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Concussion Protocol and mTBI Research – 126

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Dr. Jacob Resch is doing some pioneering research focusing on balance issues and concussions.  One of their test sites is DeSoto High School where the Sports Medicine team, lead by David Young,  is leading the way in the secondary setting with concussion research studies and protocol management.

Show notes for Episode 126

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http://www.utdallas.edu/txbdc/img/news/news/160SF_3.MP3 (Conversation with Dr. Rob Renneker on pupilometer device)

http://curry.virginia.edu/about/directory/jacob-e-resch  (Dr. Resch information)

http://www.ntats.com   (North Texas Athletic Training Society)

http://www.concussionvitalsigns.com (Concussion Vital Signs Cognitive test)

http://bertec.com  (footplate system we use)

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Strength Training is Health Care Too – 123

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Mike McKenney and Dan Boothby have figured out how to do the most valuable aspect of athletic training.  They focus on preventing injuries through a close relationship between Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach and Sports Dietitian.

“Wow, those guys are just a fountain of knowledge” – Dr. Josh Yellen on the guests for #123

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Relationships Between a Coach and Athletic Trainer – 122

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Robbie McFarlan has been an AT for five years, but has had a very rare path to understanding the mind of a coach.  His advice “Stop and try to understand where they are coming from before you take it personal” Check out our conversation about how each of has failed and learned a lesson the hard way about interacting with coaches.

Frio Hydration

Thanks to  JJ Worthen for allowing us to use his music.

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Sideline CT scanners with Med-Logic and Dr. Summer Ott – 121

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Sideline CT Scanner with MedLogic, Dr. Ott, and Brad Brown – 121

Dr. Summer Ott the Director of the Concussion Program for Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine joins us to figure how the Infrascanner from MedLogic can be used for high school sports setting.  With 29 years in the NFL Brad Brown has some great insight into professional sports and in his new role as Director of Sports Medicine for Memorial Hermann.  Janine McGowan and Pete Thompson did a great job answering questions and demonstrating this new technology.

Did you know a CT is as much radiation to the head as 300 – 400 chest X-rays?  This new technology could help reduce exposure to radiation and speed the triage process

Show Notes for episode 121

Link to all of the documents provided by MedLogic

 

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Awesome SAT programs with Allen ISD and Chris Shaddock – 120

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How to run a great student Athletic Trainer Program with Chris Shaddock and Mary Lynn Miller – 120.

Chris has been doing a lot to promote Athletic Training.  His kids, school and community believe in what the team behind the team does.  He joins us to share ways we can all be more like him.

Mary Lynn Miller Joins us via Skype from Allen ISD in Allen, Texas.  They have over 70 SATs, all girls.  They have some pretty strict requirements to make it to the varsity level.  Dealing with all those high school girls there are countless stories of drama.

Listen as each of them shares ways they have succeeded in create great student athletic trainer programs.

Thanks to  JJ Worthen for allowing us to use his music.

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Advanced Physical Therapy with Ryan Collins – 119

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Advanced Physical Therapy with Ryan Collins – 119

Ryan Collins, is a Physical Therapist for Memorial Hermann that joins us to share some techniques for advanced or late stage physical therapy.  We also have a guest spot from Brad Brown Director of Sports Medicine for Memorial Hermann.

Thanks to  JJ Worthen for allowing us to use his music.

Show notes for Episode 119

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AT Outreach Programs with Brad Brown and Mike Stevenson – 118

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AT Outreach Programs with Brad Brown and Mike Stevenson – 118

Mike Stevenson, ATC for Huntsville Hospital Systems and Brad Brown of Memorial Hermann (formerly of the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans) joins us to talk about running Athletic Training Outreach programs.  there are some big differences in their programs, but essentially they agree on the ins and outs of running a program.

We are also joined by Randy Dugas and Bill Hale.

Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs.

Show notes for Episode 118

 

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Olympic Challenges with Jenna Street – 117

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Olympic Challenges with Jenna Street – 117

Jenna Street, ATC at the Olympic Training Center, shares with us a few specific adaptations she has had to make, what life is like working with Olympic athletes and Paralympians. Trusting her Sports Medicine Team is very important in giving the best quality of care for her athletes.  Listen to our interview with her as we continue to shape the future of athletic training one podcast at a time.

Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs.

Show notes for Episode 117

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