Not exact matches
According to a 2009 position statement from the National Athletic Trainers» Association (
NATA), proper management of acute spinal injuries on the athletic playing field is crucial,
given that sports participation constitutes the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries for Americans age 30 and younger.
Being a
NATA student member will
give you access to the
NATA career center as well as a wealth of other resources directed at the athletic training student specifically to direct you on this path.
The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator from Penn State Health St. Joseph
gave the last presentation of the evening about the
NATA recommendations for the new Pennsylvania EMS protocol when dealing with the care of the spine injured athlete.