AT Corner

Discuss the lymphatic system and its role in edema control, discuss how deep oscillation therapy affects the lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems, and identify the effectiveness of deep oscillation therapy in treating various musculoskeletal pathologies Timestamps (1:54) What is the lymphatic system? (5:15) Divisions within the lymphatic system (11:28) How does edema accumulate? (13:14) What is d...

We asked Kylie about what Drum Corps is and why they need ATs, differences and similarities between drum corps and the traditional setting, and creating a club sports program Timestamps (8:40) What is Drum Corps and why do they need ATs (15:42) Differences between Drum Corps and traditional sports (19:35) Challenges with working in a setting not previously exposed to ATs (22:34) How did Kylie lear...

We asked Dr. Im about the role of sleep in injury recovery, what is considered optimal sleep, and when someone should be referred for pathological sleep. Timestamps (8:50) What signs & symptoms may indicate less than optimal sleep (11:09) Sleep and recovery (17:16) Stages of sleep (18:23) Adapting stages of sleep (21:32) Recommendations to improve sleep quality (25:40) Special considerations f...

Whether it’s feeling like you did everything wrong or EMS not knowing how to navigate an icy surface, the first time activating EMS is memorable to say the least. ATs share their first time activating EMS stories. Featuring stories from Niky G, Gem from Jen, Hayley S, Nick C, Robert M, Catherine G, Karina G, Alberto H, Kaleb B, Josh B, Alicia K, Joshua C, Jennifer T, Meghan M, & many more! --...

Describe the pathomechanics of insertional achilles tendonopathy, identify altered motor patterns and tendon structure as a consequence of achilles tendonopathy, and discuss updated evidence on rehabilitation concepts for insertional and midportion achilles tendonopathy Timestamps (3:09) Anatomy Review (4:12) Pathomechanics of Achilles tendonopathy (9:26) Deficits associated with Achilles tendonop...

$100 off Athletic Dry Needling courses - use code ATCPOD100 (also helps support the show!!) We asked Scott Dixon about what dry needling is and how it works, what pathologies can be treated by dry needling, and how to prepare your patients for dry needling Timestamps (5:30) What is dry needling? (7:05) What pathologies can be treated with dry needling? (8:36) Dry needling mechanism of action (14:1...

Shownotes We asked Jatin Ambengaokar about the importance of sleep in athletic and performing arts performance, how to measure workload in performing arts and other athletics, and the role nutrition plays in RED-S/RED-D Timestamps (7:35) Why is sleep important? (9:59) How to improve someone's sleep (14:14) How to measure workload (20:31) Creating buy in on the importance of sleep (25:55) Educating...

Whether it’s seeing 217 athletes in 4 hours or having a history of “spleen tore in half,” physicals have a way of being memorable. ATs share their stories from the chaos that are pre-participation screenings. Featuring stories from Robert M, Hayley S, Mason B, Chris H, Kjersten M, David H, Kristen L, Justin N, & many more! -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ww...

Abstract anatomy art on the walls or bumping Pitbull every Friday are just a couple ways ATs turn the clinic into a home. ATs share their stories of the good, the bad, and the unique things about their athletic training clinic/facility/room. Featuring stories from Jackson B, Jessica J, Marc W, Marissa S, Meghan M, Courtney P, Miguel M, Alex S, Zoe H, a Kool one from Kevin, Alberto H, Mick H, &...

Describe the relevant anatomy of the thumb, discuss the evaluation and treatment of various thumb pathologies, discuss the return to play considerations after a thumb pathology -- ARTICLE CITATIONS used for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Discuss the various smartphone applications that can be applied in the clinic, discuss the validity and reliability of smartphone applications in clinical practice, describe some clinical applications of smartphone applications in clinical practice Timestamps (5:09) Where are we at with technology today (6:12) What qualities of a smartphone can be used in practice (8:53) Smartphone apps that could...

Describe and differentiate communication strategies suited for various personality types to enhance interpersonal effectiveness, analyze personality traits and apply appropriate mentorship techniques, and demonstrate empathy and perspective of different viewpoints to address and mitigate conflict Timestamps (6:25) Enneagram 1 (12:45) enneagram 2 (21:36) feedback for enneagram 2 (23:15) enneagram 3...

Discuss each of the 9 enneagram personality types and how they show up in athletic training. We examine how to identify stress and burnout for each type, provide a growth goal for each type, and learn to understand others’ perspectives as a tool for conflict resolution Timestamps (2:14) What is the enneagram? (6:23) Why is it important to know yourself and others (8:22) Enneagram and growth (11:05...

Performing a rectal temp on your first day or running D2 football as a new grad are just some ways the transition to practice begins. ATs share their stories of transitioning from a student to a certified athletic trainer Featuring stories from Katie R, Christina S, Katherine J, Francesca P, Ely G, Marissa S, Courtney P, Alberto H, Kristin O, & many more! -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Discuss the various metrics used to evaluate the quality of special tests, examine the evidence of special tests for common shoulder pathologies, discuss applications of these tests in the clinic Timestamps (2:18) Special tests for common shoulder pathologies (3:17) What is Sensitivity and Specificity? (4:24) What are likelihood ratios? (13:44) Labrum special tests (19:43) Rotator cuff special tes...

How do athletic trainers prepare for cold weather, snow, avalanches, or even snain?? (Snow + rain!) ATs share their tips, must haves, and stories of working in all types of cold weather. Featuring stories from Hayley S, Matt E, Sica G, Kjersten M, a Kool One from Kevin, a Gem from Jen, Kirsten F, & many more! -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/gr...

We asked Chad Starkey about calculating injury risk/injury rate, how ATs could use this data in their practice, and the role epidemiology plays in sports medicine. Timestamps (4:40) Epidemiology and Athletic Training (12:15) What data can the AT look at to calculate injury rate/risk (13:58) Difference between injury risk and injury rate (15:21) How comfortable does the AT need to be with tech to c...

Tornadoes forming over the baseball field or having your car totaled during a hurricane while traveling are just a few things ATs have to weather when dealing with weather. ATs share their stories of dealing with the elements Featuring stories from Meghan M, Rebecca R, Natalie T, Erica A, Courtney G, Arielle H, Katie L, Leah P, Luke Z, & many more! -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Discuss the anatomy relevant to hand injuries, Describe the management of common hand injuries, Discuss the return to play process after common hand injuries Timestamps (3:42) Anatomy of the phalanges (9:00) Flexor pulley system (12:45) Jersey Finger (19:26) Mallet Finger (24:21) Flexor pulley Injuries (28:30) Return to play from hand injuries -- ARTICLE CITATIONS used for this episode:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Whether it’s looking straight into a line drive or diving into the catcher’s chest, softball finds a way to keep an AT on their toes. Joining us for this episode is someone who knows the ins and outs of softball, Gabby Leveratto. Join us as we discuss some kit must-haves, tips for working softball, and some favorite memories. Featuring stories from MVP Nicolette, Kelly H, Robert M, Marissa S, Kool...

Discuss the pathophysiology of trigger points, describe the role trigger points have in musculoskeletal injury, discuss the treatment options for trigger points Timestamps (1:44) What are trigger points? (2:43) How are trigger points formed? (6:56) Trigger points and musculoskeletal injury (11:04) Treatment options for trigger points -- ARTICLE CITATIONS used for this episode:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht...

Describe the anatomy of the intrinsic foot musculature, describe the role the intrinsic foot musculature plays in the stability of the foot, discuss rehab techniques to improve intrinsic foot activation and strength Timestamps (0:00) Introduction (1:27) Anatomy of the intrinsic foot muscles (4:34) Foot core system (12:27) Special tests for foot intrinsic strength (16:42) Rehabilitation for the int...

From athletes playing matchmaker to meeting your significant other in anatomy class, building special relationships as an AT usually happens in the oddest ways. In this episode, ATs share their stories of building relationships with their loved ones. Featuring stories from Stephanie B, Alex F, Alberto H, Lena H, Natalie H, Kjersten M, Ely G, Jeremy Jackson from Sports Medicine Broadcast, Meghan M,...

Describe what supersetting is and what the goals of supersets are, discuss the physiological responses to supersetting, and discuss the applications of supersetting as it relates to rehabilitation Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (02:30) What is supersetting? (05:25) Evidence of time efficiency (08:21) Physiology of supersetting (10:00) Strength and supersetting (10:53) Power and supersetting (12:2...

Whether it’s bats flying at you in the dugout or a bunt gone wrong, there are many dangers to navigate when working baseball. To celebrate our 200th episode, ATs share their stories of working America’s pastime. Featuring stories from Alyson S, Bayley P, Anthony H, Kelly C, Andrew H, Bryce A, Erin G, Courtney G, Stephen T, & many more! -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http...