Fall Sports - are you ready to go? This audio comes from an interview Ryan Stevens, MPS, ATC, CSCS did for the 2020 Somerset County School Nurses Association in August, organized by RWJ Somerset Hospital. The audience of this interview was school nurses, however this should serve as a "check in" for athletic trainers to perform a self-audit where you are currently. Much has changed since Athletic Trainers and School Nurses were last in school back in March, especially pertaining to sports participation. Ryan shares his experience in a hospital leadership and operations role over the last five months to serve as a reflection point for all who are in the midst of returning to fall sports or organizational activities now. Ryan discusses the importance of establishing a COVID-19 Response team, who should be on it, and some goals to consider for this team. Additionally, Ryan answers the following questions.
What has changed with athletics pre-participation physicals in New Jersey?
What are the criteria for student returning to sports after recovering from COVID?
What are some environmental, safety, facility, and logistical precautions which should be taken in preparation before the sports season for after school middle school and high school sports, as well as any in-person physical education classes which resume?
What is the role that telehealth and telemedicine in the delivery of health care will play moving forward, and how should healthcare professionals be preparing for this?
It is likely that student athletes are more at risk for injury now returning to sports vs previous fall seasons. Why is that, and what are some strategies that can reduce the risk of injury and overtraining upon return?
Overseeing operations, staff development, process improvement, and marketing/relationships for four physical therapy clinics, 24 outreach athletic training partnerships, and a Fitness service line, Ryan currently serves as Manager of Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Fitness at RWJ University Hospital Somerset and Manager of Athletic Training at RWJ University Hospital Hamilton With over 16 years of expertise as a certified athletic trainer and certified strength & conditioning specialist in various healthcare and fitness settings, he has lead growing outreach sports medicine programs at three large hospitals, developed numerous start-up athletic training sites and a start-up fitness business, and has delivered many engaging educational programs geared towards sports medicine and fitness professionals and the general public. In addition to being a graduate of the Penn State University athletic training program, Ryan is also passionate about and uniquely trained in advanced areas of leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills via his Master's Degree through SUNY New Paltz in Humanistic & Multicultural Education and various other leadership and communications curriculum. Ryan is also the founder / host of a podcast specifically geared towards personal and professional development of sports medicine professionals - “The cATalyzing Podcast for Athletic Trainers”
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