The Sports Medicine Broadcast

Dr. Jacob Resch is doing some pioneering research focusing on balance issues and concussions.  One of their test sites is DeSoto High School where the Sports Medicine team, lead by David Young,  is leading the way in the secondary setting with concussion research studies and protocol management. Show notes for Episode 126 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT http://www.utdallas.edu/txbdc/img/news/news/160SF_3.MP3 (Conversation with Dr. Rob Renneker on pupilometer device) http://curry.virginia.edu/about/directory/jacob-e-resch  (Dr. Resch information) http://www.ntats.com   (North Texas Athletic Training Society) http://www.concussionvitalsigns.com (Concussion Vital Signs Cognitive test) http://bertec.com  (footplate system we use)  Video for 126

Mike McKenney of North Eastern University joins us again to talk about postural restoration.  He is joined by Josh Ogden from Baylor University.  I love their thirst for knowledge and understanding for the sake of improving the performance of their respective athletic programs. Show notes for Episode 125 Video for #125 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Megan Jeffris shares her research from her masters thesis.  Strangely enough Dr. Yellen did some of his master's research on female athletes.  It is a dangerous double standard we hold for these amazing athletes to look like models. Show Notes #124 Video #124

Mike McKenney and Dan Boothby have figured out how to do the most valuable aspect of athletic training.  They focus on preventing injuries through a close relationship between Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach and Sports Dietitian. "Wow, those guys are just a fountain of knowledge" - Dr. Josh Yellen on the guests for #123 Show Notes for #123 Video for #123

Robbie McFarlan has been an AT for five years, but has had a very rare path to understanding the mind of a coach.  His advice "Stop and try to understand where they are coming from before you take it personal" Check out our conversation about how each of has failed and learned a lesson the hard way about interacting with coaches. Frio Hydration Thanks to  JJ Worthen for allowing us to use his music. Show notes for Episode 122 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Sideline CT Scanner with MedLogic, Dr. Ott, and Brad Brown - 121 Dr. Summer Ott the Director of the Concussion Program for Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine joins us to figure how the Infrascanner from MedLogic can be used for high school sports setting.  With 29 years in the NFL Brad Brown has some great insight into professional sports and in his new role as Director of Sports Medicine for Memorial Hermann.  Janine McGowan and Pete Thompson did a great job answering questions and demonstrating this new technology. Did you know a CT is as much radiation to the head as 300 - 400 chest X-rays?  This new technology could help reduce exposure to radiation and speed the triage process Show Notes for episode 121 Link to all of the documents provided by MedLogic  

How to run a great student Athletic Trainer Program with Chris Shaddock and Mary Lynn Miller - 120. Chris has been doing a lot to promote Athletic Training.  His kids, school and community believe in what the team behind the team does.  He joins us to share ways we can all be more like him. Mary Lynn Miller Joins us via Skype from Allen ISD in Allen, Texas.  They have over 70 SATs, all girls.  They have some pretty strict requirements to make it to the varsity level.  Dealing with all those high school girls there are countless stories of drama. Listen as each of them shares ways they have succeeded in create great student athletic trainer programs. Thanks to  JJ Worthen for allowing us to use his music. Show notes for Episode 120 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Advanced Physical Therapy with Ryan Collins - 119 Ryan Collins, is a Physical Therapist for Memorial Hermann that joins us to share some techniques for advanced or late stage physical therapy.  We also have a guest spot from Brad Brown Director of Sports Medicine for Memorial Hermann. Thanks to  JJ Worthen for allowing us to use his music. Show notes for Episode 119 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

AT Outreach Programs with Brad Brown and Mike Stevenson - 118 Mike Stevenson, ATC for Huntsville Hospital Systems and Brad Brown of Memorial Hermann (formerly of the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans) joins us to talk about running Athletic Training Outreach programs.  there are some big differences in their programs, but essentially they agree on the ins and outs of running a program. We are also joined by Randy Dugas and Bill Hale. Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs. Show notes for Episode 118  

Chiropractors and Sports Medicine with Dr. Eric Ramirez - 116 Chirotecture on Twitter Chirotecture on Facebook Dr. Eric Ramirez, owner of Chirotecture, joins us to tell me how he fits into the Sports Medicine team. We discuss concussions, nutrition, soft tissue injuries, cracking joints and several other topics. Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs. Show notes for Episode 116 YouTube Video of our conversation

External Bracing with Chris Dean and Maurice Hawkins - 115 Maurice Hawkins from Gazelle Health Care lends us some expert opinion on the topic of external bracing focusing specifically on the Ankle Roll Guard invented by Chris Dean.  The Ankle Roll Guard fits outside the shoe and acts as a block for inversion ankle sprains.  we do have concerns about this product on football or soccer players, but Chris says he is planning to do some trials with outside sports, but for now he has been focused on court sports since he is an avid basketball player. Gazelle Health care on Twitter Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs. Show notes for Episode 115 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Emergency Medicine with Dr. Andrew Li from Memorial Hermann and Paul Alleyne from Neighbors Emergency Centers - 114 Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs. Show notes for Episode 114 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Rookie Mistakes with John Harmon, Bubba Wilson, Mark Knoblauch and Nicole Cascia - 113 John Harmon and I have spent a good bit of time together riding to meetings for GHATS.  One time we began discussing things we wish they had taught us in college to help us succeed as an athletic trainer in the secondary setting.  Budgeting, building relationships with vendors, insurance claim forms, student athletic trainer programs...they may have taught us something about them, but we could not recall lessons or courses on these topics.  So we decided to share some stories and things we have learned.  Nicole Cascia is going to be a rock star after hearing from so many experienced ATs about how to not fail. Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs. Show notes for Episode 113 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Making a Difference as a Young Professional with Brett McQueen and Mike Hopper- 112 Brett McQueen and Mike Hopper try to question why we do things.  I feel this creates a a drive for knowledge and understanding that is fairly uncommon.  Both of these guys are passionate athletic trainers trying to affect the world around them for the good of our profession and the good of their clients.  Nicole Cascia and Will Ryan join Dr. Josh Yellen on the show from UofH MAT. Lightning Performance Solutions The Mike Hopper Blog Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of their songs. Show notes for Episode 112 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT

Understanding Professional Development with the BOC and Shannon Leftwich - 111 Thanks to Morgan Wilson Music and JJ Worthen for allowing us to use parts of her songs. Show notes for Episode 111 Masters of Athletic Training at U of H @UofHMAT