Episodes

Explore GI evaluations, red flags, the gut-brain axis, and supplement trends with Dr. Sean Healy on the Sports Medicine Broadcast hosted by Chase Morales. Sports Medicine Broadcast A Podcast to Promote and Improve Your Practice as an Athletic Trainer Executive Summary Gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are among the most common yet challenging non-musculoskeletal issues encountered by athletic trainers in clinical and sideline settings. In this episode of the Sports Medicine Broadcast, host Chase...

Sports Medicine Broadcast A Podcast to Promote and Improve Your Practice as an Athletic Trainer When an overhead or rotational athlete—such as a baseball pitcher, softball player, volleyball server, or tennis player—suffers a significant upper extremity injury, traditional care often calls for shutdown periods lasting anywhere from six weeks to several months. While restricting arm motion is crucial for surgical or tissue healing, completely shutting down the athlete can lead to lost athleticism...

A Podcast to Promote and Improve Your Practice as an Athletic Trainer In a recent episode of the Sports Medicine Broadcast, host Chase Morales, along with Ross Little and second-year M.A. student Dorothy Bailey, sat down with Dr. Craig Garrison, Director of Research and Education at the Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Garrison shared critical insights on identifying and correcting faulty throwing mechanics, understanding the biomechanical drivers of modern throwing veloci...

As an AT in Idaho, Tracy Collins shares the beauty of the state and some of the challenges the Athletic Trainers face. With over 300 ATs, the Idaho ATA joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to discuss work-life balance. Summary: Host Jeremy Jackson sits down with Tracy Collins, Head Athletic Trainer at Lewis-Clark State College, to discuss her long career and the unique life of an AT in Idaho. They cover Tracy’s journey from a record-setting high school track athlete to a veteran healthcare profe...

Being an AT in Georgia is a lot like being an AT in Texas. Rob Dicks knew he wanted to become an AT by the time he started high school. He is now leading the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association. Podcast Summary This episode features Jeremy Jackson and Rob Dix, the current President of the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association (GATA). Rob shares his journey from a 14-year-old aspiring ‘sports doctor’ to a seasoned Athletic Trainer, driven by an early interaction with an AT after an MCL sprain....

Being an AT in Florida offers many opportunities. Dr. Pradeep Vanguri joins Ben Stephenson and Jeremy Jackson to share what being an AT in Florida is like. Leadership in the Sunshine State: Dr. Pradeep Vanguri on the Future of Athletic Training in Florida Jeremy Jackson and Ben Stevenson welcome Dr. Pradeep Vanguri, President of the Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF), to the Sports Medicine broadcast podcast to discuss the professional landscape in Florida. Dr. Vanguri shares his p...

Dr. Robert Fullick joins Ben Stephenson and Amari Mercadel at the Sports Medicine Update to discuss shoulder evaluations in the athletic shoulder. Run down of extra tests, such as bear hug. You learn more as time goes on, good training and fine-tuning over the years. A bear hug assesses a specific part of the subscapular tendon. Other testing may be normal with an upper subscapular tendon injury. How can I do all the tests? Do I skip some? We go from doing all the tests to gaining the confide...

Explore Matthew Hutton’s insights on bridging rehab & reconditioning, chronic vs. acute loads, strength, FMS, and preventing reinjury. Q: What inspired your journey to become an Athletic Trainer (AT) and specifically led you to work with soccer, particularly the Dynamo? A: My interest began in high school, where I excelled in science and math. After unsatisfying experiences shadowing a dentist and a physical therapist (who didn’t involve athletics), tearing my MCL introduced me to my high schoo...

Understand asthma in athletes, including environmental triggers, gender disparities, and symptom differentiation. Q: Is there a correlation between working in an area with chemical plants and developing asthma? A: Living near chemical plants, such as Pasadena High School, can lead to a higher incidence of asthma due to pollutants. These pollutants can damage tissues and cause respiratory issues, mimicking asthma symptoms. It’s not typically an age-related development but rather an environmental...

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Discover Leslie Bennett’s insights on being an exceptional athletic training preceptor, her passion for the profession, and advice for aspiring ATCs. Q: What makes you an exceptional preceptor, and why do students consistently choose to learn from you? A: I’ve been practicing since 2009, having graduated from TXST and then joining MHH. I became a preceptor in 2016 when I joined UST, where I now serve as the Director of Sports Medicine and Senior Woman Administrator. This allows students to expe...

Care You Can Count On is the theme for National Athletic Training Month (NATM). AJ Duffy joins my UH MAT students to discuss the future of Athletic Training. This episode of the Sports Medicine Broadcast, hosted by Jeremy Jackson and joined by student medics Ben Stephenson, Caroline Hayes, and Katie Gibson, features NATA President AJ Duffy discussing the future of the Athletic Trainer profession and leadership. AJ Duffy‘s treasured memories from his Athletic Trainer career are not specific inj...

Stephanie Kuzydym shares some of the background before becoming known as Safer Sidelines on Twitter (X). Stephanie, where did the Safer Sidelines journey start? I was a high school tennis player and visited the AT often. My mom spotted the signs of overheating. I started to train for marathons and learned more about heat illness. I took a storytelling class in college and heard the story about a Louisville kid who died from heat exhaustion. It was always a topic at the back of my mind. Whe...

Chronic Back Pain is probably the least favorite for most clinicians, but it is one of the most reported reasons for office visits. Brent Ness joins the Sports Medicine Broadcast to discuss how Aclarion is helping provide imaging that can identify biomarkers and find where the pain is actually coming from. Brent, recall your earliest interaction with Athletic Trainers. My kids played sports in high school and had injuries that the AT Staff took care of. Give us the highlights of NOCIScan Takin...

Learn about scoliosis rehab with Lauren Ferrante, PT, DPT, OCS. Explore home exercises, manual therapies, and AT tools for scoliosis. Q: What are the most important home exercises for scoliosis? A: Key home exercises focus on spinal mobility, especially for those who sit frequently. Cat-cows and thoracic rotation are crucial. Depending on comfort level, core activation exercises like supine marches or dead-bug isometrics are beneficial. When supine, tactile cues help maintain spinal symmetry. B...

ACL Reconstruction, Repair or Regrowth…which is right for you? Chris Antonelli has worked with a lot of BEAR implant patients for several years. Thank you, Miach Orthopedics, for pushing progress. Chris Share your AT Story? Purdue for undergrad Baseball injuries led me to discover sports medicine Worked with a bunch of sports in college During undergrad Offer outreach AT services Bare bones: What is BEAR, and why should an athlete choose it? It is not a reconstruction; it is a repair techn...

We would love to hear your stories of Dr. Josh Yellen’s impact on your life and career. Help support the future of Athletic Training. Contact Amari – Ammercad@cougarnet.uh.edu

AT the end of the Bench by Dr. Robert Bradley is a good read for prospective and new Athletic Trainers to the profession. With 32 years of experience as an AT, Dr. Bradley has some advice and wisdom for those who are not so new to the profession as well. Robert, what is one of your favorite stories to share from your AT career? When I was a student, the sidelines were muddy, and it was pouring rain. SE Missouri University Assisting a softball player after recovering from a stroke at the age of...

Learn about sudden cardiac death in athletes, including screening, return-to-play, misconceptions, and insights for athletic trainers. Q: What is one key takeaway for athletic trainers regarding sudden cardiac death? A: It is crucial for athletic trainers to utilize available screening tools. When an athlete provides positive answers during screening, it’s essential to follow up thoroughly to ensure appropriate medical evaluation occurs. This approach helps identify potential cardiac issues ear...

Explore a complex case of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, double crush, & triple crush injuries. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, & patient support. Q: Overview of Neck, Nerve, or Both? A: My wife experienced numbness in her upper extremities. As an athletic trainer (AT), I initially suspected Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). She eventually sought medical attention and was diagnosed with TOS. Conservative treatment, including medication and a home exercise program, was recommended. However, therapy s...