Following up with Chris Shields as we discuss RTP Rehab
Chris Shields is interviewed by University of Houston MAT student Ross Little as he is learning about RTP in his classes.
University of Houston MAT program is doing some really awesome things to prepare their students, therefore it is a privilege to be a part of preparing the next generation of ATs.
“LP has been recognized as the industry leader in the sports medicine category and in technical protective wear, and has been well received by sports medical professionals.
Our goal is to design, manufacture and market technically advanced products for injury prevention, injury treatment and performance enhancement to athletes and sports enthusiasts.
Extensive research, innovative design, and our passion for comprehensive protection lead to the creation of LP's CoolPrene® material; as well as the introduction of MaxWrap® that revolutionizes the concept of taping.
Success stories from athletes who have benefited from these innovations inspire us to keep creating high performance protective supports to meet their athletic needs.”
What is new from LP Support?
Compression shorts with seamless tape.
Continued innovation
What are some of your favorite products
Compression shorts are one of the more popular product
Thanks to Bob Marley for continuing to allow us to record and interview the speakers.
Also a huge thanks to Bubba Wilson, Ryan Collins, Josh Yellen, Eduardo Beltran, Mark Knoblauch and everyone else who helped make the recordings possible.
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Want to hear a funny story? Dr. Burkhart has some for you.
Every AT has funny injury stories. Rob is a walking story. Dr. Scott Burkhart has tons of stories. These two together had a great time telling funny concussion stories of patients they have seen.
Dr. Scott Burkhart sees about 500 concussion patients per month so he has some stories.
This session is a great listen just for the funny stories.
Do you have some Concussion Stories?
We would love to hear yours so hit me up on social media or email and we will plan to tell your story in a future episode.
We used Facebook live, YouTube Live, Instagram Live and even periscope to stream as many of the NATA 2018 Expo Interviews as possible.
YouTube Live videos: The Sports Medicine Broadcast
Through volunteering at local events to gain experiences as an AT Josie Harding realized the need for Athletic Trainer services in club and youth sports.
AT Direct was the solution for staffing all the events needed in Josie's local area.
What is AT Direct?
Similar to The Business ATVantage run by Alisha Pennington AT Direct employs ATs to contract events and for schools.
They currently have a roster of about 90 ATs with 25 doing pretty much full time work.
What is the Business Model?
For Josie's company the event host pays the fee for Athletic Trainer services.
Some ATs have a pay for service model in which an athlete would pay for each evaluation, therapy or modality done.
Some get paid a flat rate for an event.
While others are hourly
Depending on how you set your contract up with Josie it will either be flat rate or hourly.
What questions should I ask before taking a job?
Ask what they want out of your services
What is expected for the AT to supply
How and when you will get paid
The hourly or flat rate
Are players, coaches and officials informed there will be an AT on site
How many sites
Will tables, tents, signage be provided
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Managing AT Direct full time. With steady growth AT direct is consuming more time and having a greater impact. I really enjoy working with youth and want to make sure I can help keep them healthy.
An injury or fracture to the epiphysis or growth plate.
Consequently If not treated properly and quickly Epiphyseal Injuries can have life long impacts to the healthy growth and development of the bone and joint
Dr. Alfred Mansour discusses epiphyseal injuries in adolescent athletes at the Memorial Hermann Update.
He has back to back presentations and as a result we only get one interview with him.
Hoist has double the amount of electrolytes and half the sugar compared to leading sports drinks. It’s formula is also Perfectly Isotonic, allowing the body to immediately absorb it — hydrating you faster!
Thanks to Bob Marley for continuing to allow us to record and interview the speakers.
I also want to thankBubba Wilson, Ryan Collins, Josh Yellen, Eduardo Beltran, Mark Knoblauch, Justin Landers, Russell Sadberry and everyone else who helped make the recordings possible.
