AT Corner highlights stories from real athletic trainers showcasing the best parts of the profession, the worst parts, and everything in between. Even numbered episodes are conversational education topics made for clinicians to dive deeper into their clinical practice! Brought to you by Sandra Harris, MS, ATC and Randy Harris, MS, ATC, CES
Transitioning from the traditional setting to the operating room, preparing images and procedures in an orthopedic clinic, and expanding knowledge outside of your professional program. In this episode we asked Hailey Rushton about these and more as we discuss her role as an AT in the operating room and orthopedic clinic.
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Describe what informatics is, discuss how informatics can be utilized in athletic training, and discuss strategies to improve ATs use of informatics
Timestamps
(2:05) What is Informatics
(7:01) Implementing informatics in Athletic Training
(8:34) Data ATs collect
(10:45) Examples of how informatics can improve practice
(19:50) How ATs record data
(26:09) Strategies to improve documentation skills
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How do we get buy-in for athletes to wear ankle braces? What aspects of an ankle brace provide stability? In this episode, we asked Dr. David Kay about the current state of ankle braces and the inspiration behind the ankle brace his group created.
Timestamps
(4:52) Motions limited by an ankle brace
(16:25) Shoes vs. barefoot demands on the foot and ankle
(20:25) Tape vs. Brace
(29:42) Creating athlete buy-in to use ankle braces
(36:00) Giving life to the idea of a new brace
Action Item: What do ATs need to know about selecting an ankle brace?
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Treating humans is what we do as ATs, but sometimes the human element gets forgotten about in the healthcare system. In this episode we asked Dr. Jeff Russell about what whole person healthcare is, the six dimensions of wellness, and the elements of empathy and compassion
Timestamps
(14:20) Applying whole person healthcare in an unfamiliar setting
(24:17) Applying the Six Dimensions of Wellness into practice
(31:55) Consequences of not applying whole person healthcare
(37:30) Empathy vs Compassion
(44:45) Application of Wellness concepts into practice
Action Item: What is the first step an AT can take to implement whole person care into their practice?
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Studying for the BOC or just wanting a review of athletic training topics? Tune in as we compare what the book says to real life stories from athletic trainers.
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Whether it’s roller coaster POV to challenge balance or Activating transverse abdominus for all exercises under the sun, there are many elements of rehabilitation that an athletic trainer can play around with. In this BOC IRL episode, ATs share their stories about rehabilitation principles in their practice and how it relates to the textbook.
Featuring stories from Bre B, Kelsey B, Sarah Y, Gabby L, Evan J, Lucas M, Sam S, Jayde C, Christina S, Annaliese L, Kaetlyn H, Emily M, & many more!--
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From saving a life to being a mother figure for her student-athletes, Jen Krohn created a lasting impact on student-athletes and colleagues alike. In this episode we share a few of the “Gems from Jen” to pay tribute to her recent passing and the loss of a pillar in the AT Corner community.
Featuring stories from Jen Krohn and Kevin Joyce!
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Whether it’s not feeling good enough or second guessing your decision making, imposter syndrome can manifest in a variety of ways. ATs share their stories of imposter syndrome in their practice
Featuring stories from Hailey R, Maddy S, Brooke N, Angelo S, Sofia W, Robert B, Scott M, Kristin O, Mason B, & many more!
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Communication between EMS and ATs, details to consider when developing EAPs, and what can emergency responders and ATs learn from each other. We discussed these and many more with Marc Wysocki
Timestamps
(12:22) Did previous AT experience help with transitioning into an emergency responder
(14:18) How did becoming an emergency responder help with your practice as an AT
(16:00) Are EAPs accessible to emergency responders
(17:42) How has being an emergency responder helped with developing EAPs
(20:10) How can we make responding easier for EMS
(21:28) Transitioning care to EMS
(23:17) EMS’ familiarity with ATs
(25:17) Would it be beneficial for an AT to add more emergency credentials
(27:03) Educating EMS about ATs
(29:00) Emergency training with EMS
Action Item: What would you like ATs to know about emergency responders?--
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Patellar tendonopathy is more than just tight quads! Tune in to hear conversational discussion of what the literature says on this topic, including: possible risk factors for the development of patellar tendonopathy, the consequences of patellar tendonopathy on the motor system, and the effectiveness of intervention techniques on treating patellar tendonopathy. Link to get your BOC Category A CEUs below!
Timestamps
(2:04) Quick anatomy of the patellar tendon
(6:40) Risk factors for patellar tendonopathy
(18:31) Patellar tendonopathy evaluation
(22:54) Consequences of patellar tendonopathy
(26:56) Rehabilitation for patellar tendonopathy
(37:23) Effectiveness of patellar tendonopathy
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In this episode we asked Drs. Justin and Brandon Haghverdian about surgical and non-surgical management of Achilles tendon rupture, the role ATs play in the care of an Achilles tendon repair, and return to play criteria post-achilles tendon repair.
Timestamps
(8:40) Who would be a good fit for non-operative treatment for Achilles tendon rupture?
(11:48) Typical recovery timeline for Achilles repair
(14:55) Surgical techniques to repair the Achilles tendon
(18:21) How does a history of Achilles tendonopathy affect the repair of the tendon?
(21:14) Patient education prior to surgery
(24:15) How can an AT prepare their patient for Achilles repair?
(26:24) Immobilization techniques
(27:55) How quickly should surgery be done?
(29:20) What should patients avoid during rehabilitation?
(31:27) What should ATs focus on during rehabilitation?
(35:16) How does re-rupture change future management?
(36:44) Tendon augmentation techniques
(42:45) Return to Play Criteria
Action Item: What advice would you give an AT that is rehabilitating an achilles repair for the first time?
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In this episode we discussed the anatomy of the rotator cuff and related structures, possible risk factors for rotator cuff tendonopathy and the evaluation process for suspected rotator cuff tendonopathy, and the management of rotator cuff tendonopathy
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