
About the NATA
Founded in 1950
NATA is the membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Trigger points are focal, hyper-irritable areas in muscle and connective tissue that are caused by muscle overload or overuse. The muscle tissue may feel tight like a guitar string or like a lump. ...
Read MoreSwelling in the lower leg can mean either possible chronic compartment syndrome of the lower leg or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). With chronic compartment syndrome, the muscles of the lower leg...
Read MoreThe carpal tunnel is located on the front of the wrist and is formed by the bones of the wrist and the transverse carpal ligament which crosses the wrist. A variety of anatomical structures lie wit...
Read MoreYou could do some range of motion exercises that consist of pointing your toes and bringing your foot up to your chest, then down to the ground, and then inward and outward to bring strength back t...
Read MoreRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition in which there is an uncontrollable desire to move the lower legs to alleviate sensations of tingling or burning. The symptoms only occur at rest and many...
Read MoreFemales are more likely to sprain their ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) than males due to many physiological differences and factors. The ACL itself is smaller and more lax or loose in females tha...
Read MoreThe rotator cuff is actually a group of multiple muscles that primarily work together to stabilize the shoulder. They hold the head of the humerus (your arm bone) into the glenoid fossa of the scap...
Read MoreIt's common for athletes doing racquet sports and fencing to wear a band around their elbows. The strap changes the effective insertion point of the muscles of the forearm, which reduces the st...
Read MoreWhen an elbow fracture is suspected, the individual... May be holding the arm and elbow at an odd angle as well as in a protective position; May not be able to fully extend the elbow or fully b...
Read MoreBone healing typically occurs within 6 to 16 weeks; however, the strength of the bone and the ability of the bone to sustain a person’s body weight under heavy activity may take up to a year....
Read MoreA stress fracture is an incomplete fracture of a bone. It is thought of as a crack in the bone. A fracture is a definite break in the bone. This answer provided for NATA by the Gustavus Adolphus C...
Read MoreA urinary tract infection (UTI) causes moderate pain in the lower abdominal region when you urinate. Other symptoms of a UTI include blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and fatigue...
Read MoreTo lower your chances of catching a cold, avoid large crowds or places where many people are sick. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. Avoid sharing personal items such as drinks, towel...
Read MoreAs a first responder, your first step is to assess the situation to ensure the scene is safe. The second step is to assess the victim’s airway, breathing, and vascular circulation. If the vic...
Read MoreFlat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a medical condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact wi...
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