Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey - ATSNJ

ATSNJ nominations are now open! Take the time to nominate a colleague that could serve the athletic training community. A great opportunity for young professionals to get involved.

The ATSNJ offers our deepest condolences to the family of US Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr.

Check out this FREE CEU event coming up in September! Always a pleasure to collaborate with Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC on events that benefit healthcare professionals!

Mental health can sometimes be overlooked in sports performance, but fortunately, many athletic trainers recognize its role in an athlete’s overall well-being and how it can facilitate a speedy recovery from injuries.

Take a closer look at the various ways athletic trainers can support their athletes’ mental health by reading the latest blog from University Orthopaedic Associates

https://uoanj.com/the-role-of-athletic-trainers-in-supporting-athletes-mental-health/



UOA, New Jersey’s leading orthopaedic practice, is a proud supporter of the ATSNJ.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy 4th of July Weekend! We'll be out of office until Monday morning.

Hello 👋D2 Members! If you are at in New Orleans, please join us for the D2 membership meeting for updates/news, committee reports, and presentation of awards/scholarships! ➡️TODAY, 6/25, at 6:30PM⬅️

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Thank you to everyone that made the 2024 Steve Bair Memorial ATSNJ Golf Outing a success! This event is always a great way to build relationships in the sports medicine community. See you again next year! 📅

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are an ideal way to track a patient’s recovery progress and to measure their health and functional status before and after certain treatments. PROMs significantly increase an athletic trainer’s knowledge regarding the outcomes of various injuries, which can ultimately enhance the quality of care you deliver to your patients.

Learn more about PROMs and their importance in the latest blog from University Orthopaedic Associates

https://uoanj.com/the-importance-of-proms-in-athletic-training/



UOA, New Jersey’s leading orthopaedic practice, is a proud supporter of the ATSNJ.

Great to see the success of our speaker exchange program!

We are grateful to welcome and learn from Jaclyn Morrissette, PhD, ATC as a part of the speaker exchange. Your topic on “The Use of Tandem Gait & the BESS Test for Concussion Management” has sparked great ideas to advance the care ATs provide in PA.

Check out this spring CEU webinar in early June 📅. Always a pleasure to collaborate with JAG Physical Therapy on events to benefit healthcare professionals. Register today! https://ow.ly/P2g850RYVIg

This , we remember the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

Registration is open for the Steve Bair Memorial ATSNJ Gold Outing. Join us for great day of golf and fun! https://ow.ly/MwHg50Rgemc

Earlier this week ATSNJ hosted its annual ATSNJ Athletic Trainer Student Aid Workshop. Always great to see our experienced members inspiring a new generation of athletic trainers!

Always great to collaborate with our friends at Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society with the Speaker Exchange Program! Don't miss Jaclyn Morrissette, PhD, ATC speak on Tandem Gait & the BESS Test for Concussion Management. For registration information go to: https://ow.ly/WYoS50RK4EM

Did you know that acute ankle sprains account for 15% of all injuries in U.S. college athletes? As an athletic trainer, you play a crucial role in treating ankle sprains and reducing the risk of chronic ankle instability and osteoarthritis later on.

Learn more about how to effectively manage ankle sprains and keep athletes safe in the latest blog from University Orthopaedic Associates

https://uoanj.com/important-considerations-for-ankle-sprains-as-an-athletic-trainer/



UOA, New Jersey’s leading orthopaedic practice, is a proud supporter of the ATSNJ.

It's been a good start to the week for the ATSNJ. Our licensure bill, A-1446, was referred out of the State Assembly Committee on Regulated Professions earlier today.

Our current president, Ken Cieslak, President-Elect Steve Barandica, and Immediate Past President, Jessica Springstead, were on hand to testify. Guiding every step of the way was Eric Orlando from The Zita Group, who expertly guides ATSNJ's presence in Trenton.

More to come on the next steps as details become available; please watch for opportunities to reach out to the statehouse to add your voice to this vital effort.

The call for proposals for ATSNJ's 2025 Annual Conference is now open - learn more and submit online at https://atsnj.org/atsnjs-39th-annual-conference-call-proposals.

A great opportunity - "Pro Football Care Sports Emergency Response Training" - May 22nd (9-11:30 AM) at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center...a collaboration between Sports Medicine Concepts and the NY Football Giants.

For more information and to register online, visit https://bit.ly/4bpSdUV.

Please note: space is limited.

Great to see ATSNJ members inspiring young professionals!

Thank you, Mr. Barnes, for your inspiring remarks today. 💜💛

Congratulations to former ATSNJ President and Hall of Fame Member Christina Emrich on being elected the next D2 Director!

‼️Attention District 2 Members‼️Please join us in congratulating the next D2 Director, Christina Emrich! She will be shadowing Director Dargusch for the next year and will take office in June 2025. Congrats, Christina! 🎉

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Congratulations to former ATSNJ President Kevin Briles!

It is with profound sadness that I report the passing of Richard “Dick” Malacrea, who left us on April 17th, 2024 at the age of 92. Dick was a founding member of the Athletic Trainer’s Society of New Jersey. He was a previous EATA President an a District 2 Director. He sits in both the ATSNJ and NATA Hall of Fame.

From 1967 to 1997, Dick was the Head Athletic Trainer at Princeton University. His impact on the profession is without measure. Our deepest condolences go to his wife Joan and his children, Rick Malacrea and his wife Deirdre, Ray Malacrea and his wife Denise, and Robin Malacrea and her husband Nick Ivanoff. He was the cherished grandfather of Richard, Cory and his wife Claire, Andrew, and Curtis.

Please refer to the attached obituary for services on Sunday-April 21st

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Ken Cieslak
President

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🔥 Athletic Trainers: Arm yourselves with these bone-boosting tips from University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) to empower your athletes! 🏋️‍♂️🦴

1️⃣ Educate athletes on calcium and vitamin D-rich foods
2️⃣ Encourage safe sun exposure
3️⃣ Stress the importance of quality sleep
4️⃣ Integrate weight training into their routines
5️⃣ Emphasize the benefits of ball sports
6️⃣ Teach athletes to recognize signs of overtraining
7️⃣ Advise on caffeine moderation for better nutrient absorption
8️⃣ Recommend a trusted multivitamin
9️⃣ Highlight menstrual cycle tracking for female athletes'
🔟 Start the bone health conversation early to set athletes up for lifelong success

Read the full blog here: https://uoanj.com/10-tips-for-improving-bone-health/



UOA, New Jersey’s leading orthopaedic practice, is a proud supporter of the ATSNJ.

Registration is now open for the Steve Bair Memorial ATSNJ Gold Outing. Join us for great day of golf and fun! https://ow.ly/9Rnk50Rgem9

Congratulations to former ATSNJ President Kevin Briles on winning NATA District 2 Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the year!

Introducing the SSATC Athletic Trainer of the Year Award district winners!! From these amazing SSATs, a national winner will be announced at the SSATC Town Hall in New Orleans Thursday, June 27 @ 3:00 pm.

Congratulations!!

Happy Easter from ATSNJ! 🐰🐣

Check out this video from Dr. Bradford Tucker at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute discussing a study that evaluated the ability of athletic trainers to appropriately diagnose acute injuries. Athletic Trainers were in concurrence with physicians 92% of the time. https://ow.ly/ZPYJ50R13Ow

AT Decision Making Presented by Dr. Brad Tucker | ATSNJ If you or someone you know responds to an emergency or experiences a traumatic event, please contact ATs Care. Critical incidents can cause stress that can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our teams have been trained to help you deal with these challenging situations.

Great to see athletic trainers recognized!

It’s National Athletic Training Month! This week our , Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is recognizing Susan Penrod of Brick Memorial High School.

Did you Attend This Year's Annual Conference?

This is a reminder that CEU evaluations are due by EOD today (3/19) to ensure timely delivery of your certificate by Monday, March 25th.

The survey is available through an email sent right after the conference and a reminder email sent a few minutes ago. Links in the survey are unique to each person - if you need a replacement link, didn't receive an email, or want to check and confirm you completed the evaluation, please reach out to the office (helpATSJNorg).

Thanks

Todd