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Get to Know Amy
Keynote speaker
Amy Purdy shares
her favorite things.
My First
Convention
Founding member
Eddie Lane
remembers his first
NATA convention
in 1955.
New Board
Members
Meet AJ Duffy, III,
and Mark Coberley.
Candid Camera
Did we catch
you on camera
this week?
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION CONVENTION DAILY NEWSPAPER
CAN’T-MISS STUFF TODAY!
‘You keep us healthy, and that’s
what helps us win the race’
• NATA Foundation 5K Fueled by Gatorade
Edward Jones Dome at the convention center
(shuttles from hotels start at 5:30 a.m.)
• L ive Surgical Demo: Elbow
8:15-10:15 a.m., AC Ferrara Theatre
Johnson & Johnson keynote speaker Amy Purdy delivers motivational
address to a packed house
• Pinky
Newell Scholarship & Student
Leadership Breakfast
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Amy Purdy, a double-amputee
and bronze medalist in
the 2014 Paralympics in
snowboarding, talks to a full
house Thursday during the
J&J Keynote Presentation.
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By Beth Sitzler
• F ree Comm Presentations
9:15-10:15 a.m., AC 125, 130-132
REMINDERS
• The NATA Foundation Silent Auction closes at
1 p.m. today. Don’t miss your chance to bid on
great items! The auction is located by the NATA
Connect booth in the AT Expo.
• 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!
• Swing by the Gary Vitti Blood Drive/Be the
Match Marrow Drive, hosted by the NBA Athletic Trainers Association between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. today in AC 261.
• Don’t forget to visit The Square, a series of
lounges on the second floor of the convention
center designed to help ATs connect with others
in similar job settings.
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f your life was a book, and you were able to be the author
of that book, how would you want that story to go?”
That was the question Amy Purdy, New York Times
best-selling author, snowboarder and Adaptive Action
Sports co-founder, posed to NATA convention attendees
during her J&J Keynote Presentation Thursday in the
America’s Center Convention Complex Hall 5.
Growing up in Nevada, Purdy often went skiing and snowboarding with her family, which fueled her love of adventure
and dreams of traveling to snowy places. This became a
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reality when, at the age of 18, she left the desert and
became a massage therapist in Colorado.
“I felt in control,” she said. “But then my life took
a detour.”
Purdy said she woke up one morning and something
was off. As the day progressed, she became more and
more tired. She went home from work early, but continued to fade and developed a 101-degree temperature.
She thought she had the f lu, so when her fever broke the next day, she said it wasn’t a problem for her family to leave on their planned trip.
Unfortunately, as the day progressed, her f lu-like
symptoms worsened. After taking a nap, one she
had to force herself out of, she looked at her hands
and feet. Both had turned purple. She looked in the
mirror and her face was becoming purple as well.
Luckily, at that moment her cousin came to check
on her and took her to the hospital.
“Every minute of that car ride felt like an hour,” she
said. “I had to walk myself through every breath.”
Shortly after arriving at the hospital, she fell into a
coma. It was discovered that she had contracted meningococcal meningitis – a small bacteria that cost her
spleen, kidney function, hearing in her left ear and both
her legs below the knees.
“When I left the hospital, I felt like I had been pieced
back together,” she said.
“MY LEGS HAVE NOT DISABLED
ME; IF ANYTHING, MY LEGS HAVE
ENABLED ME. THEY HAVE FORCED
ME TO RELY ON MY IMAGINATION
AND BELIEVE IN POSSIBILITIES.” -AMY PURDY
The next step was learning to walk and function in her
new prosthetic legs – a pair of bulky, “hideous” legs that
looked like they came from Home Depot, she said, and
were painful and restricting.
“How was I going to have the life I always wanted?”
she asked, adding that she felt completely physically and
emotionally broken.
After she was “sick and tired of being sick and tired,”
Purdy began to let go of her old self and embraced her
new self.
“I did know what I didn’t want: I didn’t want to be the
girl people felt sorry for,” she said. “And I knew what
I did want: I wanted to travel, I wanted to help people
through my journey and I wanted to snowboard again.”
She began to see the positives in her situation – such
as being able to make herself as tall as she wanted.
“I never have to hem pants again,” she said. “There
are benefits to having bionic body parts.”
Four months later, she tried to snowboard. Her first
attempted was a disaster – her prosthetic legs didn’t give
her the movement and security she needed.
“I remember sitting on the mountain and being discouraged,” she said. “I realized that challenges do two
things. One, they stop us in our tracks. Or, two, they
force us to get creative.”
Purdy worked with her leg-maker on a design that
allowed for snowboarding. On her 21st birthday, she
received that new pair of legs, as well as a very special
gift from her father: a new kidney.
She presented her journey on the TED Stage, which
went viral and forever changed her life. From there, her
and her then boyfriend – now fiancé – Daniel Gale, participated in “The Amazing Race.” They then co-founded
Adaptive Action Sports, a foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities
to get involved all action sports.
Purdy and the organization accomplished one of their
main goals when snowboarding was added to the 2014
Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Wanting to be part of the
U.S. team, she began to train with both personal trainer
and an athletic trainer.
“I really appreciate what you guys do,” she said. “You
don’t just help people get strong, you keep us healthy,
and that’s what helps us win the race.”
Competing in Russia, she became the first women
to ever earn a bronze medal in snowboarding in the
Paralympic. But the competition didn’t stop there – 72
hours after her venture to Russia, she was back in the
States, strutting her stuff on “Dancing with the Stars.”
“While in Russia, I was snowboarding four hours
each morning and dancing four hours each night with
my partner, Derek Hough,” she said. “Going into the
competition, I had big hopes. I didn’t want to be the
first one eliminated.”
The dancing duo soon discovered her prosthetic legs
were a challenge. To allow her to move the way she
needed, she had her leg-maker on speed dial, and he
would overnight new pairs that fit each week’s dance,
such as graceful swimming legs that allowed her to have
the perfect pointed toe for the Argentine tango.
Each and every week was a new challenge, and each
and every week they found a new way. “We grew more
creatively and we became more resilient,” she said, adding that they came in second place for season 18. “Not
too bad for a girl with two bionic legs.”
Getting the adventurous life she always wanted, Purdy
shared her story during a speaking tour with Oprah. She
then made a declaration that she was going to write a book
before the end of 2014 – which came to fruition when “On
My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the
Dance of Life” landed on the shelves Dec. 31, 2014.
“If I was ever asked if I wanted to change my situation, I would say ‘no,’” she said. “My legs have not
disabled me; if anything, my legs have enabled me.
They have forced me to rely on my imagination and
believe in possibilities.”
At the end of her presentation, Purdy encouraged the
audience to look at the challenges they face not as obstacles, but rather as “magnificent little gifts.”
“They help you go further than you ever thought,” she
said. “Use them, and push off them.”
GET TO KNOW AMY
NATA: What’s your favorite sports team?
Amy: The Team Toyota NASCAR team. I was the
Daytona 500 pace car driver a few months ago, and
that was the first time that I had really gotten a taste of
NASCAR. I was with all of the athletes and I was down
on the track the entire time, watching them practice.
I became such a NASCAR fan after that - now if
NASCAR is on TV, I’m just focused on it. Being a part
of the Toyota team myself, it gave me these amazing
athletes to root for. Toyota is my longest-running
sponsor… They supported me before I even had any
large platforms.
NATA: What’s your favorite TV show?
Amy: My favorite TV show, hands down, is “Chopped”.
I love to cook. I would love to be on “Chopped”. It’s
just a challenge and it always makes me think, “Oh my
gosh, what would I do?”
“Dancing with the Stars” is like family to me, and
I watch it every week. I never was a huge DWTS fan
until I was on the show, and I developed such strong
friendships with everybody.
NATA: What’s the last book you read?
Amy: I’m reading “Sacred Success.” It’s awesome.
Being successful has a lot to do with the energy you
put into the world.
NATA: What’s one word your friends would use to
describe you?
Amy: People love to describe me as inspirational, but I
would prefer to be called motivating… Inspirational is
something where you stand back and say, “Wow, this
person is inspiring.” If you say someone is motivating,
it means they inspired you to take action.
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Amy Purdy, a double-amputee and bronze medalist in the 2014
Paralympics in snowboarding, jokes about the benefits of
having “bionic legs” during her keynote presentation.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015
My First Convention Q&A: Eddie Lane
By Beth Sitzler
W
ith an athletic training career spanning
from 1949-93, Edwin Lane, AT Ret, has
had many memorable experiences in the
relatively young field, including being one of the 243
founding charter members of the NATA – and one of
five still living.
Graduating from high school at 5 feet 2 inches tall and
weighing 112 pounds, Lane said there wasn’t a place for
someone his size on the field; however, there was one
with athletic training. He left Toledo, Ohio, to attend
Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, as an
athletic training student.
“In 1951-52, I was in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, and then
went back to SMU in ’53 as an assistant athletic trainer,” he
said, adding that he earned his bachelor’s degree in science
in 1955. “I took my first head [athletic] training job at North
Texas State College, now University of North Texas, and I was
the first full-time faculty athletic trainer at North Texas.”
Lane left North Texas in 1956 for Washington State
College – now Washington State University – where he
was one of two athletic trainers in the entire state. He
remained there until 1960, at which time he returned to
Texas and SMU, replacing Wayne Rudy, who originally
brought him to the college.
Needing part-time work, Lane would spend his Sundays
helping the head athletic trainer with the Dallas Cowboys
tape the players in the early 1960s.
In 1968 – five years before he joined the Dallas
Independent School District – Lane was selected as
an athletic trainer with the USA free-style and Greco
Roman wrestling teams in Mexico City. He was selected
to attend the Olympics as an athletic trainer two more
times after that – once with the U.S. wrestling team in
1972 in Munich and again with the U.S. volleyball team
in 1996 in Atlanta.
Lane, who was on the first NATA Ethics Committee, came
in second in the 1970s NATA presidential election. He was
Caring for
the whole
athlete
ATs look at the non-physical side
of rehabilitation
By Beth Sitzler
A
fter an athlete is injured, the priority is to get
them back to his/her top performance shape.
Typically, the focus is on the physical health of
the athlete – but what about his/her mind and spirit?
What roles do they play in returning to play? These two
aspects of care will be examined at the NATA Convention during “Mindset of Healing: Psychological Considerations During Rehabilitation” and “Spiritual Care for
the Athletes.”
Overcoming an athlete’s fears and anxieties
Sheri Walters, DPT, MS, ATC, director of performance
physical therapy with EXOS, will lead “Mindset of Healing: Psychological Considerations During Rehabilitation”
at 10:45 a.m. today in the America’s Center Convention
Complex, Room 275.
daughter had managed to be in 42 different states before
they graduated from high school because of the national
meeting. My children still have friendships with the young
people that they met in those national meetings.
NATA: How was the first meeting you attended different from current meetings?
LANE: The exhibitors were always important as we
couldn’t have held the meeting without getting money
from them to exhibit at the meetings. The lectures and
seminars at that time were basically talks by the athletic
trainers and doctors who were friendly to athletic training,
like Dr. [Mikey] O’Brien at the [University of] Tennessee.
also inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1977. Even in
retirement, Lane continues to give back to the association as a
member of the newly formed Historical Commission.
With the 66th NATA Convention in full swing, Lane
reflects on his first NATA Convention.
NATA: When did you attend your first NATA meeting?
LANE: In 1955, I attended my first national meeting in
Lincoln, Nebraska, where I met [Warren Floogie Ariail,
who was also inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977].
NATA: What was the first meeting like? What was memorable about it?
LANE: Very small. There probably – including all the
exhibitors and wives and children – weren’t 200 people at
it. I developed a lot of lifelong professional and personal
relationships out of that meeting.
The national meeting back into the ’50s, and into the
’60s, somewhat, was a very family-oriented thing. It was
the only way we could afford to take our wives on vacation.
The school paid for it. Right along with that, because
of national meetings, from the time I got married in ’58
until my kids were out of high school, our son and our
“I had a noticed [during my clinical work] I had a lot
of experiences where physically a person was more than
ready to return to sport, but they struggled with the return
and of the psychological aspect of that,” Walters said. “I’ve
seen it in all age groups, all sports, all populations.”
Walters said re-injury is often a fear of athletes, especially those who have undergone ACL reconstruction.
“The surgery and those first couple weeks of rehab
are just awful and there is that fear of having to go
through that process again, or that fear of, when they
return to sport, not being at their previous level and the
psychosocial aspect of not being in that same group,”
she said.
Psychosocial fears can cause an athlete to develop anxiety, especially in regards to his/her athletic standing.
“If you’re talking about the industrial athlete, it’s that
fear of not being able to earn a living and support your
family, or not being able to return to something they
enjoy,” she said.
In her presentation, Walters will address research
conducted at in the University of Florida Department of
Physical Therapy on kinesiophobia – the fear of pain – as
well as research on athletic trainers’ understanding of
psychological and psychosocial fears and their comfort in
treating such conditions.
“I feel in both professions, physical therapy and athletic
training, we know that [psychosocial disability] exists, but
we don’t really know the best way to necessarily address
that,” Walters said.
“The athletic trainer is really the person who is with the
athlete the most, so they’re in the best position to address
NATA: What advice would you give convention newcomers, particularly students?
LANE: Basic advice I’d give to all of them –newcomers
coming in who are students or newly certified athletic
trainers – mainly is to listen to the older ATs. … I also
would tell the new athletic trainers, attend your lectures
and listen and learn.
NATA: Which convention was your favorite and why?
LANE: That’s a hard one. [The one in] ’55 I recall with
some fondness because I was going into my first year
as a head athletic trainer at North Texas so it was
important to me to get to be known and to know other
trainers. I hadn’t had that opportunity before then.
NATA: What do you look forward to the most at
the convention?
LANE: Nowadays, I look forward to just meeting
fellow athletic trainers, both old and new. The old
ones, there’s not many of us left, and it’s always
enjoyable to visit with them and find out what their
kids are doing, and if they’re still married to the
same [person].
it or help refer to the best person who can address it appropriately, if it warrants that.”
Walters will provide attendees with suggestions on
how they can help an athlete get over their psychological and psychosocial fears and return to play, such as
incorporating relaxation techniques. One example is
the 6-4-10 breathing technique, which helps with heart
rate variability.
“We ask them to inhale through their nose over a
six-second count, hold that for four seconds and then
slowly exhale over a 10-second timeframe,” she said. “We
try to build up to get people to do 20 minutes a day of that,
especially right before they go to sleep because it will help
them relax and go to sleep.”
Other techniques will be discussed during the presentation, such as meditation.
“There are very simple techniques that anyone would
be able to integrate into their practice,” she said.
Education is another way to alleviate an athlete’s fears
and hesitation in movement, she said, adding that simply
explaining why a certain drill is important and how it will
benefit the player can put them at ease.
“They can build that rapport so they feel comfortable
expressing those things as they go through the process,”
she said. “Look out for those subtle things. If you ask them
to do something, like a multi-directional drill, and they’re
nervous about it, hop on those things and address them.”
Examining spiritual care in athletic training
Cindy McKnight, PhD, ATC, professor of athletic training
at Azusa Pacific University, will present “Spiritual Care for
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NATA welcomes new Board members
Duffy and Coberley begin their three-year terms
A
s Michael Goldenberg, MS, ATC, and Eric
McDonnell, MEd, ATC, complete their threeyear terms as directors of the National Athletic
Trainers’ Association, the association and its
members welcome A.J. Duffy III, MS, ATC, PT, and
Mark Coberley, MS, ATC, LAT, to the board.
Representing District Two, Duffy joined the NATA
Board of Directors after working with state and
regional boards on the betterment of the athletic
training profession.
“The next logical step was to try this at the national
level, so I threw my name in the hat and was extremely
fortunate to win,” he said.
Coberley, now representing District Five, said he saw
the position of director as a way to help lead the charge in
promoting and advancing the athletic training profession.
“I wanted to contribute to the association, to carry on
the great work done by our predecessors and continue
to help advance this great profession at all levels in the
ever-changing health care world,” he said.
As a district director, Coberley said there are
several things he would like NATA to take the lead
in such as facilitating research for best practices
and methods regarding health and welfare issues of
athletes; role delineation for athletic trainers in all
work settings; member benefits and retention; and
efforts to increase salaries for athletic trainers. He
would also like the association to continue to press
for legislation for sports safety and reimbursement
for services.
“Ultimately, all of these goals are more easily
attained when our profession becomes recognized
by the medical communities and general public as a
necessary resource for health care delivery to athletes
and the physically active,” he said. “Public recognition
for ATs is higher now than at any time in our history,
yet we are still relatively unknown to many. We are
a young profession who needs greater exposure of
our skills and abilities which we know are invaluable
resources when utilized.”
These resources include the association’s professional
partnerships, which help spread NATA’s message in the
media and educate the public.
“We are in a prime position in the current atmosphere
of public focus on athlete health and welfare for our
profession to grow successfully,” he said.
Lastly, with the decision to change the
professional degree required for athletic trainers to
a master’s, Coberley said he would like the NATA
Board of Directors and its strategic partners to
the Athletes – Has the Time Come?” at 1:15 p.m. today in
the America’s Center Convention Complex, Room 274.
“For years, I’ve believed that the mind, body and
spirit all act together for healing, for health and for
well-being,” she said. “There is literature on that as
well. If you’re really looking at treating the full person,
you’re trying to look at all aspects. So, with athletic
trainers, we’re very physical – that’s our expertise and
we’re good at it. And we’ve been dealing with the mind
and the mental and psychological aspect as well for
quite a while, but we’ve never really done much with
the spiritual side of the person.”
McKnight said often times people are afraid of the word
“spiritual,” associating it with religion.
“We’re not talking about religion specifically, we’re not
talking about generalizing or changing anyone’s view
points, or any of that type of thing,” she said. “What spiritual care is, from everything I’ve looked at … it’s identifying how important the spiritual aspect of the person you’re
working with is. Is it important to them? Is it part of who
they are and will it help with the healing process?”
McKnight said there aren’t any standards or guidelines related to the spiritual care of an athlete in
athletic training.
“That’s why it’s so important to look at and see what
some of the other health care professions are doing and
how we can modify that for how we treat our patients,”
she said.
In addition to presenting the definitions of spiritual
care, literature on the subject and what is currently
being done in other health care professions; McKnight
will discuss her research on spiritual care at the college/university level from both the athletic trainer and
athlete perspectives.
“It was interesting because the bottom line of that
… ATs, they felt that spiritual care does exist in
healing and recovery, and it’s something that athletic
trainers should know about, but they didn’t want it in
the athletic training curriculum and they didn’t want
to do it themselves,” she said. “When I asked about
obstacles, the biggest one was time … another one
was lack of knowledge … and there are many who
are fearful, especially those in public institutions, of
separation of church and state, which, again, is more
religion than spirituality.”
McKnight will compare the athlete and athletic trainer
surveys, and discuss her findings on what each feel is
appropriate in an athletic training setting, what athletic
trainers have done and what athletes have received in
regards to spiritual care and what the athletes say they
would appreciate related to spiritual care.
“The comparisons are really interesting,” she said. “In
some things, it’s pretty clear that they all agree with each
other; with others, not so much. Where the athletes are
saying, ‘This would be OK,’ and the ATs are saying, ‘This
is inappropriate.’”
While her research is a starting point, McKnight said more
information on spiritual care needs to be gathered and she
hopes conversations surrounding the topic will continue.
“We do need to look at this and see how we can assist
the patient population even more than we already are,”
she said.
AJ DUFFY III
MARK COBERLEY
develop resources and information to help members
with the transition.
Duffy also has a to-do list he would like the NATA
Board of Directors to take on.
“We need to continue evolve as a profession,” he
said, adding that it is an exciting time to be a AT. “The
value models at the collegiate and secondary school
settings, establishing the professional degree at the
master’s level and updating appropriate care of the
spine injured athlete are examples of initiatives that
keep us moving in the right direction.
“I will work hard to ensure NATA members are able to
reap the many benefits of [their] membership and keep
us a strong and viable association.”
While their time on the board will involve long hours
and hard work, both Coberley and Duffy are eager to
give back to their fellow members and the profession.
“Volunteering professionally and being involved has
always been fun for me,” Coberley said. “Any time you
get the chance to work with a motivated group of people
trying to accomplish a common goal, whether it big or
small, local or national, helping advance your profession
is a great reason to volunteer. Without the work of
countless volunteers, this profession never would have
gotten to where we are today, and volunteer work
remains a key to advancement as we move forward.”
“Volunteerism has been ingrained into my being since
childhood,” Duffy said. “My parents wanted the eight of
us children to be involved in something that we believed
in; for me that was athletic training.
“I have seen the value of involvement at every step
of my career. My mentors were instrumental in the
formation of this great profession, and many are in the
NATA Hall of Fame. Their passion was so evident: It
wasn’t just what they did, but how they did it.”
“FOR YEARS, I’VE
BELIEVED THAT THE
MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
ALL ACT TOGETHER FOR
HEALING, FOR HEALTH
AND FOR WELL-BEING.” -CINDY MCKNIGHT, PHD, ATC
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015
The First NATA Meeting
A
s NATA meets for the 66th time, attendees will
find a well-planned symposium with a wide
variety of topics. Few of the 10,000 or so attendees will stop to think about the difficulty of successfully
pulling off such a large meeting. This is a credit to both
the innumerable volunteers and NATA staff, for there
was a time when a meeting 100 times smaller could not
be accomplished by those attempting to do so.
The initial attempt failed, at least for athletic trainers,
before it really got started. Led by Keene Fitzpatrick of
Princeton, the Association of College Track and Field
Coaches and Trainers formed in Philadelphia June 1,
1918. Since most early athletic trainers were track coaches
(hence the name athletic trainer), having one organization
made some sense. The timing was not so good, as it was
in the middle of World War I and many athletic trainers
had taken on extra duties related to the war. It was decided
to postpone officially forming the organization until after
the war. When it finally formed, the “trainer” part was
dropped, becoming the Association of College Track
Coaches of America.
Athletic trainers would not attempt to organize
again until 1938. At the 1938 Drake Relays, the original
National Athletic Trainers’ Association formed. (Sometimes they would use the apostrophe in the name, and
sometimes not.) It was still the Great Depression, but
they had an ambitious plan that included holding a
national meeting. Several attempts were made, usually
associated with a national coaches meeting, but none
ever occurred. The best they could do was to meet at
some track meets where many of the athletic trainers
were working. The original NATA failed in 1944, mostly
due to the effects of World War II.
After the war, many regional athletic trainers associations began to form based on the major collegiate conferences of the time. By June 1950, seven of the original nine
NATA districts had organized in some manner (the Eastern
Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association would be split
into two districts).
The February 1950 First Aider announced that the
Cramer Chemical Co. would be hosting “A Free Training Clinic – National in Scope” to take place June
24-25, 1950. It would be held at the Hotel Muehlebach
in Kansas City, Missouri. Chuck Cramer contacted
the regional associations to encourage attendance,
recruit speakers and promote the formation of a
national organization.
A total of 258 athletic trainers, coaches, administrators
and physicians registered for clinic, which had to be moved
to the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium due to the high
attendance. Most of the clinical program was made up of
presentations prepared by representatives of the various
regional athletic training associations.
After the clinical sessions on June 24, 101 athletic trainers met at the Hotel Muehlebach. All but two states (Utah
and Maine) had representatives at the Kansas City Meeting. At this meeting, the current National Athletic Trainers’
Association was formed.
The new organization had nine board members, one
from each independent district. The Mid-West Athletic
Trainers’ Association, now District Five, had formed the
day before, leaving only District Seven (Idaho, Montana,
Utah, Wyoming and part of Colorado) unorganized. It
should be noted that district boundaries have changed
greatly since 1950. The districts set their own membership standards. There were no officers, as the ATs were
somewhat distrustful of centralized authority, and NATA
would not elect a president until 1970. Dues were $2, which
later would pay for dues and registration to the national
meeting. Chuck Cramer was appointed as the executive
secretary, in charge of the daily operation of the NATA.
For the first five years of the organization, the Cramer
Chemical Co. provided the financial backing to allow
the new association a chance to gain traction. In 1955,
NATA members decided it would be best not to be so
closely tied to a single company. Johnny Cramer, who
had taken over for Chuck Cramer the year before, was
replaced as executive secretary by William “Pinky”
Newell of Purdue. The Cramer Chemical Co. wrote
NATA a check for the dues they had collected through
the first five years (without deducting expenses) and the
NATA was well on its way.
—Matt Webber, MA, ATC, www.athletictraininghistory.com
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By Matt Webber, MA, ATC
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On the scene at NATA 2015
NATA Foundation Block Party
Kathleen Fleck, MED, ATC joins her friends at Laclede’s Landing during the NATA Foundation Block Party on Tuesday.
Networking in St. Louis
BOTTOM LEFT: Attendees take a closer look at a timeline of women’s
accomplishments in athletic training during the 20th Anniversary of Women
in Athletic Training Reception on Wednesday. More than 200 people filled
the room.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Robert Nash, ATC, PT, left and Glenn Lowenbert, ATC, DC,
EMT, spend time at the Welcome Reception.
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TOP LEFT: Alice Loebsack, MA, ATC, CSCS takes a closer look at the performers
during the Welcome Reception.
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RIGHT: Jason Weddle, MEd, ATC, LAT, checks
out a UCL pitcher’s brace at the Bauerfeind
booth (Booth 1025) during the opening day of
the AT Expo.
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
TOP LEFT: Iman Rollins, ATC, and Tiffani Hall,
ATC, take a selfie with the view of the St. Louis
Arch in the background on their way to the
NATA Foundation Block Party.
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On the scene at NATA 2015
BOTTOM LEFT: Nate Hepner, MS, ATC, moves
boxes in the registration area as he volunteers
his time prior to the meeting.
LEFT: Outgoing President Jim Thornton, MA, ATC,
CES, recieves a going away gift from incoming
President Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC, during the Board
meeting this week.
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
BELOW: Kayla Crissman, ATC, donates blood
Thursday in Room AC 261 during the Gary Vitti Blood
Drive/Be The Match Marrow Drive. More than 100
units of blood had been donated so far and the drive
is open from 8 a.m.-5p.m. on Friday.
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ABOVE: The crowd participates in the wave as they cheer on
their teams during the annual Quiz Bowl.
Brenda Curtin, left; Samantha Noe, CSCS and Alicia Valente, from District One are the winners of the
annual Quiz Bowl.
PHOTO BY RENEE FERNANDES/NATA
BELOW: Greg Janik, MS, ATC, LAT, from Kings College, has
moderates the Quiz Bowl of the seventh year in a row.
Teams from all 10 NATA districts were represented during the 7th Annual NATA Quiz Bowl.
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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.
HYDRATE. HYDRATE. HYDRATE.
Wide-tread, solid foam filled
tires never go flat, reduce
maintenance, and make
moving your cart easier and
more efficient.
Internal manifold system
is now contained within
the control box for greater
protection against damaging
sun rays and impacts.
Quickplug system for
faster, easier, and more
reliable charging of
your unit.
When you want to perform your best,
hydration is key. Cramer’s PowerFlo Pro puts
hydration at your fingertips, giving you all the
liquids you need and more. PLAY HARD,
HYDRATE, AND REPEAT.
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