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JAT Chat | Unveiling the Power of Active Coping in ACL Rehabilitation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:20 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak converses with Dr. Francesca (Frankie) Genoese about her recently published paper in the March issue of JAT, The Relationship Between Active Coping Skills and Self-Reported Knee Function in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Dr. Genoese shares insights into her research methodology, the impact of coping strategies on recovery outcomes, and practical ways clinicians can incorporate psychological assessments in patient care.   Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0662.23    

JAT Chat | Exploring Health-Promoting Behaviors: Insights from Former NFL Players

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 21:28 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Sam Walton as they delve into health-promoting behaviors among former National Football League players. The paper discussed in this episode, "Health-Promoting Behaviors and Their Associations With Factors Related to Well-Being Among Former National Football League Players: An NFL-LONG Study" is available open access in the February 2025 issue of JAT.   Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0537.23   Guest Bio: Dr. Samuel (Sam) Walton is a certified athletic trainer who studied at the University of Southern Maine (B.S. in Athletic Training, 2008) and the University of Virginia (M.Ed. in Athletic Training, 2013; Ph.D. in Sports Medicine, 2019). He has 11 years of clinical experience with three different NCAA Division I universities and he completed postdoctoral research training at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (2022). Currently, Dr. Walton is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and a Research Associate with the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His current research focuses on 1) the short-term, long-term, and cumulative effects of concussion among athletes and military personnel, including a specific focus on sex-differences, 2) promotion of brain health and well-being across the lifespan, and 3) guiding transition experiences to life after sport & military service. He also provides service for marketing, promotions, and communications efforts to the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT) and the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG).     

JAT Chat | Bridging the Gap: Athletic Trainers and Mental Performance and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 25:21 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak sits down with Drs. Morgan Eckenrod and Melissa Kossman to discuss their recent "Working With and Through Athletic Trainers to Meet Student Athletes' Mental Performance and Mental Health Needs," published in the January 2025 issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.    Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0132.24 Financial barriers and the need for seamless referral channels are discussed to better support student athletes' mental health and performance-related issues. Drs. Eckenrod and Kossman emphasize the value of interdisciplinary partnerships and share practical strategies for athletic trainers to advocate for more robust mental performance resources.

JAT Chat | Student Debt in Entry-Level Athletic Training Education

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 14:17 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Gianluca Del Rossi from Creighton University to delve into the compelling findings from Dr. Del Rossi's manuscript, "Student Debt Associated with Entry-Level Athletic Training Education," published in the December 2024 issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.   Article: https://tinyurl.com/5xkcy8hf  Key Points: The average education-related debt-to-income ratio reported by entry-level athletic trainers is considered high by finance industry standards. High debt-to-income ratio and monthly payment debt-to-income ratio related to student debt portends the possibility of experiencing financial challenges postgraduation for entry-level athletic trainers.   Guest Bio: Dr. Del Rossi is a Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University. His research is focused on pre-hospital emergency care and most recently on education-related topics.  

JAT Chat | Medical Disqualification Following Concussion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 23:39 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak speaking with Dr. Michelle Weber Rawlins from San Diego State University. This episode delves into the complexities of medical disqualification following concussions, highlighting Dr. Weber Rawlins' recent publication on case characterization and athletic trainers' perceptions. Explore the mixed methods study that reveals the intricacies of concussion management, focusing on the involvement and beliefs of athletic trainers. Key findings include the frequency of disqualifications and factors influencing these decisions, such as concussion history and long-term health considerations. The discussion emphasizes the need for comprehensive guidelines and support for clinicians navigating these challenging decisions, ensuring the well-being of student-athletes both now and in the future. Join us to uncover the multi-faceted process of concussion management and the role of athletic trainers in supporting their patients' long-term health and transition post-sport.   Full Article Link: https://tinyurl.com/y5mxtjhj  

JAT Chat | Sensory Reweighting in Chronic Ankle Instability

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 15:32 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Yuki Sugimoto, a postdoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University. Dr. Sugimoto discusses her recent publication on sensory reweighting system differences in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability. Full article: https://tinyurl.com/yj27h68z Guest Biography: Yūki Sugimoto is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University. She is currently exploring postural control and the sensory reweighting system in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI).      

JAT Chat | Mental Skills Training for College Athletes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 21:53


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Kelsey Roberts (formerly Griffith), MS, a mental skills specialist at The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention at Boston Children's Hospital and by Dr. Melissa Christino, an orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.  Ms. Roberts and Dr. Christino discuss how the mental skills training they conducted with collegiate athletes was viewed as a positive contributor to well-being and sport performance. They also provide insights into how they conducted the mental skills training and what aspects were most meaningful in female collegiate athletes.  Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/yft8k7re

Revamping Emergency Action Plans in Sports: A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Scarnio-Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 26:29 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers Association. In this episode, Dr. Kara Radzak from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosts Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller, the lead author of the National Athletic Trainer Association's position statement on Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport. Resources: EAP Position Statement: https://tinyurl.com/y8vm83m6 Position Statement Toolkit: https://tinyurl.com/4ah2c72s Guest Biography: Dr. Scarneo-Miller, an assistant professor at West Virginia University, discusses the impetus behind updating the EAP position statement after 22 years and highlights the significant changes and recommendations included in the new document. The conversation delves into the roles of various stakeholders, the importance of venue and sport-specific plans, and the introduction of the EAP coordinator role and pre-event medical meetings.

JAT Chat | Navigating Ramadan: The Experiences of Muslim Student Athletes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 13:35 Transcription Available


Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Mishaal Amjad, an athletic trainer for the NLL Colorado Mammoth and PLL Philadelphia Water Dogs. Dr. Amjad discusses her research on the experiences of Muslim collegiate student-athletes fasting during Ramadan while participating in sports. She provides valuable insights into the significance of fasting, intrinsic and extrinsic challenges, and the types of support that these athletes need. Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/42aafkmz

JAT Chat | Strategies to Promote Health Literacy in Athletic Training

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 15:18 Transcription Available


Welcome to the latest episode of JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez and Dr. Kara Radzak are joined by Dr. Meredith Madden, an assistant professor in the Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Southern Maine. Dr. Madden, the lead author of "Become a Health Literacy Champion," discusses the importance of health literacy in enhancing patient care and outcomes. She explains the concepts of personal and organizational health literacy, emphasizing the role athletic trainers play in advocating for these principles within the healthcare system. Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/bdcpn3s7 Guest Biography: Dr. Madden is an assistant professor in the athletic training education program at the University of Southern Maine. She earned her BS in Athletic Training and EdD from Boston University, MA in Psychology from Washington College; and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety from the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service. In 2022 earned the national Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator® credential in 2022. Meredith has experience providing athletic training services in diverse clinical backgrounds, including high school, collegiate (DI & DIII), and semi-professional (women's tackle football). Dr. Madden's research interests include concussion education with an emphasis on individuals with neurodiverse needs and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, simulation in athletic training education, interprofessional education, and healthcare quality and patient safety in athletic training/athletic training education, specifically health literacy and quality improvement.

JAT Chat | Enhancing Care for Transgender Athletes: Part II

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 12:36


In the latest episode of JAT Chat, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak, features Dr. Ashley Crossway and Chloe Klaus, M.Sc. Our guests discuss the effort to improve care for transgender and gender diverse individuals in athletics through a series of articles published in the Journal of Athletic Training's recent special issue. Articles: The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Foundational Knowledge and Disparities—Part I The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Considerations for Medical Affirmation—Part II Guests: Cloe Klaus (they/them) is an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Notre Dame. They currently serve as the District 4 Rep on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, and an ex officio member of the GLATA Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and previously served on the President's Advisory Board on Equity and Inclusion at Bellarmine University. Cloe's dedication to equity and inclusion extends beyond their lived experience as a trans and non-binary person, trying to create a more equitable workplace for all.  Dr. Ashley Crossway (she/her) is an Assistant Professor, Program Director for the Professional Athletic Training Program at the State University of New York at Cortland.  She was a founding member and District 2 representative on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee from its inception as a workgroup in 2016, then as a full fledge committee from 2017 to 2023. 

JAT Chat | Enhancing Care for Transgender Athletes: Part I

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 11:43


In the latest episode of JAT Chat, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak, features Dr. Sean Rogers and Dr. Amanda Tritsch. Dr. Tritsch and Dr. Rogers helped to develop a series of articles and editorials discussing the vital role athletic trainers play in caring for transgender athletes and gender diverse patients in the Journal of Athletic Training's recent special issue. Articles: The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Foundational Knowledge and Disparities—Part I The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Considerations for Medical Affirmation—Part II Guests: Dr. Amanda Tritsch (she/her) is an Associate Professor, Program Director for the Professional Athletic Training Program, and Assistant Director of the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of South Florida.  She currently serves as the District IX representative on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, Chairs the SEATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, sits on the CAATE Standards Committee, and the CAATE Professional Accreditation Council. Dr. Sean Rogers (he/him) is an associate professor and coordinator of clinical education for the athletic training and health sciences programs at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He currently serves as the District 5 representative to the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, after having previously served as the District 8 representative. Sean was also a founding member of the workgroup that eventually led to the formation of this NATA committee .    

JAT Chat | NATA Bridge Statement on the Management of Sport-Related Concussion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 21:04


Kara Radzak, PhD, ATC interviews Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC, Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, and Tamara Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC about the recently published National Athletic Trainers' Association Bridge Statement: Management of Sport-Related Concussion. Bridge Statement: https://tinyurl.com/2m72v6mm Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC: https://tinyurl.com/3av27u36 Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD: https://tinyurl.com/4xdrfek2

JAT Chat | Athletic Trainers' Shared Professional Values

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:49 Transcription Available


In this enlightening episode of JAT Chat, host Dr. Shelly Baez welcomes distinguished guests, Dr. Gretchen Schlaubach and Dr. Marisa Colston. Both guests are pioneers in Athletic Training, with numerous recognitions, showcases their extensive knowledge as they provide an informative discussion on one of their co-authored Report From the National Athletic Trainers' Association Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training Committee. Article: https://tinyurl.com/2szvn8v3 The meaningful dialogue includes a conversation on the importance of professional values in athletic training, stressing how having strong ethical and moral values can significantly improve patient care and professional interaction. The esteemed guests also highlight how shared professional values have markedly influenced other healthcare professions, providing them with a strong foundation of professionalism.

JAT Chat | Return to Sport Assessments in Patients with Ankle Sprain

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 20:31


On this episode of JAT Chat, Dr. Shelby Baez interviewed Dr. Ryan McCann about his two recent articles in the Journal of Athletic Training. The conversation covered methods for determining patients' return-to-activity readiness after an ankle sprain and facilitators of and barriers to ATs' selection of outcome assessments when determining return-to-activity readiness for patients with an ankle sprain. Articles: Influences of Athletic Trainers' Return-to-Activity Assessments for Patients With an Ankle Sprain | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com) Assessments Used by Athletic Trainers to Decide Return-to-Activity Readiness in Patients With an Ankle Sprain | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com) Guest Biography: Dr. Ryan McCann is an associate professor in Old Dominion University's School of Rehabilitation Sciences. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in athletic training from Northern Kentucky University and ODU, respectively.  He earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Dr. McCann currently teaches in ODU's Master of Science in Athletic Training program and is co-director of the PhD in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation program. His research focuses on risk factors, neuromuscular consequences, and interventions for ankle injuries.

JAT Chat | Promoting Student-Athlete Wellbeing During the Transition from Collegiate Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 18:51


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Erin J. Reifsteck, PhD and J.D. DeFreese, PhD about their clinical concepts paper titled Call It an “Evolution”: Promoting Student-Athlete Well-Being During the Transition From Collegiate Sport in the recent special issue on Mental Health. Article: https://tinyurl.com/2b8f85mr Dr. Erin Reifsteck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at UNC Greensboro. Erin's research focuses on promoting physical activity, health, and well-being during sport and life transitions, with an emphasis on translating psychosocial theories and research findings into practice. Dr. J.D. DeFreese is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. J.D.'s research examines the associations among current and former athlete mental, physical, and social functioning. J.D's recent work has focused on how the transition from sport to non-sport activities is specifically associated with these important biopsychosocial outcomes for athletes.

JAT Chat | Integrating Psychologically Informed Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 19:31


On this podcast, Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC interviews https://tinyurl.com/333vx79k Dr. Kate Jochimsen is a researcher at the Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Member of the Faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jochimsen completed her MS in athletic training at Florida International University, her PhD in rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, and postdoctoral training in biomechanics at The Ohio State University. The goal of her research is to advance psychologically informed practice by developing and implementing effective mind-body and movement-based interventions to optimize clinical outcomes and improve well-being for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Shelby Baez, Ph.D., ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Dr. Baez is a certified and licensed athletic trainer with an expertise in psychology of sport injury and an approved non-certified mentor for aspiring CMPCs through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Baez's research examines the impact of psychosocial factors on health outcomes after sport-related injury, with a focus on patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Her lab examines the impact of psychosocial factors on biological outcomes, such as neurocognitive function, biomechanical alterations, and secondary injury risk. Her lab also seeks to identify clinically feasible and novel psychosocial interventions to improve health outcomes. Dr. Baez has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and other regional and national foundations to support her work. She is a member of AASP, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), was the recipient of the AASP Doctoral Dissertation Award in 2020, and the recipient of the ACSM New Investigator Award in 2023.

JAT Chat | Pediatric Health Care Provider Awareness, Perceptions, and Utility of Sport Specialization Recommendations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 27:55


Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod and Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro about their recent paper that compares knowledge, perceptions, awareness, confidence in knowledge, and use of sport specialization recommendations among HCPs who work with pediatric athletes. Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod is the Chair, Director, and a Professor of Athletic Training, Professor in the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. McLeod completed her PhD from the University of Virginia. She was the founding director of the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network and her research has focused on the pediatric athlete with respect to sport-related concussion. Dr. McLeod is fellow of the NATA, the National Academy of Kinesiology, and the National Academies of Practice-Athletic Training and was the recipient of the NATA Foundation Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research in 2023. Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro is an associate professor of athletic training at the University of Pittsburgh and is an athletic trainer with the US Figure Skating Team USA Medical Provider Pool.

JAT Chat | Association of Outcomes with Referral for Vestibular Therapy After Concussion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 21:32


On this episode of JAT Chat, Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Shawn Eagle about his recent paper titled "Association of Multidomain Assessment Outcomes with Referral for Vestibular Therapy After Concussion". Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr2m95a3 Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022. Dr. Eagle has collaborated on Department of Defense (DoD) funded research through the University of Pittsburgh since 2013. He began focusing on TBI in 2015 when he began his doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh's Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. Dr. Eagle extended his studies as a postdoctoral fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic from 2019 to 2021. His research interests are currently focused on mitigating risk for long-term sequelae following traumatic brain injury, with a specific focus on mental health issues. Dr. Eagle has published over 110 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for 35 peer-reviewed journals.

JATCast | Access to Athletic Trainers and EMS Activations for Sport-Related Injuries

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 7:46


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes "Access to Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services Activations for Sport-Related Injuries" by Rebecca M. Hirschhorn, PhD, NRAEMT, ATC and colleagues. Article: https://tinyurl.com/2j5arwaf

JAT Chat | Quadriceps Strength and Knee Symptoms after ACL Reconstruction

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 30:39


Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Michelle C. Walaszek, PT, DPT, MS and Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC from the University of Virginia about their recent article "Quadriceps Strength Does Not Influence Knee-Related Symptom State 6 Months after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." The purpose of the study was to determine if meeting isometric quadriceps strength and symmetry criteria is associated with acceptable clinical knee-related symptoms 5–7 months post-ACLR. Article: https://tinyurl.com/yc335vth

JATCast | Similar Concussion Rates in Spring Football and Preseason

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 6:59


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Similar Concussion Rates in Spring Football and Preseason: Findings From the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium" which is authored by Steven P. Broglio, PhD, ATC and featured in the most recent issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3VuXWS3 CARE Consortium: https://bit.ly/44KxqIB

JAT Chat | Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Consensus Statement

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 29:01


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Jeffrey Driban, Dr. Hayley Root, and Dr. Matthew Harkey about the new Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Consensus Statement on Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and the Evidence Review for Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Consensus Statement: https://bit.ly/41YOc4X Evidence Review: https://bit.ly/420JXpy Jeffrey Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS (@jbdriban) is a member of the Special and Scientific Staff at Tufts Medical Center and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Driban received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware. He received a Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Athletic Training from Temple University. He completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center.  Hayley Root, PhD, MPH, ATC (@_hjroot) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Northern Arizona University at the Phoenix BIoscience Core. Her research examines factors related to implementation of best practice evidence, with a focus on preventing lower extremity injury and developing physical literacy in youth athletes. Matt Harkey, PhD, ATC (@Harkey_MS) is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University. Harkey is a musculoskeletal researcher whose goal is to identify people at increased risk for knee osteoarthritis to better target interventions that prevent the onset or progression of disability.

JATChat | Emerging Concussion Assessments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 25:21


Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Rachel Le, Dr. Landon Lempke, and Matthew Wingerson, MS about their recent studies published in the Journal of Athletic Training.   Dr. Rachel Le serves as the coordinator of clinical education and assistant professor in the master's of athletic training program at Mercer University. Her research includes understanding repetitive head impacts in underrepresented sports. Article: https://bit.ly/3ZEXnp6   Dr. Landon Lempke is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Michigan Concussion Center and Exercise and Sport Science Initiative at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on using reaction time and human movement biomechanics to establish objective return to play decision-making criteria, and ultimately optimize clinical practice related to concussion. Article: https://bit.ly/3m6wOLS   Matthew Wingerson, MS is a first-year PhD student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, working under the guidance of Dr. David Howell in the Colorado Concussion Lab. His research focuses on post-concussion exercise, neurophysiology, and improving clinical processes, with the overarching aim of enhancing our understanding of concussions and improving patient outcomes. Article: https://bit.ly/3zuyEJp

JATCast | Forces Applied by Trained Clinicians During Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 6:21


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Descriptive Analysis of Forces Applied by Trained Clinicians During 2-Handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization" by Taylor C. Stevenson, BSN and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/42iblju

JATCast | Effects of a Single Electrical Stimulation Session on Foot Force Production, Dome Stability, and Postural Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 8:46


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article by Romain Tourillon, PT, MSc, CMP and colleagues titled Effects of a Single Electrical Stimulation Session on Foot Force Production, Foot Dome Stability, and Dynamic Postural Control. Link: https://bit.ly/3lEqAlR

JAT Chat | Board of Certification Exam Achievement Gaps as a Barrier to Diversifying AT

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 25:26


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Nicollette Harris about their recent publication titled Board of Certification Examination Achievement Gaps as a Barrier to Diversifying the Athletic Training Profession. Article: https://bit.ly/3IscNI9 Guest Biography: Dr. Nicolette “Nikki” Harris serves as an Assistant Professor and the Director of Student Recruitment for the Athletic Training Programs at A.T. Still University. An alumnus of the ATSU Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, Dr. Harris brings a wealth of clinical experience to her department. Prior to arriving to ATSU, she spent 6 years as the Coordinator for Athletic Training Services for Florida International University (FIU) where she worked mature the health care services provided to both FIU students and campus recreation participants. In addition, she served 3 years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Miami Booker T. Washington Senior High school providing care to secondary school athletes during their pursuit of 4 State Championship Titles. In addition to her clinical practice, she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students. Nikki actively engages in professional service at all levels, currently sitting as the NATA Career Advancement Committee (CAC) Chair, Co-Chair for the Educators Subgroup of the NATA AT Compensation Taskforce, the BOC Liaison to the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (ATRAC), the Co-Chair for the ATSU ASHS Diversity Enrichment in Education Committee as well as a member of the CAATE Education Committee. Dr. Harris values the effects of research on practice and education and has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through her scholarly works.

JATCast | Neuroplasticity of Augmented Neuromuscular Training and Improved Injury Risk Biomechanics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 8:41


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the paper titled Preliminary Report on the Train the Brain Project, Part II: Neuroplasticity of Augmented Neuromuscular Training and Improved Injury-Risk Biomechanics by Dr. Dustin Grooms and colleagues. This paper is featured in the special issue on pediatric ACL injury. Article: https://bit.ly/3FxYajK Issue: https://bit.ly/3j0vB6I

JATCast | Sensorimotor Neural Correlates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Biomechanics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 8:17


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the paper titled Preliminary Report on the Train the Brain Project: Sensorimotor Neural Correlates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Biomechanics - Part I by Dr. Dustin Grooms and colleagues. This paper is featured in the special issue on pediatric ACL injury. Article: https://bit.ly/3jhgQMZ Issue: https://bit.ly/3j0vB6I

JAT Chat | The Pediatric ACL Special Issue

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 19:43


Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandra Shultz and Dr. Brian Pietrosimone, the guest editors for the upcoming Special Issue of the Journal of Athletic Training focused on pediatric ACL injury and injury rehabilitation. Issue: https://bit.ly/3QF4JWQ Dr. Sandra Shultz Dr. Shultz's research interests stemmed from her clinical practice as a certified athletic trainer, and has focused on the underlying factors that increase a female's susceptibility to ACL injury. She has received over $1.6M in external funding and published 100+ peer-reviewed publications. She teaches an undergraduate course in the recognition of injury and illness, and graduate level courses in neural control of human movement and in grant writing. She has chaired 15 PhD dissertations and 20 MS theses focused on ACL risk and prevention. Dr. Shultz is a Fellow of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine, and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2015. Dr. Brian Pietrosimone Dr. Pietrosimone's research focuses on understanding the multifaceted development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis following knee injuries. He is particularly interested in developing multimodal treatment strategies to prevent posttraumatic osteoarthritis in those who have sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Dr. Pietrosimone has published over 190 peer-reviewed original research manuscripts and has lectured nationally and internationally on the research he has conducted with his team.

JAT Chat | Consensus Statement on the Provision of Nutrition Services in Collegiate Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 27:34


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dana White, MS, RDN, ATC about the Interassociation Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition Models for the Provision of Nutrition Services from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Collegiate Athletics. Article: https://bit.ly/3UugX5M Dana Angelo White, MS, RDN, ATC is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified athletic trainer, cookbook author, journalist, and nutrition and fitness consultant. She specializes in culinary nutrition, recipe development and sports nutrition. Dana works closely with chefs and authors to develop creative and healthy recipes for cookbooks, magazines and menus. She is the nutrition expert for Food Network.com and founding contributor for Food Network's Healthy Eats blog.

JATCast | Clinical Management of Patellar Tendinopathy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 12:33


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article Clinical Management of Patellar Tendinopathy which was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3Tg71LX

JATCast | Use of Lifesaving Medications by Athletic Trainers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 7:30


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the "Use of Lifesaving Medications by Athletic Trainers" by Dr. Mark Hoffman and colleagues which is featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3E4szHb

JATChat | Youth Athletes' Parents' Perceptions and Knowledge of the Athletic Training Profession

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 33:24


Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Christianne Eason and Dr. Alicia Lacy about their recent article Youth Athletes' Parents' Perceptions and Knowledge of the Athletic Training Profession. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3SrAWB6 Dr. Christianne Eason is the President of Sport Safety at the Korey Stringer Institute housed at the University of Connecticut. Christy is a certified athletic trainer and has worked clinically in the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, and secondary school settings. Prior to joining the KSI team, Dr. Eason worked as an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and the graduate school coordinator for the School of Health Sciences at Lasell University. Her research interests focus on the work-life interface of athletic trainers and the examination of individual and organizational level factors that impact retention. She has expertise in qualitative and mixed-methodologies. Dr. Eason earned her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut, her Master's Degree in Nutrition and Physical Activity from James Madison University and her Doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Alicia Lacy is an assistant professor of athletic training in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine. Prior to her position at UMaine, she taught/co-taught various courses during her doctoral studies (UConn) and post-doctoral research fellowship (A.T. Still University) including Health and Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice, and Qualitative Research Methodology. She currently teaches Prevention and Care for Sports Injuries. Dr. Lacy's research focus involves the use of active learning strategies to develop effective educational interventions and approaches within the field of athletic training that improve clinician practice and optimize patient outcomes. In addition to her UMaine responsibilities and research agenda, Dr. Lacy serves as a reviewer for multiple academic journals, volunteers with the Board of Certification to provide support for select initiatives, and is a member of the NATA Foundation's Educational Resources Committee and Korey Stringer Institute's Medical and Science Advisory Board.

JAT Chat | Physical Activity and Quality of Life after ACL Reconstruction

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 21:20


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Hope Davis-Wilson about her recent publication titled "Association of Quality of Life With Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction". Article Link: https://bit.ly/3pvobIV Dr. Hope Davis-Wilson is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. Previously, she completed her Master's in Exercise Physiology and her PhD in Human Movement Science with a specialization in Biomechanics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Davis-Wilson's research is at the intersection of bioengineering and human physiology. She is interested in utilizing wearable sensors to monitor rehabilitation following injury.

JATCast | Talar Cartilage Deformation in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 7:39


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article titled "Talar Cartilage Deformation and Spatiotemporal Gait Patterns in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability" by Dr. Kyle Kosik and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/3OF5SuL

JATCast | Proper Recognition and Management of Exertional Heat Stroke in a High School Runner

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 8:58


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article title "Proper Recognition and Management of Exertional Heat Stroke in a High School Cross Country Runner" by Bryanna Garrett, LAT, ATC and colleagues which is featured in the June issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3yN1F2a

The AT Tapes | Secondary School Socioeconomic Status and AT Practice Characteristics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 24:59


Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Hannah J. Robison, MS, ATC about her recent paper titled Secondary School Socioeconomic Status and Athletic Training Practice Characteristics which is featured in the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3lGWFX5

JATCast | Landing Performance and the Risk of Bone Stress Injury in Military Trainees

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 6:00


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes Automated Landing Error Scoring System Performance and the Risk of Bone Stress Injury in Military Trainees by Timothy Eckard, PhD, PT, DPT and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Link: https://bit.ly/3wFJAST

JAT Chat | Social Determinants of Health: Considerations for Athletic Health Care

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 25:21


Dr. Kara Radzak, ATC interviews Dr. Kelsey Picha, ATC about her recent paper titled Social Determinants of Health: Considerations for Athletic Health Care which is featured in the May issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3MQYBbs

JATCast | Prevalence and Pain Distribution of Anterior Knee Pain in Collegiate Basketball Players

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 6:20


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes Prevalence and Pain Distribution of Anterior Knee Pain in Collegiate Basketball Players by Madeline Hannington, BPT and colleagues. This article is featured in the May issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Link: https://bit.ly/3wFJAST

JAT Chat | Predicting Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reinjury From Return-to-Activity Assessments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 24:05


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Stephan Bodkin about his recent paper titled Predicting Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reinjury From Return-to-Activity Assessments at 6 Months Postsurgery: A Prospective Cohort Study featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3EvKgxC

JATCast | Work and Life in the Sport Industry

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 6:55


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article titled Work and Life in the Sport Industry: A Review of Work-Life Interface Experiences Among Athletic Employees by Jeffrey A. Graham, PhD and Allison B. Smith, PhD. This article is featured in the March special thematic issue on work-life balance in athletic training. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3Ivsg6Z

JATCast | The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Fit in Athletic Trainers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 6:16


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article from Lindsey H. Schroeder, EdD, LAT, ATC and colleagues titled The Quantitative Examination of the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Fit in Athletic Trainers. Article: https://bit.ly/3NeVtXd

JAT Chat | Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 22:27


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Stephanie Singe and Kelsey Rynkiewicz, MS about the Special Thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training on Work-Life Balance as well as their article in the issue titled Parental Perspectives of Work-Family Conflict and Guilt in Collegiate Athletic Trainers: A Descriptive Qualitative Design. Issue: https://bit.ly/3qnZKOm Article: https://bit.ly/3tubD7c

The AT Tapes | Work-Addiction Risk in Athletic Trainers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 34:20


Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Christianne Eason about the March Special Thematic Issue on Work-Life Balance and the manuscript Work-Addiction Risk in Athletic Trainers and Its Relationship to Work-Family Conflict and Burnout. Issue: https://bit.ly/3qnZKOm Manuscript: https://bit.ly/37OyrGA

The AT Tapes | Training Load Monitoring in Throwing Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 30:07


Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Brett Pexa about his work in the area of work load monitoring and wearable technologies in throwing athletes. Dr. Pexa is an Assistant Professor at High Point University in the graduate Athletic Training program. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3By3T6S

JATCast | Confidence and Knowledge of Athletic Trainers in Managing Patellofemoral Pain

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 12:29


Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Confidence and Knowledge of Athletic Trainers in Managing Patellofemoral Pain" authored by Erika K. Zambarano, MS, ATC, and colleagues. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3BsqLVh

JAT Chat | Reducing Intentional Head-First Contact Behavior in American Football Players

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 32:52


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Erik Swartz and Merril Hoge about the newly released National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement on Reducing Intentional Head-First Contact Behavior in American Football Players. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3oY2IIS Video Link: https://bit.ly/3mnx0kc

JAT Chat | Utilization and Perceptions of Mindfulness Practices Among Athletic Trainers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 23:51


Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Ashley Goodman and Dr. Jennifer Howard about their recent publication titled "Mindfulness Matters: Utilization and Perceptions of Mindfulness Practices Among Athletic Trainers". Warning: There were several audio issues that arose during the recording of this issue resulting in substandard audio quality and loss of audio at the start of the interview. We have done our best to make the interview available to you in a listenable form and are committed to avoiding audio issue like this in the future. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3HYZrQV

JATCast | Health-Related Quality of Life, Disablement, and Physical Activity in Former Women's Soccer Players

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 7:15


Dr. Donovan summarizes Prior Injury, Health-Related Quality of Life, Disablement, and Physical Activity in Former Women's Soccer Players by Shannon J. Cross, EdD; Diane L. Gill, PhD; Pam Kocher Brown, EdD; Erin J. Reifsteck, PhD which is featured in the January issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3fVZP6l

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