About The Journal
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (ClinAT) is an online, open-access outlet for the dissemination of translational, outcomes, and action research in health care. The journal publishes practice-based research resulting from patient-centered health services, leadership, and education.We believe in the value of the clinician’s voice in bridging the gap between clinical practice and best available evidence. The vision of ClinAT is to provide an outlet for practicing healthcare providers to share their stories, successes, and challenges regarding patient services and practice advancement. We strive to offer unique manuscript styles and dissemination types, while blending the principles of evidence-based practice and emerging frameworks for clinical practice.
Editor-in-Chief
- Zachary Winkelmann PhD, LAT, ATC - University of South Carolina
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Official Publication of the Following Associations/Societies
Association for Athletic Training Education (AATE) -
Athletic Trainers in the Physician Practice Society (ATPPS)
Current Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2 (2026)
Articles
Building on a Strong Foundation: Celebrating Our Past and Looking Toward the Future
Zachary K. WinkelmannAssociation Between Athletic Trainers And Frequency Of Pediatric Orthopedic Visits
Abaigeal Field, James M. Mensch, Courtney Meyer, and Susan W. YearginImplementation of Medical Documentation Sign-in Sheets for Patient Evaluations and Treatments: A Quality Improvement Project
Madicyn Barnes, Beth Davis, Kaitlyn L. Holland, and Zachary K. WinkelmannThe Correlation Between Ankle Proprioception and Lower Extremity Muscle Reactions in Response to Simulated Ankle Sprains
Erin Carroll, Justin Stanek, and Abby SalvadoreThe Evaluation of a Soft Skills Curriculum in Athletic Training Education: A Mixed Methods Study
Emily A. Duckett, Heather Schugar, Alison Gardiner-Shires, and Jacqueline S. HodesElectrical Stimulation and Localized Heat After Dry Needling Treatment to Reduce Low Back Pain
Morgan M. Mersola, Amanda Hawkes, and Adam MendenhallLevel of Discrimination Experienced by Gender in Athletic Trainers and Professional Athletic Training Students
Emily Ghaussy, Seungyeon Kim, Jennifer Xu, and Emily Madrak