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Eric Rueda – LS 18

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Just two years out of college Eric Rueda is looking to learn or as Mike Hopper once said “green and growing”.  He really enjoys reading articles and finding out why we do things the way we do as athletic trainers.  I love that he is learning and passionate about improving the health and safety of his athletes.

After the interview Eric went to thank the people he mentioned in the show.  You never know when your last opportunity to be grateful is.

I am so thankful for each listener of the Sports Medicine Broadcast.  I hope that I got to meet you at NATA or will get to soon.  Please contact me if there is something I can do to help you improve the practice as an Athletic Trainer.

 

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Athletic Training Injuries Round 2 – 349

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Shawn Ready did rodeo for years.  His list of injuries is phenomenal.  He also did some dumb things along the way.

Daniele Petty was hit by a car and nearly lost her foot but return to a somewhat active lifestyle and became an Athletic Trainer

John Ciecko tried to break his neck playing college football, spent months doing rehab and learning to readjust.

Our stories make us who we are.  Share your story of how and why you became an AT, an injury you have dealt with, a failure or success.  be real and authentic and you never know who will be listening.

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Ankle Rehab from the Pros – 348

Roland Ramirez, Director of Rehabilitation for the Houston Texans, Is well regarded as one of the leading minds in rehab among his peers.  Short on time as he is preparing for the draft he gives us a few intense minutes of ankle rehab tips.

The main topic: You have an athlete with an ankle that is non-weight/ minimal-weight bearing.  Walk me through what you would do to get them better.

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AT Cares Program – 347

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Still in its infancy the ATCares program being rolled out by the NATA is a phenomenal resource that has been long over due.  I am excited to be a part of the program and have been a helping hand in Bubba Wilson being asked to be the district 6 representative.

Here we focus on the reason for this, basic tips and the effects it has had so far.

My one big take away: Say “I've been in a similar situation” instead of “I know how you feel” because you truly do not know how that person feels.

In case you missed my story here is the full episodes where we dealt with the loss of an athlete.

Episode 135 – Full story, very raw emotions

Episode 190 – After Action Plan – a follow up to the story

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Kelly Salter – LS17

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Kelly Salter was chilling on a beach and came across the Sports Medicine Broadcast and has been listening since then.  She actually had her own podcast back in the day and has always enjoyed getting her content on the go.

Work life balance is crucial for Kelly.  Her husband coaches at her high school, her kids attend her high school and she is the only AT there.

Set the expectation, communicate early and often and follow through.  You only get one shot to raise your family, there will always be more freshman.

Also if your BOC is about to go invalid call them and ask what you can do.  don't just duck your head in the sand

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Industrial AT with Brady Corse – 346

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Brady Corse works with Action Onsite to provide injury prevention and medical expense reduction costs to companies in Washington.  Pepsi, Frito Lay, and City of Vancouver, Washington are all clients of Action Onsite.

One company went from $500,000 per year in medical expenses to $135,000 to around $70,000 per year in medical expenses.  Brady and company has saved one company around $800,000 over a 3 year window

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Vidal Mora – LS16

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Vidal Mora joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to share his Athletic Trainer story as we spotlight you the listener.

Vidal took a while to figure out what he wanted to do and switched from video production to chiropractic, nursing and finally to sports medicine.

Currently working as an Orthopedic Tech he finds working with pediatrics is the most rewarding for him.

Want to know more about bracing and splinting reach out to him on twitter:

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Thanks for being part of the Sports Medicine Broadcast.

Contact me if you want to share your story or expertise.

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Public Safety Athletic Trainer – 344

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Interested in working with the police, fire fighters, or military as an Athletic Trainer?

PSAT is a great place to start gathering information on how you can help make our civil servants healthier and more effective.

Deena Kilpatrick saw a need for Firefighters to have an Athletic Trainer and built a business proposal, kept after the city admin and eventually got the opportunity to pitch it.

Currently 1.5 years into the gig they are looking into expanding and adding another staff member.  Another great story of Athletic Trainers doing what it takes but not settling for good enough.

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Deena's Presentation to San Antonio FD

 

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Doctorate of Athletic Training with Dr. Sauers – 343

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Dr. Eric Sauers leads the DAT program at AT still university in Arizona.  Here we get an overview of the program, the purpose and some of the outcomes they are expecting.

Check out their online DAT program designed for the professional practicing Athletic Trainer

We also discuss the future of education and thank some of the athletic trainers who have helped shape us in the clinicians or educators we are.

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