Sam Walton

He/Him. Asst. Prof. @VCU_RAMHS | Studying sport & military #concussion/#mTBI; promote 🧠 health | Comms. for @wfatt & @Concussion_ISG. Views are my own.

[World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy @wfatt]

WFATT 2027 is coming to Edinburgh🏴✨The theme for WFATT 2027 is Rehab, Resilience, and Readiness. Join professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from around the world for celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the global future of athletic training and therapy🌍💪

[World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy @wfatt]

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves 😃✨ NEW WFATT logo branding is officially here! #WFATT #NewProfilePic

[To The Bone Podcast - Shelby Daly @tothebonecast]

Did you know you’re already part of a global movement in sports medicine?
If you’re a certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Therapist, your professional membership automatically includes you in the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT). #athletictraining

[World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy @wfatt]

We’re thrilled to announce that the WFATT 2027 World Congress will be held in the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland! 🌍🇬🇧
More details coming soon — stay tuned for updates on dates, registration, and program highlights!✨
#WFATT

[Alexandra F. DeJong Lempke PhD, ATC @afdlempke]

‼️NEW‼️ Research opportunity for endurance athlete enrolled in an upcoming endurance event. Consider participating in this brief survey assessing health, training, and performance. Access the survey here or by scanning the QR code below: https://t.co/uqVcDvyZkH
Please share!

[Landon Lempke @lblempke]

🚨We are hiring a Research Scientist!🚨

Come work with me at Virginia Commonwealth University on a 4-year CDMRP grant focused on optimizing concussion diagnostics & evaluating economic effects for Service Members.

🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://t.co/mpcYrI7Sac

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

🚨 Sharpen your brainpower in minutes with exercise 🧠

Have you seen the infographic from the #CurrentIssue? 🙋‍♂️

A synthesis of the first meta-review on acute exercise and cognition 📄

Article ➡️ https://t.co/fnA1TkAmky

[Jessie Oldham @jroldham]

It’s a challenging time in academic research. This week, amid the chaos of the current funding landscape, we received notice of our first #NIH R01. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and proud of this partnership with @drdanbradford.

@VCU @VCU_RAMHS @VCUresearch

[Concussion in Sport Group @Concussion_ISG]

Returning to learn is an essential process for student-athletes during recovery from sport-related concussion!

You can download this infographic and more helpful guides (for free!) on our resources page: https://t.co/tjka3dTnO0

[World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy @wfatt]

‼️World Congress Registration is now open‼️
🔹Only 450 spots are available - book now! https://t.co/dBnOUFaApb
🔸Up to 23 contact hours of education are available
🔹The Congress will have dedicated student & educator symposia

[Alexandra F. DeJong Lempke PhD, ATC @afdlempke]

It is an honor to share that I have been selected as an NIH BIRCWH K12 Scholar at VCU! My project will examine sex differences in hip muscles & the link to injury following ankle sprains. I am so thankful to work with my mentor team & follow in the footsteps of giants 😊 🧪 👩‍🔬 📑

[Concussion in Sport Group @Concussion_ISG]

That’s a wrap for our Educational Symposium. Thank you so much to all the podium presenters, poster presenters, organizers, sponsors, committee members, and everyone who attended! We are grateful for such a wonderful event!

[John J. Fraser, DPT, PhD, FACSM @NavyPT]

I had the opportunity to contribute to this paper before I joined the VA. The BLUF is that the benefits of aerobic exercise in tactical athletes/veterans with mTBI is likely functional and not structural. Thank you @SammoWalton for inviting me to the party
https://t.co/ppmRSwYUU9

[Sam Walton @SammoWalton]

@JAT_NATA @NFL Thank you so much for inviting me to take part in JAT Chat!

[Sam Walton @SammoWalton]

@ChristineDHM @wfatt Yes — I have served on this committee since 2016. Happy to answer any questions you have.
If you’re interested in joining, you should definitely submit your info!

[Sam Walton @SammoWalton]

@griz1 Uh oh - The “love and happiness” part or the “revenge” part?!?
#AlsoATaurus

[Concussion in Sport Group @Concussion_ISG]

We are excited to share our upcoming Symposium Schedule!
https://t.co/WTabWsBWPd

Our program is wide ranging and presented by internationally recognized experts across a range of topics.  Please join us for what promises to be a rich educational experience!

[Sam Walton @SammoWalton]

@wfatt Come join our committee!
@NATA1950 @NATA_SSATC @NATA_ICSM @EDACNATA @NATA_IC @CATA_Canada @ARTIIreland @BASRaTorg @JATO

[World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy @wfatt]

We are seeking new members for our growing Marketing & Promotions Committee! To be eligible, you must belong to one of our member organizations or institutions (see https://t.co/f2hsI2kYIe).

Scan the QR code or click here for the interest form: https://t.co/P4sTCg5LqX

[Sports Neuro Society @SportsNeuroSoc]

#Concussion experts, great networking, & a city full of charm. We are 6 weeks away from the SNS Symposium in conjunction wit @Concussion_ISG! Register for SNS now to connect with top clinicians and researchers:
https://t.co/A9lyoz56hk