Tag: Says Jim Thornton

Consider Using Athletic Trainers to Improve Your Organization’s Financial Wellness

By Heather Hunt Jan 1, 2015 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 1, 2015

  To recap, Jim Thornton, president of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), says that “with the ever-increasing demand on output and return on investment in today’s workplace, employees in the occupational setting remain at risk of acute and overuse on-the-job injuries.” The expertise of athletic trainers in musculoskeletal injuries makes them a strategic choice […]

Can Athletic Trainers Improve Your Organization’s Financial Wellness?

By Heather Hunt Dec 31, 2014 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Dec 31, 2014

  Ever hear of the “industrial athlete”? The concept is that employees, like athletes, perform better when they are properly trained and fit for duty. Proponents say that the right training leads to fewer injuries, quicker return to work, and reduced costs. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of on-site athletic trainers. Says Jim […]