FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Megan Pomarensky  HOW CAN I BEST SUPPORT?  A Certified Athletic Therapist, a Certified Functional Strength Coach, and a Certified Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, with a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Science.  She is a published academic author, speaker, and international teacher. Over the past 9 years, Megan has built a successful private clin...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Dr. Theo Versteegh, PhD Mitigating Risk Through Specific Tissue Demands  A physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in sports medicine and a published researcher in the field of neck pain, neck training and concussion risk mitigation. Theo is the inventor of the TopSpin360, the first patented multi-planar neck training device th...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Russell Gaither, Orlando City SC Sports Performance Specialist  WHO WOULD YOU BE WITHOUT PEPPERONI? Russell Gaither is a performance specialist with Orlando City Soccer Club, of the MLS, where he focuses on the holistic development of players through nutrition, psychology, and strength and conditioning. Best known for his ability to develop youn...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Harrison Brown, PhD HeadCheck Health CEO and co-founder Harrison Brown, is an athlete with a background in contact sports and an interest in brain injury.  In University, Harrison began to specialize in Neurophysiology, leading him to pursue Masters of Science and PhD studies in the University of British Columbia’s Sensorimotor Physiology Lab. S...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Dr. Jessie Oldham   Dr. Jessie Oldham is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.  Dr. Oldham has a dual Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Research indicates children are most vulnerable to sexual abuse between the ages of seven and thirteen. Unfortunately, engaging, age-appropriate educational materials that teach children to recognize and prevent abuse are almost non-existent.  Until now.  "Spot a Spider" is a groundbreaking new training program started by Dr. Amy Saltz...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Rick Griffin, ATC THERE'S A 'YES' AROUND THE CORNER In 1983 Rick was named the Seattle Mariners Head Athletic Trainer and served in that capacity for 35 years until 2016. He was given the Title of Mariners Athletic Trainer Emeritus for the next three years overseeing the medical aspects of the MLB draft for the Mariners until his...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs Session 108 : Quick-hitters with current research in the field. WFATT poster presenters give us an overview of their work and where it will lead the Athletic Therapy profession. Growing  the profession aroun...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs Session 107 : Glen Bergeron and Jennifer Martins discuss Canada's Athletic Therapy profession and being on the global stage.  Growing  the profession around the globe as the WFATT World Congress serves...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of:  42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs Session 106 : Dr Jessie Oldham discusses her work regarding recovery of function following concussion. Growing  the profession around the globe as the WFATT World Congress serves to simulate further collabo...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs Session 105 : Dr Thomas Buckley discusses his contributions to the evolution of understanding concussion - Challenges & Consequences of Incomplete Recovery. Growing  the profession around the globe as th...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs Session 104 : A sit down with international delegates from Israel and Greece. We discuss the growth of the profession around the globe as the WFATT World Congress serves to simulate further collaboration and...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy Podcast, the official podcast of WFATT The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs Attending her first conference, we sat down with Emma. She is a 2nd year Athletic Therapy student at Sheridan College and we discus...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy Podcast, the official podcast of WFATT The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs A round table discussion with representatives from the voting associations.  We discuss our profession and what the World Congress...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy Podcast, the official podcast of WFATT The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is comprised of: 42 Member Associations | 12 Countries | 4 Continents | 50,000+ ATs A sit down with the Presidents: Brian Zeller, Kathy Dieringer and Tyler Quennell We discuss our profession and what the World Congr...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Carl Bombardier MS, RDN, CSCS RUN YOUR OWN RACE As the Director of Performance Nutrition, Carl has a role behind the scenes with the world's top hockey athletes. He leads this department with the Arizona Coyotes.  Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of gaining experience, fuelling passion and deriving the best from the best through the s...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Michael Robinson, PhD, CATC, ATC      THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR GENERALISTS Mike is the CATA Vice President, a long-standing Athletic Therapist with multiple interests. He is a post-doctoral fellow at Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, an Assistant Professor in the faculty of Health Science at Western University and provides care and cover...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Jennifer Bell, M.HKR, CAT(C)  CONNECTIONS MATTER MOST Jennifer has been a Certified Athletic Therapist for the past 16 years and also sits on several committees both Provincially and Nationally. She is the Head Athletic Therapist and Director of Rehabilitative Services at The Hill Academy in Caledon, ON. Prior to starting at The Hill Academy, Je...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Tyler Quennell GOOD HUMANS, LASTING IMPACT   We chat with the CATA President in this session regarding the evolution of the profession, the value in sharing our stories and staying connected and his career path. TQ is the Assistant Athletic Therapist with the Toronto Rock of the NLL and serves in a supervisory role within the Sheridan College At...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Dr. Frances Flint        IF IT QUACKS LIKE A DUCK... We sit down with one of the greats in this session and discuss the evolution of Athletic Therapy. From identifying gaps, building a program all the way to creating services for Therapists in need, Dr Frances Flint is a builder, a connector and has a vast range of experience, wisdom and experti...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! James Gardiner, MSc., CAT(C), CSCS                DEAR PERFORMANCE PERSONNEL Discussing experience and learning in the spectrum of care of Athletic Therapy:  Emergency & Acute Care, Assessment, Prevention, Reconditioning and Rehabilitation.  Walking through scenarios, biases and experience, working towards a clear and collaborative approach...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Tim Kontos & Ryan Metzger                                IT DEPENDS. We talk with these two guru collegiate strength coaches on preparation, best lifts and under-utilized elements of training. Tim Kontos,  Virginia Commonwealth University (Previous Guest, Session 48)  Tim has spent over 23 years at VCU and is now charged with duties as the A...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Drew Hutchison, Detroit Tigers    -   Part 4 of 4: Tommy John Education Series LEARN YOURSELF AS YOU GO . Drew has amassed over 480 innings pitched in Major League Baseball, 35 Wins and is coming off is first season with the Detroit Tigers where he sported a 2.11 ERA.  A high-school draft pick and top prospect, Drew underwent Ulnar Collateral Li...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Kevin Malahy, Reconditioning Manager 3CDSB Edmonton  A LITTLE BIT STRONGER Kevin’s Current employment is with the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services  in the arm of Personnel Support Programs (CFMWS PSP).   He is the Reconditioning Manager for 3CDSB Edmonton.   A brief summary of his Area of responsibility includes: case-file management...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Dr Lee Schofield    OPPORTUNITY BEGETS OPPORTUNITY. Dr. Schofield is the medical director and lead physician with the Canada Soccer Women’s National Team, and a team physician with Skate Canada’s national figure skating team. Dr. Schofield most recently had the honour of working with Canada Soccer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where the women...