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As a somewhat green industrial Athletic Trainer, Jody Moore continues the conversation (tune in to S3.5 for part 1!) on what he believes to be "selling points" for the industrial setting as an Athletic Trainer. From there, we dive into his experience - common misconceptions, unique parts of the setting, what can be improved and more. If you are interested in learning more about working a...

Sitting down with Jody Moore, MS, LAT, ATC, we dove into Jody's experience as a traditional ATC prior to his transition into the Industrial setting. From there, we chatted about the importance of professional involvement, Jody's experience with it and why clinicians should seek these types of opportunities. As we wrap up part one, we end with the current understanding of the industrial set...

We are all victims of time loss - "where does the time go?", "time flies!", "How is it already [insert month/date here]?!". It can be easy to become caught in the events and chaos that slowly (or not so slowly) fill our days, weeks, months, years. Surely, as a clinician or an industrial athlete, moments fly by without knowing. What was a scheduled lunch break is now a...

Welcome back! Carol Mass, an industrial athletic trainer out of Reno, NV joins the podcast to chat about her experience in the industrial setting and her love for night shift, sleep posture and overall, sleep health. A true ray of sunshine, check out the episode to get a feel for what it might be like as a new industrial clinician or night shifter! If you are interested in learning more about work...

Back again, Sara highlights a few of her favorite tips that an industrial AT or PT can utilize. These tips are certainly ones to consider as a new industrial clinician, but if you find that as a seasoned industrial clinician, you are in a rut or stuck in the same song and dance every day onsite, these tips may be helpful to you! If you are interested in learning more about working as an Athletic T...

Learn Right Radio returns for Season 3!! Starting off with a quick refresh, Sara highlights a couple of "heavy hitter" episodes in season two, reviews the mission and overall goal of Learn Right Radio and dives into a couple of the main takeaways/approaches to being an onsite industrial clinician (Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapist).  If you are interested in learning more about working a...

Finishing out 2022 (and season 2), we have Kara Johnson lead the conversation around slips, trips and falls with guest Kayla Ward. Both talk of their experience as well as how we can approach prevention in the workplace to reduce risk and occurrence of these occupational events.  You can enroll in the STF course today: https://www.learnrightuniversity.com/course/stf-prevention If you are inte...

Continuing last episode's discussion with industrial athlete, Paul Ekes! Paul is extremely passionate about mental health and believes that it is something people should talk about more, or at least feel empowered and comfortable enough to discuss it.  Huge thank you to Paul for being so open and trusting his story and experience with us. We hope that this is helpful and encouraging to others...

In this episode, we have Paul Ekes, an industrial athlete, come on to our show! Paul is our first (of hopefully many) Industrial Athlete guest that provides insight that we as clinicians often discuss, but typically cannot speak to. Tune in to part one where we discuss his experience with healthcare throughout his different jobs and his first experience with Work Right NW (@workrightnorthwest). If...

In this episode, Chantel Gorton leads the discussion as her and Justin Zimmerman discuss one of Learn Right University's courses "Is Lumbar Flexion During Lifting a Risk for Low Back Injury?" and the literature around spinal flexion and risk of injury. Justin then provides insight into strengthening and how we can use that to aid our Industrial Athletes. You can enroll in the course today: https:/...

In this episode, we have Miranda Zamora-Williams join us to discuss her experience with research, breathing, and how they play important roles in her approach onsite as an industrial athletic trainer. Before listening, ask yourself, "do I consider breathing in my assessment and treatment approach?". If you are interested in learning more about working as an Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapist i...

In this episode, we have two Physical Therapists, Chantel Gorton, PT, DPT, SCS, CEAS and Katie (Finn) Belders, PT, DPT discuss Learn Right University's course, Shoulder Self Testing , and how they approach shoulder assessment in the workplace. An episode that is short and sweet, this chat focuses on shoulder ROM, indications of the assessment, and go-tos based on what they find. Enroll in the cour...

In this episode, we chat with Beth Briggs about her journey to the Industrial Setting. She dove in with two feet as she continued her full time studies while working full time as an onsite injury prevention specialist. Beth talks about her education, the experiences she had with her school's ROTC program and how she managed to maintain two full time jobs. Spoiler alert: "it takes a village". ...

In this episode, we welcome Em Palmerton, RD! Em joins us to discuss nutrition and the common challenges around it. Some of the different topics that we discussed: What is an RD? Sustainable relationships with nutrition/living in the grey area Addressing marketing/social media nutrition space and coaching our industrial athletes Supporting industrial athletes that have limited access to food sourc...

In this episode, we chat with Aaron Weidman about his journey to the Industrial Setting. Aaron is based out of the Illinois and provides injury prevention services onsite at an auto-manufacturing plant. Aaron has worked his way down (to Georgia) and back up (to Illinois) as an Athletic Trainer, filling many roles. Once passionate about his role in the athletic setting, his passion now lies in the...

In this episode, we chat with Erin Guidarelli about her role as an Athletic Trainer in the industrial setting. Erin is based out of the Pacific Northwest and stays busy working at multiple sites, managing technologies for her company, and combatting the ever looming hand/finger pain. Erin is the epitome of "see a need, fill a need" as she has put her head down on multiple occasions to figure out h...

In this episode, Omar Fercha joins us to discuss his unplanned transition to the industrial setting. We dive into where he started and how he has navigated and adapted to the setting nuances as someone who never saw himself working with the workforce.  Omar's main takeaway? You'll have to stay tuned until the end to find out!  If you are interested in learning more about working as an At...

In this episode, @dunbarzachary joins us to discuss BOTH settings. As a collegiate AT, Zach has some questions about the Industrial setting and shares with us what keeps him in the collegiate setting (for now)! The ACTUAL suicide statistics misquoted in the podcast: - Men in high skill and high stakes occupations are almost 1.5x more likely to die by suicide - In 2018, the suicide rate for industr...

In this episode, we discuss the prevalence of medical imaging in the occupational setting and how important it is regarded by industrial athletes. One of the challenges an industrial clinician faces is the weight or over reliance of getting imaging done when a pain arises. How do we combat this? How do we address the very fact that in certain situations, imaging is little to no help and actually c...

In this episode, we chat with Chantel Gorton (PT, injury prevention specialist) and Kaylee Trocano (AT, safety specialist) on the important relationship and collaboration between the injury prevention specialist and the EHS (safety) team. It can be intimidating (and perhaps slightly confusing) when first working alongside EHS as the jargon and outcomes may be different from your own.  Listen...

In this episode, we have Amelia Walsh, a Certified Athletic Trainer and industrial clinician, on to discuss suicide prevention in the workplace and her upcoming course, Practical Suicide Prevention for the Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist. Amelia has gone through 6+ hours of training and is passionate about suicide prevention. A truly incredible, insightful episode, you are not only going t...

In this episode, Justin returns to finish our previous conversation regarding questions about the Industrial setting. Today, we discussed major challenges in the industrial setting as well as key differences between the traditional and industrial settings. Tune in to gain insight on treatment guidelines, population, education and verbiage. This one is jam packed with information! If you are intere...

In this episode, Sara sits down with Gwen to discuss the role of strength in their respective settings. Gwen discusses her experience in a traditional setting versus her role in the workplace and how educating on strength and it's importance is a common practice, but can come with challenges (overcoming common health/wellness myths). For more context, check out our 1 credit hour, BOC approved Stre...

In this episode, Sara and Justin sit down to answer some of YOUR questions about the industrial setting. Previously (and briefly) addressed on our stories (can find the replies in the "stories" bucket), we felt the stories didn't do the questions justice! Tune in to hear our answers about these two questions - 1. How much rehabilitation is implemented in the Industrial Setting? 2. How many people...

In this episode of LRR, we have Tori and Ann sitting down to discuss yoga! We cover initial biases with yoga, getting into it, and where we can see it applied in the workplace.  This course is available on Learn Right University! Or click here to find it: https://workrightnw.mrooms.net/course/view.php?id=122 If you are interested in taking any other industrial setting oriented courses (while...