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NATA RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
eBlast Newsletter

December 17, 2008

Happy Holidays from the NATA Foundation  


 

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In this Issue

 
   Scholarship Applications Now Available Online
   Grant Information Summary
Neuromuscular Inhibition of the Dynamic Ankle Stabilizers in Patients with Functional Ankle Instability (FAI)
   Athletic Training Student Challenge sign up deadline near
•   The Shoe Box Society for Planned Giving
   Funding for 4 Grants Approved
   Remember the Foundation during the Holidays with your NATA Dues Renewals
   Research Committee moves to electronic submissions
   Recent Foundation Board Actions
  

"Building our Foundation" Annual Fund Progress

   NATA Research & Education Foundation Deadlines
 

Scholarship Applications Now Available Online

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The NATA Research and Education Foundation offers an opportunity for committed students of athletic training to obtain financial assistance with the cost of their education.  Applications for 2009 NATA Research & Education Foundation Scholarships are now available on the NATA Foundation website.    A new, online application process has been developed with different deadlines (January 9, 2009 and February 6, 2009) for different sections of the application.  Please review the submission process carefully before entering the Scholarship Application Submission Area.  Click HERE for further information or contact Ty Jones the NATA Foundation office (1-800-879-6282 or 1-800-trynata), ext. 121.
 

 

Athletic Training Student Challenge sign up deadline near

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The deadline for Athletic Training Student organizations to sign up for the 2008-2009 Athletic Training Student Challenge is December 31, 2008.  The goals of this program are to provide an opportunity for students of athletic training to actively support the NATA Foundation and to raise money for research in athletic training.  Click HERE for more information.
 
 

Funding for 4 Grants Approved

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On the December 9, 2008 Board of Directors conference call, the Foundation Board approved a total of $485,297.55 funding for one General Research Grant ($109,006.00),  two Osternig Master's Research Grants ($1,563.55)and one Outcomes Grant ($374,722.00).

General Grant Program

  • Michael Ferrara, PhD, ATC
    University of Georgia
    “The Risk of Exertional Heat Injuries in Interscholastic Football”
    $109,006

Osternig Master's Research Grant Program

  • Lindsey Klykken, ATC
    University of Virginia
    “Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles”
    $1,000.00
     
  • Jennifer M. Tolson, ATC
    Georgia Southern University
    “Dynamic Postural Stability During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Influence of Velocity and Direction”
    $563.55

Outcomes Grant Program

  • Reed Ferber, PhD, ATC, CAT(C)
    University of Calgary
    “Optimal Rehabilitation Protocols for the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: An Outcome-Based RCT Study”
    $374,722
 

Research Committee moves to electronic submissions

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The NATA Research and Education Foundation is moving to an electronic submission process for all research grant applications.  This includes grants submitted to the student grants (masters and doctoral), general grants, and outcomes grants research programs.  The Research Committee is currently completing the electronic submission instruction manual, which should be posted on the REF website within the next 4-6 weeks.  The electronic submission process will be in effect for all grants submitted for review in Spring 2009.
 

 

"Building our Foundation" Annual Fund Progress

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The Foundation's 2008 Building Your Foundation Annual Fund Drive is nearly at an end.  Contributions by December 31, 2008 help your district in the annual NATA Foundation District Competition recognition.

Below is a recent status report on the District Competition.  The winner will be determined by the district that reaches the overall highest percentage of its goal from all sources.

District  Amount received to date
1 $12,541
2 $28,996
3 $17,927
4 $9,542
5 $11,552
6 $16,199
7 $7,301
8 $11,332
9 $23,989
10 $12,288
International $275
Total  $151,912

Help Build Our Foundation by selecting one or more of the following ways to demonstrate your commitment.

 

GRANT INFORMATION SUMMARY
Neuromuscular Inhibition of the Dynamic Ankle Stabilizers in Patients with Functional Ankle Instability (FAI)

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PRACTICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Peroneal muscle inhibition is present in patients suffering from functional ankle instability, but this weakness is not related to dynamic ankle instability.  Additionally, interventions aimed at minimizing muscle inhibition may not assist in protecting the ankle from further episodes of instability.

Click HERE to review the full Grant Information Summary.

Riann Palmieri-Smith, PhD, ATC  & J. Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC, FACSM
Principal Investigators

This Grant Information Summary may be downloaded in a 2-page pdf file from www.natafoundation.org/pdfs/08PalmieriSmithHopkinsGrantSummary.pdf.
 

 

The Shoe Box Society for Planned Giving

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The Shoe Box Society for Planned GivingThe NATA Research & Education Foundation has introduced the Shoe Box Society for Planned Giving, a new group that honors those whose estate planning supports the Foundation's mission.

Click HERE to read all about the
Shoe Box Society for Planned Giving.
 

Remember the Foundation during the Holidays with your NATA Dues Renewals

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Remember the Foundation during the Holidays with your NATA Dues RenewalsDuring this time of giving consider making a meaningful gift to the NATA Foundation in honor of your friends and family, or in memory of a loved one or a respected associate.  You can do so through your NATA dues renewal and by contacting the Foundation at (800) 879-6282, ext. 147 or by utilizing the YES Donation Form 2008.

The Foundation will send a special acknowledgment of your gift.

Take some of the stress out of the holiday shopping and get an end-of-the-year tax deduction!  Call (800) 879-6282, ext. 147.
 
 

Recent Foundation Board Actions

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The Foundation Board held conference calls on October 17 and December 9, 2008.  Below are some highlights of the actions taken on these dates:

October 17, 2008

  1. Approved the minutes for the 8/26/08 conference call as presented.
  2. Approved the renaming of the BU/SHU Challenge as the Athletic Training Student Challenge.

December 9, 2008

  1. Approved the minutes for the 10/17/08 conference call as presented.
  2. Approved the award of $109,006.00 in General Grants as recommended.
  3. Approved the award of $1,563.55 in Master's Grants as recommended.
  4. Approved the award of $374,722.00 in Outcomes Grants as recommended.
  5. Approved the recipients of the 2009 Research Awards as recommended.
  6. Approved the 2009 Operating Budget as presented.

The next board conference call is scheduled for TuesdayFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM Central Time.
 

 

NATA Research & Education Foundation Deadlines

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NATA Research & Education Foundation
2952 Stemmons
Dallas, TX  75247
214.637.6282
www.natafoundation.org

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