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WFATT ActionNewsletter FOR THE World Federation

OF Athletic Training AND Therapy

It has been a good year thus far. I want tothank all of you for contributing to theadvancement of WFATT initiatives. We

have made continued progress towardsenhancing the quality of care to the physicallyactive, globalizing athletic training/athletictherapy and facilitating communication amonglike-minded professionals. Read on for updatesregarding these topics and what your executivecommittee has been doing in 2006.

Global Education and CredentialingWFATT continues to make progress toward

global education and credentialing. WFATT isstill collecting data for the Global PracticeAnalysis. This project aims to construct a blue-print for global professional practitioners ofathletic training/therapy in order to promoteunderstanding and provide further directionfor education and development. Take the sur-vey today by following the link located atwww.wfatt.org. Your participation is neededin order to approach any form of global cre-dential or professional development blue-print. While data collection will continuethrough 2006, a preliminary review of thisJune’s data revealed member participation islacking—be sure to do your part and take thesurvey today! Other sports medicine profes-sionals are also invited to participate.

Translations available:Dr. Yan-Ju, TATS member, has translated the

survey into Mandarin Chinese. Spanish andJapanese translations are also available and allcan be viewed on the WFATT Web site.

CATA leads the pack:“Cheers” and “congratulations” to the

Canadian Athletic Therapists Association(CATA) which represents the majority ofrespondents to the Global Practice Analysis.

MembershipWFATT would like to welcome new mem-

bers! The University of Bedfordshire from theUnited Kingdom and Murdoch University inPerth, Australia were recently named to

WFATT’s educational institution category.These partnerships bring with them increasedpossibilities for collaborative efforts such asinternational internships and funding, whichwill help to drive WFATT initiatives.

We welcome the Professional BaseballAthletic Trainers’ Society (PBATS) (USA),Society of Tennis Medicine and Science (TheNetherlands) and the Armed Forces AthleticTrainers’ Society (USA) as new members.More information on these organizations canbe seen in the “New Members section” of thisnewsletter.

The addition of these members gives cre-dence to WFATT’s goals of expanding mem-bership to various professionals around theglobe. New member participants ultimatelyhelp add to the body of knowledge regardingeffective health care worldwide.

What’s membership worth?As has been mentioned in the past, mem-

bership in this federation should have valueand privileges that cannot be attained fromother sources. Exclusive benefits availableonly to members (and costs associated withthese benefits) continue to be investigated tomake the value of WFATT a daily experiencefor you, the members.

Financial StabilitySpecific, measurable and attainable market-

ing and sponsorship goals have been helpingWFATT make gains towards financial stabilityby helping the group to remain consistent withthe strategic plan. The executive committee hasbeen working to facilitate the emergence ofmutually beneficial relationships with variouscorporate entities. This summer, WFATTproudly welcomed Johnson and Johnson as afounding sponsor during the General MembersMeeting in Atlanta. WFATT currently looks toadd a second and final founding sponsor to theroster. Additionally, the executive committee ismaking efforts to support and facilitate rela-tionships with educational institutions thatmight be able to contribute to our success byway of collaborative research efforts.

Member Communication - keep upthe great work.

I have been pleasantly surprised by mem-ber’s initiative and urges everyone to contin-ue to up their involvement. Members havecontinually stepped up to the plate andhelped WFATT in all of its strategic endeav-ors. Whether it was offering innovative solu-tions to a problem, tossing out a new idea, orcommunicating with key leaders by means ofphone and e-mail, your efforts have not goneunnoticed! Members: keep up the good work!Your involvement is imperative for successwith globalization and delivery of high qual-ity care to enhance performance in all aspectsof physical activity. Your time and talent arethe most valuable resources of this federa-tion. Members are invited to contact me viaphone or at [email protected] with com-ments, questions or concerns.

President’s MessageExcitement Grows with Progress

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Catherine M. Ortega, EdD, ATC, PT, OCS.

and announced “Rehabilitation of SportsInjuries” would be the theme. Preparations areundertaken in conjunction with JATO, and avaluable new service for members will be elec-tronic registration available by August 2006.The venue is convenient to the center ofTokyo, and attendees will be offered theopportunity to tour the Japan Institute of SportSciences at the end of the planned sessions onSunday, January 14. Jiro Shikakura, Presidentof JATO provided an update during theGeneral Members Meeting in Atlanta thissummer. The call for abstracts is open. Followthe link for further details: http://www.japan-sports.or.jp/english/ index.html

Abstract due date: September 30, 2006

WFATT Action Newsletter FOR THE World Federation OF Athletic Training AND Therapy

WFATT announced Johnson & John-son as a founding sponsor this sum-mer in Atlanta, Georgia. Jack

Weakley, vice president of Sports Medicine,said the partnership between J&J and WFATT isa natural fit, particularly since Johnson &Johnson became the Official Health CareProducts Sponsor for the International OlympicCommittee’s The Olympic Partners Programthis February.

“For many years our Sports MedicineDivision has supported the internationalefforts of the NATA and we are very proud toannounce a new and expanded agreementwith the World Federation of Athletic Trainingand Therapy,” Weakley said. “It is the begin-ning of Johnson & Johnson and the WorldFederation working together to bring the qual-ity of health care provided by the athletictrainer and the quality products of J&J tocountries around the world.”

WFATT President Cathy Ortega, said thestill-growing World Federation is grateful forthe support. “We have big dreams and manygoals, and we realize we will not be able toreach those goals without corporate support,”Ortega said. “Jack Weakley and Johnson &Johnson have stepped up to help us as our firstfounding sponsor. We look forward to a longand successful relationship.”

First steps: J&J and WFATT take efforts to ChinaAlready J&J and WFATT are making

progress. Both organizations are looking toexpand sports medicine in mainland China.Plans are in process to develop meetingswhich will allow the exchange of current prac-tices in Eastern medicine and Western athletictraining. Stay tuned for further developmentsas we continue to expand our knowledge baseand share what is new and cutting edge withpartner organizations around the world.

WFATT SPONSOR SPotlightJ&J Named as Founding Sponsor

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Cathy Ortega & Jack Weakley

wfatt world congress corner update2007 WFATT World Congress in Tokyo, Japan

Plans and preparations for the fourthannual WFATT World Congress contin-ue to progress, with this meeting sched-

uled for January 13-14, 2007.Ichiro Kono from the Japan Sports Associa-

tion (JSA), the sponsor of the next WorldCongress, presented a preview of the meeting

JASA Chairman Dr. Ichiro Kono presentsinformation to WFATT members.

2009 WFATT World Congressin San Antonio, Texas

The National Athletic Trainers’ Associa-tion, Inc. successfully bid for the 2009World Congress. The theme for the Con-gress “Care for the Physically Active: A GlobalPerspective for Health Care Excellence” is offi-cially scheduled for June 15-17th – justprior to the 2009 NATA Symposium in SanAntonio. The Program Committee willdeliver an update at the WFATT membersmeeting in Tokyo, Japan in January, 2007.

2011 WFATT World CongressThe call for bids for sponsorship of the

2011World Congress is open. Interestedparties should e-mail Dr. Cathy Ortega atCathyO @wfatt.org for application infor-mation.

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This year the International Federation ofSports Medicine (FIMS) held its World

Congress at the Beijing Convention Centre, thepremier conference centre for the city authori-ty. The city of Beijing is gearing towards thefinal stage of the 2008 Olympic Games. ThisWorld Congress was a first “dress” rehearsalfor the various international activities whichculminate to the final countdown of theOlympics.

Dr. Mike Ferrara, past-president of WFATT;Dr. Glen Bergeron, CATA member; Dr. Yan-Ju,TATS member and Professor Mark Hecimo-vich, ATC from Perth, Australia demonstratedtaping techniques and presented injury man-agement information to attendees at the FIMSCongress. Johnson & Johnson sponsored thetaping workshop and had a booth that show-cased the athletic training profession. Ferrarasaid people were enthusiastic to use the tapeproducts provided by J&J.

2006 member activities

WFATT members work together to present educational content at the XXIX FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine in Beijing, China, June 14-16.Above left: Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC Above right: Glen Gergeron, PhD, CAT(C)

FIMS Holds World Congress

Nelson Honored at NATA Awards Banquet

Dexter Nelson, CATA member, became anhonorary member of the National

Athletic Trainers’ Association this June.

Yan-Ju, PhD, ATC, Professor Mark Hecimovich, DC., ATCand Dr. Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC

Nelson was recognized for his contributions tothe profession of athletic training in the US. Hehas served as liaison to the NATA, has madecontributions to the NATA Multi-media com-mittee and was instrumental in establishingthe current Mutual Recognition Agreementbetween the Board of Certification, Inc. andthe CATA.

Valerie Nelson, Dexter’s wife was at thebanquet to share the experience of the awarddinner. “I am overwhelmed and truly honoredto receive this award.” Dexter said. ”It is like acoming home for me. I did have my AT certifi-cation a number of years ago and so it is greatto be part of the NATA again”.

WFATT Becomes Patron



WFATT was invited to the internationalmeeting on “Physical Activity and

Cardiovascular Health” as a patron this pastJune. More than 8,000 experts from across theworld attended the satellite symposium of theWorld International Atherosclerosis SocietyCongress whose plenary session was held inRome. The purpose of this meeting was to pro-vide current information regarding the evi-dence-based knowledge on the effect of phys-ical training on cardiovascular disease preven-tion and managements as well as provide spe-cific recommendations for the frequency,duration, dose and mode of physical activity.

Vice President, Gene Elizabeth Verel moder-ated the panel discussion: “How to MeasurePhysical Activity: An Evidence Based Medicine

Approach which featured the athletic trainingprofession as it interfaces with similar globalallied heath professions.” Dr. Cathy Ortega wasalso an invited speaker and represented the“Transactional Model and Stages of ChangeTheory as a Basis to Impact Adherence toPhysical Activity”. Dr. Ron Courson, from the

Atlanta Meetings Successful

WFATT is pleased to report that involve-ment during this year’s General Member

Meeting that took place at the NATA AnnualMeeting and Clinical Symposia was great.Attendees included representatives from mem-ber organizations such as JATO, JASA, NATA,CATA, Taiwan Athletic Trainers’ Society(TATS), Spanish Association of Sports Nurses(AED) and the Italian Federation ofPhysiotherapists (FIF). President Ortega issueda report of progress to date to include informa-tion regarding the Global Practice Analysis andalso announced new member organizations.

Following the successful meeting the JapanAthletic Trainers’ Organization (JATO) held areception and invited international attendeesto socialize and network. WFATT thanks JiroShikakura, JATO President for the hospitalityoffered at this yearly event.

NATA, provided information regarding emer-gency preparedness that included the currentNATA consensus statement.

This international meeting gave WFATTand the NATA the opportunity to showcasethe AT profession and the effect that the athlet-ic trainer/therapist can have upon not onlyinjury but overall health and wellness. Ortegaand Verel were able to contribute an integralpiece to this conference that filled a void fromscience to application. This further empha-sized the place of the AT in the area of exerciseand fitness management. The mayor of Forliand conference organizers were impressed bythe education and training of the AT and thecontent delivered. WFATT has been invited tospeak at conferences to be held in the future.

1. WFATT Executive Committee members and representatives frommember organizations attend the NATA awards banquet.

2. Front row: Janice Holmes (CATA International Committee), CathyOrtega, Jiro Shikakura (JATO President), Andrea Prieur (CATAPresident), Back row: Vice-President Joe Piccininni (CATA InternationalCommittee Chair), Dr. Richard DeMont (CATA President-Elect), GrantSlessor, (CATA Executive Director), Paul Spicuzza (Major LeagueBaseball International) at JATO Reception.

3. NATA International Committee members Greg Zuest and AlisionLane with Yoshizumi “Happy” Iwasaki, (JATO / NATA member) atthe WFATT booth in Atlanta.

4. NATA International Committee members Bill Durney and AlisonLane share laughs with Spanish Sport Nurses representatives RafaelAguelo Binaburo and Daniel Sanchis Jimenez.

5. Sendai College Chief Director, Taiji Hozawa with faculty and staffincluding Hiroki Baba and Mari Fukai share experiences regardingsports medicine education in Japan with Dr. Ortega at the JATOReception.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Murdoch University

Murdoch University is a dynamic, modern university with a national reputation for excellence in teaching, researchand student satisfaction. It is home to nearly 13,000 students and 1,400 staff from every racial, ethnic and social

group in Western Australia and hosts more than 1,850 overseas students from about 70 different countries. Murdoch hasalways paid particular attention to quality teaching and as a result ranks among the best teaching campuses of all

Australia’s public universities. The University conducts outstanding research across a wide range of disciplines and remains of the leadingresearch universities in Australia, ranking in the top twelve on a per capita basis. For information, visit: http://www.murdoch.edu.au

University of Bedfordshire

The new University was formed by the merger of the University of Luton and De Montfort University’s Bedford campuswith the official date to launch this new institution on August 1, 2006. The name was chosen by staff, students and stake-

holders following extensive consultation earlier this year.Vice Chancellor, Professor Les Ebdon, will embark on a whistle-stop tour to toast the new institution with staff and students, and to unveil

the new University logo and signage at its hospital sites in High Wycombe and Aylesbury, before visiting the Luton and Bedford campuses. The new University, with a combined student population of approximately 17,000, will become the largest provider of undergraduate and post-

graduate education in Bedfordshire, and will work with businesses across the region to address their employment needs. The University will buildon the strengths of its campuses, in particular in sport, business, education and health.

For information, visit: http://www.beds.ac.uk/news/2006/aug/060801-newuni

Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ Society (PBATS)

The mission of the US-based Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ Society (PBATS) is to serve as an educational resourcefor the Major League and Minor League Baseball athletic trainers. PBATS serves its members by providing for the con-

tinued education of the athletic trainer as it relates to the profession, helping improve his understanding of sports medicineso as to better promote the health of his constituency — professional baseball players. PBATS also serves as a resource to edu-cate those outside the professional baseball athletic trainer community about the profession and about the athletic trainer’sintegral position within the sports medicine team. PBATS website: http://pbats.com

Society of Tennis Medicine and Science (STMS)

The STMS is an international organization based in the Netherlands of sports medicine and science with experts aimingto serve as an international forum for the generation and dissemination of knowledge of tennis medicine and science.

Medicine and Science in Tennis is the official journal produced by the STMS and benefits from contributions from membersworldwide. Earlier this year, members of STMS provided evidence-based research and articles to the special Tennis Editionof the British Journal of Sports Medicine. STMS website: http://stms.nl

Armed Forces Athletic Trainers’ Society (AFATS)

The mission of AFATS is to promote the athletic training profession within the armed forces by educating military leadersand providing athletic training services to service members, thereby enhancing the armed forces health care system.

Athletic trainers (ATs) don’t just see patients in a clinic or exam room. They have the ability to see their patients where theywork, in real time, and gain the perspective essential in making rehabilitation not only a return to daily living activities, but apractical ability to continue the job - especially those that require a great deal of physical demands and experience frequent changes in the work-ing environment. For more information go to: http://www.afats.org



important dates & informationKeep Track of Key Events

International Council of Sport Science andPhysical Education (ICSSPE/CIEPSS)August 30 – September 1, 2006Berlin, Germanyhttp://www.icsspe.org

American College of Sports MedicineIntegrative Physiology of Exercise ConferenceSeptember 27 – 30, 2006Indianapolis, Indianahttp://www.acsm.org

Sports Medicine Australia2006 ASICS Conference of Science andMedicine in SportOctober 19 – 21, 2006Fijihttp://www.sma.org.au/ACSMS/2006

International Association for DanceMedicine and ScienceIADMS 16th Annual MeetingOctober 19 – 21, 2006West Palm Beach, Florida http://www.iadms.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=105

2007 WFATT World CongressSponsored by JASA and JATOJanuary 13 – 14, 2007Tokyo, Japanhttp://www.japan-sports.or.jp (Japanese Top Page)http://www.japan-sports.or.jp/english/index.html (English Top Page)

Society of Tennis Medicine and Science9th STMS CongressFebruary 16 – 17, 2007Antwerp, Belgiumhttp://stms.nl

American College of Sports MedicineHealth and Fitness Summit March 21 – 24, 2007Dallas, Texashttp://www.acsm.org/meetings/annualmeeting.htm

Canadian Athletic Therapists AssociationCanadian Athletic Therapists Association Conference 2007May 23-26, 2007Winnipeg, ManitobaCanadahttp://www.athletictherapy.org

American College of Sports MedicineACSM’s 54th Annual MeetingMay 30 – June 2, 2007New Orleans, Louisianahttp://www.acsm.org/meetings/annualmeeting.htm

National Athletic Trainers’ AssociationNATA 2006 Annual MeetingJune 26 – 30, 2007Anaheim, Californiahttp://www.nata.org/annualmeeting/index.cfm

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Important Contacts and linksWhere to Go for More Information

WFAtt executive

Links

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSM)www.acpsm.org

Biokinetics Association of South Africawww.biokinetics.org.za

Canadian Athletic Therapists’ Association (CATA)www.athletictherapy.org

Japan Sports Association (JASA)www.japan-sports.or.jp

Japan Athletic Trainers’ Organization (JATO)www.jato-trainer.org

National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. (NATA)www.nata.org

Taiwan (Republic of China) Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS)[email protected]

Board of Certification, Inc.www.bocatc.org

Federazione Italiana Fisioterapisti (FIF)www.fisioterapia.org

Japan Athletic Trainers’ Association for Certification (JATAC)www.jatac-atc.com

Korean Association of Certified Exercise Professionals (KAACEP)www.kacep.or.kr

Ontario Athletic Therapists’ Association (OATA)www.athletictherapist.on.ca

Spanish Association of Sport Nurseswww.enfermeriadeportiva.com

Society of Tennis Medicine and Science (STMS)www.stms.nl

Armed Forces Athletic Trainers Society (AFATS)www.afats.org

University of Bedfordshirewww.beds.ac.uk/news/2006/aug/060801-newuni

Murdoch Universitywww.murdoch.edu.au

Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS)www.pbats.com

President Vice President Vice President Vice President Past PresidentCatherine Ortega Joseph Piccininni Jiro Shikakura Gene Elizabeth Verel Michael [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

education chairLarry Leverenz, Phd, ATC

Marketing & communication chairDennis A. Miller, ATC, [email protected]: Colleen Creighton, CAT(C),Mark Lafave, CAT(C)

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