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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
AASPT Names New Director of Member Engagement
Jayme Little has joined the AASPT as Director of Member Engagement. In this role, Jayme will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive membership growth, promote member engagement, and sustain member retention. Jayme has worked for the past 20 years with membership-based organizations in some capacity in the academic field, focusing on engaging people in meaningful opportunities to contribute to both the success of the organization and the members’ own personal and professional development. If you’d like to connect with Jayme on your ideas for enhancing member involvement in the Academy, he can be reached by email at
AASPT Announces New Special Interest Group
Academy members interested in a deeper understanding of practical applications for concussion management will want to join the newest Academy Special Interest Group (SIG). The Concussion SIG is working to improve the overall management of concussions, including improved rehabilitation outcomes and safer sports environments for all athletes. The SIG serves as a conduit for information between health care providers and will focus on stronger interprofessional collaboration.
The goals of the Concussion SIG are to:
Provide a network for education on sport-related concussion prevention and management
Support professional education efforts that focus on sport-related concussions, whether it be acute recognition, prevention, or rehabilitation
Support publication of articles that render information about concussions
Facilitate concussion-related research to identify what is needed across a variety of forums and to encourage collaboration, including across sections
Promote and advance comprehensive management for athletes after concussion
Register today on your member home page! Not a member of AASPT? Join today at www.apta.org/membership!
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
AMSSM Releases Position Statement on Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes
AMSSM has released a position statement titled “Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance, and Prevention.” This statement discusses how members of the sports medicine team, including team physicians, athletic trainers, and mental health providers, work together in providing comprehensive psychological care to athletes. It specifically addresses psychological factors in athletes, including personality issues and the psychological response to injury and illness.
The statement also examines the athletic culture and environmental factors that commonly affect mental health, including sexuality and gender issues, hazing, bullying, sexual misconduct, and transition from sport. Specific mental health disorders in athletes, such as eating disorders/disordered eating, depression and suicide, anxiety and stress, overtraining, sleep disorders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, are reviewed with a focus on detection, management, the effect on performance, and prevention.
AMSSM Awards $150,000 “Stephen I. Katz Bridge to R34” Research Grant
AMSSM and its Collaborative Research Network (CRN) are pleased to announce the recipients of a $150,000 research grant, with the goal of preparing a team of investigators for a competitive submission of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R34 Clinical Trial Planning Grant and then to an NIH U01 Clinical Trial Implementation Grant via the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Mederic Hall, MD, and Ruth L. Chimenti, DPT, PhD, will serve as co–principal investigators for their research project titled “Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Tenotomy for Achilles Tendinopathy and Feasibility of a Standardized Ultrasound Imaging Protocol, a Multi-Site Study.” A team of investigators will work closely with the CRN Leadership Committee on this project over the next 2 years, and the CRN looks forward to sharing results with the membership once they become available.
“Our research team could not be more excited to partner with the CRN on this Bridge to R34 grant and subsequent pursuit of an NIH-funded clinical trial,” said Dr. Hall, the study’s co–principal investigator. “We hope to answer questions that will directly inform clinical decisions by our members treating the very common and challenging diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy.”
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
AOSSM 2020 Annual Meeting Registration
Be sure to secure your seat for AOSSM’s 2020 Annual Meeting in Seattle, July 9 to 12, at sportsmed.org. Reserve your room now for the best availability and rates. This year’s conference hotel is the Sheraton Grand Seattle, which is located just 0.7 miles from the Washington State Convention Center where all sessions and exhibits will take place.
Million Dollar Drive
Your gift will be matched 2-to-1 up to $1 million by Mr. Kenneth Langone and Mr. Stanley Druckenmiller. Our generous donors are impressed with the passion, knowledge, expertise, and spirit of community that thrive among AOSSM members. The scope of this matching gifts opportunity will enable AOSSM to boost its already weighty investments in member education and skills training opportunities, high-impact research into evidence-based orthopaedic medicine, and the STOP campaign to prevent youth sports injuries. To donate, visit sportsmed.org. The donation deadline is June 30, 2020.
AOSSM/AAOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Review Course
The AOSSM/AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Review Course is the premier annual event for anyone who desires a comprehensive review of orthopaedic sports medicine and general sports medicine topics. Register today at sportsmed.org. We’ll see you August 7 to 9 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago!
Join the Sports Medicine Conversation
Check out AOSSM on LinkedIn—just search for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine to receive regular sports medicine news and updates. See recent member videos and journal updates on our YouTube channels: AOSSM1972 and AOSSM Publishing. You can also read the latest across our various Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Upcoming Meetings (Learn More and Register at Sportsmed.Org)
July 9-12, 2020
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA
August 7-9, 2020
Westin Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
October 15-17, 2020
OLC Education & Conference Center
Rosemont, IL
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Get Ready for NATA 2020!
The 71st NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is just around the corner! Join us June 17 to 20 in Atlanta for the premier educational and networking event for athletic trainers. We’ve made several changes to the educational programming at the convention: More hands-on learning, shorter lectures, and a greater variety of Board of Certification–approved evidence-based practice programs makes NATA 2020 a must-attend event. View the online preliminary program to learn more about the educational opportunities, including preconference workshops and the Free Communications Program, offered during the NATA convention. In addition to the various educational opportunities, convention-goers can see the latest products and services in sports medicine during the AT Expo as well as connect with others in the profession through various social, networking, and alumni events. For more information or to register, visit convention.nata.org.
Congratulations to All of Our Award Winners
NATA would like to congratulate all of the 2020 national award winners, who will be honored this June during the General Session at the 71st NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Atlanta. This year, NATA welcomes 6 athletic trainers into its Hall of Fame. The NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2020 includes Glen “Larry” Cooper, MS, LAT, ATC; Denise M. Fandel, MBA, CAE, AT Ret; Greg Gardner, EdD, LAT, ATC; Kevin M. Guskieiwcz, PhD, ATC; Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, FNATA; and Mark A. Letendre, ATC. To see a list of all of this year’s award winners, including the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Service Award honorees, visit www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards.
We Need Your #ATsinAction Photos
Help us share what athletic trainers do on a daily basis by submitting your photos to be featured in our #ATsinAction campaign. The goal of the #ATsinAction campaign is to authentically depict athletic trainers doing what they do best: providing exceptional health care to a diverse patient population in a variety of settings. Learn more about the #ATsinAction campaign and upload your photos at www.nata.org/node/216428.