Links of Special Interest

The Academy for Sports Dentistry was founded in 1983 in San Antonio, Texas, as a forum for dentists, physicians, trainers, coaches, dental technicians, and educators interested in exchanging ideas related to Sports Dentistry and the dental needs of athletes at risk to sports’ injuries. Activities include the collection and dissemination of information on dental athletic injuries and the encouragement of research on the prevention of dental injuries to athletes.

Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple continuing medical education (CME) courses held around the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC), and various medical and scientific publications and electronic media materials.

The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social  health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To accomplish this, AAP shall support the professional needs of its members.

ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) was formed in 1991 to fill a void that has existed in sports medicine from its earliest beginnings. The Founders, most recognized and expert sports medicine specialists, realized that while there were several physician organizations which supported sports medicine, there was not a forum specific for primary care non-surgical sports medicine physicians.

AMSSM provides a forum to foster professional relationships among sports medicine physicians to advance the discipline of sports medicine through education, research, advocacy and excellence in patient care.

The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) was founded in October 1977 by a group of 53 scientists and clinicians. The mission of the ASB is to foster the advancement, communication, and application of biomechanics to benefit society.

AASP is the premier association that ensures every performer has the resources to strengthen their inner edge through the advancement and application of excellence in mental performance and mental health. To do that we cultivate an inclusive field of Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPC), licensed mental health professionals, educators, and researchers. Because when we research, train, and serve performers’ complete mental needs, we elevate their ability to perform and thrive.

Our mission is to provide a community that serves as a responsive and progressive voice to advance the athletic training profession through education.

The AATE will be the premier voice and resource for athletic training education programs.

The Board of Certification is first and foremost a credentialing agency. We take that responsibility very seriously. We protect the public and help ensure excellent care. We are also advocates for the profession. We see the very real difference that Athletic Trainers can make in the lives of their patients and the incredible value they offer to employers. It’s not only our vision to help them, it’s our mission.

The College Athletic Trainers’ Society (CATS) is founded to provide high quality care to our student-athletes; to foster a close working relationship with organizations whose interests are to promote intercollegiate athletics; and to address the needs and concerns of full-time head and assistant athletic trainers at colleges and universities.

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the public and profession by establishing and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards that facilitate quality outcomes, continuous improvement, innovation and diversity to enhance athletic training education.

The Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association was first formed in January 1949 when a few athletic trainers in the northeast decided to gather and share information. Today, the EATA encompasses all members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association who reside in either District 1 or District 2. The EATA holds an annual meeting and provides scholarships and research opportunities for students and certified athletic trainers who are members.

The International Federation of Sports Medicine / Fédération Internationale de Médécine du Sport (FIMS) was established in 1928, shortly after the first Olympic Games as we know them today had been held. Physicians from eleven countries founded the “Association Internationale Médico-Sportive” (AIMS), the name was later changed.

Today, FIMS is a structured and well-organised international association, strongly committed to the promotion and development of Sports Medicine throughout the world. FIMS is home to four Continental Sports Medicine Associations and 117 National Sports Medicine Associations worldwide, uniting 125.000 sports physicians from 117 countries. Recognised by the IOC, the IPC and an Associate Member of SportAccord, FIMS actively networks and links with all relevant international sports and political organisations. The purpose and administration of FIMS is clearly set out in its Statutes and By-Laws.

FIMS’ educational function is strongly promoted through its courses (Team Physician Development Courses and more recently further course models) and pubications (FIMS Team Physician Manual), regional and international events, a biannual World Congress etc., and the publication of clinical scientific information related to sports medicine (FIMS Position Statements).

The mission of the Korey Stringer Institute is to provide research, education, advocacy and consultation to maximize
performance, optimize safety and prevent sudden death for the athlete, warfighter and laborer.

Advancing Interprofessional Education, Scholarship, Research, Practice and Public Policy, we:

• Educate and inform our members and others
• Facilitate collaborative scholarship and research opportunities
• Recruit, engage, retain, and mentor our network of members
• Advocate the value of interprofessional practice and improve healthcare and policy for all

At the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), our mission is to provide world-class fitness professionals with the knowledge and tools to transform lives. We help personal trainers, coaches, their clients and anyone with a passion for fitness live healthier and happier lives.

School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential.

Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.

NATAPAC empowers members to support elected officials or candidates who champion policy advancing the athletic training profession. Through NATAPAC, members are able to help shape the political environment and educate federal legislators on the significant contributions that athletic trainers make as healthcare providers across our nation.

The NATA Research and Education Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). The Foundation champions research, supports education, and enhances knowledge to optimize the clinical experience and outcomes within the diverse patient populations served by the athletic training profession.

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN) is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Our goal is simple. We want RA patients to know their options and fully understand their diagnosis. You can take steps, right now, to improve symptoms and your quality of life.

If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or are being tested for this condition, you may have been told that your treatment choices are limited. Many patients suffer from daily pain, inflammation, and growing medical costs without fully understanding their condition. For patients that have experienced RA symptoms for years, it may seem difficult or even impossible to reduce daily pain.

Thankfully, doctors have greatly improved treatment options for patients in the past few years. We now have a much better understanding of RA, including how it evolves into such a dangerous condition over years of constant inflammation. This means new therapies, medications, and healthy living choices are now being used in RA treatment.

Our team is committed to providing information and resources for patients with RA and individuals who are experiencing arthritis-like symptoms. We want to help you get the best care possible.

To help keep young people in the game for life, AOSSM and NCYS have teamed up to present STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries. Check out our helpful evidence-based tip sheets to learn about how to keep youth athletes safe while playing sports.

Convened in 2009 by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Youth Sports Safety Alliance is comprised of nearly 290 members ranging from parent advocate groups, research institutions, professional associations, health care organizations, and youth sports leagues. YSSA has one goal; make America’s sports programs safer for young adults.

YSSA has created a National Action Plan to give specific guidance to policymakers about the steps that will accomplish that goal. Organized sports bring health benefits to children but the lure of college scholarship or a future professional sports career may tempt kids to ignore pain and injuries, with the result of lifelong injuries or even worse. To protect one of America’s most treasured traditions – amateur and professional sports – we must also assure that they are played safely and that when inevitable injuries do occur, someone knows what to do.

Safety measures are not costly when compared with the tens of thousands – even hundreds of thousands – of dollars spent on sporting events. The investment in a healthy future for student athletes will pay dividends in better students, reduced medical bill and lives free from pain.