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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 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
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Episode 20 Sports Performance with John O'Neil
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by John O’Neil, CSCS, and the Director of Performance at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts. @cspmass specializes in baseball athlete development and has a strong history of producing elite and healthy pitchers. John gives us a peak into the high performance world and shares his experience and philosophy on performance enhancement and injury prevention for the overhead athlete.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹John’s role as Director of Performance and the CSP Model.
🔷 Exercise selection, session setup and flow.
🔷 Gold standard performance metrics.
🔷 Critical thinking vs. protocol based programs.
🔷 Building culture and consistency.
🔷 Assessment, warm up and movement.
🔷 Arm slots and shoulder mobility.
🔷 Arm care for baseball players.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ @oneilstrength
▶️ @cresseysportsperformance
▶️ @cspmass
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we have Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor at West Chester University, Lindsey Keenan, PhD, LAT, ATC. Dr. Keenan has focused her career on helping athletes and other ATs understand the importance of mental health. This show is packed with useful information and resources to help you better talk about and help treat athletes struggling with mental health issues.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹Why Lindsey chose to focus on mental health.
🔹The importance of normalizing conversations around mental health.
🔹The big rocks of mental health for athletes.
🔹Mental health and high performance.
🔹Resources.
🔹Finding the right provider.
🔹Mental health misconceptions.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/mental-health
▶️ http://www.gopromotionhealth.com
▶️ Crisis Text-line: 741741
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we have Matthew Shade, M.Ed. and Financial Representative from the Independence Planning group in Philadelphia. But Matthew didn’t start his career in finance...he started it on the sidelines as an athletic trainer. Now he had dedicated his time to provide financial resources and education to athletic trainers and other healthcare workers.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Mathew’s journey from AT to finance.
🔹Financial organization.
🔹Budgeting.
🔹Shifting your focus throughout your career.
🔹Protecting your income.
🔹Debt management.
🔹The most common mistakes folks make.
🔹(Financial) Residency Program.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.ipgroup.info
▶️ www.thelivingbalancesheet.com
▶️ www.wealthsteps.com
▶️ Matthew’s Cell: 215-595-7132
▶️ Matthew’s email: matthew.shade@ipgroup.info
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine #finance #financialsecurity #money
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by the Chair of the PATS Governmental Affairs Committee, Tanya Miller, MS, LAT, ATC. If you are a young professional or you are not well versed in the Pennsylvania Practice Act, you won’t want to miss this show. Tanya dives into so much valuable information that is critical for ATs to know and understand.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹How Tanya got started in the world of governmental affairs.
🔹What it means to be licensed and how it protects the residents of PA.
🔹The importance of reading and understanding the PA Practice Act.
🔹Written protocols vs standing written prescriptions.
🔹The emergency declaration expansion act.
🔹What’s next for the governmental affairs committee.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.gopats.org
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we have a mash up of guests from across the state who have had to drastically pivot from their traditional role in light of the pandemic. We are joined by Janelle Nolt, MS, LAT, ATC, Dr. Jason Scibek, PhD, LAT, ATC and athletic training student Christine Abdel to highlight the adaptability of athletic trainers and their essential role in healthcare.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Roles pre and post pandemic.
🔹How athletic training prepared our guests for a pandemic.
🔹Why ATs are essential to healthcare.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.UPMCSPORTSMEDICINE.com
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
‼️New Podcast Alert‼️
On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Anthony P. Kontos, PhD and Dr. Michael (Micky) Collins, PhD to discuss the concussion protocols they are using and researching at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
In this episode:
🔹Pathophysiology of a concussion.
🔹The 6 types of concussion.
🔹Targeted treatment.
🔹Assessment.
🔹VOMS.
🔹Early exertion and exercise.
🔹Return to play.
🔹Recovery time.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Concussion A Clinical Profile Approach to Assessment and Treatment
▶️collinsmw@upmc.edu
▶️akontos@pitt.edu
▶️rethinkconcussions.upmc.com