2007
VATA ANNUAL MEETING & SYMPOSIUM
PRESENTATIONS
- After the Dust Settles... Dealing with a Catastrophic Injury (PowerPoint, 2.6MB)
- Real Time Ultrasound (pdf, 1.6MB)
- Use of the Refractory Period in the Treatment of Exercise- Induced Bronchoconstictions in a Collegiate Football Player: A Case Study (PowerPoint, 223k)
- Ice Water Immersion:the Gold Standard of Body Cooling (PowerPoint, 297k)
- Cervical Disc Injury in a Division I Collegiate Football Player (PowerPoint, 170k)
- Kinesio Taping for the Athletic Trainer (PowerPoint, 36k)
- Lower Extremity Consequences of “Core Dysfunction” (PowerPoint, 4.8MB)
- Current Concepts of Lumbar Stabilization Programs (pdf, 1.1MB)
- Medial Knee Injuries (PowerPoint, 2.1MB)
- The Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Supplements: An Evidence-Based Approach (pdf, 986k)
- Brachial Plexopathy in a Division I Football Player (PowerPoint, 1.8MB)
- Treatment of Substance Abuse Problems in Sport (PowerPoint, 1.8MB)
- Ergogenic Drug Abuse in Sport: Issues & Current Trends (PowerPoint, 2.9MB)
- Prevalence of Pseudomonas in Water Bottles, Coolers, Faucets, and Hoses used for Hydrating Athletes (PowerPoint, 890k)
- Silicone Gel Products and Scar Integrity (PowerPoint, 580k)
- Posterior Clavicle Dislocation in a Collegiate Field Hockey Player: A Case Study (PowerPoint, 2.1MB)
- Exercise for Reducing Neck Pain and Enhancing Dynamic Stability (PowerPoint, 7.5MB)
- SELECTIVE ENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY with THERMAL ANNULOPLASTY for the Treatment of Annular Tears (PowerPoint, 23.1MB)
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On January 19-21, 2007, the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (VATA) held its Annual Meeting and Symposium in Charlottesville. A record attendance of 220 VATA members enjoyed presentations from diverse group of speakers, including:
- Alan Rogol, MD, Ph.D, FACSM, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Virginia examined hormone abuse in sport and how it applies to adolescent athletes
- Mike Powers, ATC discussed ergogenic supplements
- Cindy Thomas, Director of Educational Operations, from the National Center for Drug Free Sport presented current concepts in anabolic steroid use in sport and drug testing issues
NATA President Chuck Kimmel accepted an invitation from the VATA to address current national issues in athletic training. Kimmel delivered an outstanding message focused on adapting to change in our profession. Kimmel encouraged VATA members to participate in Capitol Hill Day on February 26 and to support the NATA Political Action Committee.
Sharon Menegoni organized the 5th annual Athletic Training Student Program which included presentations by students from James Madison University, Roanoke College, Longwood University, Lynchburg College, and Radford University.
The VATA presented appreciation plaques in honor of several members who recently stepped down from leadership positions: Tim Laurent (President 2004-2006); Cheryl Staver (Treasurer 2002-05); Renee Cork (2003-06); Chase Hale (PR Chair 2003-06); Tim Krassowski (Region Rep).
The VATA also welcomed Heather Murphy as the new PR Chair, and recognized two athletic training students who were chosen to represent VA in the MAATA Student Senate (Erin McNett, Longwood University and Mary Cantu, George Mason University).
The next VATA meeting will be May 18th in Virginia Beach, in conjunction with the MAATA Annual Meeting and Symposium. Members are encouraged to attend the informational meeting as the Executive Council will be sharing information on the important activities taking place in 2007.
Chuck Kimmel (NATA President) |
Student Presenters |
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