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The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society invites you to join Jason Kopec as he starts a conversation with members of the athletic training community and experts from around the country to engage and foster relationships in the state, talk about current topics that affect athletes and provide resources for all of us to be better athletic trainers.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
President Elect Nikki Cattano joins Philip to talk about the future of athletic training in the state of Pennsylvania
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
The PATS Podcast is looking for new hosts to take the show to the next level! On today’s episode, Adam and Phil finally meet in person after 3 years and are hosting their last podcast together.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹New host search announcement.
🔹History of the podcast.
🔹What Adam and Phil love about hosting.
🔹Lightening round.
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by Stephan Bodkin, PhD, ATC. Stephan comes on the show today to discuss ACL reconstruction return to sport testing. Join us to hear the good, the bad and the surprising outcomes of his recent JAT article.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹Results of his research.
🔹How to interpret and integrate the results.
🔹Testing options.
🔹Big take home message.
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Erica Beidler, PhD, LAT, ATC, Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletic Training at Duquesne University. Dr. Beidler is an expert on concussion research and recently published an article in the JAT investigating high school concussion protocols.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹Results of her research.
🔹Part time vs full time.
🔹What are we most often missing.
🔹Return to learn protocols.
🔹Big take home message.
Resources:
🔹JAT Article:
https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/57/1/32/466508/Going-Beyond-the-State-Law-Investigating-High
🔹Twitter: @ebeidler12
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by, Ted Fessides. Ted has worked in the field of emergency care for almost 23 years. Listen in as Phil and Ted deep dive into the protocols and necessary relationships between athletic trainers and EMS.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹Progression of ATs and EMTs.
🔹Setting up EMT services.
🔹Essentials to a positive outcome.
🔹When to spine board.
🔹Medical Timeouts and communication.
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by Megan Pomarensky, MSc, CAT(C). Megan is an Athletic Therapist and author of the Journal of Athletic Training article titled, “Athletic Therapist’s Management of Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Time to Embrace a Biopsychosocial Lens”. Have a listen as we dive into the intricacies of persistent pain, mental health and how we can better help our patients by having a more empowering narrative.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹What is pain?
🔹Acute vs. Persistent.
🔹Stress, Mental Health & Pain.
🔹Pain Catastrophizing & Fear Avoidance.
🔹Biomedical vs. Biopsychosocial.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Twitter/Instagram: @meganpomarensky
▶️ Website: www.empowermentrehab.com
▶️ Article: https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/doi/10.4085/1062-6050-0521.20/465813/Athletic-therapist-s-management-of-persistent?searchresult=1
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by Paul Geisler, EdD, ATC. Dr. Geisler is the Associate Dean of Health Sciences at Simmons University and the author of the recent article published in the Journal of Athletic Training titled, “Current Clinical Concepts: Synthesizing the Available Evidence for Improved Clinical Outcomes in Iliotibial Band Impingement Syndrome.” Join us as we deep dive into the anatomy, biomechanics and treatment of this all too often stubborn knee injury.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹Key anatomy and biomechanics.
🔹Pathomechanics.
🔹Differential Diagnosis.
🔹Clinical exam and treatment.
🔹Lightning round.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Twitter: @BomberATDoc
▶️ Email: geislerp@simmons.edu
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by Daniel Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, CSCS and lead author of the recent article on Blood Flow Restriction Training published in the Journal of Athletic Training. Dan takes us on a deep dive into the basics of BFR training. This show will help you better understand the science, application and contraindications of BFR. Listen now!! Link in bio.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹What is BFR training.
🔹What are the benefits of BFR training.
🔹Proposed mechanisms.
🔹Safety concerns / contraindications.
🔹Devices on the market.
🔹Specific protocols.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Twitter: @kcrehabguy
▶️ Email: danielslorenz@gmail.com
▶️ BFR Course: mikereinold.com
▶️ Discount Code: BFR50
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we look back on some of the great information shared with us this season. From a way to help each other feel welcome and included to strategies for keeping your finances in check throughout your career. We hope you enjoy this recap episode.
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stearns, PhD, ATC and COO of the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) within the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Stearns specializes in preventing sudden death in sport and dives deep into prevention, recognition and treatment of heat related illness. This show is perfect as we gear up for preseason fall sports. Listen now!! Link in bio.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹KSI’s structure and programs.
🔹What is NCCSIR.
🔹 KSI’s role in helping push policy change at the state level.
🔹Policy and procedures pertinent to preventing sudden death in sport.
🔹Gearing up for preseason.
🔹Importance if heat acclimatization.
🔹Heat illness red flags.
🔹Cold water immersion.
🔹Prevention strategies.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Twitter: @BeccaStearns
▶️ Email: rebecca.stearns@uconn.edu
▶️ KSI: https://ksi.uconn.edu
▶️ https://www.nata.org/press-release/092519/interassociation-recommendations-preventing-catastrophic-injury-and-death
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine