Sam Walton

Did you know you’re already part of a global movement in sports medicine? If you’re a certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Therapist, your professional membership automatically includes you in the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT). #athletictraining

We’re thrilled to announce that the WFATT 2027 World Congress will be held in the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland! 🌍🇬🇧 More details coming soon — stay tuned for updates on dates, registration, and program highlights!✨ #WFATT

‼️NEW‼️ Research opportunity for endurance athlete enrolled in an upcoming endurance event. Consider participating in this brief survey assessing health, training, and performance. Access the survey here or by scanning the QR code below: redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=EE4… Please share!

🚨We are hiring a Research Scientist!🚨 Come work with me at Virginia Commonwealth University on a 4-year CDMRP grant focused on optimizing concussion diagnostics & evaluating economic effects for Service Members. 🔗 Learn more & apply here: vcu.csod.com/ats/careersite…

🚨 Sharpen your brainpower in minutes with exercise 🧠 Have you seen the infographic from the #CurrentIssue? 🙋‍♂️ A synthesis of the first meta-review on acute exercise and cognition 📄 Article ➡️ bit.ly/3HjDWiF

It’s a challenging time in academic research. This week, amid the chaos of the current funding landscape, we received notice of our first #NIH R01. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and proud of this partnership with @drdanbradford. @VCU @VCU_RAMHS @VCUresearch

Returning to learn is an essential process for student-athletes during recovery from sport-related concussion! You can download this infographic and more helpful guides (for free!) on our resources page: concussioninsportgroup.com/resources/

‼️World Congress Registration is now open‼️ 🔹Only 450 spots are available - book now! wfatt.org/13wcregistrati… 🔸Up to 23 contact hours of education are available 🔹The Congress will have dedicated student & educator symposia

It is an honor to share that I have been selected as an NIH BIRCWH K12 Scholar at VCU! My project will examine sex differences in hip muscles & the link to injury following ankle sprains. I am so thankful to work with my mentor team & follow in the footsteps of giants 😊 🧪 👩‍🔬 📑

That’s a wrap for our Educational Symposium. Thank you so much to all the podium presenters, poster presenters, organizers, sponsors, committee members, and everyone who attended! We are grateful for such a wonderful event!

I had the opportunity to contribute to this paper before I joined the VA. The BLUF is that the benefits of aerobic exercise in tactical athletes/veterans with mTBI is likely functional and not structural. Thank you @SammoWalton for inviting me to the party doi.org/10.1371/journa…

@JAT_NATA @NFL Thank you so much for inviting me to take part in JAT Chat!

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE🎙️ On #JATChat, Dr. Sam Walton (@SammoWalton) discusses associations among health-promoting behaviors and subjective outcomes related to well-being among former @NFL players. Podcast: tinyurl.com/25whadmt Article: doi.org/10.4085/1062-6…

@ChristineDHM @wfatt Yes — I have served on this committee since 2016. Happy to answer any questions you have. If you’re interested in joining, you should definitely submit your info!

@wfatt @SammoWalton Sam are you serving on this committee?

We are seeking new members for our growing Marketing & Promotions Committee! To be eligible, you must belong to one of our member organizations or institutions (see ow.ly/pBoe50Ve9Uy). Scan the QR code or click here for the interest form: ow.ly/3piy50Ve9Uw

@griz1 Uh oh - The “love and happiness” part or the “revenge” part?!? #AlsoATaurus

I'm not usually into horoscopes, but after reading mine for today, I'm reconsidering!

We are excited to share our upcoming Symposium Schedule! concussioninsportgroup.com/symposium/ Our program is wide ranging and presented by internationally recognized experts across a range of topics.  Please join us for what promises to be a rich educational experience!

@wfatt Come join our committee! @NATA1950 @NATA_SSATC @NATA_ICSM @EDACNATA @NATA_IC @CATA_Canada @ARTIIreland @BASRaTorg @JATO

#Concussion experts, great networking, & a city full of charm. We are 6 weeks away from the SNS Symposium in conjunction wit @Concussion_ISG! Register for SNS now to connect with top clinicians and researchers: sportsneuropsychologysociety.com/2025-symposium…

The WFATT International Athletic Training & Therapy Day Award Nominations are here! Use our QR code to complete the nomination form by 1 May to nominate a colleague that you believe exemplifies 🌎GLOBAL IMPACT🌏 #IATTD25

Congrats to @MsatUva alum Hilary Dunbar & colleagues (Drs. @CatDonahue, @LuzitaVela, & Jason Freeman) on her publication in @JSportRehab which addresses anxiety and depression in collegiate athletes w/ & w/out a hx of concussion. The results may surprise you... journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…