The Sports Medicine Broadcast

What do you know about Dance Medicine? Jatin Ambegaonkar joins Sarah Gill live in the expo hall in Las Vegas during the 2019 NATA Convention. What are y'all doing at George Mason Started in 2007 with a strong dance program, but no medical support. Documentation!!!! This showed it needed a more a attention and resources for the performing arts facility Clinical and research area fed off each other Aesthetic Athletes How does this impact the way you work with the athletes? It changes a lot of things...nobody cares what an NBA player looks like jumping and landing. These athletes need to know their maximum and work below that...what is the maximum you can perform and still maintain your game face It needs to look effortless and easy We as AT are tasked to knowing when to push through and when to back off.  Jatin, how do we know where the line is? They need to recognize the 5 signs of inflammation Heat Swelling Redness Loss of function Pain Only 28% of dance athletes have specific healthcare access We are focusing on empowering them to know when and how to reach out How is your interaction with your instructors, choreographers? Similar to a coach, but possibly a stronger bond to coach than the health care provider Talk some more about your SMART lab Collaborative endeavor: Sports Medicine Assessment Research and testing lab 15 years old now Performance improvement across the life span of physically active people Determine the quality of life the patient desires Looking at dance to reduce the risk of obesity in middle schools Focuses on benefiting the athletic community as a whole. Recommendations for a small school or dance medicine clinic? The buy-in is more important than the actual facility or equipment. KEY - recognize who these people are and what the demands placed on their body Pilates reformer A full-length mirror is very important for this crowd. Standard basic injury care gear What does return to activity after concussion in the performing visual arts No consensus yet Focus on return to learn Mimic the athletics model - warm-up at a symptom-free, gradual return to participation. Most concussions for dance are in training rather than the performance which is the opposite of athletics. Early Return to Activity -  Issues with the cognitive portion Take-Home Points * Recognize there is a need for the healthcare of this population.* How to speak their language and listen to them* Treat them as a whole person rather than an ankle injury or knee injury* Allowing them to work around the team decreases the social isolation and improves recovery more in this population Does Jatin Dance? At weddings he can get down and enjoys himself...

Do you personally have a Diagnostic Accuracy cutoff in terms of diagnostic factors to determine if you would use the test? No, but if there are multiple tests available I look at the most accurate ones. I do not really like it when clinicians do every test available just because. Are we image happy? X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound - it is visual, so it gives us something to see But blood tests do not really give us that.  It has to be done against controls. Having every injury get an MRI would be great, but it is cost-prohibitive for a lot of people “If we are sending every patient to get an ultrasound image, then why are we there?” Talk about treating the patient vs treating the image or diagnostic test. * In Athletics, the nice thing is most injuries are life-threatening.* But for internal injuries MRIs are lifesavers. It is hard to argue with an x-ray showing a fracture What is the conversation you would have with parents before the season begins about your confidence in your evaluations and role at the school? If I think we can treat them here we will if I think they need imaging I will refer them to our team doctor and he can order the images. Mention this though: “a non-sports medicine doctor will likely default to out two weeks”  once they do that we are obligated to follow that before beginning rehab and return to play work. Is there any uncertainty in using diagnostic accuracy values in Athletic Training? YES!  There is untold value - the new ATs have learned this but it is a new development in AT education. How do we make Diagnostic Accuracy Language more universal? It is growing as we have more and more ATs learning about it as part of their education. More talks at conventions with catchy names When would you not focus on diagnostic accuracy measures? In short, yes you can go with your gut and try a few other tests when things seem off. How do you get students to buy-in? This is how you win arguments. If someone questions you and your evaluation you Have numbers and research to back it up...this usually will end the argument. Make them understand it is not just statistics. Some orthopedic tests have minimum research or no reported value, where does proof of the value come in? Yes, you can still do the test if there is a value that is not reported. Usually, this requires MRI proof. Some conditions do not have a good test https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/626642927854955/

NATA Presidential candidates Kathy Dieringer and Katie Flanagan join Cari Wood in answering some member-driven questions. Jill A. asks - Licensing in California - what’s the plan? Katie Flanagan (KF): We need to pull back, circle the wagons and reconsider it Kathy Dieringer (KD): It has gotten to the Governor’s desk multiple times...then vetoed but it does not pass due to politics. There is no lack of effort, but there are organizations working against us. * Continue to be persistent Chris P - How will we work to expand Diversity in our field? KF: Tripled our membership in 20 years but only increased diversity 3% * Diversity wins KD: Diversity makes us stronger * NATA membership stat is about 80% caucasian* Other than the board our leadership does not reflect this number Jeff K - What suggestions do you have for ATs to sustain viable employment due to the lack of sports? KF: The secondary setting is hugely important and is a portion of what we do. * Use Go4Ellis* Be flexible and keep growing your skills* We need to think forward* Reach out to the NATA for additional resources KD: We do not even know what is coming * We are great at responding and shifting* Advocate for yourself* Maximize your skillset* “Can I teach something else?” Adam - What is the presidential plan for AT growth in rural areas? KD: All about advocacy, collaboration with NFHS, principals...going to those meetings and getting facetime with those folks. KF: Empower the local people and walk alongside them. The NATA may be facing some financial difficulties due to canceling the annual convention.   How do you see that affecting the membership? KD: Convention is a revenue producer, many ATs have been laid off. * What are the financial implications? this has to be considered.* Past treasurer of NATA* My business background will serve us well in this situation KF: NATA has been very financially responsible and relies on several checks and balances. * NATA Offered ACES prep exam for the students getting ready for BOC exam* Creative thinking will be required Secondary Schools -  KD: It is where athletes are introduced to the AT for the most part * Collecting Data* Medical Autonomy* Pointing towards available resources* Monthly calls with chairs of committees and workgroups “What is working and not working?” KF: they have rural and urban school settings and her students get to experience different settings. * The AT becomes the gatekeeper for the small schools and urban schools alike* Need to be flexible and know the situation to make them successful in that setting* Investigate equal representation for each type of secondary school  Should we teach Sports Medicine in high schools: KF: ATs are now has a seat at the table on the high school medical education * I could not do my job without my students...that creates a problem* Have them help collect data to show the need for help. KD: HS ATs have a skill set of teaching

What is your plan for Dislocation Management? Ray Olivo sits down with Dr. Mundluru after his Dislocation Management presentation at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update. Anterior Shoulder Disloaction ALWAYS do a neurovascular assessment. Every single dislocation should experience this before reduction. With the Shoulder there is a risk of axillary nerve entrapment Typically if the nerves are intact distally then they are intact all the way up the nerve, therefore do your nerve tests at the distal end of the limb. A dysvascular limb becomes a medical emergency so do a pulse check on both sides. double and triple check if there is no pulse as some are harder to palpate Dr. Mundluru also recommends having the functional tests distal to check nerve and muscle function * OK sign* Thumbs up* Cross fingers* Scratch test Repeat the scratch test at the deltoid and check bilaterally having the patient note any difference in sensation A good motor assesment for dislocation management is having the patient press backwards at the elbow into the examiners hand. most other ROM tests will be limited or elicit pain. They also discuss: * Brachial Plexus Crush* Transient symptoms after dislocation* Self-Reduction* Sports Specific RTP* When does it become surgical?* Elbow Dislocations* Hip Dislocations* Patella and Knee Whenever possible treat young patients non-operatively. Have stories of Dislocation Management gone well or poorly? Send us your stories: Dr. Mundluru use "THESMB" to get your discount

Intermittent fasting and Ramadan tips are important considerations Athletic Trainers need to know about and be prepared to care for. John Ciecko joins Registered Dietitians Kyla Cross and Melanie Battaglia to give some specifics and general considerations. John has put together this letter for his coaches and athletes Ramadan Tips for Diet It has been widely recommended that athletes partake in multiple meals throughout the day in order to maintain the energy necessary to participate in athletic events. Most Muslims will automatically adjust their meal frequency to two meals in a 24 hour period, the Suhoor (early breakfast) which takes place at dawn and the Iftar which takes place just after sunset. The challenge is created as student-athletes find it more difficult to eat healthier meals as each Iftar is generally composed of meals that are high in fat, sugar, and salt. It should be noted that meals at both Iftar and Suhoor generally meet the daily caloric needs for student-athletes they may lack proper nutrients that are essential for optimal performance.  Since the daily caloric value is generally met by student-athletes it is important to pay particular attention to the macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, and protein) consumed. It has been recommended that foods high in both fat and protein are consumed during Iftar and that foods high in carbohydrates and low in glycemic index are consumed during Suhoor in order to provide adequate fuel for the day.  Hydration Lack of fluid intake throughout the day can create significant risks for those who participate in physical activity during Ramadan as most athletic events take place while Muslim student-athletes are fasting. A common occurrence for student-athletes is to ingest large quantities of fluids during hours of allowed fluid intake. This practice can prove ineffective as it will induce urine loss as well as disrupt sleep. It is recommended to drink water frequently in shorter intervals with solid foods during meals to aid in digestion and water retention. Another recommendation is to drink water with a marginal amount of salt and/or electrolytes prior to dawn to improve water retention and stores. Sugary and caffeinated drinks should also be avoided as they can cause further dehydration. Sleep Disruption in sleep will cause daytime fatigue and poor concentration. Coupled with a new fasting cycle, student-athletes may find it difficult to maintain a level of physical performance prior to Ramadan. Student-athletes are recommended to maintain a minimum of 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Since meals that break the fasts can often disrupt sleep cycles, student-athletes are encouraged to partake in naps in which they can obtain between 1.5 to 2 hours of sleep in the afternoon when able to in order to negate the effect of nocturnal sleep loss.  Considerations for Coaches and Medical Emergencies  Coaches and staff must always be aware of and sensitive to all student-athletes needs both religious and non-religious. It is important during this time that coaches routinely collect feedback from student-athletes but not to do so in a way that draws attention to a student who is practicing a religious observation. It is also important for the student-athlete to make the coaches aware of their practice, as fasting during Ramadan without knowledge can be misconstrued as a lack of effort or performance without the knowledge of these recommendations. 

Paradigm Shift in ACL Rehab is eligible for BOC Category A CEUs - start here Paradigm Shift in ACL Rehab advertismentDownload Rehabilitation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) has for years followed the time-based approach progressing athletes to the next step based solely on how far they are out from surgery.  Research has shown that criteria based protocols, where each athlete only progresses once they reach a specific goal improves outcomes in patients, specifically athletic populations. (cited research) In this course, participants will learn and discuss different methodologies for athletic trainers to use determining rehabilitation advancement for patients returning from ACLR. Outline Why do we say that at 6 weeks every ACL should be able to do a partial squat and be at 90 degrees flexion? Adrian Peterson only needed 6 months…he rehabbed 25 hours per week * Navarro Bowman had Failure To Thrive and was 12 months +* Normal rehabilitation is about 9 months but often they athlete still lacks full function at this point and they are not totally comfortable with their knee* Let’s look at it similar to school…you pass the test you move on…you fail the test you get held back.* 150,000-200,000 ACL surgeries per year.* How are we doing a disservice to our patients using a time-based rehab program?* NFL bases their timeline on RTP for week ONE readiness What are the parameters for RTP? Each phase should have criteria before advancing: * Physician approval* Published research* Biological healing Tissue healing – know the biological clock and tissue remodeling for each surgery * Graft type fixation* Other ligaments involved* Meniscal repair* Microfracture probability* Published literature* Validates rehabilitation protocol* Widespread use by the paraprofessional* Looking at specific criteria for return to play Watch the video inside the course or on Facebook https://youtu.be/PcJiTAnguac Contact us: Bubba Wilson Jeremy Jackson - info@sportsmedicinebroadcast.com Check out the sponsor of the SMB

As medical providers, Athletic Trainers need an understanding of Cannabis Basics to provide the best options for their patients. We also need to know and understand the differences between HTC, Weed/ Marijuana and Cannabis / CBD Dr. Jeff Konin is the country's leading authority on Cannabis in AT. What does Cannabis mean to us in the healthcare setting 2-5min Cannabis is now legal in 33 states, so it’s already here and we need to educate ourselves about it “There’s something there.” We continue to learn more, and it is already being used medicinally for multiple afflictions In the 70’s classifications of drugs came about, and cannabis was classified as a Schedule I drug (along with heroin and LSD) It’s classification limited studies over the years There’s a 3 step process through the government to study cannabis, but it takes 6-10yrs to get approved and about $50,000 Plant forms of cannabis 5-7:15min Some portions of cannabis are non-psychogenic Hemp can be extracted from THC and is .3% of the THC Hemp is the largest product exporter and importer from other countries (makes paper, gasoline oil, fabrics, colognes, etc) The 2018 Farm Bill was put out by president to allow agricultural growth of hemp (extracted from the plant) in particular CBD and THC have made a such a difference in many people’s lives, that it “can’t possibly be just the placebo effect” CBD vs THC 7:15-9:15min There are different portions of the plant, when extracted CBD comes in the form called cannabinoids, which come in 200-300 various versions and have different properties and potentially different benefits Some of these cannabinoids are also found in other plants such as rosemary and thyme The PLANT works with a system in your body that already exists, the  “endocannabinoid system” and has ZERO psychogenic effects THC comes in multiple forms, and how you put them in your body determines the effects it has THC will cause psychogenic effects Edibles and/or lotions take longer to get into the system and have longer-lasting effects (CBD or THC) From a medicinal aspect, people believe hybrid is the most beneficial as it causes an “entourage effect” (synergistic effect) Some effects 9:15-11min THC is not addictive or a gateway drug 0 deaths from THC overdose reported In some chronic young smokers, there’s a short-term condition called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576702/ Long-term adult smokers may have secondary psychosis due to use, and long-term smokers may accrue damage to lungs With patients that we are working with, the use of THC/CBD would be more for the short-term benefits More information about the use of Cannabis? 11-12:15 min The advocation of these products to minors should not be done because of the lack of research, although there are specific laws for minors and medicinal use

Did you know the BOC is working with Clinical Coordinators internationally? The World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy or WFATT coordinated this podcast so we can what AT education looked like before COVID19 and how these clinical coordinators are making the transition. Left to right: Valerie Pelleck, Jeremy Jackson, Luzita Vela, Adam Naylor. Aoife Burke Who are the International Clinical Coordinators? Luzita Vela, Ph.D., AT - University of Virginia Aoife Burke, Ph.D., AT - Dublin City University Valerie Pelleck - University of Winnipeg Adam Naylor University of Bolton What does AT Education normally look like? At Dublin City University they normally run an injury and rehab clinic for athletes and students. The AT students participate in the clinic as part of their rotations as well as sports team affiliation. Bolton University in England looks similar to the program run by Aoife Burke in Ireland. They have a clinic for students and athletes and sports rotations.They use the term Sport Rehabilitation instead of Athletic Trainer. Valerie Pelleck feels the majority of her programs students were done with their practical portions and have been able to transition to online easy enough. In Canada they go by Athletic Therapist instead of Athletic Trainer. Luzita Vela at UVA us the clinical coordinator for what most Americans know as a 2-year master's degree. What are the benefits to transitioning to online learning? Adam Naylor thinks we have to re-assess efficiency. the switch has likely helped students focus on their knowledge and understanding as well as the utilization of literature. We can be more directive in the online learning process In Ireland, Aoife Burke feels it has increased the availability of health care as their system is not as robust or developed. Some of the other issued discussed: How are students being encouraged and enabled to be hands-on? What have been the chief concerns expressed by your students? Discuss options are your programs considering to make up for lost contact-hours? What is your national organization doing to accommodate for certification exams given the anticipated delay in graduation? How is your institution managing to assess practical competencies if face to face opportunities are no longer available? Watch the video on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/651998662251624/ Contact us Luzita Velta, Ph.D., AT - University of Virginia Aoife Burke, Ph.D., AT - Dublin City University Valerie Pelleck - University of Winnipeg

Amidst COVID 19 and all the shutdows everyone has had a season cut short. Cari Wood has been monitoring mental health for a few years at Redmond High School. In a recent podcast, we discussed what this looked like for her. Cari also has a high school senior who is living out all of the things we are discussing. Now with COVID 19 Robert Andrews has been releasing some articles on how we can help deal with this as parents, athletes, Athletic Trainers, and coaches. Here are the Season Cut Short talking points: 1) Normalize the first week or two. Look at this as a holiday for the first week or so. Athletes suddenly find themselves at home with little to no schoolwork, no structured workouts, and no competitions.  Let them sleep in for a while. I see so many athletes who are sleep deprived of their rigorous schedules. The grind of training, school, homework, and competitions has left many athletes with serious sleep deprivation. I see athletes that are 40 to 60 hours a month behind in their needed sleep! And we wonder why athletes seem to struggle so much with anxiety and get overwhelmed so easily.  Give them time to get caught up. You will see they will be able to better handle the curveball they have been thrown. They will handle stress, downtime, the experience of being disconnected from their sport and lack of exercise much better with adequate sleep. 2) Have regular family meetings to discuss how everyone is doing, where are they doing well, where are they struggling and where they need help.  Your kids will resist at first, but if you do a good job of modeling openness and vulnerability and lead a structured meeting, they will learn to value this time together.  The family meetings are also good times to discuss expectations around chores, schoolwork, training and any other topic the family needs to focus their attention on. 3) Help your kids create a written planner for their schoolwork and training schedules. Our athletes are used to structure. They need structure and discipline in their lives. Especially now! In this planner have them lay out their training schedule. You might ask, “what training schedule?” Find out the most important strengths they need to conserve to be ready to get back in the gym or on the court or in the pool.  Some might need flexibility, others strength and conditioning. It is time to get creative.  I spoke to a gymnast the other day who committed to do an hour and fifteen minutes of stretching at 2:00 p.m. six days a week. Her mother ordered her a rug to use since they have hardwood floors. I have seen videos of kids doing conditioning work on the roofs of apartments in New York City. Go for walks, bike rides, play tennis. 4) Empower them to take responsibility. There are two key traits that determine what level of development we obtain in our lives. One is the capacity to experience empathy and the other is the ability to take personal responsibility for our lives. This is a great time for them to step up and learn personal responsibility and accountability.  Another suggestion is to have your athlete find an “accountability partner”. This is someone that they can check in with every day to discuss how their workouts are going, if they did them or did not, and why, and if they need support or need to be challenged to stay committed to the agreement they made with themselves and others. 

Searching for a career people consider The Places You Will Go as a determining factor. That may be upward along the corporate ladder or it may be outward around the country or around the world. Josh and Jamie share the places you will go with AT service John Ciecko does a lot of traveling. Some of it is personal, some is business. Some trips are, of course, both. He talks to Josh and Jamie Woodall about the places that AT service has taken them. Here in this 30-minute podcast, we do not get to discuss all of the places they have gone but their favorites are: Talledega for Josh Superbowl in Atlanta for Jamie Hit the Hill day in Washington DC How can AT take you places? Josh says it is simply through service and volunteering. Becoming part of the local, state or national governing bodies is a great way. Jamie got roped into being the PR person becauseJohs needed help. She has now completed her full term as PR chair for the NATA as well as serving on other committees both locally and nationally Caleb Lott is an AT in China and listens to the show regularly. Where has Athletic Training taken you? I would love to hear your stories of cool or unique adventures in Athletic Training. https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/2790755077665247/ Josh Woodall Jamie Woodall

Celebrating National Athletic Training Month with AT Poetry Athletic Training is a practice routed in science, but like any good practitioner there is art, or maybe AT Poetry, in the way it is performed. Some people are kind, loving and get nicknamed "Mom" or "Dad" Athletic Trainers can be are strict, rigid, and efficient. My student aides call me "Uncle Jack, " while most athletes call me "Jackson" So to work on my AT art-form, i wrote a little poem https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9rmNgfn8K5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link What is your style? The personal style of patient-care truly is an art form that should get better over the years. I am not much into arts and poetry so I figured I could use some help from other ATs in gaining some culture. Alisha M Pennington, Chad and Kevan from Candid AT, Joel Ludeke of Athletic Trainer Chat, and Ryan Stevens of the cATalyzing Podcast all joined up to read some AT poetry submissions, talk #NATM2020, and catch a small break from the COVID19 pandemic Ode to AT from Thomas Barkoski Time to Advocate Far and NearI'm An Athletic Trainer and This Is My LifeBuckle Up, Cause I Work All Day and All NightWe Start In The Concussion ClinicAnd This Will Take A MinuteTell Me What Happened?When Did The Symptoms Start?There's Voms, Sway, Impact, and Some Other PartsThen Off To The SchoolLots To Be DoneTie Your Shoes, It's Time To RunBasketball, Wrestling, Swimming, Baseball, Track, and softballGive Me Some Coffee For The Long HaulEvals, treatments, educationInjury Prevention and documentationIt's All HealthcareIt's What Athletic Trainers DoHappy National Athletic Training MonthFrom Me to You Sarah Baulch and Herd Sports Medicine Fall in Texas is hotSpring in Texas is quite coldOne thing that is constant, ATs are on the goFrom the football field to the basketball court to running circles on the trackThere’s one thing you can count on, ATs will have your backWe can splint your broken elbow, diagnose your concussion too, rehab that sprained ankle and get you back to playIt doesn’t matter what jersey you wear, or what sport you want to play, Athletic trainers truly care, and might just save the day Megan Mormile March is a great month for many reasons: Spring sports, sunshine, it comes with the season. But for Athletic Trainers it means one thing: National AT Month is here, and it’s time to sing! What is an AT, you ask? Don’t know? Let me tell you: We’re allied health professionals, but I’m not through: We cover, we watch, we listen, we care We’re known for taping ankles, but it doesn’t stop there: We help prevent injuries, in all sorts of ways. Through preventative rehabs, and keeping up with the craze. We’re trained in evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis Of pretty much anything that comes with a prognosis.  Injury on the field? No worries, don’t fear: Athletic trainers can handle emergency situations with care. Rehab? No problem. Modalities? No sweat. Athletes get care, and are ready to jet.  Last but not least, the professional part: ATs handle admin and organization with heart.  We’re here for your athletes, day in and day out: Hopefully now, you know of our clout.  So come check us out, and see what we do: Ask us some questions, and maybe bring some coffee, too.  HAPPY NATM!!!!! https://www.

What's the role of Imaging and Sports Injuries Dr. Manickam "Nicks" Kumaravel, MD shares what the current and future role of imaging and sports injuries are at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update. Dr. Mark Knoblauch shares the mic as we are live in Katy, Texas learning. What is a normal day like for radiologists? Most are sitting in front of a computer looking at images, coming up with a diagnosis, and sending them back. Dr. Nicks has a unique set up as he has a viewing room in the middle of the ortho floor. He regularly gets out of the office to interact with doctors and patients. He, at times, even scrubs in with the surgeons to help and learn. How much info are you usually given with the images to make a diagnosis? Usually one or two lines at most. This is part of the reason he gets out of the office to see and interact with the doctors. "Garbage in gets garbage out" plays true in imaging and sports injuries too. Are there specialties in radiology as well? Absolutely, If Dr. Kumaravel were to get a neuro MRI he would be sending it right along. Where are we headed with Imaging and sports injuries? Clinical Skills need to be an emphasis in radiology education. We are moving away from using clinical skills and he believes it is showing in the results. Continued improvement and growth. we are now able to see bone marrow edema with CT scans Ultrasound is the next big wave in the United States. It is becoming an extension of the physical exam. The hardest part about an AT using the US machine is knowing what it means and interpreting the results. Cinematic renderings are amazing to see as well. Watch the presentation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/872909889725750/ Dr. Kumaravel

What is WFATT? The World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy or WFATT exists to ensure access to athletic healthcare is a global phenomenon. The World Federation Mission Statement The WFATT provides leadership to advance the international interests of its members for the common goal of optimal health care for physically active populations. Vision Statement Athletic Training & Therapy will be recognized as an essential part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams worldwide. About Dr. Glen Bergeron He started at the University of Manitoba in 1970 with a PE degree and went on to masters of exercise science with a focus on Athletic Training. Dr. Bergeron was one of the first people to write the certification exam for Canada Athletic Trainers / Therapists He worked at the University of Winnipeg and again at Manitoba. He later returned to the University of Winnipeg to become their program director. During those years he has been constantly involved with many different aspects of the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association. Being involved in WFATT The World Federation is an "organization of organizations" If you are a member of one fo the organizations that are currently members, then you can be a part of it too. Anyone with skills or talents they think may benefit the organization should contact the organization and see how they can help. What about the WFATT World Congress? The World Congress exists to disseminate info and promote the world federation. The 2019 congress had over 350 attendees in Tokyo Japan. The focus is to help empower the community to see what effect and impact Athletic Training and Therapy can have on your community. How can it help move the profession forward? https://www.facebook.com/sportsmedicinebroadcast/videos/504136520299056/ Contact Us WFATT - Website: TwitterFacebookLinkedIn Instagram YouTube Dr. Erin Hassler - sportzfactory.com Jeremy Jackson - Email me Sponsors of the Sports Medicine Broadcast

Doctor Angie Curtis, MD, MPT fits into the Minority Women Doctors category but has a unique path. Her original plan was to be a doctor. Obstacles arose and she chose Physical Therapy school. Before she could get established as a PT she knew she needed to go after her dream of becoming a Sports Medicine […]

Biologics may decrease the epidemic of Tommy John surgery Dr. Eric Makhni discusses how biologics have shown up to 67% efficiency in repairing the UCL and preventing reconstruction or repair. Team physician for the Detroit Lions, Bloomfield Hills High School, and Oakland University as well as a consultant for the Angles, Dr. Makhni knows the […]