistic model of health care to their student athletes. His presentation shares an example of how implementing the NATA's Consensus Statement for Nutritional Services in Collegiate Athletics might look for colleagues who face similar challenges in this setting.
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For many commonly used clinical orthopedic tests, there has historically been a lack of empirical, peer-reviewed evidence documenting their efficacy and utility⁵ This presentation aims to address that gap by providing the most recent evidence on several tests frequently used in athletic training to assess ankle injuries. Although clinicians routinely use these tests to grade ankle sprains, traditional methods may be unreliable and may not accurately reflect damage to the lateral ligaments. Consequently, clinicians may struggle to accurately assess injuries and their impairments, contributing to the high rate of recurrence. Current literature suggests…
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For many commonly used clinical orthopedic tests, there has historically been a lack of empirical, peer-reviewed evidence documenting their efficacy and utility⁵ This presentation aims to address that gap by providing the most recent evidence on several tests frequently used in athletic training to assess ankle injuries. Although clinicians routinely use these tests to grade ankle sprains, traditional methods may be unreliable and may not accurately reflect damage to the lateral ligaments. Consequently, clinicians may struggle to accurately assess injuries and their impairments, contributing to the high rate of recurrence. Current literature suggests that some newer or modified tests, many of which are not traditionally taught, may offer improved options for clinical assessment. This presentation will review the latest evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of orthopedic tests used to evaluate ankle injuries, including sprains, chronic ankle instability, and common fractures.Learning Objectives:
- Explain the available evidence for the diagnostic utility of clinical orthopedic tests of the ankle.
- Select the most useful clinical tests to assess acute lateral ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability.
- Improve clinical decision making regarding the assessment of ankle injuries.
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EssentialDomain(s):
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and DiagnosisOrthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 1: Medical Knowledge
Domain 2: Procedural KnowledgeCEUs:
0.75 Category AKeywords:
Lateral ankle sprain, Syndesmotic Ankle Injury, fractureEnhanced 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.Adam B. Rosen, PhD, ATC
Dr. Adam B. Rosen is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he also co-directs the Omaha Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Laboratory. He earned his PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Georgia and previously served clinically as an athletic trainer at the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosen has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and secured funding from the NIH, the Department of Defense, and multiple regional agencies to advance evidence-based sports medicine practices.
A internationally recognized expert in chronic ankle instability and lower extremity biomechanics, Dr. Rosen’s research has helped define the clinical, biomechanical, neurocognitive, and sensory contributors to ankle injury and reinjury. His work includes the development and validation of functional performance tests, diagnostic tools, and rehabilitation strategies that address the complex neuromechanical deficits associated with ankle instability. Dr. Rosen frequently presents on ankle research, neurocognitive assessment, and evidence-based approaches to sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.
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The goal of this presentation is to introduce to attendees a comprehensive neurological screening protocol that can be performed in under 5 minutes, and utilized efficiently in the clinical setting. It will also discuss how to interpret abnormal findings and differentiate normal variations from true pathological findings. We will take some time to discuss some common peripheral neurological conditions encountered in active populations as well. Finally, attendees will also be exposed to how pain-phenotyping can be utilized to help design treatment programs, and to best determine when co-management or specialist referral is most appropriate.
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 goal of this presentation is to introduce to attendees a comprehensive neurological screening protocol that can be performed in under 5 minutes, and utilized efficiently in the clinical setting. It will also discuss how to interpret abnormal findings and differentiate normal variations from true pathological findings. We will take some time to discuss some common peripheral neurological conditions encountered in active populations as well. Finally, attendees will also be exposed to how pain-phenotyping can be utilized to help design treatment programs, and to best determine when co-management or specialist referral is most appropriate.Learning Objectives:
- Describe a comprehensive neurological assessment that can be completed in under five minutes, with an explanation of key findings to watch for and how to best interpret variations.
- Identify several common peripheral neurological disorders in sport and understand key differential findings to consider in the examination process.
- Define pain phenotyping and describe how this method may assist in determining appropriate management strategies for conditions in which pain is a primary clinical symptom.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and DiagnosisCEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords: Nociplastic; Neuropathic; Nociceptive
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.Kenneth Cieslak, DC, ATC, CSCS
Dr. Cieslak completed his undergraduate degree at Kean University, majoring in athletic training, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1995, graduating from Life University. He has been a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist since 1989. He is a graduate of the Primary Spine Practitioner course, a multi-disciplinary post-graduate program through the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He is licensed in New Jersey as both a Chiropractor and an Athletic Trainer.
From 1997- 2022, he was employed at Teaneck High School, serving as the athletic trainer, in addition to having a practice of chiropractic in Bogota, NJ. He was also a preceptor for the Montclair State University athletic training education program. Currently, he works with Atlantic Health System, and is an adjunct clinical instructor in the athletic training graduate program at Seton Hall University. He is currently the Past-President of the Athletic Trainer’s Society of New Jersey. He also serves on the EATA Educationalist and Student Quiz Bowl Committees, as well as being an executive board member of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Special Interest Group of the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
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Current best practice for concussion care involves initial brief rest, followed by symptom limited exercise. However, this approach does not reflect the heterogeneous nature of concussion, which may involve multiple domains including cognitive, headache/migraine, ocular, vestibular, and psychological. Each of the domains may benefit from a more precision-based approach that targets specific symptoms and impairments. Emerging clinical trial evidence suggests that earlier and more targeted treatments for specific symptoms and impairments may improve clinical outcomes for athletes following this injury.
This presentation is a replay from NATA 2024 in New Orleans, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.
Abstract:
Current best practice for concussion care involves initial brief rest, followed by symptom limited exercise. However, this approach does not reflect the heterogeneous nature of concussion, which may involve multiple domains including cognitive, headache/migraine, ocular, vestibular, and psychological. Each of the domains may benefit from a more precision-based approach that targets specific symptoms and impairments. Emerging clinical trial evidence suggests that earlier and more targeted treatments for specific symptoms and impairments may improve clinical outcomes for athletes following this injury.Learning Objectives:
- Describe new clinical trial evidence for concussion treatments including behavioral management, physical activity/exercise and vestibular rehabilitation.
- Discuss the role of moderating factors, including gender, psychosocial risk factors, compliance and health disparities, on the effectiveness of treatments for concussion.
- Apply findings from clinical trials to develop more effective and efficient management strategies for athletes following a concussion.
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AdvancedDomain(s):
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 4: Therapeutic InterventionOrthopedic Domain(s):
N/ACEUs:
1.0 Category AKeywords:
Concussion recovery, Treatment, Moderating FactorsEnhanced 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.Anthony Kontos, PhD
Dr. Anthony P. Kontos is Professor and Vice-Chair Clinical Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, and Research Director of the Concussion Research Laboratory and UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. He has specialized in concussion research for 19 years with 260+ peer-reviewed publications. His research is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and National Football League and focuses on active treatments and clinical trials; risk factors; neurocognitive/neuromotor assessments and effects; psychological issues; and concussion and brain health in military, pediatric, and sport populations.
Dr. Kontos is fellow of the Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology of the American Psychological Association, National Academy of Kinesiology, American College of Sports Medicine, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. He is also co-author of Concussion: A Clinical Profile Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment.
RJ Elbin, PhD
Dr. R.J. Elbin is an Associate Professor in Exercise Science at the University of Arkansas and is director of the Office for Sport Concussion Research. Dr. Elbin received a doctorate in Kinesiology from Michigan State University in 2010 and completed a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Dr. Elbin’s research focuses on identifying factors that contribute to concussion risk and prolonged recovery and best practices for management and treatment in concussed youth and adolescent athletes. Dr. Elbin has authored/co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and 250 professional presentations on sport-related concussion. Dr. Elbin was a 2018 recipient of an Early Career Award from the Sport Neuropsychological Society for his work in concussion research.
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