Athletic Training and
 Sports Medicine Newsletter
December 2010

I hope you enjoy this issue of the Walters Inc. Newsletter. This is our attempt to provide news and issues germane to Sports Medicine, specifically the domain of Athletic Training.
 
In This Issue
Blog
Welcome Neurotech
2011 Schedule
Quick Links
www.rodwalters.com
Happy Holidays!

As we draw near to the Holiday Season, I wish for you and your family all the best.  I trust 2010 has been a good year for you, and that 2011 brings new and promising challenges.

In lieu of Holiday Greeting Cards, Susan and I have adopted a family in the Lexington, South Carolina Families Helping Families Christmas Event.  I must say, Susan did a wonderful job identify gifts for the family of four; and we both have indicated what a warm feeling this has given us both.

I am grateful to my many clients for their support of Walters Inc. - Consultant in Sports Medicine's professional services.  Feel free to contact us any time if we can be of assistance.


Thanks again,

Rod Walters
Thanks ATEO Sponsors!
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BLOG Topics

Blogs certainly offer us the chance to express our opinions on a myriad of topics.  I am providing a Blog on a variety of topics of interest to Athletic Trainers.  The list includes:
  • Strategy for Prevention of Heat Illness
  • Hydration and Prevention of Heat Illness
  • Long-Term Effects of Playing High School Football
  • Knee Bracing in Sports
  • History of Knee Braces in Sports
  • Flexibility
  • Coaches and Concussions
  • Legal Responsibility to Warn About Dangers of Protective Equipment
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Sport Surface and Injury - Looking at Shoes
  • Cost Containment in College Athletic
Check it out at http://blog.rodwalters.com.  I am interested in hearing from you!

Thanks to 2010 ATEO Sponsors!
The 2010 Athletic Training Educational Seminars were our best yet!  We had over 1,000 attendees this year. 

Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciated their support.  The banner to the left highlights these key companies.

Note our sponsors on the panel to the left.

Welcome to New Partner
Neurotech® is a division of Bio-Medical Research (BMR) Ltd., a worldwide leader providing innovative devices for pain relief and rehabilitative health.  Our 40 years of clinical experience and investment in scientific research and development, has enabled us to deliver clinically proven solutions that are recommended and prescribed by leading healthcare professionals to help patients accelerate recovery and return to an active lifestyle.  For more information about Neurotech: Contact your distributor or visit them at www.neurotech.us.

Healthy Learning Videos featuring Rod Walters

We have had inquiries about videos and the following five are available from Health Learning videos.  For more information or to purchase, click on the links below:

Athletic Training Educational Seminar - this video includes the content of the seminar conducted annually.

Bacterial Infections and Their Implications for Athletic Facilities is a video highlighting the problem and challenges of staph infections in the athletic arena. 

Managing the Critically Injured Spine Athlete is an excellent management tool for review of specific protocols or as an educational adjunct.  Rod Walters references his experiences in dealing with the spine injured student-athlete.

Preparing for On-the-Field Emergencies is an excellent resource for coaches, administrators or Athletic Trainers to formulate Emergency Action Plans.

Preventing Environmental Heat Illness is an excellent video outlining procedures use by Rod Walters in caring for student-athletes engaging in physical activity.

2011 ATEO Sites Are Announced!
  • Boston, MA
  • Columbia, SC
  • Tampa, FL
  • Memphis, TN
  • Towson, MD
  • Dallas, TX
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Birmingham, AL

2011 Sponsors
We are close to finalizing all our sponsors for the 2011 ATEO Campaign.  You can find the target cities for 2011 above.  The specific dates for each city will be finalized by January.

Also, we will have a detailed ad in the NATA News again this year highlighting both our great sponsors and the schedule.

Thank you for your support of our sponsors - there is no way we can provide our series of seminars complete with seven CEUs, lunch -- all at no cost to your the attendees.