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Let me tell a story of the profession known as ATNot everybody understands it but hopefully w/ clarity they’ll see Licensed health care providers, helping all ages of active personsWe provide education on injury prevention through various methods & lessons Medical tape, medical supplies, & medical instrumentsPreventative plans are what we implement ATs are a […]
“Athletic Trainers elevate”: A poem Read More »
Whether you are an athlete, a parent, a coach, or a workplace professional, your mindset and preparation can make a world of difference in your productivity, performance, and level of success. To help address this area, I sought out feedback from Dr. Pete Economou of Rutgers University to provide some insight into the relevance and
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“If you ain’t assessin’, you’re just guessin’!” I cannot remember who I first heard this from, but I find it absolutely true. I’ve discovered that I’m a “fixer” by nature. Sometimes so much to a fault (just ask my wife!), I’m always re-evaluating things I come across daily to find ways to make them
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Great things come to those who make things happen. I firmly believe this. As I’ve grown through my career, I’ve learned that in order to truly make a positive impact on others one should have a goal-oriented and empathetic mindset, demonstrate a passion for helping, take initiative when appropriate, and think big. As David Schultz noted in
12 Ways to Make an Impact: A Life Skills Guide Read More »
How are you promoting yourself as a professional? If you’re an athletic trainer, how are you promoting our profession? It’s time for another guest blog – Allan Parsells, MS, ATC. Allan is the Head Athletic Trainer at Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, New Jersey, co-owner of Premier Sports Medicine, and former Public Relations Chairman for
Positive Promotion of the Athletic Training Profession Read More »
Do you pursue mastery of the services you provide? As sports medicine and physical performance professionals, we are always told to “continue our learning” of practical knowledge. Our continuing education classes are typically geared toward learning or reviewing new exercises, treatment approaches, and assessment/evaluation skills. Ask yourself this: “When is the last time I reviewed
Improve your process with a Lean Approach to Removing Waste Read More »
As rehab and fitness professionals, it is crucial that we know why we do what we do. Always be able to answer if someone asks “why?”. One of the awesome things about our profession is that, in rehabilitation and strength training, there are many successful approaches to obtaining great outcomes. Throughout my career I have
Resistance Training Guidelines & Exercise Progression in Injury Rehabilitation Read More »
Congratulations! I applaud and welcome you, new AT”C”, welcome to the greATest health care community out there! It’s your turn to join the rest of us, here in the professional world, doing greAT things and making an impact. While this post is intended for the newly-certified athletic trainer, it may also serve as a “reflection
10 Tips For Newly Certified Athletic Trainers Read More »
I know you can do it. I believe you have it in you. But let’s face it – getting started with a new exercise program can be tough. Making time to do your rehab exercises can seem like an impossible task. Once you get started, sticking with an exercise or rehab program can be a
6 self-help strategies to help patients stick with your home rehab routine Read More »
20 Major League Baseball pitchers have had Tommy John surgery (i.e. Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction) since the end of the 2013 season (this was originally posted April 2014), and all are under age 30. As a healthcare professional, I find that very disturbing. What may be worse , there are likely tons more pitchers
2 Risk Factors For Tommy John Surgery: A Concerning Trend Read More »