The Sports Medicine Broadcast

Dr. Rene Shingles joins John Ciecko to discuss some of the characteristics that lead to leadership failures. In the book by Stanley McChrystal: Leaders Myth vs Reality the section title Zealots is the focus of our leadership failures. What are Zealots? A quick Google search yields this definition: a person who is fanatical and uncompromising […]

Tweet us pictures of how you are challenging the status Quo #ChallengeStatusQuo to @ MrJeremyJackson @MrsAMPennington @GamesKenneth

Saying "NO" is ok; Self-care is not selfish; Your best yes...we struggle with trying to do too much all the time. @GamesKenneth join @JohnCiecko for our Leadership in AT series.

Dr. Layci Harrison has a specialty in Movement Screens and their role in Reducing Injury Risk. What is FMS training? A Tool for identifying the potential for injury due to limitations in specific movements. It was developed by Gray Cook Getting certified is a good idea and can really help you take advantage of the […]

Dr. Erin Hassler owns Sportz Factory Dr. Hassler’s Bio from SportzFactory.com: The Sportz Factory has a combined experience of over 20 years in Sports Health Science and the Sports Performance industry.   Leading the way is Dr. Erin Hassler, with almost 2 decades of hands-on experience at multiple levels of Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Enhancement. […]

Mythology vs reality. Leadership must be discerned and deciphered through these lenses. John Ciecko knows he will never have all the answers. But, like General McChrystal he will not stop seeking them

After a concussion, we need to focus on helping the patient Return To Engaging Activity. Dr. Summer Ott, PsyD presents at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update and joins us for a discussion on the ever-changing landscape of concussions. What is a return to engaging activity? Recognize common  physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms that affect […]

North Carolina and Kevin King are killing State Advocacy Currently an assistant Athletic Trainer for the Carolina Panthers, Kevin King has helped lead North Carolina to many great achievements in State advocacy and PR. Kevin is a co-chair of the NCAT PR committee In the interview, Alisha discusses the Ballerina Project with Kevin and where […]

Are you still using outdated products for wound care? Active Skin Repair by BLDG Active joins us to discuss why we may need to update our practices.

One of my favorite surgeons to listen to lecture, Dr. Candice Teunis is very knowledgeable and relatable. She understands what What Athletic Trainers do and what we need to know to provide the best care for our athletes.

What is Third Party Billing? Third Party Billing means a patient comes in to see the AT and the AT sends the bill for payment to the insurance company. It does not mean you are working at a clinic and being paid hourly by the general fund, but you are billing for services as a […]

Ever experienced Opioid Abuse? Dr. Obie Benavides lost a student-athlete to opioid abuse that was an inspiration to him. One single pill that was not from a pharmacy but a “friend” was all it took to end his life in March of 2018. Dr. Benavides has spoken at conferences and guest posted on The ATVantage […]

Are you ready for an Abdominal injury mid game? What about that collapsed lung? ready to put a needle in to drain pressure????

Want more money as an AT, ask for it. If that does not work then go out there and get it. That is what Tim did

What is Candid AT Candid AT is a couple of Athletic Trainers hoping to entertain you. They want to be the people you commiserate with and end up belly laughing at the end of a hard season. Candid AT is a fun entertaining podcast with some really cool guys who are best friends and enjoy […]