The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) held their annual convention in late June. Several New Jersey athletic trainers were honored during the convention.
The risk of sports injuries for a student athlete is something that cannot be denied. Statistics reveal that 90% of student athletes report some sort of sports-related injury. 54% of student athletes report they have played while injured. 37% of high school athletes say they have experienced sprains. 12% report they have sustained concussions and head injuries from their time on the field.
