Posts Tagged ‘the International Sports Professionals Association’
CWcHP off to Great Start!
Monday, August 9th, 2010ISPA Professional Spotlight Matt Kruger
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Mr. Kruger is the Senior Vice President of Workers Compensation Services for ATI Physical Therapy, a rapidly growing outpatient rehabilitation provider. Since his joining ATI in 2000, ATI has grown from 1 location and 6 employees to 90 locations/1200+ employees in 5 states. Mr. Kruger is the co-developer of ATI’s Trademarked Work Conditioning/Hardening Program – the FIRST Program, which utilizes strength and conditioning expertise, sports psychology, and physical rehabilitation principles. After producing superior clinical results with Workers Compensation clients, Mr. Kruger founded ATI’s dedicated Research and Development Department – which now employs 4 full time professional researchers. The results of the FIRST Program has been published & presented in organizations like NASS, World Spine, Spine Across the Sea, ACOEM, ASES, FASEB, ACSM, and the NSCA. Mr. Kruger has been an invited speaker at numerous conferences regarding workers compensation services & outcomes, both internationally and in 10 different states. He has performed approximately 1100 Key Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) for case closure and was a FIRST Program Director for over 5 years. Currently, Mr. Kruger provides clinical training and quality control oversight for all 40 FIRST Programs within ATI Physical Therapy, as well as starting up ATI’s first two (2) Fitness Centers. He holds a Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Human Performance from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), USA Weightlifting Club Coach, and a CHEK Level I rehabilitation specialist.
Fantastic New Benefit for ISPA Professionals!
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010ISPA has formed an alliance with AuthorHouse to bring Publishing Punch into the Association. Here are the details outlined:
ISPA/NP2 publishing is a subsidy of NogginPower2, Inc. ISPA/NP2 Publishing publishes books, booklets, programs, training materials and other materials that relate to all facets and all levels of sports, health, fitness, nutrition, coaching, training, sports manuals, diet, recreation, and select sports biography, human interest, sports theory, sports ethics, sports literary.
ISPA/NP2 Publishing was established to provide an avenue for sports professionals to publish their works and to have access to the works of other sports professionals. ISPA/NP2 welcomes submissions from all professionals and being a credentialed professional by The International Sports Professionals Association does not guarantee a work will be accepted for publication. Being an ISPA credentialed sports professional and/or provisionally credentialed professional does get priority consideration in the review process.
Please read carefully the submission guidelines listed under the section ‘Submission’ on the ISPA web site: www.theISPA.org
Benefits and Features in Alliance with AuthorHouse™
A unique partnership in the vanguard of publishing’s future.
Traditional book publishing is undergoing a transformation with electronic publishing and the current global economic conditions. It is more difficult than ever for authors to get their works published. Yet, publishing remains a highly desirable way to advance a professional career for the academic professional as well as for the clinical professional. ISPA is strident in helping professionals build their careers; therefore, this alliance with AuthorHouse Publishing makes publishing accessible, streamlined, and efficient. Authors share with ISPA in the initial risk of publishing accepted works and can choose from a variety of sales and marketing programs to promote their works. Authors retain copyright to their work. Author royalties will vary based on the price and marketability of each book/manual/monograph but are higher than traditional (old school) publishing houses that often range from 3-10%. The following options outline the possibilities of publishing through ISPA and AuthorHouse.
Service: Shared Cost to Author:
Initial Project Review and Acceptance Decision by ISPA…….………….No Fee.
Complete Book Production Assistance……………………………………$349-$1400
(Depends on graphics and marketing packages built in)
One-On-One Support through Production…………………………………No Fee
Custom Full Color Cover Design and Production………………………….No Fee
Custom Interior Design and Production……………………………………No Fee
ISBN Assignment………………………………………………………….No Fee
Electronic Proof Copy Presented to Author for Approval…………………No Fee
Online Distribution through both ISPA and AuthorHouse…………………No Fee
Professional Marketing Consultation……………………………………….No Fee
Bookstore Availability………………………………………………………No Fee
Complimentary Author Copies……………………………………………..No Fee
E-Book Version……………………………………………………………..No Fee
Inclusion of Images in Book………………………………………………..varies
Personalized Back Cover……………………………………………………varies
Google and Amazon Search Programs through AuthorHouse………………varies
Booksellers Return Program (Desired for bookstore sales)…………………varies
Individualized Sales and Marketing Programs through Authorhouse………varies
Authors who already have published works:
ISPA can act as a sales agent by listing your work on our web site. Our web site receives international traffic and can be highly desirable for your career and your sales. In addition, through our alliance with AuthorHouse Publishing, ISPA and AuthorHouse can serve as a distributor and production resource for those professionals who have self-published or retain copyright to their work. Production is on an ‘on-demand’ basis. Costs for such services are determined based on each individual project presented to ISPA. Authors interested in such services must have their work approved through the ISPA editorial
Zambrano Prognosis up to Cubs
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010As president of the International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA) I feel compelled to weigh in on the Carlos Zambrano incident. Carlos Zambrano’s behavior has made international headlines. His recent outburst of rage in the dugout during a professional baseball game is one of many incidents of acting out that is known by the media. Reportedly he is receiving treatment for his anger issues. Now treatment professionals are chiming in about his treatment. The details of this treatment are confidential, thus professionals cannot accurately comment on the outcome of his treatment. Like many, I have read some comments by ‘experts.’ I would just caution all that we treatment professionals can do wonders with athletes in helping them mature and cope, BUT, unless there is some change in how the system surrounding Carlos Zambrano responds to his behavior, the prognosis for lasting change in Mr. Zambrano is limited. In my very limited view of how the Chicago Cubs has dealt with Carlos and other players through the years I have questions whether they will make these systematic changes. Can the Chicago Cubs reward team play? Discipline acting-out behavior? Control poor sportsmanship? These and others are questions that require analysis of the system along with the analysis Carlos Zambrano is going through. The triggers to his behavior need to be removed if he is to return to normal functioning. This is a known fact in rehabilitation of these individuals, athletes or not. I have been acclaimed for over 25 years for helping young people with anger management problems, violence and acting-out.I urge all involved in sports to use this situation as a learning tool to help other athletes, teams and organizations. I have so much more I can say about this feel free to contact me.
Dr. John E. Mayer, President-ISPA
312-917-1240-direct
Conference Highlight
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010One of the highlights of the Sports and Society conference was to hear two of our ISPA superstars speak, Dr. Chris Stout and Kurt David. With these two speakers along with Justin Mayer, Executive Director of ISPA, Andrew Teunis, Director of Development of ISPA and myself, Dr. John Mayer, President of ISPA, the International Sports Professionals Association had a very strong showing of professionals speaking at this inaugural conference.
More and more ISPA is taking Paul Tagliabue’s call for sports leadership and standing out in the forefront of sports. We have several exciting programs we are going to roll out in the coming months.
Dr. John E. Mayer, President-the International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA
CWcHP Certification Drawing Attention
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010The release of the CWcHP certification is drawing great deal of attention. The press release ISPA sent out received 49,000 hits in the first 24 hours!
I want to say two things about this. First, you and your company should consider getting in on this new certification for Worker’s Compensation patients and Industrial Athlete patients. BECOME A LEADER IN YOUR FIELD. Second, to professionals in all fields we certify, look at the attention ISPA draws to you and your business. Check out the revolutionary CWcHP credential on our web site: www.theISPA.org.
Dr. Mayer, President
Getting Your Credential Paid For
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Yesterday ISPA announced the release of the CWcHP certification for physical therapists and athletic trainers to care for Worker’s Compensation Rehabilitation cases. I would like to highlight that several therapists are paying for their credential and examination through their employee benefits package at their place of employment. Check this out….you have usually a yearly benefit for attending conferences, extra training, credentials, etc. This is a win-win for you and your employer.
Dr. Mayer
New Certification for Healthcare Providers
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS PROFESSIONALS ~ ISPA™
The Largest Credentialing Association for Sports Professionals in all Fields
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Teunis,
The International Sports Professionals Association-ISPA™
ateunis@theISPA.org
312-920-9522
www.theISPA.org
Workers’ Compensation Rehabilitation Certification Standards for Healthcare Providers Established for the First Time
CWcHP™ designation created to ensure expert and ethical care from physical therapists and athletic trainers
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Chicago, IL—June 01, 2010— A new credential for physical therapists and athletic trainers who care for workers’ compensation patients is established today to certify professionals in these fields. This certification is the Certified Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Provider or CWcHP™.
Prior to the establishment of this certification, physical therapists and athletic trainers who rehabilitate patients under their workers’ compensation were not required to meet specific standards in order to care for these patients.
This certification and examination arose out of the need for therapists and trainers to show competency in the delivery of services to workers’ compensation patients.
“This is a giant step in the fields of physical therapy, athletic training and workers’ compensation. It has quality of care, legal and third party reimbursement consequences.” Comments Dr. John Mayer, a nationally acclaimed therapist and author.
To obtain the CWcHP™, applicants must be in the fields of physical therapy or athletic training and they must pass the certification exam. The exam covers three areas of competency: clinical issues, legal issues and employer based knowledge. The test took two years to develop and utilizes the knowledge of leading physical therapy providers as well as state-of-the-art research in this field.
After passing the examination a professional can use the initials, CWcHP™ after his/her name and on promotional materials.
“This certification holds healthcare providers to a higher standard as well as advances their careers as distinguished providers of excellence,” explains Andrew Teunis, Director of Development at ISPA™ and the test’s developer.
Complete information on the new certification and the exam can be found on the certifying association’s web site: www.theISPA.org.
The International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA™) is the world’s largest credentialing service for professionals in sports. The ISPA sets standards for its membership by providing professional services to the sports world spanning from childrens’ sports to professional athletes. The ISPA includes a wide variety of professional occupations from coaches, sport psychologists, physicians, accountants, agents, physical therapists, chiropractors, nutritionists, sport physiologists, trainers, and more. ISPA designates that member professionals adhere to a strict code of ethics and have met the highest standards in their fields to provide professional services to athletes and to sports.
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Dr. Mayer’s Writing Receives Recognition
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Dr. John Mayer, ISPA President, just signed an option agreement with producer Ryan Craig, (Small Town Saturday Night) and PIE Productions to pursue making Mayer’s novel, Shadow Warrior, into a major motion picture. This recognition is huge for fiction writers. BTW, Small Town Saturday Night stars Chris Pine who also starred in the latest Star Trek episode as the young Capt. Kirk.
One Fallen Athlete has it right.
Monday, April 26th, 2010One of those small one paragraph blurbs appeared recently in the New York Times Sports Section (Yes, Virginia, there is a NYT sports section.) The piece mentioned that Olympic and world champion sprinter, LaShawn Merritt has accepted a provisional suspension after testing positive for using an over-the-counter male enhancement product. Merritt admitted the use of the product and stated that he hoped his family would forgive him for a, “foolish, immature and egotistical mistake.”
Let’s praise an athlete who admits to a mistake, identifies the source of his weakness and simply asks for forgiveness. No spin doctors creating ridiculous commercials with deceased parents, so scripted, insincere apologies, just acknowledging a deficit, taking a consequence and being better.
Isn’t that what we train athletes to do within their sport?
Dr. John Mayer, President
