Role of Residency in AT – 553

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Shandra Esparza discusses the Role of Residency in Athletic Training at the 2019 Trinity University Sports Medicine Workshop.

Are you adding depth?

What are residencies?

Same concept as a medical student… an opportunity to dig deeper and learn in a supervised environment.

Furthermore, residencies are a way to add depth to our skill set rather than just learning a little bit about more things.

Why do we need them?

To continue to keep ATs relevant we have to change with the population needs.
If we want to get out of the Athletics Model we must be willing to change our educational paths

Where will they lead us?

Into new practice settings

New skill sets

New Job Opportunities

, residency in AT, Trinity University, 2019

Have you been through a residency?

Share your experience with everyone.

I would certainly appreciate you to reaching out to me

We invite you to be a guest on the Sports Medicine Broadcast so that we old timers can know and understand the role of residency in helping shape your career.

A little about Dr. Esparza

  • Texas Lutheran University-Assistant Athletic Training/Instructor
  • Southwestern University-Assistant Athletic Training/Assistant Professor
  • Texas State University-Part-time Instructor
  • Awards and Accomplishments
  • Tenure at the University of the Incarnate Word
  • $980,000 grant award with the U.S. Air Force
  • Athletic Training Education Program Robert “Bobby” Patton Leadership & Guidance in Athletic Training Education Award, University of the Incarnate Word.
  • Southwest Athletic Trainers Association, James Dodson “New Horizon Award” for outstanding service to the profession in the first five years of practice.
  • Athletic Training Alumni of the Year Award, Texas State University at San Marcos

More about residencies

Want to learn even more, then Check out the podcast we did with Forrest Pecha on residency

Contact us:

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Role of Residency in Athletic Training

Shandra Esparza

Posted by Sports Medicine Broadcast on Thursday, January 10, 2019

LLC Update with Jeremy and Adam – 552

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Time has past since the first meeting…

Are ATs Allowed to have LLCs?

Rob and Casey are both ATs who have an LLC.

Since this conversation I have met dozens of ATs who own an LLC.

One of them is Adam Halpern owner and CEO of Innovate AT

What are we talking about?

I want to get an LLC update to see how it is shaping up for each of them.

What lessons they have learned

The tips they have for newbies

Organizational tools

Tips on productivity

Contact Us:

Adam Halpern – adam@innovateat.com

Jeremy Jackson

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Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.

MioTech – meeting all of your sports medicine supply needs

DragonflyMax – one stop EMR

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MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second year free and support the podcast.

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Cutting Weight vs. Weight Loss: How Can Athletes Make Weight Safely? – 551

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Brett Singer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
 
 
Thanks to Bob Marley for continuing to allow us to record and interview the speakers.
Bubba Wilson, Ryan Collins, Josh Yellen, Mark Knoblauch, Eduardo Beltran and everyone else who helped make the recordings possible.
 
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Pharmacology in Athletic Training – 550

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Katie Morneau Pharm D discusses ATs Role in Pharmacology.

What to know about Pharmacology

It is easy to get lost in the whole process of drug interaction.

Most secondary school ATs do not spend a lot of time dealing with the medicines our kids take.

However it is important to continually update your knowledge and understanding.

Katie understands who ATs are and what they do.

Want to see more?

Check out the google drive with most of the presentations.

Contact us:

Jeremy Jackson

These people LOVE ATs and help the SMB pay the bills:


Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.

MioTech – meeting all of your sports medicine supply needs

DragonflyMax – one stop EMR

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Pharmacy Pearls for Athletic Trainers

Pharmacist Katie Morneau (fiance to Shawn Ready) knows most ATs are not big into pharmaceuticals, but we do need knowledge and understand.

Posted by Sports Medicine Broadcast on Thursday, January 10, 2019

International Women’s Day – 549

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Sarah Gill hosts two women she has looked up to for our special International Women's Day podcast. We are celebrating Women In Athletic Training and National Athletic Training Month.

Sarah Gill; Women day; International Women Day; #InternationalWomensDay; #NATM2019

Sarah first joined the Sports Medicine Broadcast after her presentation at the Fort Davis Sports Medicine Clinic.

Who are our International Women's Day Guests?

Janah Fletcher

She is one of the first black female DI collegiate head athletic trainers. Jolene is currently working on her EdD in Kinesiology.

Mentor and Educator Janah Fletcher has a lot of experience breaking stereotypes. Listen in for her advise and encouragement for young women in Athletic Training

Dr. Jolene Henning

Jolene Henning; International Women's Day; International Women Day; Women Day; Womans day
  • Sarah Gill's grad school program director and now the program director at High Point University.
  • She has been in the academic/ curriculum side of things for quite a while and has great insight into the evolution of ATEP programs and the BOC.
  • Dr. Henning's thoughts on professionalism are great,
    • She really has an understanding of what it means to represent the profession of athletic training, represent yourself, build a career,

What is International Women's Day

The movement is seeking to build a gender-balanced world.

Everyone has a part to play – all the time, everywhere.

From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence.

Balance drives a better working world. Let's all help create a #BalanceforBetter.

International Women's Day with Sarah Gill, Janah Fletcher and Dr. Jolene Henning

Sarah is a previous podcast guest and an avid podcast listener.Janah has some intresting stories and milestones as a African American female ATDr. Jolene Henning has ben rocking it for years.Celebrate International Women's Day and National Athletic Training Month with us

Posted by Sports Medicine Broadcast on Friday, March 8, 2019

Contact Us

Sarah Gill – SarahGillATC on Twitter and Instagram

Dr. Jolene Henning – email jehenning@highpoint.edu

Jannah Fletcher – Email: jefletch@uncg.edu

Jeremy Jackson

These people LOVE ATs and help the SMB pay the bills:


Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.

MioTech – meeting all of your sports medicine supply needs

DragonflyMax – one stop EMR

HOIST – no matter your reason for dehydration DRINK HOIST

MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second year free and support the podcast.

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I really love my wife

John Fite’s perception of Pain and the Brain – 548

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John Fite, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
John Fite; danger Alert System; Brain Pain; Ryan Collins
 
 
Thanks to Bob Marley for continuing to allow us to record and interview the speakers.
Bubba Wilson, Ryan Collins, Josh Yellen, Mark Knoblauch, Eduardo Beltran and everyone else who helped make the recordings possible.
 
Frio Hydration provides Superior Hydration products and is the official hydration provider of the Sports Medicine Broadcast
Tell them the Sports Medicine Broadcast sent you and receive some special deals on custom graphics or a solar panel.
 
Need more CEUs try: The ATVantage Podcast for free or my affiliate link with MedBridge to save a bunch
 
 
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Firefly Speeds Recovery – 547

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How do you recover on a plane a few hours after you run for 90 minutes?

Have no fear Firefly Recovery is here.

Anthony actually started looking for recovery devices for his children playing club sports when he came across this device.

What is Firelfy Recovery

Anthony Kjenstead, sole distributor of Firefly USA, joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast live at PSATS 2019 to discuss the product the Kurt Andrews says is amazing.

Kurt Andrews is the Head AT for Sporting KC and says he has them for every road game.

Firefly, firefly recovery, Anthony Kjenstead, fire fly
screen shot from Firefly Recovery

How does it work?

Stimulating the peroneal nerve to fire, causing muscle contraction which in turn increases circulation.

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Where can you find out more info?

Check out their website
Instagram
Twitter:

Watch the Sports Medicine Broadcast Facebook Live

Firefly wearable recovery

Anthony Kjenstad joins us live at PSATS to discuss Firefly, the wearable recovery device

Posted by Sports Medicine Broadcast on Thursday, January 3, 2019

Want to contact us?

Jeremy Jackson check out the about page and all my contact info is there

John Ciecko can always be found on Twitter @JohnCiecko

Looking for other GREAT products?

Frio Hydration is the best hydration equipment provider I have used.

I will only be purchasing Frio Hydration units moving forward.

When you request a quote tell them Jeremy from the Sports Medicine Broadcast sent you over to receive some special discounts.

Ramadan and Athletic Health – 546

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What is Ramadan?

  • Ramadan is the most holy observance of the world's second largest religion.
  • Takes place during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar
    • Shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which causes the change in time from year to year.
  • Ramadan is a the obligatory spiritual period of abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking, chewing and sexual relations from dawn to sundown
    • For the scope of our practice we are only going to discuss diet, sleep and hydration
Ramadan, Mo Salah, Fasting, professional athlete, soccer liverpool
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https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/salah-wont-longer-3-weeks-egypts-fa-says/

Why is it Important?

  • The first verse of the Quran revealed to prophet Muhammed
    • One of the 5 pillars of Islam each physically and mentally able Muslim must perform
      • Salah (prayer)
      • Zakat (giving to the poor)
      • Hajj (“hidg” pilgrimage to Mecca)
      • Fasting
      • Faith

Why is Ramadan important to us?

  • Inclusion
  • Treat everyone the same!
  • Second largest religion
  • Time of year
  • Fasting
  • History (2012 Olympics held during Ramadan)
  • Detroit (largest Muslim population outside of the middle east)
    • Some sports/teams/schools adjust whole schedules when possible.

What Important Factors do ATs need to consider?

  • Diet
  • Hydration
  • Sleep
  • Exercise
  • Emergency procedures
    • Cold towels, cooling procedures and when to give water

What other things should we consider?

  • Inclusion
  • End of the year banquets
    • Take home meals
  • Pizza/Pasta parties
    • Will not be able to participate but please include
Iftar, Muslim, Ramadan
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/961917/ramadan-2018-iftar-time-eid-al-fitr-break-fast-suhur-time-uk

Where is the letter John sent out?

Here is a copy of the letter John sent to his admin to help support his athletes and educate his peers

This letter contains the start/ end dates and start / end times for Ramadan

HERE is the YouTube video mentioned in the podcast

Contact Us

John Ciecko

Jeremy Jackson

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Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.

MioTech – meeting all of your sports medicine supply needs

DragonflyMax – one stop EMR

HOIST – no matter your reason for dehydration DRINK HOIST

MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second year free and support the podcast.

How to prepare athletes for a time of fasting.

Do you know what Ramadan is? Do you know how it can affect your athletes' performance? What about their health and safety?Join John Ciecko Friday at 9 am CT to discuss one AT's experience with fasting and sports competition.

Posted by Sports Medicine Broadcast on Friday, April 26, 2019

The Danger Alert System – 545

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John Fite, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
 
 
Thanks to Bob Marley for continuing to allow us to record and interview the speakers.
Bubba Wilson, Ryan Collins, Josh Yellen, Mark Knoblauch, Eduardo Beltran and everyone else who helped make the recordings possible.
 
Frio Hydration provides Superior Hydration products and is the official hydration provider of the Sports Medicine Broadcast
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Youth Soccer vs Pro Considerations – 544

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Kurt Andrews returns to the Sports Medicine Broadcast in-person at #PSATS2019 to discuss Youth Soccer considerations.

Soccer is the most popular sport

At my school we have more kids playing soccer than any other sport. It is the one program that actually needs to make cuts to maintain a manageable size.

Here at the high school kids are playing for pretty much free. a pair of cleats and their own practice clothes and they is it.

The problem comes when they are playing weekend club tournaments that they pay money to be on the team. These teams do not provide medical care. They often do not employ fully-competent coaches.

Where does that leave us?

Our district policy is we as AT treat Athletic Injuries that occurred as a direct result from high school sports participation

Got hurt at home playing with your brother…
Car accident…
Club team injury…
Basically anything that happened outside of school sanctioned athletics…

You most go to a doctor first and be cleared before we can treat you.

Kurt Andrews joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to answer some of the following questions

How often do Pro players

  • Practice?
  • Play games?
  • Receive medical attention
  • Spend time recovering
  • Spend time away from the sport

What medical consideration should youth soccer players / parents / Athletic Trainers be prepared to address?

Does all the extra practice, games, drills really help you improve your chances of reaching the pros?

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John Ciecko
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