Thursday, June 25, 2015 - National Athletic Trainers` Association

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JUNE 25, 2015
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION CONVENTION DAILY NEWSPAPER
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Degree
Discussion
The AT Strategic
Alliance is answering your questions
about the degree
change today.
New NATA
President
Scott Sailor, EdD,
ATC, officially
takes the reigns
during today’s
General Session.
Award Winners
Congratulations
to our 2015 award
winners!
Alumni Parties
Is your school
hosting a party
tonight? Find
out here!
‘If we build it, they will come’
CAN’T-MISS STUFF TODAY!
• F aceTime ‘15
9:15-10:15 a.m., AC Ferrara Theatre
Charlie Thompson shares insight during sold-out NATAPAC Breakfast
• Professional
Degree Decision – What’s Next
10:30-11:30 a.m., AC Ferrara Theatre
By Beth Sitzler
REGISTRATION – HALL 1
PHOTOS BY: RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
C
harlie Thompson, MS, ATC, is a baseball purist.
He believes the only songs that should play during
a game are the national anthem, “Take Me Out to
the Ball Game” or “God Bless America” during the
seventh inning stretch and “Sweet Carolyn” by Neil Young –
but only in Fenway Park.
Thompson’s love of baseball and the classic flick, “Field
of Dreams” – “It’s my third favorite sports movie,” he said
– were the underlining themes of his speech to members
during the NATA Political Action Committee Breakfast
Wednesday morning.
While comparing “Field of Dreams” – a story of a man
trying to reconnect to his deceased father and a bygone
era of baseball by building a baseball field in his corn
field – to the athletic training profession, he said both are
about connections, beliefs and passion.
“It’s not a sports movie, it’s a movie about passion,”
said Thompson, head athletic trainer at Princeton
University. “Having a passion so strong it makes everyone else believe; a passion so strong that if you build it,
they will come.”
When the NATA founding fathers came together in
Kansas City in 1950, they built the association on hard
work with the goal of connecting to those they care for,
Thompson said.
“We have to make sacrifices, but we work for people
who appreciate the care we provide,” he said.
Another important aspect of the association and
profession has been – and still is – mentorship, he said.
“Mentors have been a hallmark of the association,” said
Thompson, a 2013 NATA Hall of Fame inductee. “They
taught us what’s not in the books. … They taught us that
when a situation occurs, and everyone is in a panic, it’s
the athletic trainers who stay calm and take control.
“Mentors take their experiences – their successes and
their failures – and use them to guide those around them.
They’ve taught us about life, about caring and about the
importance of the profession.”
He discussed how athletic trainers have now expanded to areas that the association founders probably never
imagined in 1950, such as at NASA, Cirque Du Soleil and
the Atlanta airport.
“Look at all that’s happened since 1950,” he said. “It’s
evolved and is still evolving.”
With 49 of 50 states requiring AT certification and higher
standards set for AT education, the credibility of athletic
trainers has increased – as indicated by the fact that NATA
was one of the health care entities in emergency response
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all of Fame Induction Ceremony
2-3 p.m., AC Hall 5
•G
eneral Session & Members Meeting
3-4 p.m., AC Hall 5
• J &J Keynote Presentation
4-4:45 p.m., AC Hall 5
• 7 th Annual NATA Quiz Bowl
5 p.m., AC Hall 5
• E thnic Diversity Advisory Committee Town
Hall & Social
6-8:30 p.m., RG Landmark 4
REMINDERS
• Visit the NATA Connect booth for a great photo
opportunity with our life-size NATA logo. You can
stand inside the logo and #BeTheAT. Make sure
to share your photo with us on social media!
• Due to flooding, the location has changed for
tomorrow’s NATA Foundation 5k Fueled by
Gatorade. The race will be in Tower Grove Park
and shuttles will run from the convention center
as previously planned.
Busy schedule for
J&J Day today
WE’VE GOT A JAM-PACKED DAY OF PROGRAMMING FOR J&J DAY
TODAY. Starting things off is the J&J Feature Presentation “A Patient-Centered
Vision for the Future of the Athletic Training Profession” from 11:45 a.m. to
1:45 p.m. in the AC Hall 5.
The action will continue in Hall 5 with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
at 2 p.m., followed by the NATA General Session and Annual Members’
Meeting at 3 p.m. and the J&J Keynote Presentation at 4 p.m. The Johnson
& Johnson keynote speaker is Amy Purdy, a professional snowboarder, actress,
dancer and New York Times best-selling author. After having both legs
amputated below the knee at age 19 because of complications from
meningococcal meningitis, Purdy became one of the top ranked adaptive
snowboarders in the world and was the 2014 Paralympic bronze medalist.
She is also the “Dancing with the Stars” season 18 runner-up.
CAREER CENTER – HALL 1
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AT EXPO – HALLS 2-4
• J&J
Feature Presentation
11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., AC Hall 5
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• Watch convention highlights on channel 57 at
the Hyatt Regency at the Arch and channel 51 at
the Renaissance Grand.
BE SOCIAL!
Use #NATA2015 to join the conversation.
FEATURED TWEETS
@sportshealthguy: Just attended a most
inspiring talk on our great profession by Charlie
Thompson from Princeton. All ATs should hear.
#NATA2015 #NATAPAC
@KTMaRiE027: Honored to meet all of the influential people and history at today’s reception
for celebrating women in AT. #NATA2015
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the well. #NATA2015
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PHOTOS BY: RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
‘If we build it, they will come’
invited to the “Bystanders: Our Nation’s Immediate
Responders” roundtable at the White House in April
2015. “They wanted our thoughts,” he said.
While much discussion has surrounded the recent
professional degree change – from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s – Thompson said he believes such
a change is needed to continue to grow the profession and its standing.
“It will be a challenge, but who better to meet that
challenge than athletic trainers,” he said. Thompson
said the athletic training profession has also been at
the forefront of national issues, such as heat illness
and concussions, and ATs are often behind the consensus statements that are saving lives.
Thompson wondered what the NATA founders
would think of the association now. “Would they still
see that purity?” he asked.
Thompson said it was important for the members –
all 40,000+ of them – to remain focused and engaged.
“We can’t get distracted, we have to stay pure,” he said,
explaining that while athletic trainers have branched into
emerging settings and become physician extenders, that
doesn’t mean they should be separate from the profession. “The term athletic trainer shouldn’t define who we
work with, but how we work. … I’m concerned we might
splinter the profession. … We’re not defined by our setting
but our profession. We have to remember that we’re all
athletic trainers, first and foremost.
“We need to evolve, but we can’t give up our core values.”
Thompson said he also has fears of apathy creeping into the profession, creating a “someone else will
do it” mentality. “If we want this to grow, we have to
change this mindset,” he said, adding that students
should be encouraged early on to participate. “Every
vote does matter.”
Thompson said by holding onto the things that
make athletic training unique, the profession can
continue to evolve and grow.
“I believe if we continue to build this thing, they
will come,” he said.
NFL High School AT Grant
Program Expands
Nationwide contest added in second year of collaborative program to place
ATs in underserved high schools
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St. Louis Rams Director of Sports Medicine Reggie Scott, MS,
ATC, PES, addressed the media during Wednesday’s press
conference, explaining how the St. Louis Rams have partnered
with St. Louis University and Athletico to provide AT coverage
for St. Louis Public Schools as part of the NFL’s high school AT
outreach program.
epresentatives from the NFL Foundation, NATA, the Professional
Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
and Gatorade gathered at the NATA press
conference on Wednesday to announce
the expansion of its athletic trainer outreach program started in 2014. The groups
will join forces to contribute more than $2
million to the program in 2015-16, doubling last year’s $1 million investment, in
addition to providing educational resources, hydration solutions, equipment and
programmatic support.
The program will expand in August
2015 to include a nationwide contest to
give high schools across the country an
opportunity to win funding for ATs to
ensure the safety of their youth athletes.
The outreach program started in 2014 is
impacting more than 160,000 youth athletes across 670 schools nationwide.
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND
TODAY’S DEGREE DISCUSSION
Have questions about the degree change?
We have answers!
T
he AT Strategic
Alliance has
been collecting
your questions
related to the recent
degree change and
will address your
queries during
today’s “Professional
Degree Decision
– What’s Next”
event immediately
following Face Time
’15 at 10:30 a.m. in the
Ferrara Theatre at the
convention center.
Get More Information about the Degree Decision
Visit www.ATstrategicalliance.org to read the official statement,
learn more about the research that went into the decision and see
frequently-asked questions related to the change.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
My First Convention: Bobby Barton
By Beth Sitzler
O
ur 2015 Eve Becker Doyle Leadership Award
recipient, Robert “Bobby” Barton, ATC, said
he became an athletic trainer through osmosis. Growing up in Texas, an athletic trainer could be
found in just about every high school, so it wasn’t a
surprise when he “fell into” the profession his freshman year of college at the University of Kentucky.
“I obviously really liked it, and have been in it for 47
years,” he said.
That 47-year career took him to several locations,
and introduced him to many people. After graduating
from the University of Kentucky, Barton became
a graduate assistant at Marshall University, in
Huntington, West Virginia.
“Back in those days, once you got your master’s degree
and were certified, it wasn’t too difficult to get a job, really,
you somewhat had your choice,” he said. “So my first job
was at the University of Florida as an assistant trainer.”
His then took on the challenge of being the first head
athletic trainer at the Florida University, which had just
opened its door.
“It was a really fun experience that I would never trade,”
he said.
Barton then returned to the University of Kentucky as
a basketball trainer. He was there for two years before
he took on the position of athletic trainer and program
director at Eastern Kentucky University.
“And I’ve been there ever since,” he said, adding that
after his 30-year athletic training career at the university,
he is now professor emeritus.
Throughout his career, Barton was active with the
NATA. As the fourth president of the NATA, Barton
served two terms with the association. He’s already a
NATA Hall of Famer, but his years of leadership and
dedication will be honored once more with the Eve
Becker Doyle Leadership Award during the General
Session from 3 to 4 p.m. today in the America’s Center
Convention Complex, Hall 5. Before he accepts his
award, Barton looked back at the beginning of his
career and his first NATA convention experience.
NATA: When did you attend your first NATA meeting?
BARTON: June 1968 in Houston, Texas, at the
Shamrock Hilton Hotel.
NATA: What was memorable about your first convention?
BARTON: What I remember the most is, as I went into
the main meeting, the opening ceremony, I looked up
there and told the guy I was with, “Hey, I know that
guy. He’s from Goose Creek, Texas.” Goose Creek,
Texas, is where I grew up, and the president of NATA
that year was Bobby Gunn. He was the first president
of the NATA, and we’re from the same high school. So I
thought, “Gee, I know the president.”
And then we had the district meeting and,
unbeknownst to me, I go into the meeting and the
guy in the front of the room was Chris Patrick, who
was the District Nine director and my boss at [the
University of Kentucky]. I remember thinking, “Dang,
I know all the big shots, and I just got here!”
I remember two of the hot subjects that had just come
up were some colleges had started courses in athletic
training – now, this was two years before certification
– and remember there was buzz that Texas Christian
University had started having some college courses where
you could get a minor in athletic training, so that got quite
a bit of attention. And the first time in my life I had heard
the term/phrase “athletic training certification.” It was
the beginning of certification and planning had begun. I
remember it being discussed quite a bit.
Education and certification were two hot subjects in 1968,
and I’d say they’re going to be two hot subjects in [2015].
NATA: What advice would you give convention newcomers, particularly students?
BARTON: My advice would be to make sure you go
to the student activities that are planned for you. …
I also would certainly try to go to your district meetings. Even though there is a lot of discussion, it’s an
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INTERVIEWING TIPS FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING JOBS
Make sure to visit the NATA Career Center in Hall 1 while in St. Louis
By Brian Bradley, MS, LAT, CSCS
S
o you have already found that job posting on the
NATA Career Center, applied and been contacted for an interview. Other than getting your suit
cleaned and copies of your résumé printed, what
else should you do?
When preparing for a job interview, most people think
about the usual questions they are asked (“What are
your strengths and weaknesses?” “What makes you a
great candidate for the job?”) and even some funky ones
(“If you were a kind of athletic tape what would you
be?”). But a wise move would be to have questions to ask
the interviewer, more than the common ones (“What is
the pay and/or benefits?” “What are the hours?”).
Here is a list of great questions that you may want to ask
that will show you are knowledgeable and are prepared.
Secondary School
• Are there any practice or game sites off campus?
• How was the relationship with the school nurse and
the previous AT?
• A re there any teaching opportunities or requirements?
• W ho is charge of physicals and consent forms?
• Does the school do neurocognitive testing?
• Would I be responsible for non-athletic related injuries?
College/University
• How close is the nearest hospital/team physicians’ office?
• How do the student athletes get transported to physician appointments?
• If a student athlete needs counseling (nutritional or
psychological), is it available on campus?
•W
hat would my role be in drug testing?
•H
ow well does the strength and conditioning
coaches work with the ATs?
Sales
• I s there a current list of clients or do I have to generate that on my own?
• Is there a current list of conferences or seminars that
need to be attended or do I generate that on my own?
• A re there any new products the company is coming
out with in the near future?
Clinic/Physician Extender
• Is there an opportunity to obtain additional certifications (BMO (X-Ray Tech), Graston, Kinesiotape, etc.)?
• I s there a continuing education allowance?
• A re there any outreach requirements/opportunities?
Professional
• How do the athletes get to their physician appointments?
• W hat would my role be in drug testing?
• W hat other medical personnel is on site during
practice/games?
These are just a few of the questions you may want
to ask during your job interview. There are other
resources on the NATA Career Center’s website, www.
nata.org/career-center, as well as the on-site NATA
Career Center, sponsored by Gatorade, in AC Hall
1. There, you can find job postings and have your
résumé reviewed by AT professionals.
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President-Elect
Scott Sailor’s tenure begins today
Attend today’s Changing of the Guard ceremony at 3 p.m. in AC Hall 5
W
ith the 2015 NATA Convention in full
swing, our 40,000-plus association
members will say goodbye to NATA
President Jim Thornton, MA, ATC, CES,
and welcome Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC, as he begins his
three-year term.
“It feels amazing,” Sailor said of his new leadership
position. “As a young athletic trainer, I remember being
in an elevator with two past presidents and not having
the nerve to introduce myself because I had so much
admiration for them. I can’t even believe that I will be one
of those people!”
From an early age, Sailor has had a unique passion
for athletic training. As a student at Richardson High
School just north of Dallas, Texas, Sailor wanted to
be involved with sports but wasn’t big enough to play
football. One of the coaches told him he should connect
with the school’s athletic trainer, John Clougherty,
ATC. Soon, Sailor was hooked.
When his parents were transferred to California a
year later, they did what many parents do when they
are forced to relocate: They searched for schools that
would be the best fit for their son. In Sailor’s case, that
meant looking for houses in neighborhoods that fed
into the two schools that actually had athletic training
programs because they knew how much their son loved
it. His passion for the profession continued to grow, and
he went on to get his undergraduate degree in athletic
training from Fresno State.
He continued his education and earned a master’s
degree from the University of Arizona. Wanting to “build
something from the ground up,” Sailor became the sports
medicine director at Cumberland University in Lebanon,
SCOTT SAILOR
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Tenn. It was the ideal opportunity for him to start both an
athletic training program and an AT education program.
Once the program was established at Cumberland,
Sailor got the opportunity to return to Fresno State in 1991,
where he has worked in a variety of clinical and academic
roles ever since. Today he is the chair of the department of
kinesiology and the program director.
Along the way, Sailor has worked in nearly every job
setting within the field, from his internships with the San
Francisco 49ers to his work at an orthopedic clinic in
Arizona. He said those experiences have prepared him
well to relate to the variety of experiences and job settings
within the NATA membership.
“[As the NATA president,] it helps to be able to look
through the eyes of the person who is living that role,
working in that setting. I’ve had enough variety that I
feel like I can be empathetic to a lot of the issues that
come up in a variety of settings and not just look at it
through one lens,” Sailor said.
Sailor began is long tenure of service to the profession
after taking a position on the District Eight Public
Relations Committee.
The public relations role turned into being the chair of
the District Eight PR Committee, which then led to District
Eight Secretary, followed by District Eight Director. Before
he knew it, Sailor was chosen as the vice president of the
NATA Board of Directors, where he would oversee NATA’s
important Vision Quest initiative.
It’s been 16 years since Sailor first joined the District
Eight PR Committee, and now he finds himself in a new
role: president. Since his election in October 2014, he
has spent the next several months sitting in on Board
calls, absorbing the challenges facing the profession and
developing plans for the issues he hopes the Board will
tackle in the years ahead.
With the support of his family and NATA members
across the country, Sailor is ready to tackle this new role
with the same enthusiasm and humility that has served
him so well to this point.
His outlook on his important new position is
simple and sincere: “I’m honored to have the
opportunity to serve.”
NATA: BY THE NUMBERS
53.87% 40,000+ 46.03%
Female members
2
Number of members
Male members
11,487
Number of NATA Quiz Center users in 2014
NUMBER OF TIMES NATA WENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE:
192
552
White House Concussion Summit in May 2014 and
White House Roundtable “Bystanders: Our
Nation’s Immediate Responders” in April 2015
Number of
legislators met
with during Capitol
Hill Day 2015
500
MILLION
Number
of media
engagements
in 2014
ATEC participants
in 2015
110
16,620 13,741 12,100
Twitter followers
Facebook likes
LinkedIn members
NUMBER OF MEMBERS REACHED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
450+
Safe Sports School awards
presented since 2013
iLEAD participants
in 2015
350+
Number of college
and university athletic
training programs
NUMBER OF STATES WITH
ATHLETIC TRAINING LICENSING
49
PLUS THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
On the Scene at
NATA 2015
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
BELOW Jay Clark, MED, ATC, and Katharine Gray, MED, ATC, check out the massaging device
by Magister Corporation during the opening day of the AT Expo.
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
Jay Clark, MED, ATC, and Katharine Gray, MED,
ATC, check out the massaging device by Magister
Corporation during the opening day of the AT Expo.
LEFT: Students gather closer to get a look at
a tendon during the NBATA Ron Culp Cadaver
Workshop on Wednesday. The students learned about
the shoulder and arm.
ABOVE: Yoshizumi Iwasaki, ATC, who traveled to St.
Louis all the way from Japan, practiced his jumping in
front of the Gateway Arch.
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LEFT: Athletic trainers stand in line to try
different products at the Gatorade booth during
the opening day of the AT Expo.
John Coots, MEd, ATC, VATL, is front and center as he
waits for the opening of the AT Expo on Wednesday.
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
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ABOVE: Eren Havrilak, ATC, CSCS, OTC, gets a cold pack at
the Cramer booth during the opening day of the AT Expo.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
2015 Hall of Fame
Help us honor this esteemed class of athletic trainers during today’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 2 p.m. in Hall 5 of the convention center.
TINA BONCI, MS, ATC, LAT,
(posthumously) revolutionized health care
delivery for elite student athletes, particularly females, during her nearly 30-year
tenure with the University of Texas at
Austin. She most recently served as associate athletics director, division of athletic training/sports
medicine before her death in 2014. Bonci was one of the
first in the profession to research women’s predisposition
to specific injuries and urged companies to create athletic
shoes and apparel specifically designed for women. She pioneered a wellness program to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STDs among student athletes and served as lead
author of an NATA position statement on the detection and
prevention of eating disorders in athletes. Bonci was named
the U.S. women’s basketball athletic trainer for the gold
medal-winning 1984 team under Coach Pat Summit.
DAVID CARRIER, MA, AT, ATC,
is the associate head athletic trainer at
Michigan State University, where he has
worked for more than 30 years. A volunteer for many years, he served on both
the NATA College/University Athletic
Trainers’ Committee and the Honors and Awards Committee. He also served as chair of the NATA Research and
Education Foundation Golf Classic for eight years, which
raised thousands of dollars to help support the Foundation’s efforts. He served as president of the Michigan
Athletic Trainers’ Society and was chair of the MATS golf
outing for 23 years, which contributed financial support
for state licensure. Carrier was head athletic trainer of
the 1988 USA Olympic men’s ice hockey team, the 1990
World Ice Hockey Championships and the 1992 Olympic
ski jumpers/Nordic combine teams.
MALISSA MARTIN, EDD, ATC,
is a professor, associate vice provost and
graduate program director of Athletic
Training at Rocky Mountain University
of Health Professions. She is a renowned
educator and researcher whose work
in professional development has dramatically improved
the athletic training profession. A nationally recognized
presenter with more than 200 presentations to her credit,
Martin has authored several books and more than 100
publications. Martin developed the first home study
programs in athletic training and chaired the first NATA
Athletic Training Educators’ Conference, where she has
been a key presenter since 1996. She was the first woman
to be elected as president of the South Carolina Athletic
Trainers’ Association, and her service and career accomplishments have been recognized with numerous awards.
TERRY NOONAN, MS, ATC, LAT,
is the director of Athletic Training Services at the University of Iowa. He has
dedicated his career to advancing the
athletic training profession and improving the education of athletic trainers. A
former NATA District Five director and one-time chair of
NATA’s Finance Committee, Noonan’s decades of service,
advocacy and leadership have made an immeasurable
impact at the local, state and national levels. Through
passionate campaigning and activism, Noonan was
instrumental in obtaining licensure for athletic trainers in
his home state of Iowa.
RUSS RICHARDSON, EDD, ATC,
is an athletic trainer and associate professor of Health and Human Performance at
the University of Montana Western. He is
a leader of the profession, recognized for
his tireless service and commitment to
athletic training. Active at the state, district and national
levels, Richardson served on the National Athletic Trainers’ Association board of directors representing District
10 and was named chair of both the 2012 Nomenclature
Workgroup and the Executive Committee for Education,
leading the association through controversial issues. An
advocate for athletic trainers, Richardson contributed to
licensure in California, Washington and Alaska.
BRIAN ROBINSON, MS, ATC,
has impacted the profession through his
passionate advocacy for athletic trainers,
particularly those in secondary schools.
As the head athletic trainer at Glenbrook
South High School from 1977 to 2014, he
established an athletic training program that set a precedent for secondary school athletic training programs
across the United States. At Glenbrook, he developed a
concussion management program, a rehabilitation program for injured athletes and a database for tracking injuries and treatment plans. Robinson’s efforts as chair of
the Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee, along
with his countless presentations, articles and television
appearances, have advanced the role and recognition of
the secondary school AT and vastly improved the health
care for secondary school athletes.
SANDRA SHULTZ, PHD, ATC, FNATA,
who is currently a professor at
UNC-Greensboro, has influenced the
athletic training profession through the
countless students she has educated and
mentored. She is a celebrated educator,
researcher and clinician whose impact on the profession
is immeasurable. She is considered a national leader in
ACL research, and her focus on the underlying sex-dependent factors that contribute to a female’s higher risk
knee biomechanics and increased susceptibility to ACL
injury is recognized throughout the medical and scientific
communities as benchmark work in the field. Shultz has
served the profession through numerous NATA leadership
positions, including service as chair of the Convention
Program and Fellows Committees and as a member of
the NATA Research and Education Foundation Research
Committee, Pronouncements Committee and Strategic
Planning Task Force.
THOMAS WEIDNER, PHD, ATC, FNATA,
has been with Ball State University since
1991, where he is currently the George
and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Athletic Training and chair of the
School of Physical Education, Sport and
Exercise Science. Weidner is a national expert in research
on upper respiratory illness. His work includes the influence of exercise on the duration and severity of a cold and
the effect of a cold on athletic performance and exercise.
He has also provided benchmark research in athletic
training education and has authored an athletic training
textbook, several textbook chapters, papers and abstracts.
He chaired the NATA Clinical Education Committee and
was instrumental in the training and development of
clinical instructors. Weidner was a member of the board
of editors of the Journal of Athletic Training for 18 years.
MOST DISTINGUISHED ATHLETIC TRAINER
The following honorees will be recognized during today’s General Session at 3 p.m. in AC Hall 5.
DAVID C.
BERRY, PHD,
AT, ATC
HELEN M.
BINKLEY, PHD,
ATC, CSCS
WILLIAM
DAVID CARR,
PHD, ATC
TANYA
DARGUSCH,
ATC, LAT
KEVIN
GUSKIEWICZ,
PHD, ATC
VALERIE W.
HERZOG, EDD,
LAT, ATC
WILLIAM
HOLCOMB, PHD,
ATC, FNATA
KY E. KUGLER,
EDD, ATC
JAN C. LAUER,
MA, ATC, CSCS
MICHAEL G.
MILLER, PHD,
EDD, ATC, CSCS
DARIN A.
PADUA, PHD,
ATC
BART
PETERSON,
MSS, ATC
WILLIAM A
PITNEY, EDD,
ATC, FNATA
CLARK E.
SIMPSON, MBA,
ATC, LAT
ERIK E.
SWARTZ, PHD,
ATC, FNATA
JAMES
THORNTON,
MA, ATC, CES
PAUL A.
ULLUCCI, JR.,
DPT, ATC, SCS
RON H.
WALKER, EDD,
LAT,ATC, CSCS
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Additional 2015 Award Winners
Athletic Trainer Service Award
Paul H. Alvarez, PhD, ATC
Thereasa Angelo, MA, ATC
Fran Babich, MS, ATC
Mark D. Buchman, ATC, SCAT
Dominic L. Di Manna, MEd, MS, ATC
John Donnell, MS, ATC, LAT
Bruce Fischbach, MSS, ATC
David K. Fitzhugh, PhD, ATC, NRP
Stephen Hornor, MS, LAT, ATC
Brian V. Hortz, PhD, ATC
Yvette Ingram, PhD, ATC
Peter J. Kotz, MS, ATC
Samuel Y. C. Lee, ATC
Linda S. Levy, EdD, ATC
Cheryl A. Lindly, ATC, PA-C
Robin Marshall, ATC
Andrew Massey, MAT, ATC
Jeffrey McKibbin, MEd, ATC, LAT
Michael Medich, MS, ATC
Kathy Tate Meyer, MS, ATC, NCMT
Ross Oshiro, MS, ATC, CSCS
Ronda Peterson, MS, ATC
Jill Ponzi, MEd, ATC
Daniel J. Quigley, MSED, LAT, ATC
Stacey Jensen Ritter, MS, ATC
Gail S. Samdperil, ATC
Amy Wiezorek Schork, MA, ATC, LAT
Rick Shaw, MS, ATC, LAT
M Allen Shelley, MA, ATC, LAT
Andrew Smith, MS, ATC
Gerald Stevens, ATC, LAT
John Phillip Vardiman, PhD, ATC
William J. Von Leer, MA, ATC
Gary Ward, ATC, PT
Thomas West, PhD, ATC, LAT
Donna Wisely, MA, ATC
NATA Fellows
Ken Cameron, PhD, MPH, ATC
Alison Valier, PhD, ATC
President’s Challenge Award
J. Richard Steadman, MD
Gail Weldon Award of Excellence
Fran Babich, MS, ATC
Honorary Members
Charles Bush-Joseph, MD
George S. Mauerman, MD
Eve Becker Doyle Leadership Award
Robert Barton, ATC
AOSSM Distinguished Athletic
Trainer Award
Thomas E. Koto, ATC, LAT
Tim Kerin Award, sponsored
by Gatorade
Sally E. Nogle, PhD, ATC
The following awards are given out at
various times during the convention:
NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory
Committee Bill Chisolm Professional
Service Award
Roger Hinds, MS, ATC, PES
2014 Journal of Athletic Training
Clint Thompson Award for Clinical
Practice Advancement
Brittney A. Luc, MS, ATC; Phillip
A. Gribble, PhD, ATC; Brian G.
Pietrosimone, PD, ATC
2014 Journal of Athletic Training
Kenneth L. Knight Award for
Outstanding Research Manuscript
Bradley Jacobson, MA; Michael
Cendoma, MS, ATC; Jacob Gdovin, BS;
Kevin Cooney, PT; Dustin Bruening, PhD
Athletic Training Education Journal
Outstanding Research Manuscript
Award 2014
“Entry-Level Athletic Trainers’ SelfConfidence in Clinical Skill Preparedness
for Treating Athletic and Emergent
Settings Populations”
Gary E. Morin, PhD, ATC; Sharon Misasi,
PhD, ATC; Charles Davis, MEd, ATC;
Corey Hannah, EdD, ATC; Matthew
Rothbard, EdD, ATC
Division I
Kevin Jones, MA, ATC, LAT, Gardner
Webb University
Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year
Kenny Boyd, MS, ATC, LAT, University
of
North Carolina
New Horizon Award
Nina Walker MA, ATC, LAT, University
of North Carolina
Jack Cramer Scholarship Winner
Macauley Alexander Downing, Lakes
High School
Daniel L. Campbell Legislative Award
(Class I)
North Dakota
Washington
Daniel L. Campbell Legislative Award
(Class II)
New York
William T. Griffin Award for
Outstanding Leadership in Legislative
Affairs
Josh Thompson, ATC, LAT, CSCS
ATEJ Outstanding Non-Research
Manuscript Award 2014
“Evaluating Evidence-Informed
Clinical Reasoning Proficiency in Oral
Practical Examinations”
Paul R. Geisler, EdD, ATC; Chris
Hummel, MS, ATC; Sarah Piebes,
MS, ATC
NATA PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTEST
NATA RESEARCH & EDUCATION
FOUNDATION AWARDS
Best Student Effort
University of Montana
Lifetime Contribution Award
David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC, FNATA
Best Athletic Trainer Effort – Group
University of Michigan Athletic Medicine
Volunteer Service Award
Jill A. Manners, MS, ATC, PT
Best Athletic Trainer Effort –
Individual/Small Team
Vereen Rehabilitation Center
New Investigator Award
Brian Pietrosimone, PhD, ATC
Doctoral Dissertation Award Presented
in Honor of David H. Perrin, PhD,
ATC, FNATA
David R. Howell, PhD, ATC
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC
TRAINERS’ COMMITTEE 2015
ATHLETIC TRAINERS OF THE YEAR
Junior College/Community College
Aimee Brunelle, MS, ATC, EMT,
Jamestown Community College
Young Professionals’ Committee 2015
National Distinction Award
Dorice Hankemeier, PhD, ATC
Division III
Jason Ensrud, ATC, Nebraska Wesleyan
University
2015 Sayers “Bud” Miller
Distinguished Educator Award
Patrick Sexton, EdD, ATC
Sara Brown, MS, ATC
Division II
M. Allen Shelley, MA, ATC, LAT, Mars Hill
University
Best Overall Campaign
New York State Athletic Trainers’
Association
Best State Association Effort
Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society
2015 NATA RESEARCH & EDUCATION
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS
Doctoral
Amy Barrall
Eunwook Chang
William Dill
Sayuri Hiraishi
Jeffrey Huston
Seong Jun Son
Lisa Stobierski
Melinda Watts
Richelle Williams
Zachary Winkelman
Graduating Undergraduate Scholarship
Kelci Besand
Rachel Evans
Allison Gardiner
Sarah Gilleland
Stacey Glumm
Krista Hixson
Aliza Kamman
Jenna Neumann
Julia Plourde
Charlotte Walter
Post Professional Master’s Scholarship
Jennifer Ach
Emilee Anderson
Megan Bane
Damara Farkas
Mary Helfer
Noah Thaman
Yuki Uemura
Brittany Blunt
Jennifer Corder
Kaylen Erchul
Marlee Gross
Kalyn Hasenoehrl
Joshua Lavigne
Karlie O’Reilly
Anna Pengra
Undergraduate Scholarship
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Nysa Allen
Kyle Byrnes
Shauna Coppinger
Karisa Eustace
Karisa Fuerniss
Angela Gaignard
Bianca Grimshaw
Lena Grunloh
Austin Herman
Kelcey Holcomb
Marissa Johnson
Abby Knight
Jennifer Longo
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Jared Rush
Kelsey Rynkiewicz
Sarah Snodgrass
Alexandra (Aly) Spillman
Kelsey Tarrant
Brenda Valdez Nava
Tyler Voas
Jesse Williams
Josh Williams
ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT
CHALLENGE
First Place - Highest Contribution
to the NATA Research & Education
Foundation:
Aurora University
Second Highest Overall
Contribution:
Western Carolina University
Highest Overall Contribution from a
First-Time Participant
Western Illinois University
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Today’s Alumni Parties
Eastern Illinois University
6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Hannegan’s Restaurant and Pub,
719 N. 2nd St.
Ithaca College Athletic Training
7-10 p.m.
Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafood,
620 Market St.
Florida International University
7:30 p.m.
Hilton St. Louis at the Ball Park
Marietta College
7 p.m.
Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust St.
Georgia Southern University
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites, 610 N. 7th St.
Miami University
5-7 p.m.
Morgan Street Brewery – Biergarten,
721 N. 2nd St.
Indiana State University
7-9 p.m.
Big Daddy’s – Laclede’s Landing,
118 Morgan St.
Indiana Wesleyan University
6 p.m.
Old Spaghetti Factory
Winona State University
4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Dubliner, 1025 Washington Ave.
Saint Louis University
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Rosalita’s Cantina, 1235 Washington Ave.
Yonsei University
7 p.m.
Budweiser Brew House
Truman State University/Northeast
Missouri State University
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Rosalita’s Cantina
University of Central Florida
5-7 p.m.
Flannery’s Pub, 1324 Washington Ave.
Millikin University
3:15 p.m.
Flying Saucer
Missouri State University/Southwest
Missouri State University
7-10 p.m.
Copia Restaurant and Urban Winery,
1122 Washington Ave.
PHOTO BY JORDAN GRANTHAM/NATA
Iowa State University
8-10 p.m.
Renaissance Grand Hotel - Westmoreland & Kingsbury Banquet Rooms
Sacred Heart University
4-6:30 p.m.
Side Door, 1317 Washington Ave.
University of Delaware
7-10 p.m.
Morgan Street Brewery – Lager Room
University of Massachussetts
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hannegan’s Restaurant & Pub, 719 N 2nd St.
VISIT THE
NATAGEAR
BOOTH outside the
AT Expo for great
prices on NATA and
AT logo apparel.
NEWS IN BRIEF
COPA in St. Louis
The NATA Committee on Practice Advancement
(COPA) has been hard at work preparing topics that
apply to you. The group started NATA 2015 on a high
note with introductory and advanced track physician
extender workshops, along with an EBP performing
arts workshop. Keep reading for more chances to
learn about topics relevant to emerging settings and
practice advancement.
From 7 to 9 a.m. today there will be an informative
presentation with applicable knowledge to your practice
entitled “Value Based, Team Oriented Health Care and the
Athletic Trainer” in AC 241. After that session ends, make
plans to join COPA from 9 to 11 a.m. for the Healthcare
Administrators Forum in RG Landmark 2.
On Friday, come to AC 240 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to
learn how to improve “Patient Satisfaction - Quantify
Your Success.”
For current information on what COPA is doing
for you, both this week and throughout the rest of
the year, follow the committee on Twitter (@NATA_
COPA) and find them on Facebook by searching
“Committee on Practice Advancement.”
BOC Prize Winners for June 24
Congratulations to the Athletic Trainers who won prizes
at the Board of Certification (BOC) booth yesterday!
Rebecca Railsback, ATC, LAT, of Waco, Texas, won a
certificate in yesterday’s drawing. Laura Wilson, MS,
ATC, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, won a certification
plaque. The BOC will email all drawing winners with
instructions on how to claim their prizes.
Pick Up Your Commemorative Lapel Pin
Fill out the legislative postcard in the back of your
Convention Guide and return it to the NATA Connect
booth inside the AT Expo to receive your free NATA
2015 commemorative lapel pin.
Visit the Silent Auction
The NATA Foundation’s Silent Auction features
a lot of valuable items, so make sure to swing by!
Located next to NATA Connect in the AT Expo,
the auction includes signed sports memorabilia and
other unique items, and all proceeds go toward the
NATA Foundation’s efforts to support athletic training
research and education.
MY FIRST CONVENTION:
BOBBY BARTON
Continued from page 4
opportunity to figure out who are the leaders in your
part of the country and if you’re going to stay in a particular district, it is most helpful to know the leadership.
And that would be a great opportunity to meet a lot of
people in a short period of time.
Other advice I would give the students … I know
more people who have gotten more jobs by attending
the NATA convention than any other method. The
connections made at the convention have led to more
jobs than all of the résumés, all the publications, all
the speeches added together.
NATA: Which convention was your favorite and why?
BARTON: By far my favorite was San Antonio [in 1985]
because I was the president and it’s when we worked
out the kinks, so to speak, on corporate sponsorship
with Gatorade and Johnson & Johnson. … It may
surprise you to know that corporate sponsorship was a
pretty controversial subject at the time.
NATA: What do you look forward to the most at
the convention?
JACKSON: I probably look forward to the most is
the ex-presidents luncheon. [Outgoing] president, Mr.
[Jim] Thornton, has already scheduled it. We have a
luncheon and no one is there but the people who have
been president of the association, and it’s just a wonderful time … for the most part we talk about the good-ol’
days. It’s one of the highlights of my year. I really enjoy
it. I [also] really enjoy the Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Read our full interview with Barton on the NATA
Now blog at www.nata.org/nata-news-blog/
my-first-convention-qa-bobby-barton.
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Hot Product Pavilion
The Hot Product Pavilion is a must-see destination
at the NATA convention. Located right outside the
AT Expo (Hall I) in Crossroads Corridor, the HPP
is a great place to peruse the latest sports medicine products at your own pace. Our Hot Product
Pavilion is bigger and better than ever in 2015, so
make sure to stop by to learn about the following
innovative products:
Active Ankle, Booth 1815
AS1 Pro
AS1 Pro features a performance fit that implements a more ergonomic cut for improved support
and control. The speed lacing system uses coated
round laces that allows for quicker application and
removal. Vertical strapping system helps secure
ankle and reduce the risk of injury. Fits right or
left foot.
Alert Services, Booth 1213
Outdoor Boss with Transport Cart
Our self-contained Outdoor Boss with an all new
cart is now available! Affordable, portable, versatile; rehydrate athletes at home and on the road.
Fits 10 or 7 gallon round, twist-top coolers - just
replace cooler top with lid assembly incorporating
pump. Contains four drinking stations.
Alert Services, Booth 1213
NICE ICE CryoRoller
NICE ICE CryoRoller is used for application of
cold therapy for 24-48 hours after acute injury.
Reduces recovery time as part of a rehab program
following injury. Decreases inflammation by
inhibiting fluid filtration into interstitium via vasoconstriction. Decreases pain and muscle spasm,
metabolic rate and spasticity. Manages contusions
and plantar fasciitis. Treats small, local bruises
and shin splints. Effective for arthritis, bursitis and
tendinitis.
All-Star Sporting Goods, Booth 2236
Cryo Helmet
A New Treatment for Concussions, Migraines,
Performance/Recovery and More. Trauma accumulates over time from repeated impacts during
practices and games. The CryoHelmet by uses
cold therapy to treat some of the inflammation
that occurs with these injuries. Therapeutic hypothermia is a rapidly growing field in medicine. For
the most up-to-date research, please visit www.
iceyourhead.com.
Ambra Le Roy, Booth 2516
Gentle Band Short Stretch Bandage
The Gentle Band short stretch bandage is a 100%
cotton wrap that differs from traditional elastic
wraps used in sports medicine. Our unique construction treats traumatic edema through an active and resting phase of compression. The applied
pressure can help aid in the body’s re-absorption
of existing fluid and reduce swelling.
Ari-Med, Booth 1630
A35 Aeromed Brief
Based on our Deluxe Messenger Brief, this bag
functions as a small travel med bag or an emergency kit. Lay flat design opens to multiple sleeves
and pouches for organization. Sized to fit an AED.
Carry handles with a leather handle wrap and a
padded shoulder strap are included.
BakBalls, Booth 2738
BakBalls
BakBalls are a self-treatment device for back pain,
relieving athlete’s back pain instantly. Designed
by an Olympic physical therapist, BakBalls are an
easy to use, portable, affordable back pain relieving device. BakBalls relieve back pain by applying
pressure to the joints and muscle on either side of
your spine. Swing by booth 2738 to try them out.
Biowave, Booth 722
Biowave Pro®
BiowavePRO® and BiowaveHOME® are
advanced pain therapy systems that deliver
therapeutic electrical signals into deep tissue to
block transmission of pain, increase ROM and
reduce stiffness and muscle spasms up to 24 hours
following a 30-min treatment. Multiple treatments
provide a cumulative benefit. Biowave is used
during AROM, PROM, exercise and stretching to
facilitate rehabilitation. Biowave facilitates motion
and manages pain simultaneously. Come see why
over 85% of teams in the NFL prefer BiowavePRO.
Breg, Booth 2323
Axiom Elite
Axiom Elite braces are designed for athletes who
do not compromise on performance. The rigid,
durable, dual-upright braces are low profile and
contour to the leg for full-bodied support and
stability. Delivering either dynamic tibial control
or traditional ligament support, the Axiom Elite
provides stability when it’s needed most.
Breg, Booth 2323
Hinged Wraptor
Taking the traditional lace-up ankle brace to the
next level of support, the Hinged Wraptor includes
a semi-rigid hinge to promote natural movement
and help restrict harmful ankle inversion. Built
from high-quality ballistic nylon and breathable
mesh, the Hinged Wraptor is designed for durability and improved control.
Cardea Screen, Booth 2036
Cardea Screen
CardeaScreen is a new ECG device designed for
cardiovascular screening of athletes. The system
is easy to use, provides accurate results with low
false positive rates, and assists in the identification
of abnormal cardiac conditions that may lead to
sudden cardiac arrest.
Cardiac Science, Booth 2610
Powerheart G5
The Powerheart G5 from Cardiac Science is the
first FDA-cleared AED to combine fully automatic shock delivery, dual-language functionality,
variable escalating energy, and fast shock times
to help rescuers save an sudden Cardiac Arrest victim’s life. Easy, intuitive operation and
user-paced prompts enable rescuers to act quickly
and confidently.
Cramer, Booth 1807
TUF-TEK Backpack
This backpack is designed with two separate
storage compartments to ensure you bag stays
organized and clean. A third removable thermal
compartment can store diabetic supplies, food,
or thermal regulated training supplies. This ergonomically designed bag fits comfortably on the
shoulders and allows athletic trainers to be mobile
and hands free.
Crossover Symmetry, Booth 2339
Crossover Symmetry Fusion Package
Crossover Symmetry is a medically designed
rotator cuff and scapular strengthening system
engineered to rehab athletes back to high performance levels, prevent injuries through daily activation and scapular strengthening, and enhance
overhead performance. Crossover Symmetry’s
corrective programs can be completed in the
training room or on-the-field thereby improving
athlete compliance and outcomes. The system
includes 4 easy-to-follow protocols for shoulder
activation, recovery, plyometric training and
scapular strengthening. USED BY: 50% of MLB,
NFL, NBA, NHL & hundreds of NCAA Division 1
Universities.
Defend Your Head, Booth 837
PROCAP™
PROCAP™ by Defend Your Head is a patented
soft shell technology that provides a polyurethane
cover designed to form-fit the outer shell of most
football helmets. PROCAP™ is designed to absorb
and consequently slow the transfer of energy triggered by forceful blows to the hard shell helmet.
Dynamic Tape, Booth 2639
Dynamic Tape
Dynamic Tape is highly specialized and designed
to contribute genuine mechanical force into the
kinetic chain. Working like a bungee cord, the
unique, strongly elastic Dynamic Tape aims to
absorb load, contribute to force generation, improve biomechanical efficiency and modify faulty
movement patterns. Load reduction combined
with powerful neurophysiological effects provide
prompt pain relief, reduce metabolic demand,
facilitate recovery and improve performance.
Endurance Products Co, Booth 2141
REPLACE™ SR
REPLACE™ SR is a balanced electrolyte replacement tablet with a sustained release over 4-6
hours. This provides a gradual release of electrolytes as your body needs them, avoiding high
localized concentrations in the gut. REPLACE™
SR can be taken prior to training and competition, reducing fatigue and cramps and improving
performance.
Fat-Tool, Booth 925
Complete Professional Series Set
The FAT Tools are the only Instrument Assisted
Soft Tissue Mobilization tools that have a patented
textured surface. This allows the tools to have a
stronger coefficient of friction to grab and move
tissue more effectively. This allows for a less painful and less traumatic treatment for the athletes.
They are also the cheapest tools available
Game Ready, Booth 815
C-T Spine Wrap
The all-new innovative Game Ready® C-T Spine
Wrap enables a non-narcotic treatment of the neck
and spine. Delivering effective cryotherapy and
targeted pneumatic compression for better surface
contact, the C-T Spine Wrap means faster healing
and better recovery for spine injuries.
Game Ready, Booth 815
The Game Ready (GRPro 2.1) System
Beyond passive cold and compression applications, Game Ready® is the proactive power to
help manage pain, heal faster and recover better.
Game Ready’s innovative ACCEL® Technology
combines active compression and cold therapies
in a revolutionary treatment system. Get back in
the game faster with Game Ready.
Gatorade, Booth 1607
Recover Whey Protein Bar- Mint Chocolate Crunch
NEW! Mint Chocolate Crunch Whey Protein Bar
with 20 grams of great tasting, high-quality whey
and milk protein. When eaten right after practice
or competition, it provides muscles with essential
amino acids needed to help rebuild and recover.
Stop by the Gatorade booth in the Exhibit Hall for
a sample and an opportunity to learn more about
nutrition’s role in injury recovery during our “Expert Chat” sessions (see schedule at booth). Visit
Gatorade.com for more information.
Gatorade, Booth 1607
Gatorade Prime® Green Apple Energy Chews
NEW! Gatorade Prime® Green Apple Energy
Chews. With a blend of carbohydrates and B
vitamins, Green Apple Energy Chews give athletes
energy specifically designed to help them be ready
and start strong without caffeine. Each chew
contains 25 grams of carbohydrate in a convenient
and functional form. Visit Gatorade.com for more
information.
Hyperice, Booth 836
Vyper
The VYPER is a cutting-edge fitness and recovery
device which uses a combination of pressure and
vibration to improve the body’s overall performance. The VYPER is used by the world’s best
athletes, such as Lebron James, Blake Griffin and
JJ Watt, to enhance range of motion, flexibility
and recovery.
I1Biometrics, Booth 716
Vector MouthGuard
At i1 Biometrics, we have the technology that
empowers players to perform at their best. The
Vector MouthGuard with ESP Chip Technology
measures the impacts a player’s brain experiences
during play. Transmitted in real-time to a trainer
or physician on the sidelines, this data means less
guesswork, more coachable moments, and smarter, safer games.
Icon Medical, Booth 2015
Tarian Pro Shoulder Stabilizer
Inspired by Jobst Relocation Test and designed by
bio-medical engineers. The Tarian Pro is a lightweight, custom-fitted shoulder brace designed for
athletes with anterior shoulder instability wanting
to return to activity post-injury. Elastic strapping
allows for functional range of motion and adjustability. Visit booth #2015.
Icon Medical, Booth 2015
Kerr Collar
Prevent head and neck injuries by equipping football players with the Kerr Collar. Studies prove
the Kerr Collar reduces impact energy during
contact; significantly reducing range of motion
of the head and neck by 38% and reducing force
transmission from the head to the neck by 58%.
Booth #2015
Incrediwear, Booth 1940
Incrediwear Recovery Leg Sleeve
Our non-compressive recovery leg sleeve is hospital tested to increase tissue profusion 31% at rest.
Used by top orthopedic surgeons for ACL recovery
and professional sports teams like the Golden
State Warriors. Great for post workout recovery
and to get athletes back on the field as quickly as
possible.
ING Source, Booth 2628
The Foot Gym
The first multi-use foot strengthening & rehabilitation device incorporating 7-exercises-in-1 for
strengthening, stretching & massaging the foot.
Foot Gym strengthens often-neglected muscles for
improved balance, structural stability & greater
overall foot function. Successful reviews and tests
by Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Professional Sports Teams & Olympic Athletes.
J Wedge, Booth 1040
J Wedge
The J Wedge is an inexpensive, non-invasive
stretching tool developed by a runner and physical
therapist to treat plantar fasciitis. When used
correctly, it provides a consistent stretch to the
different regions of the plantar fascia at the optimum angle for treating heel pain.
La Pointique International Ltd, Booth 1123
LP EMBIOZ WOMEN’S CORE SUPPORT COMPRESSION TANK
Power System fits the contours of shoulders,
medial scapula, back, abdomen, and lower back
to enable precise engagement of core muscle and
upper body, improve proprioception and increase
coordination, power and explosiveness of every
spike, shoot, bump, and dig. Seamless; Dual Comfort System
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Hot Product Pavilion
McDavid, Booth 2329
McDavid Dual Compression™
Technology that supports with refined kinesiology
thinking in an easy-on, easy-off sleeve. Compression material is integrated with compressive
support tape and focused on specific joints and
related ligaments, tendons and muscles. Dual
Compression™ mimics the basic function of kinesiology tape in a simplified slip-on version.
Multi Radiance Medical, Booth 2504
GameDay laser with New Colored Protective Sleeves
Prevent Injury - Increase Performance: Learn how
the GameDay laser helped 2015 CrossFit Regional
Champion Scott Panchik in the Minneapolis
qualifying games. Combine that with your skills
and imagine how much your athletes will win!
GameDay Super Pulsed Laser by Multi Radiance:
Now available in multiple colored Protective
Sleeves. GameDayLaser.com
Myofascial Releaser, Booth 2410
Myofascial Releaser Combo Set
Myofascial Releaser makes the most innovative,
ergonomic, and versatile IASTM tools. Ergo, The
Original and The Ellipse4 with 6 functional edges
each; Micro with 4 functional edges and Tribar
with 3 functional edges.
Neuromuscular Technology, Booth 2808
IsoBALANCE and IsoNEUROLOGY
IsoBALANCE and IsoNEUROLOGY perform
balance testing, provide postural rehabilitation
challenges, test neurological function and measure
nystagmus. IsoBALANCE and IsoNEUROLOGY
provide meaningful measurements in a combined
protocol that can be completed in 5 minutes to
help make return to play decisions following a
concussion/mTBI event.
NormaTec, Booth 1514
Pulse
NormaTec has raised the bar in rehab and recovery again with the introduction of the Pulse and
Pulse PRO - a new line of dynamic compression
recovery systems. Packed with new technologies
and features, NormaTec continues to innovate and
deliver cutting edge modalities for the modern
training room.
Perfect Pitch and Throw, Booth 627
The Rope Pefect Pitch & Throw
Designed for baseball and softball athletes
improving throwing confidence, velocity and
accuracy from improper throwing mechanics. Utilized by major league baseball teams and rehab/
therapy professionals country-wide, the tactile,
auditory and physical feedback allows athletes to
adjust pitching and throwing techniques preventing development of bad habits resulting in fatigue
and/or injury.
The Pickle Juice Company, Booth 2340
2.5 oz. Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot
The Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot was developed with portability and function in mind. This
extra fortified product contains higher per volume
electrolyte levels than the original Pickle Juice
Sport (up to 15X other sport drinks).This product
has been proven to be amongst the best available
remedies for fighting muscle cramps.
The Pickle Juice Company, Booth 2340
16 oz. Pickle Juice Sport
Pickle Juice Sport was formulated specifically to
help relieve muscle cramping. Available in 8 oz.
bottles, 16 oz. bottles and 55 Gallon drums for
team applications, Pickle Juice Sport is fortified
with additional Electrolytes and Vitamins to maximize function.
PowerPlay, Booth 1937
PowerPlay Pro Pack
PowerPlay™ is the most portable, affordable cold
and compression therapy system available. The
compact device has three ports offering cold and
intermittent, sequential compression to reduce
pain and swelling, allowing athletes to get back in
the game faster. The PowerPlay Pro Pack includes
two pumps, two insulated bags, two extender
tubes, one of each joint wrap, and an additional gel
pack for each wrap.
Powered by ROAR, Booth 1840
XG4
The XG4 is a carbon composite performance
insole that is designed to focus the downforce that
an athlete generates during athletic activity. It is
designed to seamlessly replace the standard insole
that comes with athletic shoes. It optimizes the
phases of gait, using the principles of biomechanics to generate force to propel the athlete in
whatever direction they want to go.
PreventaMed Technologies , Booth 927
Heat Stress Safety Kit and Infinity Line by [x]temp™
The [x]temp Heat Stress Safety Kit is an emergency first response for serious incidents of heat
stress. Be prepared to respond and protect your
student athletes. Our Infinity line products have
limitless applications for safe, simple and rapid
cooling. Combining Solo, Duo and Vier cooling
packs with strap sets, the [x]temp Infinity line of
products are multifunctional and ideal for rehab or
injury recovery.
The Pronator, Booth 2527
The Pronator
Challenge the Potential of Your Strength. This
hand held tool could be the key in your arsenal
against upper extremity weakness. Ideal for
throwing athletes, it will assist in building wrist,
forearm and shoulder strength like never before.
Use any coated dumbbell or resistance band that
you already own, making your equipment more
effective!
Pro-Tec Athletics, Booth 2312
5” Orb Deep Tissue Massage Ball
The 5” Orb Deep Tissue Massage Ball offers a
multi-directional roll providing focused massage
to target areas. The Orb reduces muscle fatigue
and tightness, promotes flexibility and enhances
performance
The Recovery Zone, Booth 2636
R3 Ankle Systems
The R3 Ankle Systems brings the the best design
in a functional support together with state of the
art technology in 3D Scanning and Printing for
the first truly functional custom molded ankle
brace platform. Available in off the shelf and
custom molded versions, the enhancements of
this design translate to superior performance in
reducing both the number and severity of ankle
injuries. See it at Booth 2636.
Rhino Super Cart, Booth 1443
RM2 Rhino Medical SuperCart
RM2 Rhino Medical SuperCart, 2-piece: Now our
Medical SuperCart can transform into a separate
massage table and utility cart. It’s perfect for
away games.
Rhino Super Cart, Booth 1443
RCO Rhino CargoCart
RCO Rhino CargoCart: Transports a huge amount
(800 lbs) of game day equipment. Transforms into
(3) different positions to best suit your needs.
Rhino Super Cart, Booth 1443
HCC Rhino Hydration CourtCart
HCC Rhino Hydration CourtCart: A smaller
version of our Hydration SuperCart designed to
fit behind the bench for indoor sports. Holds (2)
coolers, a trash can, and ice
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Riddell Sports, Booth 807
InSite Impact Response System
Riddell’s InSite Impact Response System is a football helmet-based sensor technology that alerts
the sideline when a player experiences impacts
that may put them at an increased risk of injury.
InSite provides actionable information about an
athlete’s on-field head impact exposure, which
helps to reduce the opportunity for undiagnosed
injury.
Sam Medical, Booth 923
ChitoSam Active
ChitoSAM Active is a high performance hemostatic dressing, which is designed to stop bleeding
fast. Unlike some hemostatic dressings, ChitoSAM
Active is made of non-woven, 100% chitosan. It is
easy to use, extremely effective, and safe.
SCR Sports Inc., Booth 2622
Aquilo
Aquilo is a cryo-compression suit that combines
the cooling benefits of cryotherapy with compression to enhance performance, help reduce
injury and deliver athletes the ultimate recovery
experience. The Aquilo System consists of a small,
portable power unit and hand crafted compression pants made of high-quality, medical grade
materials.
Sport Safety International, Booth 941
Sport Safety Education Manager
Are you responsible for ensuring coaches, parents
and athletes receive concussion, heat and cardiac
education? You know how hard it can be to verify
completion and track down certificates. Sport
Safety Education Manager takes the headache out
of tracking sport safety education. For information
visit booth 941.
Tiger Tail, Booth 1736
New Tiger Cub Kit
Tiger Tail just had babies! Experience in Booth
#1736 what the NFL and NBA are scrambling to
bring into their training rooms. Kit includes: The
Curve Ball, The Big One and Happy Muscles book.
Get your paws on their newest coolest massage
tools. Regular price $93, Show special $60
TheraBand, Booth 1915
TheraBand CLX with Easy Grip Loops™
The TheraBand CLX with Easy Grip Loops™
provides multiple unique grip options that enable
exercises like open and closed hand grips, holding
objects with resistance, no-grip-required exercises
and never before possible exercises such as
simultaneous upper and lower body work. The
TheraBand CLX delivers unparalleled versatility and ease of use that may increase exercise
compliance.
Troy Healthcare, LLC., Booth 2928
Stopain® Extra Strength Pain Relieving Roll-On
Extra Strength Stopain 3oz. Roll-On delivers
fast, temporary relief from muscle aches, sprains,
strains and joint and back pain. It’s formulated
with the proven pain-relieving benefits of menthol
(8%) and contains glucosamine and MSM. The
soothing roller-ball applicator is ideal for self-massage and keeps hands clean.
Troy Healthcare, LLC., Booth 2928
Stopain® Extra Strength Pain Relieving Spray
Stopain Extra Strength 4oz. Spray delivers pain relief right where you need it most! The 360 degree
spray works on contact at every angle to provide
fast, temporary relief of your athlete’s muscle and
joint pain. Get the proven pain-relieving benefits
of menthol (8%), plus glucosamine and MSM.
Troy Healthcare, LLC., Booth 2928
Stopain® Migraine Topical Pain Reliving Gel
Stopain® Migraine is the first topical migraine
product on the market and delivers fast relief of
migraine pain. It begins working as soon as it’s
applied and can be used at any stage of your migraine. Experience safe & effective relief in a nondrowsy formula with no known drug interactions.
Troy Healthcare, LLC., Booth 2928
Stopain® Professional Topical Pain Relief
Stopain® Professional Pain Relief gets your
athlete back in the game FAST. The gel formula
contains unique penetration enhancers and comes
in a sweat resistant formula that’s compatible with
ultra-sonic gel and equipment. Stopain also comes
in spray and roll-on applications and all products
contain 8% Menthol, MSM & Glucosamine.
Zetroz, Booth 2405
SAM – Sustained Acoustic Medicine
SAM is wearable, long duration ultrasound therapeutic technology to aid in recovery and accelerate the body’s natural recovery processes. It is the
first device to allow multiple hours of continuous
ultrasound benefit while mobile and active. Designed to increase the recovery speed in soft tissue
injury without the use of drugs and is the first
medical device cleared by the FDA for multi-hour
ultrasound treatments.
Introducing the
HydroWorx
Water therapy & performance, now available for anywhere!
Check it out or take it for a spin at Booth #1723.
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Underwater treadmill with
speeds ranging from .1-10 mph
Resistance therapy jet
with deep tissue massage
Freedom to perform
multi-planar activities
Construction-free:
fits through 36” doorway
Warm water temperature offering
a rehabilitation advantage
Visit us at Booth #1723
to register to WIN a FREE PolarPlunge pool!
Drawing held Thursday, June 25th at 11:30am.
Must be present to win.
TheraBandTM is reinvented, in a BIG WAY, with its new patent-pending CLXTM
Consecutive Loops. CLX delivers versatility and ease of use that can be used
from rehab to functional training to sport-specific exercise. Versatile, Simple,
Effective - you’ll never look at bands the same way again.
Closed Hand Grip
Holding Objects
With Resistance
Open Hand Grip
No Grip Required
FREE App Included
Available in bulk roll and pre-cuts.
Follows the authentic TheraBand Trusted Progression
Color Progression
100%
Elongation
TheraBand Tan
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2.4
TheraBand Yellow
25%
3.0
TheraBand Red
25%
3.7
TheraBand Green
25%
4.6
TheraBand Blue
25%
5.8
TheraBand Black
25%
7.3
TheraBand Silver
40%
10.2
TheraBand Gold
40%
14.2
ADVANCED
Increase from Preceding
Color at 100% at Elongation
BEGINNER
TheraBand™
CLX/Band/Tubing Color
Represents typical values. All products not available in all colors.
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