JAT Podcasts: Recent Episodes
The Journal of Athletic Training
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Christa Nelson (Northwestern University) about the recent publication, "Are Prior Foot/Ankle or Knee Injuries in Youth Sports Associated With Current Hip Pain in Young Adulthood?" The episode reviews the study design, key findings, and clinical implications.
The research—based on a survey of university students who played youth sports—found that prior foot and ankle injuries, especially when combined with knee injuries, were linked to greater odds of current hip pain. Dr. Nelson emphasized assessing the whole lower-extremity chain, thorough injury histories, and long-term joint health when treating athletes.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0226.25
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Christa Nelson (Northwestern University) about the recent publication, "Are Prior Foot/Ankle or Knee Injuries in Youth Sports Associated With Current Hip Pain in Young Adulthood?" The episode reviews the study design, key findings, and clinical implications.
The research—based on a survey of university students who played youth sports—found that prior foot and ankle injuries, especially when combined with knee injuries, were linked to greater odds of current hip pain. Dr. Nelson emphasized assessing the whole lower-extremity chain, thorough injury histories, and long-term joint health when treating athletes.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0226.25
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Tom Campbell speaks with Dr. Jacob Resch and Dr. John MacKnight (University of Virginia) about the recent publication, "Leveraging the Enhanced Sports as a Laboratory Assessment Model to Cross-Validate a Formula Used to Predict Clinical Recovery From Concussion in Collegiate Athletes".
This episode discusses a study that cross-validates a previously published prognostic formula for concussion recovery using the Enhanced SLAM point-of-care data model in collegiate athletes.
Key predictors included total symptom severity and the 24-hour duration of drowsiness, neck pain, nervousness, and tingling; the findings emphasize clinical relevance, clinician–researcher collaboration, and using the formula as an adjunct to—not a replacement for—clinical judgment.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0663.24
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Tom Campbell speaks with Dr. Jacob Resch and Dr. John MacKnight (University of Virginia) about the recent publication, "Leveraging the Enhanced Sports as a Laboratory Assessment Model to Cross-Validate a Formula Used to Predict Clinical Recovery From Concussion in Collegiate Athletes".
This episode discusses a study that cross-validates a previously published prognostic formula for concussion recovery using the Enhanced SLAM point-of-care data model in collegiate athletes.
Key predictors included total symptom severity and the 24-hour duration of drowsiness, neck pain, nervousness, and tingling; the findings emphasize clinical relevance, clinician–researcher collaboration, and using the formula as an adjunct to—not a replacement for—clinical judgment.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0663.24
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Brett Pexa (High Point University) about the recent publication, "Throwing Load Does Not Affect Musculoskeletal Measures Around Competitive Pitching in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers".
This episode explores a study testing whether external load (pitch count), internal load (RPE), or their product (ARM PE) predict changes in shoulder and elbow musculoskeletal measures in adolescent baseball pitchers. Researchers measured range of motion, shoulder strength, and infraspinatus ultrasound before and after pitching and found no consistent correlation between loading metrics and the observed musculoskeletal changes.
Key takeaways: pitch counts alone may not reflect total arm load; clinicians should consider total shoulder actions and monitor ROM and strength to assess recovery and injury risk.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0052.25
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak speaks with Dr. Dana Golden about her recent publication, "Gait Biomechanics Among Female Endurance Runners: Comparing Days With and Without Menstrual Cycle–Related Symptoms".
The study used RunScribe wearables and daily symptom surveys and found no significant differences in gait mechanics between symptomatic and asymptomatic days, though runners logged fewer runs on symptomatic days.
Dr. Golden explains practical implications for athletic trainers—normalizing symptoms, offering reassurance, and using accessible wearable tech to monitor athletes in real-world settings.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0634.24
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Rachel Geoghegan (A.T. Still University) about her recent publication, "Advancing Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Athletes: A Call to Action for Athletic Trainers". This episode explores the limited evidence around exercise and injury in pregnant and postpartum athletes and emphasizes the vital role athletic trainers play in monitoring health, modifying training, recognizing complications, and supporting mental well-being.
Dr. Rachel Gohagan issues a clear call to action: integrate perinatal health into education and research, develop clinical guidelines, and promote interprofessional, individualized return-to-play care so athletes receive evidence-informed and dignified support throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0060.25
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak speaks with Dr. Alan Needle about the paper, "Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over the Motor or Frontal Cortex in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability".
The episode explains transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) mechanisms, study design (motor vs frontal vs sham, paired motor-planning rehab), main outcomes (patient-reported improvements across groups, limited neurophysiologic change), and practical implications for incorporating neuromodulatory strategies into athletic training and future research directions.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0728.24
Episode Guest: Alan Needle, PhD, ATC, CSCS - Professor in Departments of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. https://phes.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/alan-needle
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Erica Beidler (Duquesne University) about her recent publication, "Concussion-Related Anxiety Perceptions of Parents of Youth Athletes". They discuss how parents interpret concussion risks, the study methods focused on football, soccer, ice hockey and lacrosse, and key findings showing high levels of worry—especially among mothers and parents without personal concussion history—while prior education did not reliably lower anxiety.
Takeaways include asking parents about their beliefs before giving information, tailoring communication, promoting safe sport participation, and the vital role athletic trainers play in providing person-centered, psychologically informed care.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak speaks with Dr. Travis Anderson and Dr. Eric Post about their recently published article, "Multiplying Alpha: When Statistical Tests Compound in Sports Medicine Research".
Drs. Anderson and Post discuss how multiple statistical tests can inflate false-positive rates in sports medicine research, explain family-wise and experiment-wise error, and illustrate risks with a large-scale Paris Olympic Games analysis. They recommend transparency, pre-registration, correction for multiplicity, and consider Bayesian approaches to improve rigor and clinical decision-making.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0700.24
Guest Bios:
Travis Anderson, PhD: Travis recently joined US Soccer as the Manager of Research and Innovation, following his work as a Research Scientist at the USOPC where he worked closely with Eric. His academic background is in exercise physiology, although he dabbled in statistics throughout graduate school and enjoys continuing his education in applied statistics in sports medicine and exercise science.
Eric Post, PhD, ATC: Eric is the Manager of the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Eric previously served as Program Director for the Master's in Athletic Training Program at Indiana State University and as a faculty member at San Diego State University.
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Rachel Meyers (Sports Physical Therapist at Children's Hospital Colorado) and Dr. David Howell (Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine) about their recent publication, "Adolescent Female Athletes With Menstrual Dysfunction Report Worse Sleep and Stress Than Those Without Menstrual Dysfunction". They explain what menstrual dysfunction is, discuss related conditions, and emphasize the importance of early screening, education, and the athletic trainer's role in prevention and care.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0583.24
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak speaks with Dr. Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe about the recently published systematic review and meta-analysis on gait training interventions for individuals with chronic ankle instability. Discover the inspiration behind this review, the methodologies used, and the diverse range of interventions explored in included studies. Learn about the potential effectiveness of gait training and its implications for future clinical practice and research. This episode sheds light on the promising advancements in gait biomechanics for improved patient outcomes.
Article: https://www.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0499.23
Guest Bio: Dr. Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe is an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training at Texas State University. Her research interests involve measuring biomechanics for individuals with chronic ankle instability and using impairment-based techniques to improve patient outcomes.
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Shelby Baez speaks with Dr. Bree Baker as they explore the intricate case of a Division I heptathlete's journey through hidden injuries and the pivotal role of sleep in recovery. Dr. Baker's recent publication in JAT, "Don’t Sleep on Sleep: A Clinical CASE Report From a Division I Heptathlete" is available in the April 2025 issue.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0537.24
In this episode, learn about the collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team, including athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals, who worked tirelessly to identify and address the root cause of the athlete's persistent pain. This in-depth discussion highlights the importance of sleep and holistic health in both preventing injuries and enhancing recovery, offering key insights for athletic trainers, coaches, and healthcare providers.
Guest Bio: Dr. Bree Baker is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation and Director of the Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Aging and eXercise lab (MAAX). Dr. Baker's research team regularly uses a DXA bone scanner, Biodex dynamometer, ultrasound, and surveys tools to help better understand bone and muscle health in healthy and clinical populations. They also use information from these tools to better test performance, sleep quality, dietary needs, endocrine function, and injury risk in athletes and first responders.
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak converses with Dr. Francesca (Frankie) Genoese about her recently published paper in the March issue of JAT, The Relationship Between Active Coping Skills and Self-Reported Knee Function in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Dr. Genoese shares insights into her research methodology, the impact of coping strategies on recovery outcomes, and practical ways clinicians can incorporate psychological assessments in patient care.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0662.23
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Sam Walton as they delve into health-promoting behaviors among former National Football League players. The paper discussed in this episode, "Health-Promoting Behaviors and Their Associations With Factors Related to Well-Being Among Former National Football League Players: An NFL-LONG Study" is available open access in the February 2025 issue of JAT.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0537.23
Guest Bio: Dr. Samuel (Sam) Walton is a certified athletic trainer who studied at the University of Southern Maine (B.S. in Athletic Training, 2008) and the University of Virginia (M.Ed. in Athletic Training, 2013; Ph.D. in Sports Medicine, 2019). He has 11 years of clinical experience with three different NCAA Division I universities and he completed postdoctoral research training at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (2022). Currently, Dr. Walton is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and a Research Associate with the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His current research focuses on 1) the short-term, long-term, and cumulative effects of concussion among athletes and military personnel, including a specific focus on sex-differences, 2) promotion of brain health and well-being across the lifespan, and 3) guiding transition experiences to life after sport & military service. He also provides service for marketing, promotions, and communications efforts to the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT) and the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG).
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, co-host Dr. Kara Radzak sits down with Drs. Morgan Eckenrod and Melissa Kossman to discuss their recent "Working With and Through Athletic Trainers to Meet Student Athletes' Mental Performance and Mental Health Needs," published in the January 2025 issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0132.24
- Financial barriers and the need for seamless referral channels are discussed to better support student athletes' mental health and performance-related issues.
- Drs. Eckenrod and Kossman emphasize the value of interdisciplinary partnerships and share practical strategies for athletic trainers to advocate for more robust mental performance resources.
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Gianluca Del Rossi from Creighton University to delve into the compelling findings from Dr. Del Rossi's manuscript, "Student Debt Associated with Entry-Level Athletic Training Education," published in the December 2024 issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://tinyurl.com/5xkcy8hf
Key Points:
- The average education-related debt-to-income ratio reported by entry-level athletic trainers is considered high by finance industry standards.
- High debt-to-income ratio and monthly payment debt-to-income ratio related to student debt portends the possibility of experiencing financial challenges postgraduation for entry-level athletic trainers.
Guest Bio: Dr. Del Rossi is a Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University. His research is focused on pre-hospital emergency care and most recently on education-related topics.
Welcome to JAT Chat presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak speaking with Dr. Michelle Weber Rawlins from San Diego State University. This episode delves into the complexities of medical disqualification following concussions, highlighting Dr. Weber Rawlins' recent publication on case characterization and athletic trainers’ perceptions.
Explore the mixed methods study that reveals the intricacies of concussion management, focusing on the involvement and beliefs of athletic trainers. Key findings include the frequency of disqualifications and factors influencing these decisions, such as concussion history and long-term health considerations.
The discussion emphasizes the need for comprehensive guidelines and support for clinicians navigating these challenging decisions, ensuring the well-being of student-athletes both now and in the future. Join us to uncover the multi-faceted process of concussion management and the role of athletic trainers in supporting their patients' long-term health and transition post-sport.
Full Article Link: https://tinyurl.com/y5mxtjhj
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Yuki Sugimoto, a postdoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University. Dr. Sugimoto discusses her recent publication on sensory reweighting system differences in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.
Full article: https://tinyurl.com/yj27h68z
Guest Biography: Yūki Sugimoto is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University. She is currently exploring postural control and the sensory reweighting system in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI).
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Kelsey Roberts (formerly Griffith), MS, a mental skills specialist at The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention at Boston Children's Hospital and by Dr. Melissa Christino, an orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
Ms. Roberts and Dr. Christino discuss how the mental skills training they conducted with collegiate athletes was viewed as a positive contributor to well-being and sport performance. They also provide insights into how they conducted the mental skills training and what aspects were most meaningful in female collegiate athletes.
Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/yft8k7re
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers Association. In this episode, Dr. Kara Radzak from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosts Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller, the lead author of the National Athletic Trainer Association's position statement on Emergency Action Plan Development and Implementation in Sport.
Resources:
EAP Position Statement: https://tinyurl.com/y8vm83m6
Position Statement Toolkit: https://tinyurl.com/4ah2c72s
Guest Biography:
Dr. Scarneo-Miller, an assistant professor at West Virginia University, discusses the impetus behind updating the EAP position statement after 22 years and highlights the significant changes and recommendations included in the new document. The conversation delves into the roles of various stakeholders, the importance of venue and sport-specific plans, and the introduction of the EAP coordinator role and pre-event medical meetings.
Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Mishaal Amjad, an athletic trainer for the NLL Colorado Mammoth and PLL Philadelphia Water Dogs.
Dr. Amjad discusses her research on the experiences of Muslim collegiate student-athletes fasting during Ramadan while participating in sports. She provides valuable insights into the significance of fasting, intrinsic and extrinsic challenges, and the types of support that these athletes need.
Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/42aafkmz
Welcome to the latest episode of JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez and Dr. Kara Radzak are joined by Dr. Meredith Madden, an assistant professor in the Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Southern Maine.
Dr. Madden, the lead author of "Become a Health Literacy Champion," discusses the importance of health literacy in enhancing patient care and outcomes. She explains the concepts of personal and organizational health literacy, emphasizing the role athletic trainers play in advocating for these principles within the healthcare system.
Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/bdcpn3s7
Guest Biography: Dr. Madden is an assistant professor in the athletic training education program at the University of Southern Maine. She earned her BS in Athletic Training and EdD from Boston University, MA in Psychology from Washington College; and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety from the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service. In 2022 earned the national Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator® credential in 2022. Meredith has experience providing athletic training services in diverse clinical backgrounds, including high school, collegiate (DI & DIII), and semi-professional (women’s tackle football). Dr. Madden’s research interests include concussion education with an emphasis on individuals with neurodiverse needs and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, simulation in athletic training education, interprofessional education, and healthcare quality and patient safety in athletic training/athletic training education, specifically health literacy and quality improvement.
In the latest episode of JAT Chat, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak, features Dr. Ashley Crossway and Chloe Klaus, M.Sc. Our guests discuss the effort to improve care for transgender and gender diverse individuals in athletics through a series of articles published in the Journal of Athletic Training's recent special issue.
Articles:
The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Foundational Knowledge and Disparities—Part I
The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Considerations for Medical Affirmation—Part II
Guests:
Cloe Klaus (they/them) is an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Notre Dame. They currently serve as the District 4 Rep on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, and an ex officio member of the GLATA Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and previously served on the President's Advisory Board on Equity and Inclusion at Bellarmine University. Cloe's dedication to equity and inclusion extends beyond their lived experience as a trans and non-binary person, trying to create a more equitable workplace for all.
Dr. Ashley Crossway (she/her) is an Assistant Professor, Program Director for the Professional Athletic Training Program at the State University of New York at Cortland. She was a founding member and District 2 representative on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee from its inception as a workgroup in 2016, then as a full fledge committee from 2017 to 2023.
In the latest episode of JAT Chat, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak, features Dr. Sean Rogers and Dr. Amanda Tritsch. Dr. Tritsch and Dr. Rogers helped to develop a series of articles and editorials discussing the vital role athletic trainers play in caring for transgender athletes and gender diverse patients in the Journal of Athletic Training's recent special issue.
Articles:
The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Foundational Knowledge and Disparities—Part I
The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Considerations for Medical Affirmation—Part II
Guests:
Dr. Amanda Tritsch (she/her) is an Associate Professor, Program Director for the Professional Athletic Training Program, and Assistant Director of the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of South Florida. She currently serves as the District IX representative on the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, Chairs the SEATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, sits on the CAATE Standards Committee, and the CAATE Professional Accreditation Council.
Dr. Sean Rogers (he/him) is an associate professor and coordinator of clinical education for the athletic training and health sciences programs at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He currently serves as the District 5 representative to the NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, after having previously served as the District 8 representative. Sean was also a founding member of the workgroup that eventually led to the formation of this NATA committee .
Kara Radzak, PhD, ATC interviews Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC, Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, and Tamara Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC about the recently published National Athletic Trainers’ Association Bridge Statement: Management of Sport-Related Concussion.
Bridge Statement: https://tinyurl.com/2m72v6mm
Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC: https://tinyurl.com/3av27u36
Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD: https://tinyurl.com/4xdrfek2
In this enlightening episode of JAT Chat, host Dr. Shelly Baez welcomes distinguished guests, Dr. Gretchen Schlaubach and Dr. Marisa Colston. Both guests are pioneers in Athletic Training, with numerous recognitions, showcases their extensive knowledge as they provide an informative discussion on one of their co-authored Report From the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training Committee.
Article: https://tinyurl.com/2szvn8v3
The meaningful dialogue includes a conversation on the importance of professional values in athletic training, stressing how having strong ethical and moral values can significantly improve patient care and professional interaction. The esteemed guests also highlight how shared professional values have markedly influenced other healthcare professions, providing them with a strong foundation of professionalism.
On this episode of JAT Chat, Dr. Shelby Baez interviewed Dr. Ryan McCann about his two recent articles in the Journal of Athletic Training. The conversation covered methods for determining patients’ return-to-activity readiness after an ankle sprain and facilitators of and barriers to ATs’ selection of outcome assessments when determining return-to-activity readiness for patients with an ankle sprain.
Articles:
Influences of Athletic Trainers’ Return-to-Activity Assessments for Patients With an Ankle Sprain | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com)
Assessments Used by Athletic Trainers to Decide Return-to-Activity Readiness in Patients With an Ankle Sprain | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com)
Guest Biography:
Dr. Ryan McCann is an associate professor in Old Dominion University’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences. He earned bachelor's and master’s degrees in athletic training from Northern Kentucky University and ODU, respectively. He earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Dr. McCann currently teaches in ODU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program and is co-director of the PhD in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation program. His research focuses on risk factors, neuromuscular consequences, and interventions for ankle injuries.
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Erin J. Reifsteck, PhD and J.D. DeFreese, PhD about their clinical concepts paper titled Call It an “Evolution”: Promoting Student-Athlete Well-Being During the Transition From Collegiate Sport in the recent special issue on Mental Health.
Article: https://tinyurl.com/2b8f85mr
Dr. Erin Reifsteck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at UNC Greensboro. Erin's research focuses on promoting physical activity, health, and well-being during sport and life transitions, with an emphasis on translating psychosocial theories and research findings into practice.
Dr. J.D. DeFreese is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. J.D.'s research examines the associations among current and former athlete mental, physical, and social functioning. J.D’s recent work has focused on how the transition from sport to non-sport activities is specifically associated with these important biopsychosocial outcomes for athletes.
On this podcast, Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC interviews https://tinyurl.com/333vx79k
Dr. Kate Jochimsen is a researcher at the Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Member of the Faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jochimsen completed her MS in athletic training at Florida International University, her PhD in rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, and postdoctoral training in biomechanics at The Ohio State University. The goal of her research is to advance psychologically informed practice by developing and implementing effective mind-body and movement-based interventions to optimize clinical outcomes and improve well-being for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Shelby Baez, Ph.D., ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Dr. Baez is a certified and licensed athletic trainer with an expertise in psychology of sport injury and an approved non-certified mentor for aspiring CMPCs through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Baez’s research examines the impact of psychosocial factors on health outcomes after sport-related injury, with a focus on patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Her lab examines the impact of psychosocial factors on biological outcomes, such as neurocognitive function, biomechanical alterations, and secondary injury risk. Her lab also seeks to identify clinically feasible and novel psychosocial interventions to improve health outcomes. Dr. Baez has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and other regional and national foundations to support her work. She is a member of AASP, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), was the recipient of the AASP Doctoral Dissertation Award in 2020, and the recipient of the ACSM New Investigator Award in 2023.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod and Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro about their recent paper that compares knowledge, perceptions, awareness, confidence in knowledge, and use of sport specialization recommendations among HCPs who work with pediatric athletes.
Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod is the Chair, Director, and a Professor of Athletic Training, Professor in the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. McLeod completed her PhD from the University of Virginia. She was the founding director of the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network and her research has focused on the pediatric athlete with respect to sport-related concussion. Dr. McLeod is fellow of the NATA, the National Academy of Kinesiology, and the National Academies of Practice-Athletic Training and was the recipient of the NATA Foundation Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research in 2023.
Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro is an associate professor of athletic training at the University of Pittsburgh and is an athletic trainer with the US Figure Skating Team USA Medical Provider Pool.
On this episode of JAT Chat, Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Shawn Eagle about his recent paper titled "Association of Multidomain Assessment Outcomes with Referral for Vestibular Therapy After Concussion".
Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr2m95a3
Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022. Dr. Eagle has collaborated on Department of Defense (DoD) funded research through the University of Pittsburgh since 2013. He began focusing on TBI in 2015 when he began his doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. Dr. Eagle extended his studies as a postdoctoral fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic from 2019 to 2021. His research interests are currently focused on mitigating risk for long-term sequelae following traumatic brain injury, with a specific focus on mental health issues.
Dr. Eagle has published over 110 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for 35 peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes "Access to Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services Activations for Sport-Related Injuries" by Rebecca M. Hirschhorn, PhD, NRAEMT, ATC and colleagues.
Article: https://tinyurl.com/2j5arwaf
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Michelle C. Walaszek, PT, DPT, MS and Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC from the University of Virginia about their recent article "Quadriceps Strength Does Not Influence Knee-Related Symptom State 6 Months after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." The purpose of the study was to determine if meeting isometric quadriceps strength and symmetry criteria is associated with acceptable clinical knee-related symptoms 5–7 months post-ACLR.
Article: https://tinyurl.com/yc335vth
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Similar Concussion Rates in Spring Football and Preseason: Findings From the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium" which is authored by Steven P. Broglio, PhD, ATC and featured in the most recent issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://bit.ly/3VuXWS3
CARE Consortium: https://bit.ly/44KxqIB
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Jeffrey Driban, Dr. Hayley Root, and Dr. Matthew Harkey about the new Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Consensus Statement on Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and the Evidence Review for Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.
Consensus Statement: https://bit.ly/41YOc4X
Evidence Review: https://bit.ly/420JXpy
Jeffrey Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS (@jbdriban) is a member of the Special and Scientific Staff at Tufts Medical Center and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Driban received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware. He received a Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Athletic Training from Temple University. He completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center.
Hayley Root, PhD, MPH, ATC (@_hjroot) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Northern Arizona University at the Phoenix BIoscience Core. Her research examines factors related to implementation of best practice evidence, with a focus on preventing lower extremity injury and developing physical literacy in youth athletes.
Matt Harkey, PhD, ATC (@Harkey_MS) is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University. Harkey is a musculoskeletal researcher whose goal is to identify people at increased risk for knee osteoarthritis to better target interventions that prevent the onset or progression of disability.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Rachel Le, Dr. Landon Lempke, and Matthew Wingerson, MS about their recent studies published in the Journal of Athletic Training.
Dr. Rachel Le serves as the coordinator of clinical education and assistant professor in the master's of athletic training program at Mercer University. Her research includes understanding repetitive head impacts in underrepresented sports.
Article: https://bit.ly/3ZEXnp6
Dr. Landon Lempke is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Michigan Concussion Center and Exercise and Sport Science Initiative at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on using reaction time and human movement biomechanics to establish objective return to play decision-making criteria, and ultimately optimize clinical practice related to concussion.
Article: https://bit.ly/3m6wOLS
Matthew Wingerson, MS is a first-year PhD student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, working under the guidance of Dr. David Howell in the Colorado Concussion Lab. His research focuses on post-concussion exercise, neurophysiology, and improving clinical processes, with the overarching aim of enhancing our understanding of concussions and improving patient outcomes.
Article: https://bit.ly/3zuyEJp
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Descriptive Analysis of Forces Applied by Trained Clinicians During 2-Handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization" by Taylor C. Stevenson, BSN and colleagues.
Article: https://bit.ly/42iblju
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article by Romain Tourillon, PT, MSc, CMP and colleagues titled Effects of a Single Electrical Stimulation Session on Foot Force Production, Foot Dome Stability, and Dynamic Postural Control.
Link: https://bit.ly/3lEqAlR
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Nicollette Harris about their recent publication titled Board of Certification Examination Achievement Gaps as a Barrier to Diversifying the Athletic Training Profession.
Article: https://bit.ly/3IscNI9
Guest Biography: Dr. Nicolette “Nikki” Harris serves as an Assistant Professor and the Director of Student Recruitment for the Athletic Training Programs at A.T. Still University. An alumnus of the ATSU Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, Dr. Harris brings a wealth of clinical experience to her department. Prior to arriving to ATSU, she spent 6 years as the Coordinator for Athletic Training Services for Florida International University (FIU) where she worked mature the health care services provided to both FIU students and campus recreation participants. In addition, she served 3 years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Miami Booker T. Washington Senior High school providing care to secondary school athletes during their pursuit of 4 State Championship Titles.
In addition to her clinical practice, she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students. Nikki actively engages in professional service at all levels, currently sitting as the NATA Career Advancement Committee (CAC) Chair, Co-Chair for the Educators Subgroup of the NATA AT Compensation Taskforce, the BOC Liaison to the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (ATRAC), the Co-Chair for the ATSU ASHS Diversity Enrichment in Education Committee as well as a member of the CAATE Education Committee. Dr. Harris values the effects of research on practice and education and has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through her scholarly works.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the paper titled Preliminary Report on the Train the Brain Project, Part II: Neuroplasticity of Augmented Neuromuscular Training and Improved Injury-Risk Biomechanics by Dr. Dustin Grooms and colleagues. This paper is featured in the special issue on pediatric ACL injury.
Article: https://bit.ly/3FxYajK
Issue: https://bit.ly/3j0vB6I
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the paper titled Preliminary Report on the Train the Brain Project: Sensorimotor Neural Correlates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Biomechanics - Part I by Dr. Dustin Grooms and colleagues. This paper is featured in the special issue on pediatric ACL injury.
Article: https://bit.ly/3jhgQMZ
Issue: https://bit.ly/3j0vB6I
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandra Shultz and Dr. Brian Pietrosimone, the guest editors for the upcoming Special Issue of the Journal of Athletic Training focused on pediatric ACL injury and injury rehabilitation.
Issue: https://bit.ly/3QF4JWQ
Dr. Sandra Shultz
Dr. Shultz’s research interests stemmed from her clinical practice as a certified athletic trainer, and has focused on the underlying factors that increase a female’s susceptibility to ACL injury. She has received over $1.6M in external funding and published 100+ peer-reviewed publications. She teaches an undergraduate course in the recognition of injury and illness, and graduate level courses in neural control of human movement and in grant writing. She has chaired 15 PhD dissertations and 20 MS theses focused on ACL risk and prevention. Dr. Shultz is a Fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine, and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dr. Brian Pietrosimone
Dr. Pietrosimone’s research focuses on understanding the multifaceted development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis following knee injuries. He is particularly interested in developing multimodal treatment strategies to prevent posttraumatic osteoarthritis in those who have sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Dr. Pietrosimone has published over 190 peer-reviewed original research manuscripts and has lectured nationally and internationally on the research he has conducted with his team.
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dana White, MS, RDN, ATC about the Interassociation Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition Models for the Provision of Nutrition Services from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Collegiate Athletics.
Article: https://bit.ly/3UugX5M
Dana Angelo White, MS, RDN, ATC is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified athletic trainer, cookbook author, journalist, and nutrition and fitness consultant. She specializes in culinary nutrition, recipe development and sports nutrition. Dana works closely with chefs and authors to develop creative and healthy recipes for cookbooks, magazines and menus. She is the nutrition expert for Food Network.com and founding contributor for Food Network’s Healthy Eats blog.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article Clinical Management of Patellar Tendinopathy which was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://bit.ly/3Tg71LX
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the "Use of Lifesaving Medications by Athletic Trainers" by Dr. Mark Hoffman and colleagues which is featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3E4szHb
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Christianne Eason and Dr. Alicia Lacy about their recent article Youth Athletes' Parents' Perceptions and Knowledge of the Athletic Training Profession.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3SrAWB6
Dr. Christianne Eason is the President of Sport Safety at the Korey Stringer Institute housed at the University of Connecticut. Christy is a certified athletic trainer and has worked clinically in the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, and secondary school settings. Prior to joining the KSI team, Dr. Eason worked as an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and the graduate school coordinator for the School of Health Sciences at Lasell University. Her research interests focus on the work-life interface of athletic trainers and the examination of individual and organizational level factors that impact retention. She has expertise in qualitative and mixed-methodologies. Dr. Eason earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut, her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Physical Activity from James Madison University and her Doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut.
Dr. Alicia Lacy is an assistant professor of athletic training in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine. Prior to her position at UMaine, she taught/co-taught various courses during her doctoral studies (UConn) and post-doctoral research fellowship (A.T. Still University) including Health and Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice, and Qualitative Research Methodology. She currently teaches Prevention and Care for Sports Injuries. Dr. Lacy’s research focus involves the use of active learning strategies to develop effective educational interventions and approaches within the field of athletic training that improve clinician practice and optimize patient outcomes. In addition to her UMaine responsibilities and research agenda, Dr. Lacy serves as a reviewer for multiple academic journals, volunteers with the Board of Certification to provide support for select initiatives, and is a member of the NATA Foundation’s Educational Resources Committee and Korey Stringer Institute’s Medical and Science Advisory Board.
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Hope Davis-Wilson about her recent publication titled "Association of Quality of Life With Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction".
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3pvobIV
Dr. Hope Davis-Wilson is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. Previously, she completed her Master's in Exercise Physiology and her PhD in Human Movement Science with a specialization in Biomechanics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Davis-Wilson's research is at the intersection of bioengineering and human physiology. She is interested in utilizing wearable sensors to monitor rehabilitation following injury.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article titled "Talar Cartilage Deformation and Spatiotemporal Gait Patterns in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability" by Dr. Kyle Kosik and colleagues.
Article: https://bit.ly/3OF5SuL
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article title "Proper Recognition and Management of Exertional Heat Stroke in a High School Cross Country Runner" by Bryanna Garrett, LAT, ATC and colleagues which is featured in the June issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://bit.ly/3yN1F2a
Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Hannah J. Robison, MS, ATC about her recent paper titled Secondary School Socioeconomic Status and Athletic Training Practice Characteristics which is featured in the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://bit.ly/3lGWFX5
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes Automated Landing Error Scoring System Performance and the Risk of Bone Stress Injury in Military Trainees by Timothy Eckard, PhD, PT, DPT and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Link: https://bit.ly/3wFJAST
Dr. Kara Radzak, ATC interviews Dr. Kelsey Picha, ATC about her recent paper titled Social Determinants of Health: Considerations for Athletic Health Care which is featured in the May issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://bit.ly/3MQYBbs
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes Prevalence and Pain Distribution of Anterior Knee Pain in Collegiate Basketball Players by Madeline Hannington, BPT and colleagues. This article is featured in the May issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Link: https://bit.ly/3wFJAST
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Stephan Bodkin about his recent paper titled Predicting Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reinjury From Return-to-Activity Assessments at 6 Months Postsurgery: A Prospective Cohort Study featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article: https://bit.ly/3EvKgxC
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article titled Work and Life in the Sport Industry: A Review of Work-Life Interface Experiences Among Athletic Employees by Jeffrey A. Graham, PhD and Allison B. Smith, PhD. This article is featured in the March special thematic issue on work-life balance in athletic training.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3Ivsg6Z
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article from Lindsey H. Schroeder, EdD, LAT, ATC and colleagues titled The Quantitative Examination of the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Fit in Athletic Trainers.
Article: https://bit.ly/3NeVtXd
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Stephanie Singe and Kelsey Rynkiewicz, MS about the Special Thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training on Work-Life Balance as well as their article in the issue titled Parental Perspectives of Work-Family Conflict and Guilt in Collegiate Athletic Trainers: A Descriptive Qualitative Design.
Issue: https://bit.ly/3qnZKOm
Article: https://bit.ly/3tubD7c
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Christianne Eason about the March Special Thematic Issue on Work-Life Balance and the manuscript Work-Addiction Risk in Athletic Trainers and Its Relationship to Work-Family Conflict and Burnout.
Issue: https://bit.ly/3qnZKOm
Manuscript: https://bit.ly/37OyrGA
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Brett Pexa about his work in the area of work load monitoring and wearable technologies in throwing athletes. Dr. Pexa is an Assistant Professor at High Point University in the graduate Athletic Training program.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3By3T6S
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Confidence and Knowledge of Athletic Trainers in Managing Patellofemoral Pain" authored by Erika K. Zambarano, MS, ATC, and colleagues.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3BsqLVh
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Erik Swartz and Merril Hoge about the newly released National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement on Reducing Intentional Head-First Contact Behavior in American Football Players.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3oY2IIS
Video Link: https://bit.ly/3mnx0kc
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Ashley Goodman and Dr. Jennifer Howard about their recent publication titled "Mindfulness Matters: Utilization and Perceptions of Mindfulness Practices Among Athletic Trainers".
Warning: There were several audio issues that arose during the recording of this issue resulting in substandard audio quality and loss of audio at the start of the interview. We have done our best to make the interview available to you in a listenable form and are committed to avoiding audio issue like this in the future.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3HYZrQV
Dr. Donovan summarizes Prior Injury, Health-Related Quality of Life, Disablement, and Physical Activity in Former Women's Soccer Players by Shannon J. Cross, EdD; Diane L. Gill, PhD; Pam Kocher Brown, EdD; Erin J. Reifsteck, PhD which is featured in the January issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3fVZP6l
Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Jessica Wallace, PhD, MPH, LAT, ATC and Tamaria Hibbler, MS, AT, ATC about their recent paper titled "Examining Concussion Nondisclosure in Collegiate Athletes Using a Health Disparities Framework and Consideration of Social Determinants of Health."
Article: https://bit.ly/3fBtilZ
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article titled "Impact Sound Across Rearfoot, Midfoot, and Forefoot Strike During Overground Running" from Ivan Pui Hung Au, MPT and colleagues.
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3q6S2Y4
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Timing of Stress Fractures in Soldiers During the First 6 Career Months: A Retrospective Cohort Study" by Dr. Joseph Kardouni and colleagues.
Article: https://bit.ly/3dXWbbe
Dr. Donovan summarizes an article from the October issue of the Journal of Athletic Training titled "Normative Measures of Hip Strength and Relation to Previous Injury in Collegiate Cross-Country Runners" by Charles Vannatta, DPT, and Thomas Kernozek, PhD.
Article: https://bit.ly/3kd5DuG
Dr. Donovan summarizes an article from the October issue of the Journal of Athletic Training titled "Shoulder Strength and Range of Motion in Healthy Collegiate Softball Players" by Terry Grindstaff, PhD, PT, ATC, and colleagues.
Article: https://bit.ly/3EOB0Uf
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Brea Stanton and Dr. Matt Rivera about their recent paper in the Journal of Athletic Training titled "Non-Native English-Speaking Patients, Support Systems, and Patient Care Delivery: A Study of Secondary School Athletic Trainers."
Article: https://bit.ly/3pGiZmU
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Kathryn Calpino and Dr. Ryan Ross about return to sport after COVID-19.
Calpino et al: https://bit.ly/3vZcw7L
Ross et al: https://bit.ly/3vT1JM7
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Dan Lorenz about his recent Current Clinical Concepts paper on Blood Flow Restriction.
Article: https://bit.ly/39AKm8J
Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, CSCS is a sports medicine professional with 20 years of experience in a number of professional settings, including outpatient physical therapy, hospitals, Division 1 athletics, Olympics, Major League Baseball, and the National Football League. After practicing in outpatient physical therapy for a few years after PT school, from 2004-2005, he completed the Duke University Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship. Following the stint at Duke, he was an assistant athletic trainer/physical therapist for the Kansas City Chiefs. After leaving the Chiefs, he worked in various outpatient sports/orthopedic settings in the Kansas City area before opening my own practice with my partners, Agility Health, in 2012 - Specialists in Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (SSOR).
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Effects of Different Inter-Set Rest Intervals during the Nordic Hamstring Exercise in Young Male Athletes."
Dr. Kara Radzak discusses recent updates in sport-related concussion assessment and rehabilitation with Dr. Abigail Bretzin, Dr. Jaclyn Caccese, and Dr. Justin Karr.
Dr. Abigail Bretzin is a certified athletic trainer (AT) and a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania in the Penn Injury Science Center. She is a collaborative member of the Ivy League-Big 10 Epidemiology of Concussion Study, and is a member of the COllaborative Neuropathology NEtwork Characterizing ouTcomes of TBI (CONNECT-TBI) Data Coordinating Core. Her primary research focuses on the epidemiology of concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI), emphasizing socio-demographic factors related the injury including sex and gender differences, to inform areas for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a member of Ohio State’s Chronic Brain Injury Program. She completed her BSE in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, and MS and PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science at the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on understanding the short- and long-term effects of contact sports participation and sport-related concussion with the overarching goals to inform public policy regarding youth sports participation and to improve outcomes in current and former athletes.
Dr. Justin Karr is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky in August 2020. He completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Neuropsychology Specialization at the University of Victoria in 2018, where his doctoral studies and research were supported by the Vanier Scholarship. He completed my clinical internship year at the Seattle VA hospital, and my postdoctoral training within the Harvard Medical School system at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. His research to date has focused on neuropsychological assessment methods, cross-cultural validation of psychological tests, cognitive aging, and the psychological and cognitive sequelae of brain injury.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Lower Extremity Movement Quality Does Not Moderate Internal Training Load Response of Male Collegiate Soccer Athletes" authored by Tara Condon, MS, ATC and colleagues.
Article: https://bit.ly/2YxJT4F
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the articles Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Soccer: 2014–2015 Through 2018–2019 and Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Cross Country: 2014–2015 Through 2018–2019 by Dr. Avinash Chandran and colleagues. This article was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Avinash Chandran and Dr. Randy Cohen about the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Injury Surveillance Program and the recent thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training on NCAA injury epidemiology.
Dr. Avinash Chandran joined the Datalys Center in January 2020 as the Director of the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program. Prior to joining the Datalys Center, Dr. Chandran was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he concurrently worked within the Matthew-Gfeller Sport-Related TBI Research Center, the Center for Study of Retired Athletes, and the Injury Prevention Research Center. Dr. Chandran is a quantitative Epidemiologist, and his research interests are in athlete health over the lifespan, with an emphasis on female athlete health. Dr. Chandran holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Maryland, College Park. He completed his Master of Science in Epidemiology, as well as his PhD in Epidemiology at the George Washington University.
Dr. Randy Cohen has been Associate Athletics Director for Medical Services at the University of Arizona since 2001. Before coming to Arizona Randy worked at Purdue University & University of Notre Dame. Randy has a degree in athletic training from Purdue University, a degree in physical therapy from the University of Illinois- Chicago and a doctorate of physical therapy from Simmons College. Randy has 30 years of experience in college sports medicine. He is the former Chairperson of the NATA College and University Athletic Trainers Committee.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Football: 2014–2015 Through 2018–2019 by Dr. Avinash Chandran and colleagues. This article was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Chris Kuenze about the use of wearable technology to track patient outcomes after ACL reconstruction as well as his recent paper "Feasibility of a Wearable-Based Physical Activity Goal-Setting Intervention Among Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction."
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3j5KgM6
Dr. Chris Kuenze is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, a clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedics, and the Director of the the Sports Injury Research Laboratory. His primary research interest is the impact of ACL reconstruction on physical activity participation developing interventional approaches to promote physical activity during clinical care. His secondary interests include clinical evaluation of lower extremity neuromuscular function with the goals of reducing ACL re-injury risk and promoting positive long term patient outcomes.
Dr. Donovan summarizes "Reliability and Validity of a Clinical Assessment Tool for Measuring Scapular Motion in All 3 Anatomical Planes" by Oliver A. Silverson, MS, ATC; Nicole G. Lemaster, PhD, ATC, CES; Carolyn M. Hettrich, MD, MPH; Nicholas R. Heebner, PhD, ATC; Tim L. Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT
Article: https://bit.ly/3j8Bgpu
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller about her recent paper titled "Adoption of Lightning Safety Best-Practices Policies in the Secondary School Setting."
Article Link: https://bit.ly/3wg1Fow
Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller is an Assistant Professor Division of Athletic Training and the Program Director of the Athletic Training Education Program at West Virginia University.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Geoffrey Dover about his recent paper titled "Association Between Pain Catastrophizing and Pain and Cardiovascular Changes During a Cold-Pressor Test in Athletes."
Link: https://bit.ly/2TnYGMR
Geoff Dover is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Certified Athletic Trainer. After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph he completed his Athletic Therapy training at Sheridan College. He then earned his masters degree and PhD at the University of Florida. For the last three years Dr. Dover was the director of the Graduate Athletic Training program at the University of Florida before starting his position at Concordia University at Concordia in 2008. Dr. Dover wants to thank all of his co-authors for making this study possible. Because of their hard work we were able to identify these findings and make contributions towards understanding pain in athletes.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Neuroplasticity in Corticolimbic Brain Regions in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" by Dr. Shelby Baez and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article link: https://bit.ly/32D9GaC
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Identifying Range-of-Motion Deficits and Talocrural Joint Laxity After an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain" by Dr. Bethany Wisthoff and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Article link: https://bit.ly/3u7sR8C
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Doug Casa, Dr. Yuri Hosokawa, and Dr. William Adams about their recent series of papers discussing best practices for heat safety and environmental monitoring.
Dr. Douglas Casa is the Chief Executive Office for the Korey Stringer Institute and a full professor at the University of Connecticut. In 2008 he was the recipient of the medal for distinguished athletic training research from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2016 Dr. Casa received the highest honor in his field when he was named a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (FNAK #556). He was named a fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2008.
Dr. Yuri Hosokawa is an Associate Professor at Waseda University in Tokyo Japan. Her research interests include prevention and education of sudden death in sport, establishing best practices in road race medicine, development of regional-specific heat guidelines for exertional heat illness prevention, and development of heat acclimatization guidelines for tactical athletes.
William Adams is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. William has been a licensed Athletic Trainer since 2010 and has worked clinically in collegiate and secondary school settings. Dr. Adams’ research interests are focused on investigating various facets of exertional heat stroke, maximizing athletic performance in the heat and preventing sudden death in sport and physical activity.
Our special guest host, Dr. Shelby Baez, summarizes the article Health-Related Quality of Life in Former National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Collegiate Athletes Compared With Noncollegiate Athletes: A 5-Year Follow-Up by Dr. Janet Simon and colleagues. This article was featured in the recent Special Issue Celebrating Women Scholars in Athletic Training.
Our special guest host, Dr. Shelby Baez, summarizes the article Biomechanical Response to External Biofeedback During Functional Tasks in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability by Dr. Danielle Torp and colleagues. This article was featured in the recent Special Issue Celebrating Women Scholars in Athletic Training.
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Stacy Walker about her recent article titled “The Role Mentoring Plays in the Transition to Practice of Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers."
Stacy E. Walker PhD, ATC, FNATA is a Professor of Athletic Training at Ball State University. She has over 50 peer reviewed journal articles, more than 70 professional presentations. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and the Athletic Training Education Journal and is a member of the NATA Research and Education Foundation Research Committee, the Board of Certifications Maintenance of Certification Task Force the Association of Standardized Patient Educators Grants and Research Committee.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandy Shultz, Dr. Lindsey Lepley, and Dr. Shelby Baez about the work investigating ACL injury risk and rehabilitation strategies for patients with ACL reconstruction. This interview is accompanying the release of a special issue of the Journal of Athletic Training women who are scholars in athletic training research.
Dr. Sandy Shultz is a Professor of Kinesiology and Director of Women’s Health and Wellness in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is also a fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine, and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dr. Lindsey Lepley is an assistant professor of Athletic Training and co-director of the Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Biomechanics (ORB) Laboratory at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Much of Dr. Lepley's research focuses on the identification of neuromuscular mechanisms of dysfunction after ACL injury.
Dr. Shelby Baez is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, the director of the BRAIN Lab, and a co-director of the Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation Labs at Michigan State University. Her research examines the impact of psychological responses on clinical outcomes after traumatic knee injury in the high functioning, physically active population.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Reid Fisher and Jarod Spraggins, MS, ATC about the recent paper titled "Outcomes of Embedded Athletic Training Services Within United States Air Force Basic Military Training"
Dr. Donovan summarized the article "Quadriceps Oxygenation During Exercise in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" which is featured in the February issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Dr. Donovan summarized the article "Weight-Bearing Versus Traditional Strength Assessments of the Hip" which is featured in the February issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.
Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Kemba Ceronne Noel-London, MAT and Jessie "Trey" Porter, III, MA about their recent article titled “The Tip of the Iceberg”: Commentary on Sports, Health Inequity, and Trauma Exacerbated by COVID-19.
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Characteristics of Injuries Occurring During Cross-Country: A Report from the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network" by Dr. Ashley Marshall and colleagues. This article was featured in the recent thematic issue on running injuries.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Chris Napier, PhD, PT of the University of British Columbia and Max Paquette, PhD about their recent paper "Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Combined With Training Volume for Estimating Training Responses in Runners."
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Jean-Francois Esculier, PhD, PT and Blaise Dubois, BSc, PT about their recent paper "A Contemporary Approach to Patellofemoral Pain in Runners."
Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Can the “Appropriate” Footwear Prevent Injury in Leisure-Time Running? Evidence Versus Beliefs" by Dr. Laurent Malisoux and Dr. Daniel Theisen. This article was featured in the recent thematic issue on running injuries.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. David Howell and colleagues titled "Collision and Contact Sport Participation and Quality of Life Among Adolescent Athletes."
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article "Looking to Improve Your Practice? Consider the Science of Quality Improvement to Get Started" by Dr. Alison R. Snyder Valier.
Dr. Radzak discusses Work-Family Conflict of Collegiate and Secondary School Athletic Trainers Who Are Parents with Dr. Stephanie Singe and Kristin McKenney.
Dr. Singe is an Associate Professor, and Clinical Education Coordinator of the CAATE accredited athletic training program at the University of Connecticut. Over the last 15 years she has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on subjects related to work-life balance, professional commitment and retention, and professional socialization. Her work has focused on determining factors that contribute to work-life conflict for the athletic trainer working in a variety of settings as well as strategies that can minimize the negative impact of those conflicts. Dr. Singe’s research efforts have also included gaining an appreciation of the complex and dynamic process on how an athletic trainer gains understanding of their varied roles within the profession as a means to facilitate improved role inductance and continuance.
Kristin McKenney is an athletic trainer at Emerson College. McKenney is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and also certified in AED and CPR. In her career, she also has two publications and presentations, one on Treatment for Orthopaedic Conditions and the other based on treatments surrounding Orthopaedic Conditions, specifically, Myofascial Release.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article "A Prospective Study of Concussions and Health Outcomes in High School Football Players" by Timothy A. McGuine, PhD, ATC; Adam Pfaller, MD; Scott Hetzel, MS; Steven P. Broglio, PhD, ATC, FNATA; Erin Hammer, MD, MPH.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article "Concussion-Symptom Rating Correlation Between Pediatric Patients and Their Parents" by Tatiana Patsimas, MD; David R. Howell, PhD, ATC; Morgan N. Potter, BA; Aaron J. Provance, MD; Michael W. Kirkwood, PhD; Julie C. Wilson, MD.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Caroline Lisee Gender Differences in Psychological Responses to Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Before Return to Sport.
Dr. Caroline Lisee received her Ph.D. from MSU in 2020 and is currently a post-doctoral fellow in the MOTION lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She studies aspects of muscular performance and physical activity after ACL injury to help identify clinical tools to reduce risk of re-injury and developing osteoarthritis.
Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews the guest editors for the Special Thematic Issue on Training Load and Recovery Management, Dr. Darin Padua and Dr. Jimmy Onate.
Issue Link: bit.ly/3kScgR4
Dr. Jimmy Onate joined The Ohio State University in January 2010. He earned his PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002 with a focus in biomechanics and motor learning. He has been an academic research faculty member interested in all aspects of human movement relative to injury prevention and performance optimization since 2003.
Dr. Darin Padua is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Director of the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory. He is an adjunct faculty member in the following Departments at UNC: Orthopaedics, Biomedical Engineering, and Allied Health Sciences. Dr. Padua serves as the acting Chair of the Research Committee for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Foundation. His primary research interests focus on understanding factors that influence knee stability, identification of risk factors associated with knee injury, identification of evidence based prevention strategies for knee injury, and validation of performance enhancement training techniques.
Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Natalie Kupperman, M.Ed. and Jennifer Tymkew, M.S., about wearable–derived workload metrics and injury risk in team-based sports.
Jen Tymkew is currently an Associate Director for Athletic Training Services at Northwestern University working primarily with the men’s basketball team. She has been at Northwestern since 2009 and received degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky.
Natalie Kupperman is currently a third year doctoral student at the University of Virginia where she studies the use of wearable technologies in improving training and healthcare outcomes in team-based sports.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Stephen W. West, BSc, PhD and colleagues title "Training Load, Injury Burden, and Team Success in Professional Rugby Union: Risk Versus Reward".
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Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Paula Barreiros Debien, MSc and colleagues titled "Training Load and Recovery During a Pre-Olympic Season in Professional Rhythmic Gymnasts".
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Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Dr. Zachary Winkelmann about the role of telemedicine in athletic training during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Winkelmann also discusses his recent publication in the Journal of Athletic Training titled Telemedicine Experiences of Athletic Trainers and Orthopaedic Physicians for Patients With Musculoskeletal Conditions.
Dr. Winkelmann is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. He is interested in creating a patient-centered experience for athletic training and sports medicine services for all. His research interests include telemedicine and tactical athletes. Dr. Winkelmann teaches general medical and behavioral health concepts for the athletic training programs.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the article "Aspects of Technology That Influence Athletic Trainers' Current Patient Care Documentation Strategies in the Secondary School" by Dr. Sara Nottingham and colleagues.
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Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Cynthia Wright and Dr. Barbara Brandon about Closed-Reduction Techniques for Glenohumeral-, Patellofemoral-, and Interphalangeal-Joint Dislocations.
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Dr. Cynthia Wright is the Athletic Training Program Director and an associate professor of health sciences at Whitworth University. She received her BA in Athletic Training from Whitworth University, went on for a masters degree at Texas State University, and finished her PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently completing an accredited residency program at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO during her sabbatical. Cynthia primarily teaches lower extremity evaluation and treatment, therapeutic modalities, biomechanics and evidence based practice courses in the MSAT program. Her main area of research is the treatment of chronic ankle instability.
Dr. Barbara Brandon is a clinical associate professor with the University of Washington School of Medicine. She graduated from a residency in family medicine and continued on to complete fellowships in sports medicine and faculty development. Currently, she is finishing a fellowship in wilderness medicine and is employed by Chas Health working with the underserved. In 2019, she was honored with the Physician of the Year Award from the Washington State Athletic Trainers Association.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the article "Lower Limb Asymmetry After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes" by Dr. Gerwyn Hughes and colleagues.
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Dr. Hibberd interviews an interdisciplinary team of research and clinicians who are working to characterize the effects of COVID-19 on delivery of athletic training healthcare services in the collegiate athletics environment as well as athletic trainers' perceptions of current safety protocols. This impressive research team includes:
Tom Abdenour (@TomAbdenour), Head Athletic Trainer, San Diego State University
Dr. Justin DiSanti (@JustinDiSanti), Post-doctoral Researcher, A.T. Still University
Dr. Christy Eason (@CM_Eason), Vice President for Sport Safety, Korey Stringer Institute
Dr. Eric Post, Assistant Professor, Indiana State University
Dr. Hayley Root (@_hjroot), Assistant Professor, Northern Arizona University
Dr. Donovan summarizes an article by Dr. Leif Madsen and colleagues titled "Using Normative Data and Unilateral Hopping Tests to Reduce Ambiguity in Return-to-Play Decisions." Dr. Leif Madsen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University Bloomington.
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Dr. Donovan summarizes a recent article by Dr. Julie Burland and colleagues titled "What Are Our Patients Really Telling Us? Psychological Constructs Associated With Patient-Reported Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." Dr. Burland is currently a post-doctoral research fellow at the Spaulding National Running Center at Harvard Medical School and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Brianna Mills, Ron Courson, Dr. James Ellis, and Dr. Stanley Herring about their recent papers titled "Consensus Recommendations on the Prehospital Care of the Injured Athlete With a Suspected Catastrophic Cervical Spine Injury" and "Best Practices and Current Care Concepts in Prehospital Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete in American Tackle Football."
Dr. Brianna Mills is a Research Scientist at the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center at the University of Washington. Dr. Mills was responsible for leading the the consensus building process and served as the first authors of the consensus paper discussed in this video.
Ron Courson has served as Director of Sports Medicine with the University of Georgia Athletic Association since 1995. He previously served as Director of Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama from 1991-1995 and Director of Rehabilitation with Samford University from 1989-1991. Courson received his undergraduate degree in education/physical education from Samford University, performed two years of graduate work at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, and graduated with honors from the Medical College of Georgia with a degree in physical therapy. Courson is a national registered advanced emergency medical technician as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Stanley A. Herring, MD, is senior medical advisor and co-founder of The Sports Institute at UW Medicine, medical director of Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Health for UW Medicine, and co-medical director of the Sports Concussion Program, a partnership between UW Medicine and Seattle Children's.
Dr. James Ellis specializes in emergency medicine in Greenville, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans with his medical degree in 1985. He is affiliated with numerous hospitals in South Carolina and more, including Ghs Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Jaclyn Caccese and colleagues titled "Clinical Reaction-Time Performance Factors in Healthy Collegiate Athletes."
Dr. Jaclyn Caccese is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She has extensive experience in evaluating head impact biomechanics in sport and using virtual reality to probe human cognitive and motor function. Specific skills include interdisciplinary research, including motion analysis; research study design, implementation, and coordination; statistical analysis; and scientific writing and communication.
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Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Gary Wilkerson and colleagues titled "Concussion History and Neuromechanical Responsiveness Asymmetry."
Dr. Gary Wilkerson, Professor of Graduate Athletic Training, was inducted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame in 2016. Wilkerson’s research is primarily in lower extremity biomechanics and ankle injuries. His recent work has focused on predictive modeling for identification of individual athletes who possess potentially modifiable characteristics associated with elevated injury risk.
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Dr. Kara Radzak and special guest host Brendan Connell, M.S., ATC interview Dr. Meredith Kneavel and Dr. William Ernst about their recent papers titled "Development of a Peer Education Program to Improve Concussion Knowledge and Reporting in Collegiate Athletes" and "Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Peer Concussion-Education Program for Collegiate Athletes."
Dr. Kneavel is the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Ernst is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Founding Executive Director of the Center for Concussion Education and Research at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues titled "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for “The Wall”: An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue."
Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Dr. Kara Radzak about her recent paper "Defining Athletic Training in the Military Setting: A Survey Investigation Into Professional Characteristics, Preparation, and Barriers in Clinical Practice."
Dr. Kara Radzak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Health Sciences at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Rémy Gérard, PT and colleagues titled "Eccentric Training and Biceps Femoris Architecture and Strength: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis."
Dr. Hibberd interviews Dr. Lindsey Lepley from the University of Michigan regarding her recent paper "Morphology and Anabolic Response of Skeletal Muscles Subjected to Eccentrically or Concentrically Biased Exercise" and the importance of basic science research in sports medicine.
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Alicia Pike Lacy and colleagues titled "Collegiate Athletic Trainers' Experiences With External Pressures Faced During Decision Making."
Dr. Kara Radzak and co-host Blaise Kriley, ATC interview Dr. Lindsey Eberman and Dr. Lacey Runyon about their recent article titled "Understanding the Athletic Trainer's Role in the Return-to-Learn Process at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III Institutions".
Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Leslie Oglesby and colleagues titled "Athletic Trainer Burnout: A Systematic Review of the Literature."
Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Dr. Ashley Marshall and Dr. Kenny Lam about their recent paper "Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Sports Medicine: A Concise Resource for Clinicians and Researchers."
Dr. Ashley Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University.
Dr. Kenny Lam is an Associate Professor of clinical research at AT Still University and the director of the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network.
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Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Lucas Maciel Rabello and colleagues titled "Running a Marathon: Its Influence on Achilles Tendon Structure."
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Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Alison Snyder Valier about her recent paper titled "Non–Time-Loss and Time-Loss Softball Injuries in Secondary School Athletes: A Report From the National Athletic Treatment, Injury and Outcomes Network (NATION)." Dr. Snyder Valier is an Associate Professor of interdisciplinary health sciences, director, Center for Clinical Outcomes Studies, and assistant director of research support through research, grants, and information technology systems at AT Still University.
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Epidemiology of Foot Injuries Using National Collegiate Athletic Association Data From the 2009-2010 Through 2014–2015 Seasons
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Vitamin D Practice Patterns in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Collegiate Athletics Programs
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Sports Medicine Delivery Models: Legal Risks
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Concussion Recovery Timeline of High School Athletes Using A Stepwise Return-to-Play Protocol: Age and Sex Effects
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Landon Lempke, MEd, ATC
University of Georgia Concussion Laboratory
Athletic Trainers’ Concussion-Assessment and -Management Practices: An Update
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Dr. David Howell
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Tandem Gait Test-Retest Reliability Among Healthy Child and Adolescent Athletes
Longitudinal Assessment of Balance and Gait After Concussion and Return to Play in Collegiate Athletes
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The Strategic Alliance's Athletic Training Research Agenda
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King-Devick Test Reliability in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes: A National Collegiate Athletic Association–Department of Defense Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Report
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John P. DiFiori, MD, FACSM, FAMSSM
Early Single Sport Specialization in a High-Achieving US Athlete Population: Comparing National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athletes and Undergraduate Students
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Dr. Eric Post
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The Thematic Issue on Youth Sports Specialization
Editorial: Moving a Field Forward: What Are the “Big” Research Questions in Sport Specialization?
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Health Consequences of Youth Sport Specialization
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Dr. Eric Post
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A Comparison of Emergency Preparedness Between High School Coaches and Club Sport Coaches
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Dr. Stacy Walker
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Challenges for Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers During Their Transition to Practice
Orientation Process for Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers in the Transition to Practice
Exploring the Development of a Mentoring Relationship Among Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers
Support Received During the Transition to Practice for the Secondary School Graduate-Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Dr. Jeff Driban
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Certified Athletic Trainers' Knowledge and Perceptions of Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis After Knee Injury
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Athletic Trainers' Practice Patterns Regarding Medical Documentation
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Compliance With the National Athletic Trainers' Association Inter-Association Task Force Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines in High School Football
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Dr. Tamara Valovich-McLeod
Larry Cooper, MS
Appropriate Medical Care Standards for Organizations Sponsoring Athletic Activity for the Secondary School–Aged Athlete
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Dr. Luke Donovan
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A Perceptual Framework for Conservative Treatment and Rehabilitation of Ankle Sprains
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Special Issue on Ankle Sprains and Instability
Athletic Training Service Characteristics for Patients With Ankle Sprains Sustained During High School Athletics
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Special Issue on Ankle Sprains and Instability
Lack of Medical Treatment From a Medical Professional After an Ankle Sprain
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Dr. Jay Hertel (@Jay_Hertel)
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Chronic Ankle Instability Special Issue
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Dr. Gary Wilkerson
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Dr. Chris Ingersoll
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NATA President Tory Lindley
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A Bold Vision for JAT: All in for the Top 10
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Dr. David Howell
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A 4-Week Multimodal Intervention for Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: Examination of Disease-Oriented and Patient-Oriented Outcomes.
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Dr. Johanna Hoch
The Relationship Among 3 Generic Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments in Patients with Lower Extremity Health Conditions
Dr. Kenneth Lam
Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Athletic Training: Common Measures, Selection Considerations, and Practical Barriers
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Sean Rogers, DAT, ATC
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NATA LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Patients: Collegiate Athletic Trainers’ Perceptions
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Oregon State University Athletic Training
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Application of a Preventive Training Program Implementation Framework to Youth Soccer and Basketball Organizations.
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Cost-Benefit of Hiring Athletic Trainers in Oregon High Schools From 2011–2014
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Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod
Emergency Preparedness of Secondary School Athletic Programs in Arizona
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Considerations for Athletic Trainers: A Review of Guidance on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Athletic Trainers' Association
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Dr. Johna Register-Mihalik
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Article Summary Information: Shoulder Range of Motion and With Baseball Arm Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Interview Information: Cooling Rates of Hyperthermic Humans Wearing American Football Uniforms When Cold-Water Immersion is Delayed Fatal Exertional Heat Stroke and American Football Players: The Need for Regional Heat-Safety Guidelines National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Immediate Management of Appendicular Joint Dislocations Dr. Kevin Miller Facebook Twitter Instagram
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