Athletic Training Chat

Just being there and helping patients return to activity. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

REPLAY: Hear from Dr. Harris about advancing the profession and the importance of the DAT and its role in athletic training education. Dr. Nikki Harris is a professor with the AT Still DAT Program and spends a lot of her time in service to the athletic training profession. In this episode we discuss how the NATA Career Advancement Committee came to be and how that plays into the young professional’s world of athletic training. As a compliment to being the chair of that committee, Dr. Harris also is on the NATA AT Compensation Task Force, focusing on Education to help better understand what ATs can do to help with compensation.   Needless to say, Dr. Harris is busy but as you can see from this episode, loves working as an AT and also spending her time in service to the profession. Lots of good information to take away in this episode and we learned a lot on what is happening at the national level. Enjoy.     www.athletictrainingchat.com  www.cliniallypressed.com   SUBSCRIBE:https:

In this REPLAY hear Susan talk about diversity in AT and being an AdvocATe. Susan Taah is an industrial athletic trainer among the many other things she does, seriously, it is impressive. In this episode we discuss more topics around race in athletic training and beyond. We discuss #blackintheivory and what many people of color go through in the higher education system. Eye opening and some deep reflection is warranted.   We also discuss microaggresions. A topic that can be polarizing but is something that is needed to be discussed and considered, especially by those in places of privilege. So many seemingly ‘small things’ that can have such a deep impact on so many, it has to be recognized.   We also discuss the industrial setting and how much of an impact athletic trainers can have in this setting. Susan is making things happen and doing so in a data driven, evidence influenced way to help advocate for what she is doing and how she can add value to the company she is working for. Great insigh

In this two part episode, Aaron Jackson talks with host Mercedes Himmons on the importance of mental health in our patients and the ATs role. This topic can’t be talked about enough and Aaron brings a lot of great insight and talks about the research he has been doing and how he applies best practices to working with his patients. Aaron provides so much insight into mental health and the ATs role.  At times things can be overwhelming for an AT when they have their own mental health to consider while also doing whatever they can to support the patients they work with.  Please check out this Part I with Aaron Jackson and get some great insight. Please find Part II released next week.    LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/05/ep-106-aaron-jackson-ats-role-in-mental.html I n this Episode:  +Master’s research  +Themes in mental health  +ATs role in patients mental health  +Mental health planning   Connect   Twitter: akjackson_atc   www.athletictrai

In this episode Jeanie Brooks talks about the transition from working in the collegiate setting to the secondary setting. There are a many things that have to change when with making that switch but surprisingly a lot that can remain the same. Jeanie discussed in this episode what sparked the change from collegiate setting to secondary and how that has impacted the quality of life and maintaining balance.   Jeanie gives some great take aways for anyone working in either setting and some useful tips for making the transition. A lot of great information to take away from this episode if you’re looking at a setting change. Enjoy.   In this Episode:  +Transition from collegiate to the SSAT setting  +Highlights and challenges in making that switch  +Quality of life with change to new setting  +Things that are able to be applied to both settings   www.athletictrainingchat.com  www.cliniallypressed.com   SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3WyCs2lmnKK6shrL5A4hw?s

Hear Mike talk about being an entrepreneur and how it has changed over the course of the pat couple of years.  Mike was a previous guest on ATChat in our roundtable Discussion on Race in Athletic Training (Ep. 47). In that episode Mike mentioned his company Festive Fitness and we’ve been trying to line up an interview since. We finally did and some things have changed with Mike and Festive Fitness. Mike is now working full-time in an orthopedic clinic while running Festive Fitness on the side.   Mike talks about the challenges he faced running his own business and then making the transition to having it be a part-time gig. Mike highlights how this has allowed him to have more control in his life and pick and choose when he wants to invest time into the business. There is a great discussion on how the skills that ATs have can translate to making it in the world of owning your own business. A lot of great insight in this episode. Enjoy!   LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2022/02/ep-95-m

In this REPLAY, hear Dr. Tyree talk about everything she does in the world of AT, all while being a single mother. She has definitely added more things to her plate and keeps all of them successful. Dr. Krystal Tyree is a secondary school athletic trainer in the Houston, TX area and originally joined us on Ep. 47: Race in Athletic Training. We’ve been attempting to get this podcast to happen for some time and we finally made it happen.  Athletic training is a demanding profession, in particular on your time. Krystal has a one year old and stays extremely busy balancing being a mom and the duties that are required of her as an AT.  Krystal readily admits that she doesn’t have it all figured out quite yet but offers up a lot of really great insight into the balancing act that is being an AT Mom.  We also talk further on diversity in athletic training and what Krystal sees as some ideas to help the profession continue to diversify and better serve its patients. Lots of great takeaways in this epis

In this REPLAY, listen to Rob talk about the importance of mentorship and how he multi-tasks all of his different responsibilities. Rob Dicks does just a little bit of about everything. Not only does Rob wear multiple hats as an athletic trainer, he goes beyond that with administrative duties, community volunteering and his mentorship.  In this episode we talk about two major topics that all athletic trainers probably have a connection to. The first one is mentoring and mentorship. Rob has a unique place in his mentorship roles and how many people that he provides a listening ear to and guidance when they need it. Rob also flips mentorship on its head and is very aware about what he can learn from younger professionals and the importance of staying open to that possibility.   The other main area we discuss is multi-taking, a cornerstone of every athletic trainers professional life. Rob is extremely busy and it can be easy to let one area of life bleed into another. Rob discusses how he approaches h

Mercedes Himmons is an athletic training and was one of our guests on the “Race in Athletic Training” episode. Mercedes provides unique and fantastic insight into race in the profession and her own interactions with it. We discuss inclusivity in the profession and how it is so important in the profession. Asking questions, listening and trying to comprehend what others go through is so important.    We also discuss Mercedes’s journey through her PhD program. We discussed why going the PhD route was right for her compared to a DAT option. We also get in depth into the thesis that Mercedes’s is finishing up on and about to defend. To say it is the start of something impactful would be a complete understatement.  This was a great conversation and there is a lot to take away. Enjoy.   www.athletictrainingchat.com  www.cliniallypressed.com    SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3WyCs2lmnKK6shrL5A4hw?sub_confirmation=1    #ATchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc

There is no one in a better position to care for concussion than athletic trainers. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

Racism is wrong. Hate can’t be accepted. Just not being “racist” is not enough to propel change. In order to help create change, we have to listen, work to comprehend and accept the fact that those in privileged positions can never understand what diverse people go through.    ATChat hasn’t put a statement out because we needed to listen and learn from people that experience racism on potentially daily basis. We denounce any form or racism or hate, not only within the athletic training community but in the world in general. We will do more to help be part of the change that is needed to increase equality and work with our diverse professionals to succeed and feel safe while doing so.   This roundtable discussion on Race in Athletic Training is a starting point and we can’t think Krystal, Ryan, Mercedes, Andrew, Brandon, Susan, Mike and Austin for being a part of the conversation and education. We held this roundtable to listen, learn, and find opportunities to try and make things better.  

Its an opportunity to develop deep relationships with the patients. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

Dr. Breitbach has done a lot in his career and worked in many different settings prior to moving into academics. From there he has been a program director and now works as a vice dean and professor and his research focuses on interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Dr. Breitbach has been deeply involved with this area of research and education through the courses he teaches at Saint Louis University. In this episode we discuss what interprofessional education and collaborative practice are and how they can be applied to athletic training and building a healthcare team. As we have seen in my instances, a team is what can make a difference and help provide the highest level of care to the patients they serve. Dr. Breitbach provides an abundance of insight into these topics and a lot of takeaways about the importance of them and how to implement them in your daily practice. Please enjoy. LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2023/02/ep-126-dr-anthony-brietbach.html In this Episode: +Interpro

Being an advocate for any patient you serve. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

Tommy is an industrial athletic trainer and injury prevention specialist. In this episode we discuss what exactly an injury prevention specialist is and how it compares to the industrial athletic trainer. There can be a lot of nuance in what you can and cannot do under each title and how each one allows you to practice within the full scope of your training. Tommy shares how OSHA plays into the management of each case and scenarios and where an athletic trainer can focus their skills when it comes helping the patients they care for. Tommy provides some great insight in this episode if you have considered going into the industrial setting or applying for an injury prevention specialist role. There are many different aspects you need to learn and understand moving into this setting and this is a great episode to get a solid foundational understanding to move into this space. LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2023/02/ep-125-tommy-pittman-injury-prevention.html In this Episode: +Injury prevention special

A take on athletic training leadership. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

An advocate, healthcare professional and confidant. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s life in one way or another. You may have gotten sick, you may have not had symptoms, you may know people that had to fight for their life and others that unfortunately may have lost theirs in the pandemic. Different people responded differently to the infection and some are still dealing with issues associated with their COVID infection. This is Long COVID. There is a lot we still don’t know about the post-viral condition but there is also a lot of work being done to try and figure it out and help people with it recovery as their body allows. In this episode we discuss with Dr. Daria Oller about what Long COVID really is and how the group Long COVID Physio has been going about trying to answer questions and provide recommendations to help people. We discuss return to play considerations and if there is a correct one and also where to start with someone. We also discuss other medical conditions that have come up and if we can ever know if they are tied to Long COVID or not. If

Relationships are going to be the most important thing you can get out of it. #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare #ATChatAsks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athletictrainingchat/support

Jen Xu is a minimalist shoe enthusiast in addition to everything else she has going on. Jen is currently a PhD student at the University of Virginia, doing stand up comedy, taking care of a new puppy and writing on Medium. This discussion came up when Jen posted about the importance of the details and nuance that come with moving into minimalist shoes. This idea grew into the conversation we had about the importance of nuance in everything athletic training. In this episode we talk about many different aspects of athletic training and how nuance plays a role. We discuss because of how vast the profession is and how many different things can be effective but when it comes to making a huge difference it is in the nuance of care that is essential. We cover a lot of ground and of course, we talk about minimalist shoes and how Jen, the enthusiast she is, has seen how much nuance is important in getting people interested in the potential transition. A lot to take away from this conversation, enjoy. LINK: https://ww