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NATA 2020 presidential Election has Candid Candidates

Chad and Kevan host Candid Athletic Training where they take a look at Athletic Training very candidly.

Kathy and Katie are used to answering questions about Athletic Training and fixing what is broken. We wanted to have some very Candid Candidate discussions to help you know your next NATA president.

Why would your undergraduate mascot make the best Athletic Trainer

KF: Beaver: adaptable, ferocious, make a phenomenal home from out of nothing, leaves everything better than it found it.

Being a team player, quietly getting things done under the radar

KD: Longhorn – Magnanimous animal

Quiet, slow-moving; large and graceful

If you get in the ways of the horns you will regret it.

Rehab specialty: Administration – quiet, contemplative

FMK

KD:

K – Cat D – I want it to be applicable and pertinent

M – EBP – a lifelong commitment to learning

F – Lecturing – it is a rush to share that knowledge

KF:

F – Cat B

M – EBP

K – the Cat D

What will you miss most about the COVID19 2020 convention cancellation?

People, socials, energy, relationships

Mount Rushmore 4 things you feel young ATs will face and need to be prepared for

KD:

1. Give your self a break…there is a lot to learn
2. Professional Communication
3. Continue to learn
4. Advocacy and showing your value is CRUCIAL 

KF:

1. Follow your contract – Do not give your time away for free
2. Policies – have those ready and follow them
3. You Are Enough…
4. Mentor over Data

How do you negotiate time for yourself?

KF: your first job is the only one where you might not negotiate…after that it is on you

KD: We are not training our students to negotiate.

How are you going to best get your objectives communicated to people?

KF: NATA News

Be responsive to the people

Be everywhere

KD: Diversity in mediums

Being willing to reach out on all of the different mediums.

Kathy prefers face to face or phone call, but currently have to respond and react.

Opinions on the dangers and benefits of Social Media

KF: uses it as a positive outlet 

FB, Twitter and IG

It is irresponsible to hide behind the account

It is a good source of what ATs are thinking and feeling

KD: Hardest thing is to keep up with all of the platforms

SM can really help reach people

It is really easy to anonymously complain…but is your message getting through if you are hiding.

“We learn the most from people who are unhappy”

Hats – Clinicians, educators, legislation

KD: We all have some of those roles with a focus

• Feels it is more regarding settings vs roles

KF: I do all three of them

• The researchers are valuable

Retention Rates in AT

KF: became members of American Advisors for allied health professionals

• The continued growth of opportunity
• It is a barge, so we can not turn on a dime

KD: 

• Supply and demand
• Negotiate contracts
• Can we improve life balance in the traditional setting.
• Non-traditional settings will likely bring the secondary setting up due to economics

Watch Candid Candidates

Contact Us:

Kathy Dieringer

Katie Flanagan

Candid AT

Previous podcast with your candidates:

Presidential Discussion

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Intermittent fasting and Ramadan tips are important considerations Athletic Trainers need to know about and be prepared to care for.

John Ciecko joins Registered Dietitians Kyla Cross and Melanie Battaglia to give some specifics and general considerations.

John has put together this letter for his coaches and athletes

Ramadan Tips for Diet

It has been widely recommended that athletes partake in multiple meals throughout the day in order to maintain the energy necessary to participate in athletic events. Most Muslims will automatically adjust their meal frequency to two meals in a 24 hour period, the Suhoor (early breakfast) which takes place at dawn and the Iftar which takes place just after sunset. The challenge is created as student-athletes find it more difficult to eat healthier meals as each Iftar is generally composed of meals that are high in fat, sugar, and salt. It should be noted that meals at both Iftar and Suhoor generally meet the daily caloric needs for student-athletes they may lack proper nutrients that are essential for optimal performance. 

Since the daily caloric value is generally met by student-athletes it is important to pay particular attention to the macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, and protein) consumed. It has been recommended that foods high in both fat and protein are consumed during Iftar and that foods high in carbohydrates and low in glycemic index are consumed during Suhoor in order to provide adequate fuel for the day. 

Hydration

Lack of fluid intake throughout the day can create significant risks for those who participate in physical activity during Ramadan as most athletic events take place while Muslim student-athletes are fasting. A common occurrence for student-athletes is to ingest large quantities of fluids during hours of allowed fluid intake. This practice can prove ineffective as it will induce urine loss as well as disrupt sleep. It is recommended to drink water frequently in shorter intervals with solid foods during meals to aid in digestion and water retention. Another recommendation is to drink water with a marginal amount of salt and/or electrolytes prior to dawn to improve water retention and stores. Sugary and caffeinated drinks should also be avoided as they can cause further dehydration.

Sleep

Disruption in sleep will cause daytime fatigue and poor concentration. Coupled with a new fasting cycle, student-athletes may find it difficult to maintain a level of physical performance prior to Ramadan. Student-athletes are recommended to maintain a minimum of 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Since meals that break the fasts can often disrupt sleep cycles, student-athletes are encouraged to partake in naps in which they can obtain between 1.5 to 2 hours of sleep in the afternoon when able to in order to negate the effect of nocturnal sleep loss. 

Considerations for Coaches and Medical Emergencies 

Coaches and staff must always be aware of and sensitive to all student-athletes needs both religious and non-religious. It is important during this time that coaches routinely collect feedback from student-athletes but not to do so in a way that draws attention to a student who is practicing a religious observation. It is also important for the student-athlete to make the coaches aware of their practice, as fasting during Ramadan without knowledge can be misconstrued as a lack of effort or performance without the knowledge of these recommendations. 

One consideration to keep in mind is the early days and weeks of a new fasting cycle, is the disruption of a student-athletes ability to self regulate their body temperature during activity without the use of fluids. Student-Athletes will have access to cooling towels during athletic events as well as small cooling tubs in the Athletic Training Room. Student-Athletes are able to rinse their mouths with water in an attempt to stave off thirst but in the event that a medical emergency is believed due to dehydration and/or increase in body temperature, it is allowed to give fluids to the student-athlete and activate the Emergency Action Plan. In any instance, regardless of religious views or practices, all student-athletes should be treated equally as to not draw attention to their needs. 

Please inform booster families that student-athletes may attend, but will not be able to participate in pasta or pizza parties that take place during the season. In addition please inform banquet planning families to consider providing a take-home option during the postseason banquets. Even though there will be plenty of food for them at home, the notice and consideration will not go unnoticed by the student-athlete and their families.

Internet dropped so we have part one and part two on FB

Ramadan part two

Contact us

John – jciecko@bloomfield.org

Kyla Cross – kycross@umich.edu

Melanie Battaglia – melanie.battaglia@memorialhermann.org

Previous Ramadan Podcast

Ramadan and Athletic Health Care – 546

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Paradigm Shift in ACL Rehab is eligible for BOC Category A CEUs – start here

Rehabilitation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) has for years followed the time-based approach progressing athletes to the next step based solely on how far they are out from surgery.  Research has shown that criteria based protocols, where each athlete only progresses once they reach a specific goal improves outcomes in patients, specifically athletic populations. (cited research) In this course, participants will learn and discuss different methodologies for athletic trainers to use determining rehabilitation advancement for patients returning from ACLR.

Outline

Why do we say that at 6 weeks every ACL should be able to do a partial squat and be at 90 degrees flexion?

Adrian Peterson only needed 6 months…he rehabbed 25 hours per week

• Navarro Bowman had Failure To Thrive and was 12 months +
• Normal rehabilitation is about 9 months but often they athlete still lacks full function at this point and they are not totally comfortable with their knee
• Let’s look at it similar to school…you pass the test you move on…you fail the test you get held back.
• 150,000-200,000 ACL surgeries per year.
• How are we doing a disservice to our patients using a time-based rehab program?
• NFL bases their timeline on RTP for week ONE readiness

What are the parameters for RTP?

Each phase should have criteria before advancing:

• Physician approval
• Published research
• Biological healing

Tissue healing – know the biological clock and tissue remodeling for each surgery

• Graft type fixation
• Other ligaments involved
• Meniscal repair
• Microfracture probability
• Published literature
• Validates rehabilitation protocol
• Widespread use by the paraprofessional
• Looking at specific criteria for return to play

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