AT Corner

Sometimes it’s a cockatiel crawling up an athlete’s arm or learning the language that is baseball, ATs that brave the world of baseball must be ready for anything. In this episode, ATs share their stories of working with baseball. Featuring stories from Carly T, Breanna B, Amber L, Jared W, Jonas H, Maddie E, Robin S, Haley S, Cedric M, Molly F, David H, Emilee S, a Kool one from Kevin, & many...

Discuss the Environmental Cold Injuries Position Statement, discuss prevention techniques for events that are in a cold environment, and discuss the role of the EAP when considering cold injuries Timestamps (3:23) Categories of cold injuries (3:45) Hypothermia (17:02) Spectrum of Frostbite (25:46) Non-freezing injuries of the extremities (31:05) The role of clothing in cold injury prevention (34:4...

Discuss up to date evidence on rehabilitation following lateral ankle sprain, discuss the role of the medial ankle complex in lateral ankle sprains, discuss return to play considerations Timestamps (2:21) The role of the medial ankle complex in lateral ankle sprains (5:44) Rehabilitation concepts for lateral ankle sprain (11:04) Addressing inhibition (15:07) Return to play considerations -- ARTICL...

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Describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the infrapatellar fat pad, discuss the evaluation of the infrapatellar fat pad, and discuss the non-surgical management of infrapatellar fat pad pathology Timestamps (2:52) Anatomy of the fat pad (7:30) The purpose of the infrapatellar fat pad (9:41) Biomechanics of the infrapatellar fat pad (12:42) Evaluation of the fat pad (19:55) Management of infrapatel...

Whether it’s first time pass rate or clinical sites, there is so much to consider when choosing a professional athletic training program that is right for you. Luckily, in this episode Annaliese Lolla discusses some things to consider when evaluating professional athletic training programs.-- Instagram, Website, YouTube, and other links:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠atcornerds.wixsite.com...

Whether it’s a cranky spring season or dreading getting out of bed, burn out can present differently in all of us. In this episode ATs share their stories of feeling burnt out and ways to cope with burn out. Featuring stories from Michai K, Ely G, Abi C, Jordyn R, Austin, Bianca A, Jaclyn E, Sarah Y, Sienna S, Sadie S, & many more! -- Check out Erica Marcano's content on AT burnout and adv...

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. -- Instagram, Website, YouTube, and other links:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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...

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 at...

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 in...

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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!  -- Consider donating to the Jen Scholarship Fund: https://...

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! -- Check out Erica Marcano's content on AT burnout and advocacy at her inst...

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...

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...

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 repai...

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 -- ARTICLE CITATIONS used for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AT CORNER FACEBOOK GRO...

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Red flag pathologies, cardiology follow up process, labs, imaging studies, activity modifications, and more! In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Brian Becerra, board-certified UCI Health cardiologist to discuss sports related cardiovascular care. -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ins...

Mass casualty events unfortunately happen unexpectedly. When they do, what is the AT’s role? In this episode, we asked Brian Coley about creating space for athletes after a critical incidence, how an AT can prepare for a critical incident, and support from ATs Care. Timestamps (20:17) Perception of ATs in mass critical incidents (25:28) Change in mental health care after a critical incident (27:20...

What does navigating the health system look like on the patient’s side? What happens between appointments? In this episode we asked athletic trainer and professor, Dr. Andi Bender, about her own experience navigating the healthcare system as a patient, finding medication that is right for an individual, and the day to day effects of an autoimmune disease Timestamps (22:01) Recognizing when somethi...

With squishy clavicles or the SC joint dislocation that was misdiagnosed twice, the shoulder can throw ATs a curveball every now and then. ATs share their very “humerus” shoulder injury stories. Featuring stories from Rachel S, Alicia K, a Cool one from Kevin, Austin M, Sofia W, Sienna S, Sam R, Maddy S, Robert M, Hayley S, Aly H, Sara F, Juan C, & many more! AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We asked Dr. Fearn about common GI symptoms and red flags, the evaluation process for GI pathologies, and the effect of nutrition, sleep, and stress on the GI system Timestamps (5:40) Common GI symptoms (7:00) How often are athletes being seen by a GI specialist (10:45) The role of nutrition in GI pathology (14:12) Exercise and the GI system (24:03) Defining “good” gut health (28:21) Important his...

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