Episodes

Expert insights on athlete nutrition timing: GI issues, RED-S, PCOS, and fueling strategies. Learn about tailored snack recommendations. Q: What recommendations do you have for athletes experiencing amenorrhea or relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)? A (Dr. Curtis): While not a typical GI condition, amenorrhea and RED-S require a multidisciplinary approach. Often, medication is prescribed to induce a period, but this does not resolve underlying hormone imbalances or decreased bone densit...

Learn about emergency preparedness in youth sports, focusing on cardiac safety, the Project Adam initiative, and the status of the “Heartsafe” program with Tom Woods. Q: What is the 10-second version of focusing on cardiac emergency preparedness? A: Review statistics on sudden death in young athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death. Target the most likely areas where incidents occur and prioritize time and equipment-sensitive responses. Q: How did the Damar Hamlin incident...

Explore expert tips for post-operative ACL rehab, including avoiding pitfalls like lacking extension & recommended biofeedback units. Q: What is your favorite phase of post-operative care for ACL repair? A: Phase 2 is a favorite because the athlete is getting off the table, which is exciting both mentally and physically. During this phase, significant gains are made, and progress continues toward returning to running. Q: What is your biggest tip to avoid pitfalls, such as lacking extension, in...

Get insights on chest injuries & emergencies from ER physician Dr. Dacia Ticas. Learn about red flags and vital info for athletic trainers. Q: What drew you to emergency medicine, particularly regarding chest injuries and emergencies? A: I liked everything and wasn’t sure what to commit to. Emergency medicine allowed me to experience a bit of everything, including a wide range of chest injuries. Q: As an ER physician, what makes you nervous, especially concerning severe chest injuries in child...

Guided practice was the theme for Chris Greenleaf and Mary Williams as they joined Ben and Jeremy at the Sports Medicine Update. Being a preceptor is a growing experience, and the best way I know to grow is to ask experts how they do it. Contact Us Jeremy Jackson Benjamin Stephenson Layci Harrison Mark Knoblauch Ashlyne Elliott Leslie Bennett Sponsor List Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products. Xothrm – Best heating pad available – Use “SMB” or email info@xothrm.com and mention the Spo...

Learn about facial injury red flags, CSF identification, EAP essentials, and return-to-play guidelines for athletes from Dr. Rehal Bhojani. Q: What are the red flags for hematomas? A: Protocols from SCAT6 and other guidelines for hematomas or hemorrhages emphasize watching for loss of consciousness (LOC), altered mental status, and vomiting. Quickly identify these signs to avoid missing late concussions or other critical issues. Ensure the mechanism of injury (MOI) aligns with the trauma; diagn...

Dr. Dominic Maneen shares insights on OMT in sports medicine, covering his AT to DO transition and OMT applications for common conditions. Q: How did you transition from an Athletic Trainer (ATC) to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)? A: I transitioned to practicing sports medicine without surgery, as that field didn’t align with my interests. I explored osteopathic medicine, identifying the core difference between DOs and MDs as a dedicated course in osteopathic principles. I maintained my ...

Learn how to optimize hamstring recovery for peak performance with insights and key Q&A from Brian Duncan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS. Q: Is fascial length more critical than strength for hamstring recovery? A: Fascial length is not necessarily more important than strength, but the body adapts from training, loading, and sprinting. However, sprinting alone is insufficient for optimal hamstring recovery. Q: How can fascial length be tested in athletic training (ATR)? A: Currently, there is no way to pal...

Limb Alignment & Leg Length Discrepancies: Key Takeaways Guest: Brennan Roper, MD Discussion Points: Magnet-Based Leg Lengthening: Explore cutting-edge technology utilizing rods implanted in bone and an at-home magnet for non-invasive leg lengthening. This innovative approach allows for daily progress monitoring by providers, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional manual methods. Precision in Magnet Use: Understand the critical importance of using the correct magnet, placem...

Advancements in Cartilage Repair: Insights from Dr. Raj Shani Cartilage damage is a common issue, particularly among athletes. Understanding the latest repair and preservation techniques is crucial for both medical professionals and those in sports medicine. We recently had the opportunity to discuss these topics with Dr. Raj Shani, a leading expert in the field.Favorite Technique: ACI (MACI) Dr. Shani highlighted Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI), specifically MACI, as his preferred te...

Recovery Specialist, Club Sport Athletic Trainer, former industrial AT…Vander Castillo has created his own place to excel as an Athletic Trainer. What is your Athletic Trainer story? As an avid NBA follower, I saw the Athletic Trainers and wanted to be those guys. Full-time job working with club sports…please explain. I like wearing many hats My office is inside of the club volleyball facility. I have a mobile recovery unit I see athletes one on one for a care plan Appointment based during...

Joseph Eberhardt and Dawson Sports Medicine were preparing for a 3-peat at the time of this recording. Spoiler alert they placed 3rd in the 2025 state championships. For those of us who may not know what is GHATS? And what is it all about? Chris Shaddock brought me into Sports Medicine as an eighth grader GHATS hosts a workshop for student Athletic Trainer Aides. The workshop is to educate and expose students to the profession. Numerous courses and rotations provide students with opportuniti...

Jess Testani leads the Connecticut Athletic Trainers’ Association and is a former AT of the year recipient. What is your AT Story? When did you get introduced to Athletic Training? Where did you go to college? Where was your first job? How long have you been practicing? Grew up as an injured athlete in high school Erik Lanaes at Sacred Heart Attended Sacred Heart Univ Played soccer there with 2 significant injuries that left me without soccer I took an Intro to AT course My mentor, Tim...

Heather Heidel leads the Delaware Athletic Trainers’ Association. She has spent half of her career serving on the state association in Delaware. What is your AT Story? When did you get introduced to Athletic Training? During my high school sports career, I was often injured, and the AT became a mentor to me. A surgery in my junior year led to my not playing basketball as a senior. Did an internship as a senior Where did you go to college? UD & Cal U of PA Where was your first job? Tidewater...

Quick overview of Mind Mirror for those who missed the first podcast. Artificial intelligence is used to give a risk assessment of someone who potentially has a concussion. Correlation is one element used to determine if the patient has a concussion Coming straight in from bright light, which could restrict the pupils, but the correlation should be the same. Light intensity, fatigue, and cold can affect pupils. Taking Nyquil or something that makes you groggy or sluggish will negatively impa...

Cognitive FX can help your long term concussion sufferers get back to normal daily function. Imagine 8 hours per day for 2 weeks focused on restoring your cognitive function. Explain what Cognitive FX is. Functional MRI FMRI – use the same scanner, the process is different, and the information is different Located in Utah Athletic trainers are integral and 1/15 of the treatment team, a large, multidisciplinary, interconnected team Intense approach to therapy, rather than 1 or 2 appointments,...

Megan Smith joins Emma Gunnin and Kayla Razo to share some advice from a young professional woman in AT to upcoming professional women in Athletic Training. Megan Smith showed my family around the University of Delaware while we were on vacation. Megan, thanks for showing my family around the facilities of the University of Delaware. It was an absolute pleasure getting to meet virtual friends in real life. What is new with Women in AT? Recent addition of new board members to create new opportu...

AT in Colorado is growing, and you can get a little bit of everything there. The Olympic Training Center brings in top-caliber athletes. Jeb Davis shares what he loves about Colorado What is your AT Story? Often-injured high school athlete and went to the physician’s office for back pain where I worked one-on-one with an AT in a rehab setting Nancy Condit in Missoula, Montana. We had a GA show up to help with high school basketball, and I learned more about the traditional role of the AT. We...

What is your AT Story? Lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico and was a high school student and was seen by the head AT throughout high school George Westbrook became a mentor to me I became a biology premed student and then hit a dead end. Certified in 1980 Have had a great 45-year career Worked at D1, D2 and D3 levels Worked in high school and with the Dallas Cowboys One of the unique things about California is the diversity. So many different settings Started working in a faculty clinic at N...

Keith Shireman leads the Arkansas Athletic Trainers Association and is working on retention What is your AT Story? I learned about AT from a colleague and started noticing motocross needed help. Graduated in 1995 through the internship route I became friends with Lorner Strong and she mentored me through the process My work has all been in the secondary school setting except for the side hustle working with motocross 3rd year at Cabot I was at Bentonville High School for 15 years In Arkan...

Nobody wants to miss a concussion. Mind Mirror uses your cell phone to measure Pupillary Light Reaction or PLR. Glenn Bowers joins Ben Stephenson and Jeremy Jackson to discuss the new concussion tool. Artificial intelligence, mobile computing & pupillary light reflex (PLR) In 2022 Mind Mirror started because I was coaching my kids and missed a concussion with my own son. We saw an opportunity to take AI tech and pupillary light reflex to assess concussion risk within 30 seconds. Is Mindmirror...

Arizona has spring training…if you love the MLB, you should consider working with Lindsey Loughran in Arizona. What is your AT Story? Lindsey Loughrin got injured in high school and had ACL surgery. She got to meet the Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer through the injury. Lindsey created a job shadowing program that became the current student athletic training aide program. She attended a small college in Missouri to double major in theater and AT. Lindsey Moved back to Chicago to stud...