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It’s Membership Renewal Season!
from NATA
 | This year, we have several new programs to make your 2010 NATA membership more convenient than ever, and member services continue to grow. Check out some of the renewal options listed below, and please visit our Web site for more details.
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Installment Plans
from NATA
NATA is offering expanded membership payment plan options. You can pay your 2010 membership dues in either three or four installments. Renew soon! This offer is available for a limited time. More E-mail this story
Professional Development Invoice
from NATA
If your employer is interested in fostering your professional development but hesitant to pay your dues, use our new invoice to show how being a member will help. It breaks down the costs, specifying the educational benefits you receive as a member. View an example of the invoice: More E-mail this story
Dues Discount
from NATA
If are looking for a way to lower the cost of membership, NATA continues to offer alternatives for reducing your dues. These options include the shared/green discount and the two-year dues payment discount. Contact member services. More E-mail this story
CEU Bucks
from NATA
By renewing your membership you will earn 10 free CEU Bucks that can be used for purchasing online courses. And this is just one of the benefits we offer to help you grow as a professional. You will also have access to career development resources which include reimbursement advice, state practice acts and regulatory information, model documents, information on job settings and more. More E-mail this story
Renewal Incentives
from NATA
Renew before December 31 and be automatically entered into a drawing to receive one of our great renewal prizes. One member will receive free registration to the Annual Meeting plus free lodging and a stipend for airfare expenses. Other winners will receive merchandise from the NATA store, including performance jackets and logo caps. More E-mail this story
The Powerflo 20 is a self-sufficient battery driven pumper unit with six drinking stations. Constructed only of FDA-approved or water potable materials. Holds 20 gallons. |
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War Injury Leads to Advances at Home
from the Los Angeles Times
A world away from the roadside bombs and combat injuries of Iraq and Afghanistan, Americans are suffering the same type of brain injury seen in troops coming home from those war-torn countries. On American roads, at workplaces and on playing fields, more than 11 million have been hurt since the fighting overseas started. The nation's military branches and veterans agency have stepped into a virtual funding void, investing heavily in research on brain injury and its aftermath. The combined surge of public attention and military largess, experts say, promises to bring civilian and military victims alike better means of diagnosing and treating brain trauma and limiting its toll. More E-mail this story
Felts, Foams, Moleskin & Gels. Pre-cut Shapes & Rolls. Dr. Jill's Foot Pads is the manufacturer of the Largest Selection of foot pads and padding supplies anywhere at the Lowest Guaranteed Prices! More Info |
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Ballplayer Steals One on Death Thanks to Athletic Trainer
from Athletic Business
When Fullerton College athlete Jared Marchbanks lost consciousness and hit the pavement face first in a campus parking lot, death was coming at him fast. But something extraordinary happened instead. Two colleagues in the right place at the right time -- both trained in resuscitation -- came to Marchbanks' aid. Later, a new state-of the art system to induce hypothermia at St. Jude Medical Center preserved the student's nervous system and brain. The college's certified athletic trainer, Lisa Nelson, calls the episode, "God watching out for Jared and I was the person God chose." More E-mail this story
Study Shows Running No Longer a Dangerous Arthritic Risk
from The Pendulum
For years, medical experts have thought running, along with other forms of strenuous exercise, can have negative effects on bones and joints, often citing it as a cause of arthritis. But recent studies by the Stanford School of Medicine disagree. Arthritis is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues, causing joint pain and discomfort. While the sources of arthritis are currently unknown, studies suggest running is not only non-detrimental to one's health, but also may actually be beneficial. More E-mail this story
Is your CPR certification current? Make sure your CPR certification is up-to-date! The American Heart Association can offer you a convenient way to get your CPR card through OnlineAHA.org. *Both of our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses are designed to satisfy the BOC Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines. These eLearning courses can be taken to receive initial or renewal training. Visit More Info today! |
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Players Face Head-Injury Risk Before the N.F.L.
from The New York Times
When a recent survey commissioned by the National Football League indicated that its retirees have been diagnosed as having dementia or other memory-related diseases at rates vastly higher than the national population, it spoke to the risks of playing professional football in the 1950s through the 1990s. The study did not directly address two more immediate and societal concerns: Do today’s N.F.L. players face similar or worse long-term dangers, and to what extent might those risks reach down to the 1.2 million teenagers who play high school football every weekend? More E-mail this story
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Product Showcase: Intelect® TranSport
 Affordable. Dependable. Versatile.
Chattanooga’s Intelect® Transport systems are lightweight, battery or outlet-powered units that let you select light therapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy or a combination of ultrasound and electrotherapy. Click here to find out how you can receive up to $335 worth of 'Bonus Accessories' with your purchase of Intelect Transport.
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Product Showcase: Plantar FXT/ Heel-Rite
 These two unique products have proven effective in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. The FXT is a soft night splint that gently stretches the plantar fascia to promote healing. The Heel-Rite provides effective daytime treatment for Plantar Fasciitis by lifting the arch and providing compression.
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Product Showcase:
Thera-Band® stability products
Thera-Band® stability products offer the best solutions on the market for sports performance enhancement, balance training and rehabilitation. The product family is based on Thera-Band® Trusted Progression: a broad, complete spectrum of challenge levels that provides trainers and therapists the tools they need to progress patients. Product offering includes the Rocker and Wobble Boards, three densities of oval-shaped Stability Trainers, and the Stability Disc. 800-321-2135 More
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Product Showcase:
SpiderTech Shoulder Spider
 The Shoulder Spider is a professionally engineered, dynamic therapeutic support for the muscles that stabilize the shoulder. It uses advanced therapeutic tape technology to decrease pain and enhance support without any restriction of range of motion. Athletes who wear the Shoulder Spider experience improved performance and receive immediate feedback about their shoulder stability and muscle activation. It's ideal for anyone dealing with arthritis, muscle spasms, joint strain, or post-surgery rehabilitation. More info
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