AT Corner

By Sandy and Randy HarrisMedicine Health & Fitness

AT Corner episodes

July 19, 2021 Days We Thought Would Never End - Longest Work Day Stories from Athletic Trainers - 61
Working within the athletic world can create a very unique schedule. We are sharing ATs stories of their longest work day. Going to work at lunch and leaving at lunch the next day is not for the faint of heart, but can create a lot of memories with those that share that experience.
Featuring stories from Jen K, Mike M, Allison W, Michael L, Jackie S, Gabe R, April O, Dr. Kreiswirth & many more!
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37 min
July 12, 2021Wearable, Long Duration, Low Intensity Ultrasound - 60
Reviewing the physiological effects of low intensity ultrasound, discussing the clinical evidence for the use of long duration, low intensity ultrasound, and explaining why long duration, low intensity ultrasound may lead to better outcomes than traditional ultrasound.
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Timestamps
2:14- Physiological effects of low-intensity ultrasound
-Tendons
Increased collagen synthesis

Improved collagen alignment
-Muscle
Improved satellite cell proliferation

Improved protein expression
-Ligament
Improved mechanical properties

Increased collagen diameter
5:55- Clinical use of long duration, low intensity ultrasound
-Achilles and elbow tendonopathy
Improved pain and strength
-Knee osteoarthritis
Improved pain and function over 6 weeks
-Upper trap trigger points
Improved pain over 4 weeks
9:55- What makes long duration, low intensity ultrasound different than traditional ultrasound
-More sound energy is absorbed
-Heating is done gradually
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25 min
July 05, 2021 What’s in a Mentor? Stories and Advice from Athletic Trainers - 59
Within the medical community, mentorship is vital to the development of future clinicians. This is especially true for ATs. Mentors are there every step of the way, helping us work through our lowest lows and celebrating our highest highs. We are sharing stories from ATs about the impact mentors can have as you grow throughout your career.
Featuring stories from Christopher R, Haley L, Jeremy Jackson @sportsmedicinebroadcast, Aaron R, Sawyer F, Nicolette M, Cassie C, Destini M, Erin G, Erika W, Alex L, Lindsey P, Christi, Justin N, & many more!
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47 min
June 28, 2021 Therapeutic Ultrasound: More than Placebo - 58
Reviewing how therapeutic ultrasound works, discussing the effects that ultrasound has at the tissue level, presenting the clinical evidence for therapeutic ultrasound, and steps to take to maximize your ultrasound outcomes.
Timestamps
1:42- How does therapeutic ultrasound work
2:20- Therapeutic Ultrasound mechanism of action
-Cavitation
-Microstreaming
5:27- Evidence for Therapeutic Ultrasound
-Studies in low back pain, ankle sprains, lower extremity musculoskeletal pathologies showed no more beneficial than placebo
-Carpal tunnel syndrome
-Studies looking at additional treatments with ultrasound show no additional benefit
-Studies that showed no effect used parameters that did not match their goals
14:51- Maximizing your ultrasound outcomes
-Use the correct parameters
-Ensure the duration of treatment is sufficient (some treatments may need to be 10-15 minutes)
-Ensure the equipment is calibrated
-Shop for high quality equipment
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26 min
June 21, 2021 Candid Baseball with Chad and Kevan (from Candid Athletic Training) - 57
We're talking all things baseball with the Candid Guys! ATs working baseball can be in for a long season, but the shenanigans that ensue throughout the season can be an escape from the usual. Whether it's wearing catcher's gear to work for 48 hours or responding to a bilateral shoulder dislocation, it is never a dull moment in the world of baseball.
Featuring stories from Katie W, Haley L, Maddy S, Josh M, Nick, Amara, Christina F, Alyson S & many more!
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1 hr 14 min
June 14, 2021TENS and the Evidence of its Effectiveness - 56
Reviewing the relevant anatomy related to pain transmission, discussing how pain is transmitted through the nervous system, and presenting how TENS decreases pain and its’ effectiveness in the clinic!
Timestamps
1:09- Relevant anatomy related to pain
-Nociceptors
C fibers

A-Deltas
-Mechanoreceptors
A-Beta
-Brain
Thalamus

PAG/Raphe Nucleus/Reticular Formation
4:14- How pain is transmitted throughout the nervous system
7:26- How TENS decreases pain
-Gate Control Theory
-Role of the Brain
Descending Pain Inhibition
12:28- Clinical Efficacy of TENS
-Pain Relief
-Arthrogenic Inhibition
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30 min
June 08, 2021 Fun in the Sun - AT Summer Camp Stories! - 55
Time to bust out the sunscreen! We are sharing stories from ATs about covering summer camps. From tantrums to a bowling injury at a tennis camp, we have the stories that will keep you cool as get your AT tan.
Featuring stories from Katie L, Whitney C, Shelby C, Stephanie F, Haley L, & many more!
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44 min
May 31, 2021Working Through Burnout with Erica Marcano - 54
In this interview we asked @notorious.atc, Erica Marcano, about burnout among ATs, how it can manifest in the AT, how to be an advocate for you and your colleagues well being, and the tools to improve your self-care.
Timestamps
5:48- What is burnout
-Components
Emotional exhaustion

Depersonalization

Decreased perception of personal accomplishments
7:26- How does burnout present in ATs
-Changes in personality, withdrawal, irritability, etc.
9:27- Managing time when time is not in your control
-Energy management
11:10- Figuring out the self-care that works for you
-What makes you happy

-What made you happy when you were younger and how that works with your life now
14:20- How to advocate for yourself and your colleagues’ self-care
17:47- The AT stereotype narrative
23:06- Battling the possibility of guilt/shame some may give for addressing burnout
-Reflect if this is true for me

-Others are viewing the situation from their lens
24:51- Approaching a colleague that is experiencing the signs and symptoms of burnout
27:06- Role of self-talk in burnout
-Gratitude practice

-Would you say what you said to yourself to your friend/roommate/family, etc.

-Make sure you believe your own self-talk
33:31- Factors that contribute to burnout in ATs
-Role strain
Role ambiguity

Role conflict
35:51- Burnout EAP
Link: https://www.thenotoriousatc.com/pdf-download
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ARTICLE CITATIONS used for this episode (From Erica!): https://atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/blog
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44 min
May 24, 2021 There's a Light at the End of the Tunnel - Burnout Stories from Athletic Trainers - 53
Burnout is becoming a tragic reality within the medical community, especially among ATs. We are sharing stories from ATs about what burnout feels like, what it looks like, and some strategies to prevent feeling burnt out!
Featuring stories from Josh M, Shelby C, April O, Maddy S, Miguel M, Sofia W, Albert T, Sawyer F, Cassie C, & many more!
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33 min
May 17, 2021NMES for Muscle Reeducation - 52
Reviewing the principles of electrical stimulation, discussing the difference between voluntary and electrically induced muscle contraction, and presenting the evidence for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) effectiveness in rehabilitation
Timestamps
2:52- Principles of Electrical Stimulation
6:00- Physiology of electrically induced muscle contractions
-Size Principle

-Motor unit recruitment
10:17- Evidence for the clinical use of NMES
-Strength

-Is this better than volitionary contractions

-Hypertrophy

-Activation
21:44- Optimal Parameters
-30-50 Hz

-200-400 microseconds

-1:5 Duty cycle
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2024 CEU Update:
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27 min

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AT Corner highlights stories from real athletic trainers showcasing the best parts of the profession, the worst parts, and everything in between. Our CEU episodes are conversational education topics made for clinicians to dive deeper into their clinical practice!