Summary: <br> Dr. John Gallucci discusses Five Things that Athletic Trainers can do as clinicians to help prevent injury.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5-Things-with-John-Gallucci-1.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> John, what is your Athletic Trainer story? <br> <br> <br> <br> Wrestler and baseball player in high school<br> <br> <br> <br> A local PT company had an outreach AT<br> <br> <br> <br> His family owned a supply company that connected him with PTs.<br> <br> <br> <br> Through high school and college, he had several great interactions with ATs that lead him down that path to becoming an AT.<br> <br> <br> <br> Five things we are doing wrong that could cause injury:<br> <br> <br> <br> Providing self-care<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * We understand biomechanics and how the body works.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Use proper biomechanics<br> <br> <br> <br> * Appropriate nutrition<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> I learned this lesson about 15 years ago when I was feeling unhealthy. I was not fit enough to get across the field and do CPR.<br> <br> <br> <br> I could not run to get the AED if needed. <br> <br> <br> <br> We are givers but sometimes we as Athletic Trainers need to TAKE a little.<br> <br> <br> <br> We never get enough sleep<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * This causes soft tissue injuries and cramping<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Biomechanics<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * PNF patterns cause the clinician not to use the legs and strength of the chain<br> <br> <br> <br> * Put yourself in a de-risk situation<br> <br> <br> <br> * Outpatient is the PT of choice<br> <br> <br> <br> * 8-12 patient loads - consider the height of the table and use proper leverage and bracing<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> When I was day to day with redbull as their AT, I got there early to stretch and run to be ready for the day.<br> <br> <br> <br> Are you ready for the demands of the day?<br> <br> <br> <br> The Industrial ATs are teaching the workers how to be ready for the job. Take some of that and internalize it.<br> <br> <br> <br> Stress Causes Harm<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Think about your responsibility each day<br> <br> <br> <br> * Think bout the communication chains between medical professionals<br> <br> <br> <br> * Make sure the EAPs are clear, written, communicated, and practiced<br> <br> <br> <br> * We have to make decisions as healthcare professionals that can impact the lively hood of the patient<br> <br> <br> <br> * Vent or decompress in a safe place - internalizing the stress is a big problem.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Proper lifting techniques<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Lifting techniques are important for high shelves<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Use the tools to provide the best mechanical advantage<br> <br> <br> <br> * Do lifting drills as a team<br> <br> <br> <br> * Practice lifting technique<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Time with the RedBulls:<br> <br> <br> <br> In the 90s I had the opportunity to work with the local team that only had one AT / medical professional<br> <br> <br> <br> Spent 7 years working in the professional soccer realm.<br> <br> <br> <br> Became the player care coordinator<br> <br> <br> <br> I currently help the MLS ID good AT candidates<br> <br> <br> <br> Medical coordinator<br> <br> <br> <br> I have been lucky to see the league evolve from 10-12 teams up to 31 teams in the next few years.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.justinroe.com.au/resources/infosheet-For-PEP-2012.pdf">Santa Monica PEP program</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.childrenshospital."></a>
