@NSATA 1st ever committee day in session to kick off our summer education conference. Great to have our leaders gathering in person and virtually. @NATA1950@MAATAD5
Lakeview vs. Pierce. Each school is wearing a helmet sticker on the back of player’s helmet and bringing statewide attention to how athletic trainers improve safety, lessen the risks of injury, & keep the focus on the fun & camaraderie of football.” @NSATA#ATSafetyinFootball
Day 9 of @NSATA Safety in Football campaign
• Did you know: Student-athletes report higher levels of negative emotional states than non– student-athletes, including having higher incidence rates for sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, mood disturbances & short tempers.
Day 8 of @NSATA Safety in Football campaign.
• Did You Know: “Sports at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest include (in order) basketball, swimming, lacrosse, football and cross country.”- NATA Position Statement #ATSafetyinFootball@NSATA
Today's #ATSafetyinFootball Tip is about Mental Health.
School officials and ATs need to work together to have a Mental Health EAP at your location.
The National Crisis Line Phone Number is 1-800-273-TALK or you can text 741741. 24/7 availability to speak to an MHP
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Did you know that Athletic Trainers have to complete 50 CEUs to maintain their national certification every 2 years and 25 to maintain their NE license?
ATs this is a reminder that the VNATA on demand classes close on September 10 if you are in need of CEUs. #ATSafetyinFootball
Week 2 of @NSATA Safety in Football campaign
Did You Know: More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED." https://t.co/JSvx8tiaTF #ATSafetyinFootball
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@Lakeviewhigh vs. Boys Town schools are wearing a helmet sticker on the back of helmets to bring attention to how athletic trainers improve safety, lessen the risks of injury, & keep the focus on the fun and camaraderie of football.”
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Day 4 of Nebraska State Athletic Trainers' Association Safety in Football campaign.
• Did you know-"Dehydration as minimal as 2% body weight loss can hinder performance & thermoregulatory function." –NATA Position Statement #ATSafetyinFootball@NSATA
This week @Wahoo_Football faces @ScotusFootball in the @NSATA Safety in Football campaign. This week I will offer insight into what @WahooStrength, @wahoopublic coaches/admin and I do keep our athletes safe in football and ALL our sports! A season like no other.
Can you imagine returning to sports without an athletic trainer on your health care team? Yet, only 37% of high schools have a full-time AT.
High School athletic trainers keeping teams in line amidst coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/DCdjyaDbah via @rocketcitynow
• Did You Know: “A lengthy warm-up period before exercise may benefit patients who can tolerate continuous exercise with minimal symptoms. The warm-up may prevent a need for repeated medications.” –NATA Position Statement #ATSafetyinFootball@NSATA
The @NSATA has organized a “Safety in Football Campaign” in order to promote safety in FB in NE.
Asthma can be triggered by many stimuli, including: Allergens, respiratory infections, aspirin, NSAIDS, cigarette smoke, household cleaning fumes,&chlorine.#ATSafetyinFootball
Day 1 of the Nebraska State Athletic Trainers' Association Safety in Football campaign. Grateful that we are able to talk about safety in football and all sports this fall.
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