Past Episodes - Page 26 of 84 - The Sports Medicine Broadcast

October 11, 2019November 18, 2019

Sportz Factory – 587

Dr. Erin Hassler owns Sportz Factory

Dr. Hassler's Bio from SportzFactory.com:

The Sportz Factory has a combined experience of over 20 years in Sports Health Science and the Sports Performance industry.

Leading the way is Dr. Erin Hassler, with almost 2 decades of hands-on experience at multiple levels of Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Enhancement.

Credentials include but are not limited to the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, Board of Certification and National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Since beginning her career as Head Athletic Trainer for Channelview Independent School District in 2000, she has enjoyed industry success as either a staff or contract Athletic Trainer for several organizations in Houston and surrounding areas.

Dr. Hassler has practiced sports medicine in both public and private school systems the WNBA – Houston Comets and the US Olympic Committee.

Now as a volunteer medical provider with USA Track and Field, she has served on international teams, including travel to Canada, South America, and Europe.

She will represent the USA team in the 2019 IAAF World Outdoor Championships.

What else besides Sportz Factory?

While in Las Vegas, Erin took part in the Sisterhood Breakfast: Women of Color not necessarily ATs, but many women gather together. Headed by Dr. Rene Shingles, NATA Hall of Famer, the first African American woman inducted. Dr. Marsha Grant-Ford, first African American woman certified.

Related Episodes:

Women in Atheltic Training Inc.

International Women's Day

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October 9, 2019November 18, 2019

Leaders Mythology – 586

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John Ciecko joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to help us understand some of the Mythology surrounding leaders in our leadership in AT series 2.0.

Jon Macgregor; Matt Weston; Functional; Hamstring; Progressions; Portland Timbers; Mythology; leaders

What is the Mythology surrounding leaders

Our cornerstone book this time around is by General Stanley McChrystal: Leaders Myth and Reality. You can pick up a copy using my affiliate link below if you are like John and like to mark up and sticky-note books.

Or you can try Audible and get a free book or hit up the public library and see if they have it.

What is leadership today?

Leaders are the subject of constant scrutiny… and study. Too many of us are seduced by the mythology of what good leadership looks like… and we miss the reality. As a result, our models for identifying, educating and evaluating leaders falter or feel incomplete. We intuitively know that leadership is critical to success in the modern world, but we don't really understand what leadership consists of.
Prolouge from Leaders: Myth and Reality

Watch it on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/406969973344782/

Where is the rest of the Leadership Series?

Leadership Mythology – John and Jeremy
Learning to Say NO – Dr. Kent Games
Bad Leaders – with Dr. Rene Shingles
Heroes – Kevin Parker
Three Myths of Leadership – Tory Lindley
Only One You – John and Jeremy

What is the book about:

This book is a take on the Roman historians Plutarch (’Ploo-tark’) “Lives” where he compares and contrasts different Greek and Roman figures.

McChrystal pairs and examines 12 different “leaders” as well as the life of Robert E. Lee, the leader of the Confederate Army during the Civil war.

Our favorite sections of the book

John likes Coco Chanel

Coco – “Creative and innovative people must rely on others to sustain their vision.”

“We seem to follow leaders who put the mission first because we all make trade-offs and life is rarely simple or idealized. We want to be happy in our work, athletes also want to win, soldiers want to survive the battle and businesspeople want to prosper. – We sometimes take a leader's vision over their style.”

Jeremy enjoys the historical account shared throughout the book.

Takeaways from last year:

John:

Educating Others (my job, my expectations, my intent…)
Listening
“Leadership Loop”.

Jeremy

It is easy to NOT take ownership
It is easy to keep the status quo.
Be prepared for anything – the start of year expectations
Applying knowledge from a book is hard for me without some sort of book study group and “seeing” what it looks like

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October 4, 2019September 19, 2019

Return To Engaging Activity – 585

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After a concussion, we need to focus on helping the patient Return To Engaging Activity. Dr. Summer Ott, PsyD presents at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update and joins us for a discussion on the ever-changing landscape of concussions.

Return to engaging activity, Summer Ott, Ray Olivo

What is a return to engaging activity?

Recognize common physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms that affect academic performance

Identify potential roadblocks

Describe an Action Plan
Each school system is different in policies.
Parents need to ask the right questions.

Texas law- applies only to athletes, for return to learn – Natasha Law (HB2038

Return to Learn

It is a step-wise return to academics

Cognitive recovery often occurs after physical recovery has happened

Some students do not feel comfortable with accommodations (504 plan)

A 504 plan is NOT necessary in every case. Accommodations are meant for only short term for recovery

Not every physician is educated in academic accommodations, parents need to ask.

It is helpful to have the Concussion injury Coordinator to facilitate (CIC)

Want an Example?

Case study:

A full day of school is key in the early stage of recovery, may cause the return of symptoms, even though at rest and previous days stated NO symptoms. The cognitive load of school also helps in concussion evaluation.

Physical symptoms- Headache, Nausea, dizziness, balance issues, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivity, sleep deprivation.

Cognitive symptoms – Concentration,fogginess,recall, mental fatigue, slow processing

Emotional symptoms – irritability, anxiety, sadness.

Pair a symptom with an intervention/accommodation.

Visit with physicians, provide resources for sample academic accommodations, present to physicians.

https://www.biawa.org/support/support-for-pediatrics

Sample Academic accommodations

Live stream of the presentation.

https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/319939082276861/

More about Dr. Summer Ott

Dr. Summer Ott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). She also serves as the director of the Concussion Program at Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Medicine Institute.

Dr. Ott is a Neuropsychologist specializing in sports-related concussions. She has extensive clinical and research experience with sports-related concussions. She currently serves as the team neuropsychological consultant for the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets, as well as many universities and school districts in Texas. Previously, Dr. Ott served as a neuropsychology consultant for the Houston Dynamo and the Houston Aeros.

Her research efforts focus on proper baseline testing, concussion in female athletes, effects of physical exertion on cognition, and long-term consequences of repeated head injury in athletes. Dr. Ott has co‐authored publications on neuropsychological assessment in scholarly journals and frequently conducts presentations regarding the proper management of concussion.

Previous Episodes with Dr. Ott

Dr. Ott on Repetitive Concussions – 415

Psychological Factors with Concussion Recovery – 92

Concussion Management with Dr. Summer Ott – 25

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September 27, 2019September 19, 2019

State Advocacy with Kevin King – 584

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North Carolina and Kevin King are killing State Advocacy

Currently an assistant Athletic Trainer for the Carolina Panthers, Kevin King has helped lead North Carolina to many great achievements in State advocacy and PR.

Kevin is a co-chair of the NCAT PR committee

In the interview, Alisha discusses the Ballerina Project with Kevin and where they partnered with a dance studio and photographed dancers to create injury prevention posters and videos.

Kevin King is a Bowtie Guy

One of the NCATA flags was made into a bowtie and sold as a limited edition fundraiser for part of their state advocacy efforts.

While chatting with Kevin after the podcast People were asking where they could get one, but as he said, they are limited edition.

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Life Balance

I recently interviewed an NFL AT and the biggest concern was life balance and raising a family.

Alisha and Kevin King are both life balance people. We try not to use work/ life balance because work is part of your life that needs to stay in balance. trying to completely separate them causes more problems.

A few tips from Kevin:

Start with a solid staff understanding
When at home, be at home
A partner you can connect with is EVERYTHING

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September 25, 2019September 19, 2019

Topicals and Wound Care – 583

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We all want Active Skin Repair for our cuts

What is the best practice for using topicals and Wound Care?

The NATA position statement on wound care is that soap and water are equally effective as other more expensive and less readily available options for wound cleansing.

When we are on the field flushing with soap and water might not be the best option…because honestly, I do not want the bloody elbow close to my water bottle or water nozzle.

We all know that one athlete that might keep their wound back and not contaminate the rest of our water…but that one is generally the exception.

wound care; Active Skin repair; bldg active — BLDG Active Kids Shoot in Encinitas

What is wound care best practice?

Clean the wound
Clean the area around the wound
Use an active wound healing agent like Hypochlorous acid
- This is the active ingredient in Active Skin Repair
Cover with an occlusive dressing
Change the dressing and reapply the stabilized hypochlorous acid daily
- visually inspect the wound and surrounding area during changing of bandage
Continue until wound is completely closed

Want to hear a strange Wound Care story?

Molly Quigley shared with us that she used the lining of an eggshell to help seal a wound.

Obviously we needed details:

Okay, so I had an athlete bite his lip during a basketball warm-up and we tried everything to get the bleeding to stop but after a whole quarter, the ref kept sending him out. I had run out of ideas but remembered reading a story about how the lining of an egg, specifically the little gross white lining you can see when you crack a raw egg, and how it can help to seal/clot a wound. We were desperate so I stole an egg from culinary and cleaned it really well! I got a tiny piece of the lining and put it over the wound. We gave it about a minute to dry and it actually formed an almost dry layer of skin that totally stopped the bleeding! He pulled it off after the game and it was fine, could barely see a mark and left it clean!
– Molly Quigley from facebook

Are we overusing triple antibiotics?

Jason Carruth and Morgan Rakestraw reported that neomycin, 1 antibiotic in triple antibiotic was recently shown to reduce granulation and delay healing. Also, up to 25 % of people have an allergic reaction to it. Instead, use vaseline and maybe polybiotic if the wound is angry

What holistic approaches to wound care?

*****use caution as some of these are unregulated in manufacturing*****

Daniel Young shares from his own experiences:

Burns – lavender oil is magic
Cuts/abrasions/general wounds – tea tree oil layered with lavender oil does wonders.
I'll encourage kids/parents to try it. These oils fairly cheap and we buy them at Wal-Mart/HEB/Target. But, we do not use it at the HS.

PLEASE DO NOT…

Use Alcohol on an open wound. Alcohol is great for killing living things, but it does not filter through what it kills. Alcohol will kill the good cells as well as any possible bacteria.

Use caution with peroxide as it is a less cytotoxic solution, but it still kills healthy cells.

Hydrogen peroxide is a great way to get the dirt out of a cut that can not be washed out with soap and water.

More about Active Skin Repair

HOCI is a naturally occurring molecule that is produced by our bodies’ white blood cells as a way to promote healing. The re-creation of this molecule results in a clinically proven regenerative technology that helps support the body’s natural healing process.

Hypochlorous acid or HOCL is the active ingredient in Active Skin Repair

Active Skin Repair does not use synthetic antibiotics, is not petroleum-based, does not cause allergic reactions and does not lead to antibiotic resistance.

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September 20, 2019August 29, 2019

Care For The Active Wrist – 582

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Dr. Candice Teunis joins Shawn Ready to discuss care for the active wrist.

Can't Miss Injuries of the Hand; care for the active wrist

How do we Care For The Active Wrist

One of the huge tips she continued to share was REFER ANYTHING YOU REDUCE!!!

I have reduced injuries before and since meeting Dr. Teunis I always refer them to get an x-ray before allowing them to return to play.

Mallet Finger:

What is it: Extensor tendon rupture or avulsion involving DP joint.

Treatment– Splint religiously! 6-10 weeks

Alumaform vs. Stax Splint- Not all 1 size fits all. consult with your local hand doctor to see what they prefer and why. discuss ways to ensure patient compliance and seamless transition from office to AT Facility.

NOT ALL Mallet Fingers can be splinted, some require surgical intervention.

Jersey Finger-

What is it – Flexed finger pulled into extension (commonly ring finger, 75%) rupturing flexor tendon.

Treatment:

Dislocations

Dorsal Dislocation- splint 1 week, then buddy tape

Volar dislocation – much less common, extensor mechanism disruption, hard to reduce

Mimickers-

Traumatic Boutonniere
Skiers Thumb

Scaphoid Fractures

Hard to treat
hard to diagnose.
Common in football – “see these in December”

Scaphoid fractures…about 40% are missed and that is bad news, they take several months to heal due to poor blood flow. if it dies you get arthritis in your 20s.

Fall on outreached hand (FOOSH)

Need more on Care for the Active Wrist?

Live from Memorial Hermann's Sports Medicine Update 2019 Dr. Teunis lectures on Can't-Miss Injuries of the Hand and you can see that presentation here on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/374992716459279/

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September 13, 2019August 29, 2019

Third Party Billing – 581

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What is Third Party Billing?

Third Party Billing means a patient comes in to see the AT and the AT sends the bill for payment to the insurance company. It does not mean you are working at a clinic and being paid hourly by the general fund, but you are billing for services as a PT or DC would.

Who is Joe Greene?

Started at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in 1991

Through various roles at the hospital, he was able to quickly move into an administrative role. Coupled with his state leadership roles, He was really able to look at Third Party Billing a make an impact.

2001 Implemented Autonomous Billing in Wisconsin

What is Orthovise?

The company Joe started to work with physicians and continue growing the autonomous billing aspect of Athletic Training.

2016 NATA issued an RFP pilot project to Joe Green and his team as the pioneer in 3rd party billing

What are the goals of the third party reimbursement project?

Ensure ATs receive reimbursement by insurance companies consistent with other allied healthcare providers. If a PT does manual therapy billed at $60/hour, then the AT acting within their scope doing the same task can be reimbursed at $60/hour.

Secure Consistent recognition of Athletic Trainers as allied health care professionals

What has the pilot study revealed?

When ATs bill according to the policy they are reimbursed at a consistent level
There are some gaps in analysis
Are AT as cost-effective?

What Education is going on with this?

Payor (consumer) and Employers (hospitals/physician) are both needing education

ATs need to be able to bill correctly using the correct codes

Third Party Billing Resources from Joe

Check out Orthovise.com for a growing list of resources but here are a few:

2019 Fall Symposium Flyer Download

NATA News October 2018 NATA TPRI Update Download

Billing and Reimbursement Guidance Download

https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/360942158136449/

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September 11, 2019August 29, 2019

Opioid Abuse in Athletics – 580

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Ever experienced Opioid Abuse?

Dr. Obie Benavides lost a student-athlete to opioid abuse that was an inspiration to him.

One single pill that was not from a pharmacy but a “friend” was all it took to end his life in March of 2018.

Dr. Benavides has spoken at conferences and guest posted on The ATVantage and NATA blogs

Opioid Abuse; Obie Benavides; Lamar University; opiates

What Opioid Abuse?

Opioids / Opiates are similar but not identical.

Opioids are synthetic chemicals whereas opiates are plant-based or naturally occurring from opium

Using them other than as prescribed is opioid abuse.

Using them for longer than prescribed
Giving them to someone else
Hoarding them for later use
Selling them

What does it LOOK like?

Obie says some of the signs and symptoms of opioid abuse might present as:

Pupils being off
Constipation
Nausea
Requestion medication by name and dosage
Being absent
withdrawing
Itching
Dry Mouth
Low Tetosterone levels

What can we do as Athletic Trainers?

Patient Education is number one.

Develop a Post-op Pain Management Plan
- There will be some level of pain
- Medications will help manage the pain
- Use pills as needed for this surgery
- Properly dispose of unused pills
- Do not share unused pills with anyone
Start the dialogue with the athlete before the surgery
Involve the parents
Educate Parents
Establish Real Pain Management Goals
Monitor the athletes
- Attend surgeries when possible
Log the procedure and medications prescribed
Follow up within a week and document number of times meds have been used

Be willing to have uncomfortable conversations

ATsCare is a great resource for learning to have uncomfortable conversations.

Be willing to ask questions.

Watch the conversation live on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/559103137956480/

Resources

ATsCare (https://www.nata.org/membership/about-membership/member-resources/ats-care),

The Drug Enforcement Agency website (https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/)

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Obie Benavides, DAT, LAT, ATC, AIB-VR/CON
Associate Athletic Trainer – Baseball
Drug Prevention & Education Coordinator
Lamar University
211 Red Bird Lane | PO Box 10066 | Beaumont, TX 77710
O: 409-880-7229
F: 409-880-2366

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September 6, 2019September 21, 2019

Abdominal and Thorax Injuries – 579

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Dr. Benedict Ifedi, MD, CAQSM covers Abdominal and Thorax Injuries from diagnosis to treatment. After his presentation at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update we get to follow up dig a little deeper.

Have experience with Thorax Injuries?

Dr. Ifedi was around the medical team at the University of Houston when they had an athlete rip his inferior vena cava.

What about getting a soccer ball to the chest causing comotio cordis?

Here are a few previous episodes dealing with the heart

thoraxinjuries, Ifedi, Benjamin, Abdominal injury, Thorax Injury

Check out his presentation broadcast on Facebook live

https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/2245509332430569/

More about Dr. Ifedi

After graduating magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Houston, Dr. Benedict Ifedi received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He went on to complete his family medicine residency at Memorial Family Medicine Residency in Sugar Land, Texas, where he also served as chief resident. Afterwards he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, Dr. Ifedi treats patients ages 5 and older. He provides care for sports-related injuries, such as strains, pulls and concussions, as well as wellness and preventive medicine. His clinical interests include management of chronic diseases, exercise medicine and physical activity.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and American College of Sports Medicine. Patients in Katy and the surrounding communities enjoy his welcoming smile and genuine concern for their well-being. Dr. Ifedi’s goal is to help his patients get back to feeling their best and to help teach them the best methods to achieve optimal health.

In his spare time, he enjoys traveling as well as watching and playing sports.

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August 30, 2019August 29, 2019

100K Side Job – Tim Neal – 578

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Have you ever had a 100K side Job?

If you say “I have a 100k Side Job” you are going to be hounded for followers or ridiculed by haters.

Tim Neal was killing it as an Athletic Trainer making upwards of 200K.

He joins us live a the Dragonfly Max Podcast Lounge in Las Vegas to share his story.

Have reservations about starting a business?

Tim watched his dad run a successful business and kinda always had the drive in him to create his own.

I recently started my own business in the Sports Medicine Broadcast. I have shared my story in episode 552.

I was always afraid to start a business as I have seen how much my dad struggles to own one. My conversation with Rob and Casey helped me to get started on the path, but Innovate really moved me to start

I met Tim Neal in a group for Athletic Trainers who are innovating the industry. If you are innovating or want to innovate, come join us at InnovateAT on facebook

Want to check out the live video:

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More About Tim:

From a small town Texas – Greenville, Texas

Did not have an AT in high school, his first exposure was as Texas A&M Commerce

Started working contract work for a PT clinic

Figured out he was pretty good at assembling the coverage and care for large scale events.

Got fired for putting together a proposal to grow his employer's business.

He turned the firing into a job that he turned into a business that has turned into a dream.

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