SAN DIEGO, Calif. – January 28, 2010
California State Assembly Bill Aims to Protect Youth Athletes
The California Athletic Trainers’ Association Seeks to Decrease Catastrophic Injuries
With approximately 7.5 million high school students participating in sports today, the dangers of kids getting seriously hurt and not receiving appropriate care isn’t just a possibility – it’s a reality – and the consequences can be deadly.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – August, 2009
Danger: Concussion Season Ahead; Young Athletes Beware
Who’s putting your kids back in play?
Run. Pass. Hit. Ouch! NFL athletes are back at it already, and school-aged children are hitting their high school fields as well. While professional sports teams have doctors on-site to tend to their bumps and bruises, who will be looking after these adolescent athletes when they hit the ground hard?
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May, 2009
The U.S. is in the midst of the deepest recession since 1983 with national unemployment rates rising to 8.9 percent. Despite the glum outlook, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that job opportunities for athletic trainers are expected to grow 24 percent into the year 2016—faster than average for almost all occupations.
San Diego, June 10, 2009
Athletic trainers buck trend, experience job growth.
SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2008
Ready to Run? The California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) offers tips on preparing and recovering from a marathon
SAN DIEGO – April 11, 2008
California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Offers Tips for Summer Athletes to Stay Healthy When the Air Isn’t. Group Advises Athletes to Pay Attention to Air Quality – Whether They’re in Beijing or Los Angeles
SAN DIEGO – Dec. 27, 2007
How to Protect Your Wii-ness: Video Gamers Feel the Burn of “Sports-Related” Injuries
California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Says Playing Simulated Video Games Too Often, Too Long Can Cause Harm
SAN DIEGO July 7, 2007
Year Round Sports and Overuse Injuries Plague Young Athletes California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Says Kids Are Playing Sports Too Often, Too Soon
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2006
California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Bill Meant to Protect Kids Vetoed By Governor Schwarzenegger CATA Says Life-Saving Credentials of Certified Athletic Trainers Overlooked by Governor
Sacramento, Calif. – Sept. 11, 2006
Friday Night Lights OR Lights Out:
Who’s Caring for Young Athletes on the Field? Governor Schwarzenegger To Review Bill Calling for Statewide Regulation of Athletic Trainers
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Aug. 11, 2006
Who's Caring For Your Kids? California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Says Qualified Athletic Trainers Can Reduce Number of Serious Injuries, Keep Young Athletes Safe
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - April 17, 2006
California Athletic Trainers “Fight to be Defined” Unqualified Athletic Trainers Free to Practice in California, Risk to Athletes California Athletic Trainers’ Association Calls for Statewide Regulation Today
March 20, 2006
Athletic Trainers Can Help Prevent “Boomeritis” in Active Baby Boomers. Sports Medicine Pros Offer Tips to Help Active, Aging Boomers Stay Injury-Free
SAN DIEGO, FEBRUARY 22, 2006
California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Offers Tips On How To Play Safe, Whether You’re An Olympian Or Weekend Figure Skater