JAT Podcasts

In this enlightening episode of JAT Chat, host Dr. Shelly Baez welcomes distinguished guests, Dr. Gretchen Schlaubach and Dr. Marisa Colston. Both guests are pioneers in Athletic Training, with numerous recognitions, showcases their extensive knowledge as they provide an informative discussion on one of their co-authored Report From the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training Committee. Article: https://tinyurl.com/2szvn8v3 The meaningful dialogue includes a conversation on the importance of professional values in athletic training, stressing how having strong ethical and moral values can significantly improve patient care and professional interaction. The esteemed guests also highlight how shared professional values have markedly influenced other healthcare professions, providing them with a strong foundation of professionalism.

On this episode of JAT Chat, Dr. Shelby Baez interviewed Dr. Ryan McCann about his two recent articles in the Journal of Athletic Training. The conversation covered methods for determining patients’ return-to-activity readiness after an ankle sprain and facilitators of and barriers to ATs’ selection of outcome assessments when determining return-to-activity readiness for patients with an ankle sprain. Articles: Influences of Athletic Trainers’ Return-to-Activity Assessments for Patients With an Ankle Sprain | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com) Assessments Used by Athletic Trainers to Decide Return-to-Activity Readiness in Patients With an Ankle Sprain | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com) Guest Biography: Dr. Ryan McCann is an associate professor in Old Dominion University’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences. He earned bachelor's and master’s degrees in athletic training from Northern Kentucky University and ODU, respectively.  He earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Dr. McCann currently teaches in ODU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program and is co-director of the PhD in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation program. His research focuses on risk factors, neuromuscular consequences, and interventions for ankle injuries.

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Erin J. Reifsteck, PhD and J.D. DeFreese, PhD about their clinical concepts paper titled Call It an “Evolution”: Promoting Student-Athlete Well-Being During the Transition From Collegiate Sport in the recent special issue on Mental Health. Article: https://tinyurl.com/2b8f85mr Dr. Erin Reifsteck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at UNC Greensboro. Erin's research focuses on promoting physical activity, health, and well-being during sport and life transitions, with an emphasis on translating psychosocial theories and research findings into practice. Dr. J.D. DeFreese is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. J.D.'s research examines the associations among current and former athlete mental, physical, and social functioning. J.D’s recent work has focused on how the transition from sport to non-sport activities is specifically associated with these important biopsychosocial outcomes for athletes.

On this podcast, Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC interviews Shelby Baez, PhD, ATC and Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC about their Current Clinical Concepts paper discussing the: integration of psychologically informed practice for management of patients with sport-related injuries. Article: https://tinyurl.com/333vx79k Dr. Kate Jochimsen is a researcher at the Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Member of the Faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jochimsen completed her MS in athletic training at Florida International University, her PhD in rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, and postdoctoral training in biomechanics at The Ohio State University. The goal of her research is to advance psychologically informed practice by developing and implementing effective mind-body and movement-based interventions to optimize clinical outcomes and improve well-being for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Shelby Baez, Ph.D., ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Dr. Baez is a certified and licensed athletic trainer with an expertise in psychology of sport injury and an approved non-certified mentor for aspiring CMPCs through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Baez’s research examines the impact of psychosocial factors on health outcomes after sport-related injury, with a focus on patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Her lab examines the impact of psychosocial factors on biological outcomes, such as neurocognitive function, biomechanical alterations, and secondary injury risk. Her lab also seeks to identify clinically feasible and novel psychosocial interventions to improve health outcomes. Dr. Baez has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and other regional and national foundations to support her work. She is a member of AASP, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), was the recipient of the AASP Doctoral Dissertation Award in 2020, and the recipient of the ACSM New Investigator Award in 2023.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod and Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro about their recent paper that compares knowledge, perceptions, awareness, confidence in knowledge, and use of sport specialization recommendations among HCPs who work with pediatric athletes. Dr. Tamara Valovich McLeod is the Chair, Director, and a Professor of Athletic Training, Professor in the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. McLeod completed her PhD from the University of Virginia. She was the founding director of the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network and her research has focused on the pediatric athlete with respect to sport-related concussion. Dr. McLeod is fellow of the NATA, the National Academy of Kinesiology, and the National Academies of Practice-Athletic Training and was the recipient of the NATA Foundation Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research in 2023. Dr. Shelly Fetchen DiCesaro is an associate professor of athletic training at the University of Pittsburgh and is an athletic trainer with the US Figure Skating Team USA Medical Provider Pool.

On this episode of JAT Chat, Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Shawn Eagle about his recent paper titled "Association of Multidomain Assessment Outcomes with Referral for Vestibular Therapy After Concussion". Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr2m95a3 Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022. Dr. Eagle has collaborated on Department of Defense (DoD) funded research through the University of Pittsburgh since 2013. He began focusing on TBI in 2015 when he began his doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. Dr. Eagle extended his studies as a postdoctoral fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic from 2019 to 2021. His research interests are currently focused on mitigating risk for long-term sequelae following traumatic brain injury, with a specific focus on mental health issues. Dr. Eagle has published over 110 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for 35 peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes "Access to Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services Activations for Sport-Related Injuries" by Rebecca M. Hirschhorn, PhD, NRAEMT, ATC and colleagues. Article: https://tinyurl.com/2j5arwaf

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Michelle C. Walaszek, PT, DPT, MS and Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC from the University of Virginia about their recent article "Quadriceps Strength Does Not Influence Knee-Related Symptom State 6 Months after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." The purpose of the study was to determine if meeting isometric quadriceps strength and symmetry criteria is associated with acceptable clinical knee-related symptoms 5–7 months post-ACLR. Article: https://tinyurl.com/yc335vth

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Similar Concussion Rates in Spring Football and Preseason: Findings From the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium" which is authored by Steven P. Broglio, PhD, ATC and featured in the most recent issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3VuXWS3 CARE Consortium: https://bit.ly/44KxqIB

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Jeffrey Driban, Dr. Hayley Root, and Dr. Matthew Harkey about the new Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Consensus Statement on Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and the Evidence Review for Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Consensus Statement: https://bit.ly/41YOc4X Evidence Review: https://bit.ly/420JXpy Jeffrey Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS (@jbdriban) is a member of the Special and Scientific Staff at Tufts Medical Center and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Driban received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware. He received a Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Athletic Training from Temple University. He completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center.  Hayley Root, PhD, MPH, ATC (@_hjroot) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Northern Arizona University at the Phoenix BIoscience Core. Her research examines factors related to implementation of best practice evidence, with a focus on preventing lower extremity injury and developing physical literacy in youth athletes. Matt Harkey, PhD, ATC (@Harkey_MS) is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University. Harkey is a musculoskeletal researcher whose goal is to identify people at increased risk for knee osteoarthritis to better target interventions that prevent the onset or progression of disability.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Rachel Le, Dr. Landon Lempke, and Matthew Wingerson, MS about their recent studies published in the Journal of Athletic Training.   Dr. Rachel Le serves as the coordinator of clinical education and assistant professor in the master's of athletic training program at Mercer University. Her research includes understanding repetitive head impacts in underrepresented sports. Article: https://bit.ly/3ZEXnp6   Dr. Landon Lempke is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Michigan Concussion Center and Exercise and Sport Science Initiative at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on using reaction time and human movement biomechanics to establish objective return to play decision-making criteria, and ultimately optimize clinical practice related to concussion. Article: https://bit.ly/3m6wOLS   Matthew Wingerson, MS is a first-year PhD student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, working under the guidance of Dr. David Howell in the Colorado Concussion Lab. His research focuses on post-concussion exercise, neurophysiology, and improving clinical processes, with the overarching aim of enhancing our understanding of concussions and improving patient outcomes. Article: https://bit.ly/3zuyEJp

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Descriptive Analysis of Forces Applied by Trained Clinicians During 2-Handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization" by Taylor C. Stevenson, BSN and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/42iblju

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article by Romain Tourillon, PT, MSc, CMP and colleagues titled Effects of a Single Electrical Stimulation Session on Foot Force Production, Foot Dome Stability, and Dynamic Postural Control. Link: https://bit.ly/3lEqAlR

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Nicollette Harris about their recent publication titled Board of Certification Examination Achievement Gaps as a Barrier to Diversifying the Athletic Training Profession. Article: https://bit.ly/3IscNI9 Guest Biography: Dr. Nicolette “Nikki” Harris serves as an Assistant Professor and the Director of Student Recruitment for the Athletic Training Programs at A.T. Still University. An alumnus of the ATSU Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, Dr. Harris brings a wealth of clinical experience to her department. Prior to arriving to ATSU, she spent 6 years as the Coordinator for Athletic Training Services for Florida International University (FIU) where she worked mature the health care services provided to both FIU students and campus recreation participants. In addition, she served 3 years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Miami Booker T. Washington Senior High school providing care to secondary school athletes during their pursuit of 4 State Championship Titles. In addition to her clinical practice, she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students. Nikki actively engages in professional service at all levels, currently sitting as the NATA Career Advancement Committee (CAC) Chair, Co-Chair for the Educators Subgroup of the NATA AT Compensation Taskforce, the BOC Liaison to the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (ATRAC), the Co-Chair for the ATSU ASHS Diversity Enrichment in Education Committee as well as a member of the CAATE Education Committee. Dr. Harris values the effects of research on practice and education and has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through her scholarly works.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the paper titled Preliminary Report on the Train the Brain Project, Part II: Neuroplasticity of Augmented Neuromuscular Training and Improved Injury-Risk Biomechanics by Dr. Dustin Grooms and colleagues. This paper is featured in the special issue on pediatric ACL injury. Article: https://bit.ly/3FxYajK Issue: https://bit.ly/3j0vB6I

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the paper titled Preliminary Report on the Train the Brain Project: Sensorimotor Neural Correlates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Biomechanics - Part I by Dr. Dustin Grooms and colleagues. This paper is featured in the special issue on pediatric ACL injury. Article: https://bit.ly/3jhgQMZ Issue: https://bit.ly/3j0vB6I

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandra Shultz and Dr. Brian Pietrosimone, the guest editors for the upcoming Special Issue of the Journal of Athletic Training focused on pediatric ACL injury and injury rehabilitation. Issue: https://bit.ly/3QF4JWQ Dr. Sandra Shultz Dr. Shultz’s research interests stemmed from her clinical practice as a certified athletic trainer, and has focused on the underlying factors that increase a female’s susceptibility to ACL injury. She has received over $1.6M in external funding and published 100+ peer-reviewed publications. She teaches an undergraduate course in the recognition of injury and illness, and graduate level courses in neural control of human movement and in grant writing. She has chaired 15 PhD dissertations and 20 MS theses focused on ACL risk and prevention. Dr. Shultz is a Fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine, and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2015. Dr. Brian Pietrosimone Dr. Pietrosimone’s research focuses on understanding the multifaceted development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis following knee injuries. He is particularly interested in developing multimodal treatment strategies to prevent posttraumatic osteoarthritis in those who have sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Dr. Pietrosimone has published over 190 peer-reviewed original research manuscripts and has lectured nationally and internationally on the research he has conducted with his team.

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dana White, MS, RDN, ATC about the Interassociation Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition Models for the Provision of Nutrition Services from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Collegiate Athletics. Article: https://bit.ly/3UugX5M Dana Angelo White, MS, RDN, ATC is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified athletic trainer, cookbook author, journalist, and nutrition and fitness consultant. She specializes in culinary nutrition, recipe development and sports nutrition. Dana works closely with chefs and authors to develop creative and healthy recipes for cookbooks, magazines and menus. She is the nutrition expert for Food Network.com and founding contributor for Food Network’s Healthy Eats blog.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article Clinical Management of Patellar Tendinopathy which was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3Tg71LX

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the "Use of Lifesaving Medications by Athletic Trainers" by Dr. Mark Hoffman and colleagues which is featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3E4szHb

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Christianne Eason and Dr. Alicia Lacy about their recent article Youth Athletes' Parents' Perceptions and Knowledge of the Athletic Training Profession. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3SrAWB6 Dr. Christianne Eason is the President of Sport Safety at the Korey Stringer Institute housed at the University of Connecticut. Christy is a certified athletic trainer and has worked clinically in the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, and secondary school settings. Prior to joining the KSI team, Dr. Eason worked as an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and the graduate school coordinator for the School of Health Sciences at Lasell University. Her research interests focus on the work-life interface of athletic trainers and the examination of individual and organizational level factors that impact retention. She has expertise in qualitative and mixed-methodologies. Dr. Eason earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut, her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Physical Activity from James Madison University and her Doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Alicia Lacy is an assistant professor of athletic training in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine. Prior to her position at UMaine, she taught/co-taught various courses during her doctoral studies (UConn) and post-doctoral research fellowship (A.T. Still University) including Health and Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice, and Qualitative Research Methodology. She currently teaches Prevention and Care for Sports Injuries. Dr. Lacy’s research focus involves the use of active learning strategies to develop effective educational interventions and approaches within the field of athletic training that improve clinician practice and optimize patient outcomes. In addition to her UMaine responsibilities and research agenda, Dr. Lacy serves as a reviewer for multiple academic journals, volunteers with the Board of Certification to provide support for select initiatives, and is a member of the NATA Foundation’s Educational Resources Committee and Korey Stringer Institute’s Medical and Science Advisory Board.

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Hope Davis-Wilson about her recent publication titled "Association of Quality of Life With Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction". Article Link: https://bit.ly/3pvobIV Dr. Hope Davis-Wilson is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. Previously, she completed her Master's in Exercise Physiology and her PhD in Human Movement Science with a specialization in Biomechanics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Davis-Wilson's research is at the intersection of bioengineering and human physiology. She is interested in utilizing wearable sensors to monitor rehabilitation following injury.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article titled "Talar Cartilage Deformation and Spatiotemporal Gait Patterns in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability" by Dr. Kyle Kosik and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/3OF5SuL

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article title "Proper Recognition and Management of Exertional Heat Stroke in a High School Cross Country Runner" by Bryanna Garrett, LAT, ATC and colleagues which is featured in the June issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3yN1F2a

Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Hannah J. Robison, MS, ATC about her recent paper titled Secondary School Socioeconomic Status and Athletic Training Practice Characteristics which is featured in the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3lGWFX5

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes Automated Landing Error Scoring System Performance and the Risk of Bone Stress Injury in Military Trainees by Timothy Eckard, PhD, PT, DPT and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Link: https://bit.ly/3wFJAST

Dr. Kara Radzak, ATC interviews Dr. Kelsey Picha, ATC about her recent paper titled Social Determinants of Health: Considerations for Athletic Health Care which is featured in the May issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3MQYBbs

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes Prevalence and Pain Distribution of Anterior Knee Pain in Collegiate Basketball Players by Madeline Hannington, BPT and colleagues. This article is featured in the May issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Link: https://bit.ly/3wFJAST

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Stephan Bodkin about his recent paper titled Predicting Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reinjury From Return-to-Activity Assessments at 6 Months Postsurgery: A Prospective Cohort Study featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article: https://bit.ly/3EvKgxC

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article titled Work and Life in the Sport Industry: A Review of Work-Life Interface Experiences Among Athletic Employees by Jeffrey A. Graham, PhD and Allison B. Smith, PhD. This article is featured in the March special thematic issue on work-life balance in athletic training. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3Ivsg6Z

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article from Lindsey H. Schroeder, EdD, LAT, ATC and colleagues titled The Quantitative Examination of the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Fit in Athletic Trainers. Article: https://bit.ly/3NeVtXd

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Stephanie Singe and Kelsey Rynkiewicz, MS about the Special Thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training on Work-Life Balance as well as their article in the issue titled Parental Perspectives of Work-Family Conflict and Guilt in Collegiate Athletic Trainers: A Descriptive Qualitative Design. Issue: https://bit.ly/3qnZKOm Article: https://bit.ly/3tubD7c

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Christianne Eason about the March Special Thematic Issue on Work-Life Balance and the manuscript Work-Addiction Risk in Athletic Trainers and Its Relationship to Work-Family Conflict and Burnout. Issue: https://bit.ly/3qnZKOm Manuscript: https://bit.ly/37OyrGA

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Brett Pexa about his work in the area of work load monitoring and wearable technologies in throwing athletes. Dr. Pexa is an Assistant Professor at High Point University in the graduate Athletic Training program. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3By3T6S

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Confidence and Knowledge of Athletic Trainers in Managing Patellofemoral Pain" authored by Erika K. Zambarano, MS, ATC, and colleagues. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3BsqLVh

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Erik Swartz and Merril Hoge about the newly released National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement on Reducing Intentional Head-First Contact Behavior in American Football Players. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3oY2IIS Video Link: https://bit.ly/3mnx0kc

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Dr. Ashley Goodman and Dr. Jennifer Howard about their recent publication titled "Mindfulness Matters: Utilization and Perceptions of Mindfulness Practices Among Athletic Trainers". Warning: There were several audio issues that arose during the recording of this issue resulting in substandard audio quality and loss of audio at the start of the interview. We have done our best to make the interview available to you in a listenable form and are committed to avoiding audio issue like this in the future. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3HYZrQV

Dr. Donovan summarizes Prior Injury, Health-Related Quality of Life, Disablement, and Physical Activity in Former Women's Soccer Players by Shannon J. Cross, EdD; Diane L. Gill, PhD; Pam Kocher Brown, EdD; Erin J. Reifsteck, PhD which is featured in the January issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3fVZP6l

Dr. Shelby Baez interviews Jessica Wallace, PhD, MPH, LAT, ATC and Tamaria Hibbler, MS, AT, ATC about their recent paper titled "Examining Concussion Nondisclosure in Collegiate Athletes Using a Health Disparities Framework and Consideration of Social Determinants of Health." Article: https://bit.ly/3fBtilZ

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article titled "Impact Sound Across Rearfoot, Midfoot, and Forefoot Strike During Overground Running" from Ivan Pui Hung Au, MPT and colleagues. Article Link: https://bit.ly/3q6S2Y4

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Timing of Stress Fractures in Soldiers During the First 6 Career Months: A Retrospective Cohort Study" by Dr. Joseph Kardouni and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/3dXWbbe

Dr. Donovan summarizes an article from the October issue of the Journal of Athletic Training titled "Normative Measures of Hip Strength and Relation to Previous Injury in Collegiate Cross-Country Runners" by Charles Vannatta, DPT, and Thomas Kernozek, PhD. Article: https://bit.ly/3kd5DuG

Dr. Donovan summarizes an article from the October issue of the Journal of Athletic Training titled "Shoulder Strength and Range of Motion in Healthy Collegiate Softball Players" by Terry Grindstaff, PhD, PT, ATC, and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/3EOB0Uf

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Brea Stanton and Dr. Matt Rivera about their recent paper in the Journal of Athletic Training titled "Non-Native English-Speaking Patients, Support Systems, and Patient Care Delivery: A Study of Secondary School Athletic Trainers." Article: https://bit.ly/3pGiZmU

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Kathryn Calpino and Dr. Ryan Ross about return to sport after COVID-19. Calpino et al: https://bit.ly/3vZcw7L Ross et al: https://bit.ly/3vT1JM7

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Dan Lorenz about his recent Current Clinical Concepts paper on Blood Flow Restriction. Article: https://bit.ly/39AKm8J Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, CSCS is a sports medicine professional with 20 years of experience in a number of professional settings, including outpatient physical therapy, hospitals, Division 1 athletics, Olympics, Major League Baseball, and the National Football League. After practicing in outpatient physical therapy for a few years after PT school, from 2004-2005, he completed the Duke University Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship. Following the stint at Duke, he was an assistant athletic trainer/physical therapist for the Kansas City Chiefs. After leaving the Chiefs, he worked in various outpatient sports/orthopedic settings in the Kansas City area before opening my own practice with my partners, Agility Health, in 2012 - Specialists in Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (SSOR).

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Effects of Different Inter-Set Rest Intervals during the Nordic Hamstring Exercise in Young Male Athletes."

Dr. Kara Radzak discusses recent updates in sport-related concussion assessment and rehabilitation with Dr. Abigail Bretzin, Dr. Jaclyn Caccese, and Dr. Justin Karr. Dr. Abigail Bretzin is a certified athletic trainer (AT) and a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania in the Penn Injury Science Center. She is a collaborative member of the Ivy League-Big 10 Epidemiology of Concussion Study, and is a member of the COllaborative Neuropathology NEtwork Characterizing ouTcomes of TBI (CONNECT-TBI) Data Coordinating Core. Her primary research focuses on the epidemiology of concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI), emphasizing socio-demographic factors related the injury including sex and gender differences, to inform areas for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.  Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a member of Ohio State’s Chronic Brain Injury Program. She completed her BSE in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, and MS and PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science at the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on understanding the short- and long-term effects of contact sports participation and sport-related concussion with the overarching goals to inform public policy regarding youth sports participation and to improve outcomes in current and former athletes. Dr. Justin Karr is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky in August 2020. He completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Neuropsychology Specialization at the University of Victoria in 2018, where his doctoral studies and research were supported by the Vanier Scholarship. He completed my clinical internship year at the Seattle VA hospital, and my postdoctoral training within the Harvard Medical School system at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. His research to date has focused on neuropsychological assessment methods, cross-cultural validation of psychological tests, cognitive aging, and the psychological and cognitive sequelae of brain injury.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Lower Extremity Movement Quality Does Not Moderate Internal Training Load Response of Male Collegiate Soccer Athletes" authored by Tara Condon, MS, ATC and colleagues. Article: https://bit.ly/2YxJT4F

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the articles Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Soccer: 2014–2015 Through 2018–2019 and Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Cross Country: 2014–2015 Through 2018–2019 by Dr. Avinash Chandran and colleagues. This article was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Avinash Chandran and Dr. Randy Cohen about the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Injury Surveillance Program and the recent thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training on NCAA injury epidemiology. Dr. Avinash Chandran joined the Datalys Center in January 2020 as the Director of the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program. Prior to joining the Datalys Center, Dr. Chandran was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he concurrently worked within the Matthew-Gfeller Sport-Related TBI Research Center, the Center for Study of Retired Athletes, and the Injury Prevention Research Center. Dr. Chandran is a quantitative Epidemiologist, and his research interests are in athlete health over the lifespan, with an emphasis on female athlete health. Dr. Chandran holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Maryland, College Park. He completed his Master of Science in Epidemiology, as well as his PhD in Epidemiology at the George Washington University. Dr. Randy Cohen has been Associate Athletics Director for Medical Services at the University of Arizona since 2001.  Before coming to Arizona Randy worked at Purdue University & University of Notre Dame.   Randy has a degree in athletic training from Purdue University, a degree in physical therapy from the University of Illinois- Chicago and a doctorate of physical therapy from Simmons College.  Randy has 30 years of experience in college sports medicine.  He is the former Chairperson of the NATA College and University Athletic Trainers Committee.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article Epidemiology of Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Football: 2014–2015 Through 2018–2019 by Dr. Avinash Chandran and colleagues. This article was featured in the July issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Chris Kuenze about the use of wearable technology to track patient outcomes after ACL reconstruction as well as his recent paper "Feasibility of a Wearable-Based Physical Activity Goal-Setting Intervention Among Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." Article Link: https://bit.ly/3j5KgM6 Dr. Chris Kuenze is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, a clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedics, and the Director of the the Sports Injury Research Laboratory. His primary research interest is the impact of ACL reconstruction on physical activity participation developing interventional approaches to promote physical activity during clinical care. His secondary interests include clinical evaluation of lower extremity neuromuscular function with the goals of reducing ACL re-injury risk and promoting positive long term patient outcomes.

Dr. Donovan summarizes "Reliability and Validity of a Clinical Assessment Tool for Measuring Scapular Motion in All 3 Anatomical Planes" by Oliver A. Silverson, MS, ATC; Nicole G. Lemaster, PhD, ATC, CES; Carolyn M. Hettrich, MD, MPH; Nicholas R. Heebner, PhD, ATC; Tim L. Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT   Article: https://bit.ly/3j8Bgpu

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller about her recent paper titled "Adoption of Lightning Safety Best-Practices Policies in the Secondary School Setting."   Article Link: https://bit.ly/3wg1Fow   Dr. Samantha Scarneo-Miller is an Assistant Professor Division of Athletic Training and the Program Director of the Athletic Training Education Program at West Virginia University.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Geoffrey Dover about his recent paper titled "Association Between Pain Catastrophizing and Pain and Cardiovascular Changes During a Cold-Pressor Test in Athletes."  Link: https://bit.ly/2TnYGMR Geoff Dover is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Certified Athletic Trainer. After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph he completed his Athletic Therapy training at Sheridan College. He then earned his masters degree and PhD at the University of Florida. For the last three years Dr. Dover was the director of the Graduate Athletic Training program at the University of Florida before starting his position at Concordia University at Concordia in 2008. Dr. Dover wants to thank all of his co-authors for making this study possible. Because of their hard work we were able to identify these findings and make contributions towards understanding pain in athletes.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Neuroplasticity in Corticolimbic Brain Regions in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" by Dr. Shelby Baez and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article link: https://bit.ly/32D9GaC

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the article "Identifying Range-of-Motion Deficits and Talocrural Joint Laxity After an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain" by Dr. Bethany Wisthoff and colleagues. This article is featured in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. Article link: https://bit.ly/3u7sR8C

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Doug Casa, Dr. Yuri Hosokawa, and Dr. William Adams about their recent series of papers discussing best practices for heat safety and environmental monitoring. Dr. Douglas Casa is the Chief Executive Office for the Korey Stringer Institute and a full professor at the University of Connecticut. In 2008 he was the recipient of the medal for distinguished athletic training research from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2016 Dr. Casa received the highest honor in his field when he was named a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (FNAK #556). He was named a fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2008. Dr. Yuri Hosokawa is an Associate Professor at Waseda University in Tokyo Japan. Her research interests include prevention and education of sudden death in sport, establishing best practices in road race medicine, development of regional-specific heat guidelines for exertional heat illness prevention, and development of heat acclimatization guidelines for tactical athletes. William Adams is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. William has been a licensed Athletic Trainer since 2010 and has worked clinically in collegiate and secondary school settings. Dr. Adams’ research interests are focused on investigating various facets of exertional heat stroke, maximizing athletic performance in the heat and preventing sudden death in sport and physical activity.

Our special guest host, Dr. Shelby Baez, summarizes the article Health-Related Quality of Life in Former National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Collegiate Athletes Compared With Noncollegiate Athletes: A 5-Year Follow-Up by Dr. Janet Simon and colleagues. This article was featured in the recent Special Issue Celebrating Women Scholars in Athletic Training.

Our special guest host, Dr. Shelby Baez, summarizes the article Biomechanical Response to External Biofeedback During Functional Tasks in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability by Dr. Danielle Torp and colleagues. This article was featured in the recent Special Issue Celebrating Women Scholars in Athletic Training.

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Dr. Stacy Walker about her recent article titled “The Role Mentoring Plays in the Transition to Practice of Newly Credentialed Athletic Trainers." Stacy E. Walker PhD, ATC, FNATA is a Professor of Athletic Training at Ball State University. She has over 50 peer reviewed journal articles, more than 70 professional presentations. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and the Athletic Training Education Journal and is a member of the NATA Research and Education Foundation Research Committee, the Board of Certifications Maintenance of Certification Task Force the Association of Standardized Patient Educators Grants and Research Committee.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Sandy Shultz, Dr. Lindsey Lepley, and Dr. Shelby Baez about the work investigating ACL injury risk and rehabilitation strategies for patients with ACL reconstruction. This interview is accompanying the release of a special issue of the Journal of Athletic Training women who are scholars in athletic training research. Dr. Sandy Shultz is a Professor of Kinesiology and Director of Women’s Health and Wellness in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is also a fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine, and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2015. Dr. Lindsey Lepley is an assistant professor of Athletic Training and co-director of the Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Biomechanics (ORB) Laboratory at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Much of Dr. Lepley's research focuses on the identification of neuromuscular mechanisms of dysfunction after ACL injury. Dr. Shelby Baez is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, the director of the BRAIN Lab, and a co-director of the Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation Labs at Michigan State University. Her research examines the impact of psychological responses on clinical outcomes after traumatic knee injury in the high functioning, physically active population.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Reid Fisher and Jarod Spraggins, MS, ATC about the recent paper titled "Outcomes of Embedded Athletic Training Services Within United States Air Force Basic Military Training"

Dr. Donovan summarized the article "Quadriceps Oxygenation During Exercise in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" which is featured in the February issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.

Dr. Donovan summarized the article "Weight-Bearing Versus Traditional Strength Assessments of the Hip" which is featured in the February issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.

Dr. Lizzie Elder interviews Kemba Ceronne Noel-London, MAT and Jessie "Trey" Porter, III, MA about their recent article titled “The Tip of the Iceberg”: Commentary on Sports, Health Inequity, and Trauma Exacerbated by COVID-19.

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Characteristics of Injuries Occurring During Cross-Country: A Report from the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network" by Dr. Ashley Marshall and colleagues. This article was featured in the recent thematic issue on running injuries.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Chris Napier, PhD, PT of the University of British Columbia and Max Paquette, PhD about their recent paper "Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Combined With Training Volume for Estimating Training Responses in Runners."

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Jean-Francois Esculier, PhD, PT and Blaise Dubois, BSc, PT about their recent paper "A Contemporary Approach to Patellofemoral Pain in Runners."

Dr. Luke Donovan summarizes the recent article "Can the “Appropriate” Footwear Prevent Injury in Leisure-Time Running? Evidence Versus Beliefs" by Dr. Laurent Malisoux and Dr. Daniel Theisen. This article was featured in the recent thematic issue on running injuries.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. David Howell and colleagues titled "Collision and Contact Sport Participation and Quality of Life Among Adolescent Athletes."

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article "Looking to Improve Your Practice? Consider the Science of Quality Improvement to Get Started" by Dr. Alison R. Snyder Valier.

Dr. Radzak discusses Work-Family Conflict of Collegiate and Secondary School Athletic Trainers Who Are Parents with Dr. Stephanie Singe and Kristin McKenney. Dr. Singe is an Associate Professor, and Clinical Education Coordinator of the CAATE accredited athletic training program at the University of Connecticut. Over the last 15 years she has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on subjects related to work-life balance, professional commitment and retention, and professional socialization. Her work has focused on determining factors that contribute to work-life conflict for the athletic trainer working in a variety of settings as well as strategies that can minimize the negative impact of those conflicts. Dr. Singe’s research efforts have also included gaining an appreciation of the complex and dynamic process on how an athletic trainer gains understanding of their varied roles within the profession as a means to facilitate improved role inductance and continuance. Kristin McKenney is an athletic trainer at Emerson College. McKenney is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and also certified in AED and CPR. In her career, she also has two publications and presentations, one on Treatment for Orthopaedic Conditions and the other based on treatments surrounding Orthopaedic Conditions, specifically, Myofascial Release.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article "A Prospective Study of Concussions and Health Outcomes in High School Football Players" by Timothy A. McGuine, PhD, ATC; Adam Pfaller, MD; Scott Hetzel, MS; Steven P. Broglio, PhD, ATC, FNATA; Erin Hammer, MD, MPH.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article "Concussion-Symptom Rating Correlation Between Pediatric Patients and Their Parents" by Tatiana Patsimas, MD; David R. Howell, PhD, ATC; Morgan N. Potter, BA; Aaron J. Provance, MD; Michael W. Kirkwood, PhD; Julie C. Wilson, MD.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Caroline Lisee Gender Differences in Psychological Responses to Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Before Return to Sport. Dr. Caroline Lisee received her Ph.D. from MSU in 2020 and is currently a post-doctoral fellow in the MOTION lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She studies aspects of muscular performance and physical activity after ACL injury to help identify clinical tools to reduce risk of re-injury and developing osteoarthritis.

Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews the guest editors for the Special Thematic Issue on Training Load and Recovery Management, Dr. Darin Padua and Dr. Jimmy Onate. Issue Link: bit.ly/3kScgR4 Dr. Jimmy Onate joined The Ohio State University in January 2010. He earned his PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002 with a focus in biomechanics and motor learning. He has been an academic research faculty member interested in all aspects of human movement relative to injury prevention and performance optimization since 2003.  Dr. Darin Padua is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Director of the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory. He is an adjunct faculty member in the following Departments at UNC: Orthopaedics, Biomedical Engineering, and Allied Health Sciences. Dr. Padua serves as the acting Chair of the Research Committee for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Foundation. His primary research interests focus on understanding factors that influence knee stability, identification of risk factors associated with knee injury, identification of evidence based prevention strategies for knee injury, and validation of performance enhancement training techniques.

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Natalie Kupperman, M.Ed. and Jennifer Tymkew, M.S., about wearable–derived workload metrics and injury risk in team-based sports. Jen Tymkew is currently an Associate Director for Athletic Training Services at Northwestern University working primarily with the men’s basketball team. She has been at Northwestern since 2009 and received degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky. Natalie Kupperman is currently a third year doctoral student at the University of Virginia where she studies the use of wearable technologies in improving training and healthcare outcomes in team-based sports.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Stephen W. West, BSc, PhD and colleagues title "Training Load, Injury Burden, and Team Success in Professional Rugby Union: Risk Versus Reward".  Article Link: https://bit.ly/2EjgS39

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Paula Barreiros Debien, MSc and colleagues titled "Training Load and Recovery During a Pre-Olympic Season in Professional Rhythmic Gymnasts". Article Link: https://bit.ly/2DqydWW

Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Dr. Zachary Winkelmann about the role of telemedicine in athletic training during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Winkelmann also discusses his recent publication in the Journal of Athletic Training titled Telemedicine Experiences of Athletic Trainers and Orthopaedic Physicians for Patients With Musculoskeletal Conditions. Dr. Winkelmann is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. He is interested in creating a patient-centered experience for athletic training and sports medicine services for all. His research interests include telemedicine and tactical athletes. Dr. Winkelmann teaches general medical and behavioral health concepts for the athletic training programs.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the article "Aspects of Technology That Influence Athletic Trainers' Current Patient Care Documentation Strategies in the Secondary School" by Dr. Sara Nottingham and colleagues. Article Link

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Cynthia Wright and Dr. Barbara Brandon about Closed-Reduction Techniques for Glenohumeral-, Patellofemoral-, and Interphalangeal-Joint Dislocations. Article Link: https://bit.ly/2CTEYjI Dr. Cynthia Wright is the Athletic Training Program Director and an associate professor of health sciences at Whitworth University.  She received her BA in Athletic Training from Whitworth University, went on for a masters degree at Texas State University, and finished her PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently completing an accredited residency program at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO during her sabbatical. Cynthia primarily teaches lower extremity evaluation and treatment, therapeutic modalities, biomechanics and evidence based practice courses in the MSAT program.  Her main area of research is the treatment of chronic ankle instability. Dr. Barbara Brandon is a clinical associate professor with the University of Washington School of Medicine.  She graduated from a residency in family medicine and continued on to complete fellowships in sports medicine and faculty development.  Currently, she is finishing a fellowship in wilderness medicine and is employed by Chas Health working with the underserved. In 2019, she was honored with the Physician of the Year Award from the Washington State Athletic Trainers Association.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the article "Lower Limb Asymmetry After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes" by Dr. Gerwyn Hughes and colleagues. Article Link

Dr. Hibberd interviews an interdisciplinary team of research and clinicians who are working to characterize the effects of COVID-19 on delivery of athletic training healthcare services in the collegiate athletics environment as well as athletic trainers' perceptions of current safety protocols. This impressive research team includes: Tom Abdenour (@TomAbdenour), Head Athletic Trainer, San Diego State University Dr. Justin DiSanti (@JustinDiSanti), Post-doctoral Researcher, A.T. Still University Dr. Christy Eason (@CM_Eason), Vice President for Sport Safety, Korey Stringer Institute Dr. Eric Post, Assistant Professor, Indiana State University Dr. Hayley Root (@_hjroot), Assistant Professor, Northern Arizona University

Dr. Donovan summarizes an article by Dr. Leif Madsen and colleagues titled "Using Normative Data and Unilateral Hopping Tests to Reduce Ambiguity in Return-to-Play Decisions." Dr. Leif Madsen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University Bloomington.   Article Link: https://bit.ly/3hDy6Gl

Dr. Donovan summarizes a recent article by Dr. Julie Burland and colleagues titled "What Are Our Patients Really Telling Us? Psychological Constructs Associated With Patient-Reported Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." Dr. Burland is currently a post-doctoral research fellow at the Spaulding National Running Center at Harvard Medical School and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital.   Article Link: https://bit.ly/2Ep2FBr

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Dr. Brianna Mills, Ron Courson, Dr. James Ellis, and Dr. Stanley Herring about their recent papers titled "Consensus Recommendations on the Prehospital Care of the Injured Athlete With a Suspected Catastrophic Cervical Spine Injury" and "Best Practices and Current Care Concepts in Prehospital Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete in American Tackle Football."   Dr. Brianna Mills is a Research Scientist at the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center at the University of Washington. Dr. Mills was responsible for leading the the consensus building process and served as the first authors of the consensus paper discussed in this video.   Ron Courson has served as Director of Sports Medicine with the University of Georgia Athletic Association since 1995. He previously served as Director of Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama from 1991-1995 and Director of Rehabilitation with Samford University from 1989-1991. Courson received his undergraduate degree in education/physical education from Samford University, performed two years of graduate work at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, and graduated with honors from the Medical College of Georgia with a degree in physical therapy. Courson is a national registered advanced emergency medical technician as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   Stanley A. Herring, MD, is senior medical advisor and co-founder of The Sports Institute at UW Medicine, medical director of Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Health for UW Medicine, and co-medical director of the Sports Concussion Program, a partnership between UW Medicine and Seattle Children's.   Dr. James Ellis specializes in emergency medicine in Greenville, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans with his medical degree in 1985. He is affiliated with numerous hospitals in South Carolina and more, including Ghs Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Jaclyn Caccese and colleagues titled "Clinical Reaction-Time Performance Factors in Healthy Collegiate Athletes." Dr. Jaclyn Caccese is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She has extensive experience in evaluating head impact biomechanics in sport and using virtual reality to probe human cognitive and motor function. Specific skills include interdisciplinary research, including motion analysis; research study design, implementation, and coordination; statistical analysis; and scientific writing and communication. Article Link: https://bit.ly/2AbD6BJ

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Gary Wilkerson and colleagues titled "Concussion History and Neuromechanical Responsiveness Asymmetry." Dr. Gary Wilkerson, Professor of Graduate Athletic Training, was inducted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame in 2016. Wilkerson’s research is primarily in lower extremity biomechanics and ankle injuries. His recent work has focused on predictive modeling for identification of individual athletes who possess potentially modifiable characteristics associated with elevated injury risk.   Article Link: https://bit.ly/2zDpfE3

Dr. Kara Radzak and special guest host Brendan Connell, M.S., ATC interview Dr. Meredith Kneavel and Dr. William Ernst about their recent papers titled "Development of a Peer Education Program to Improve Concussion Knowledge and Reporting in Collegiate Athletes" and "Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Peer Concussion-Education Program for Collegiate Athletes." Dr. Kneavel is the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ernst is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Founding Executive Director of the Center for Concussion Education and Research at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Cailbhe Doherty and colleagues titled "Devising a Pace-Based Definition for “The Wall”: An Observational Analysis of Marathoners' Subjective Experiences of Fatigue."

Dr. Lizzie Hibberd interviews Dr. Kara Radzak about her recent paper "Defining Athletic Training in the Military Setting: A Survey Investigation Into Professional Characteristics, Preparation, and Barriers in Clinical Practice." Dr. Kara Radzak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Health Sciences at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Rémy Gérard, PT and colleagues titled "Eccentric Training and Biceps Femoris Architecture and Strength: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis."

Dr. Hibberd interviews Dr. Lindsey Lepley from the University of Michigan regarding her recent paper "Morphology and Anabolic Response of Skeletal Muscles Subjected to Eccentrically or Concentrically Biased Exercise" and the importance of basic science research in sports medicine.

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Alicia Pike Lacy and colleagues titled "Collegiate Athletic Trainers' Experiences With External Pressures Faced During Decision Making."

Dr. Kara Radzak and co-host Blaise Kriley, ATC interview Dr. Lindsey Eberman and Dr. Lacey Runyon about their recent article titled "Understanding the Athletic Trainer's Role in the Return-to-Learn Process at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III Institutions".

Dr. Donovan summarizes the recent article by Dr. Leslie Oglesby and colleagues titled "Athletic Trainer Burnout: A Systematic Review of the Literature."