This is an academic tool created for the use of athletic training students at Minnesota State University. All text is taken verbatim or near verbatim from the referenced material, as to minimize the confusion with respect to resources used by the students. In addition, SPATA is being continuously updated to provide the most accurate information available. If links are broken we extend our apologies; however, they should be fixed quickly. Please refer to the abstract for additional information about SPATA.
Direct Current (Monophasic) for Acute Injury
Direct Current (Monophasic) for Chronic Injury
Alternating Current (Russian) for Muscle Atrophy Prevention
Alternating Current (Russian) for Muscle Re-Education
Please note that the abdominal and thoracic assessment video is the result of a senior student project for which Ms. Tia Nowacki, ATC won the NATA Multimedia contest.
Please note that the auscultation video was produced by Ms. Laura Mount, ATC. Ms. Mount completed this project as a result of her participation in an internship in college teaching course.