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NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION (NATA)
Organizations Partner to Develop National Physical Activity Plan
NATA has joined the National Physical Activity Plan as an organizational partner, joining 11 other organizations to develop, release, and implement a comprehensive National Physical Activity Plan for the United States. This plan will act as the catalyst for creating the environment that will give all Americans the opportunity to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines established by the US Department of Health and Human Services last year.
John Arthur Mayes Day Established in Recognition of Contribution to Athletic Training
A year following the establishment of a $50,000 scholarship endowment in his name, John Mayes, MS, ATC, LAT, has been commended by Texas State Representative Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee, and Houston Mayor Bill White. In addition, the Texas House of Representatives provided a resolution of commendation for his efforts toward promoting diversity in the profession of athletic training. It recognized his advocacy for cultural diversity, and because of his leadership, Mayor White proclaimed June 19, 2009, as John Arthur Mayes Day in Houston, Texas. The endowment for the NATA Research & Education Foundation provides research and education scholarships to ethnically diverse, entry-level graduate students studying athletic training and sports medicine.
AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR SPORTS MEDICINE (AMSSM)
AMSSM News
Check out the updates to the AMSSM Web site! The new version of www.amssm.org has much more information on current AMSSM issues and news. There are links to conference details, leadership, sports medicine brochures, and much more.
AMSSM is also on Facebook! Become a fan and receive daily sports medicine tips and sports trivia. Links to sports medicine articles and topics of interest are posted. This medium gives us another opportunity to connect with other AMSSM fans and share ideas.
AMSSM Meetings
The AMSSM 19th annual meeting will be held April 17–21, 2010, in Cancun, Mexico, at the Hilton Spa and Resort. Registration has not begun but will shortly. Visit the AMSSM Web site for details. Remember, you will need a passport to travel to the meeting, so plan ahead.
The 2009 Advanced Team Physician course is in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, December 3–6. A variety of topics will be covered, including tendinopathies (including ultrasound), prolotherapy, wrist and hand injuries, bone disorders, blood disorders, extreme sports, sports medicine controversies, and many others. Brochure and registration information are available on the AMSSM Web site.
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY FOR SPORTS MEDICINE (AOSSM)
Submit Your Abstract for the 2010 Annual Meeting
AOSSM is now accepting abstracts for the 2010 annual meeting, in Providence, Rhode Island. Please click on the abstract submission quick link at www.sportsmed.org. Deadline for submissions is November 16, 2009.
Donate to AOSSM’s STOP Sports Injury Initiative
AOSSM and its partners are embarking on a comprehensive public outreach program focused on youth sports safety: STOP Sports Injuries.
The campaign, launching in April 2010, will not only focus on injury reduction but also highlight how playing safe and aware can increase a child’s athletic career, improve teamwork, reduce obesity rates, and create a lifelong love of exercise and healthy activity.
To learn more about the initiative and how you can help, visit www.sportsmed.org/stop.
Self Assessment and Board Review: Version 5 Released
AOSSM’s new self-assessment and board review tool was released in September. It helps individuals
prepare for the subspecialty exam in sports medicine given by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
test knowledge in 7 critical areas of sports medicine,
identify strengths and weaknesses in clinical and practice management issues, and
reviews diagnostic, surgical, and other therapeutic measures and techniques used in sports medicine.
For more information and to reserve your copy, visit www.sportsmed.org.
Upcoming Meetings and Courses
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 13, 2010
Providence, Rhode Island
July 15–18, 2010
For more information on upcoming meetings and courses or to view preliminary programs, please visit our Web site www.sportsmed.org (click on “Education and Meetings”), or call 847/292-4900 or 877/321-3500.