Sports Medicine on Tap

Live from Philadelphia on NATA Radio Row! We are joined by Dr. Ricker Adkins, Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Adkins shares his wealth of experience transitioning from Division I collegiate athletics to shaping the next generation of athletic trainers in academia. We dive into the current state of MSAT clinical education, preceptor development, and how to bridge the gap between classroom theory and sideline reality.

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We are sitting down on NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, NATA's Director of Membership and AT-in-Residence!

Katie breaks down the association's latest initiatives to support athletic trainers at every stage of their careers. We discuss building meaningful member connections, expanding professional support systems, and how NATA is working behind the scenes to strengthen the profession.

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Welcome back to Sports Medicine on Tap! Today we’re running a rapid-fire "Around the Horn" style breakdown of the biggest injury headlines in pro sports.

Episode Highlights:

- Conor McGregor’s devastating ACL/meniscus tear at UFC 329

- Joshua Kuroda-Grauer’s emergency testicular surgery & sideline triage

- Ben Askren’s miraculous wrestling comeback 1 year after a double lung transplant

- LeBron James signing with the Philly 76ers: Old Man vs. Joel Embiid Injury Watch

Special thanks to our sponsors Virtua Health (Virtua.org/ortho) and Protect3D (www.protect3d.io)

The future of protective athletic bracing is here! We are back at the desk on NATA Radio Row sitting down with Kevin Gehsmann, the Co-Founder and CEO of Protect3D.

In this episode, Kevin explains how Protect3D is giving athletic trainers the power to order a full suite of custom-molded protective gear using a simple 30-second iPhone scan. We go behind the scenes of how their custom 3D-printed splints, AC joint pads, and custom facemasks are keeping players in the NBA, NHL, and MLS fully protected and functional on the field.

A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

We are live from NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Charles Dawson, the CEO of TenCate Grass!

In this fast-paced discussion, Charles dives into the cutting-edge engineering and surface mechanics behind Pivot Performance Turf. We break down how modern synthetic turf is designed to optimize cleat release, mimic natural grass, and actively lower lower-extremity injury rates on the field.

A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

We are kicking off our exclusive on-location series straight from the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Welcome to NATA Radio Row on Tap. To get things started, we are sitting down at the desk with NATA President AJ Duffy, ATC.

In this fast-paced discussion, AJ breaks down the heavy-hitting topics impacting athletic trainers on the ground today. We dive straight into the current state of professional advocacy, major legislative milestones securing clinical recognition, and the actionable steps the association is taking to actively advance the profession.

A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

Grab a drink and talk shop with us right from the expo floor!

We are going to release a slew of excellent episodes over the next few weeks, all of which, were recorded at the NATA annual meeting 2026, held in Philadelphia. We will likely be posting two episodes per week, and this one serves as both an overview and wrap up of what is on the horizon!

Welcome back to Sports Medicine on Tap! Grab a drink and pull up a chair as Dr. Brandon Olaya, DAT, ATC, along with Dr. Steven Frey and Dr. Nick Bertha, break down the biggest injury headlines across professional sports this week.

On this episode:

• Adolis García (Philadelphia Phillies): We dive into the biomechanics of his season-ending latissimus dorsi repair surgery. Why does the late-cocking phase of throwing put this massive muscle at risk, and what does a bone-anchor repair look like on the table?

• Malik Nabers (NY Giants): Don't let the "minor cleanup" headlines fool you. We discuss the reality of a secondary knee scope, the formation of a cyclops lesion after an ACL/meniscus repair, and what this timeline means for his rookie season.

• Finals War of Attrition: The medical bills are dropping from the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Finals. From Mark Stone skating on a torn adductor to Jalen Brunson's terrifying Game 1 knee buckle, we debate the line between championship grit and clinical risk.

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We welcome back Dr. Marc Harwood as we discuss some of the misrepresentations of information on social media. We discuss some of the potential benefits as well as some of the very real concerns and why the way information framed on social media, regarding medicine and recovery, can not always be trusted.

episode 150 - Misinformation on social media by Steven Frey