The PATS Podcast

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The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society invites you to join Jason Kopec as he starts a conversation with members of the athletic training community and experts from around the country to engage an... more

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August 10, 2021 Episode 21: Heat Illness with Dr. Stearns
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stearns, PhD, ATC and COO of the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) within the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Stearns specializes in preventing sudden death in sport and dives deep into prevention, recognition and treatment of heat related illness. This show is perfect as we gear up for preseason fall sports. Listen now!! Link in bio.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹KSI’s structure and programs.
🔹What is NCCSIR.
🔹 KSI’s role in helping push policy change at the state level.
🔹Policy and procedures pertinent to preventing sudden death in sport.
🔹Gearing up for preseason.
🔹Importance if heat acclimatization.
🔹Heat illness red flags.
🔹Cold water immersion.
🔹Prevention strategies.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Twitter: @BeccaStearns
▶️ Email: [email protected]
▶️ KSI: https://ksi.uconn.edu
▶️ https://www.nata.org/press-release/092519/interassociation-recommendations-preventing-catastrophic-injury-and-death
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
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1h 6min
July 13, 2021 Episode 20 Sports Performance with John O'Neil
Episode 20 Sports Performance with John O'Neil

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On today’s episode, we are joined by John O’Neil, CSCS, and the Director of Performance at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts. @cspmass specializes in baseball athlete development and has a strong history of producing elite and healthy pitchers. John gives us a peak into the high performance world and shares his experience and philosophy on performance enhancement and injury prevention for the overhead athlete.

In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹John’s role as Director of Performance and the CSP Model.
🔷 Exercise selection, session setup and flow.
🔷 Gold standard performance metrics.
🔷 Critical thinking vs. protocol based programs.
🔷 Building culture and consistency.
🔷 Assessment, warm up and movement.
🔷 Arm slots and shoulder mobility.
🔷 Arm care for baseball players.

Resources and contact info:
▶️ @oneilstrength
▶️ @cresseysportsperformance
▶️ @cspmass

#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine
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1h 9min
June 08, 2021 Episode 19: Talking Mental Health With Dr. Lindsey Keenan Mental Health
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On today’s episode, we have Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor at West Chester University, Lindsey Keenan, PhD, LAT, ATC. Dr. Keenan has focused her career on helping athletes and other ATs understand the importance of mental health. This show is packed with useful information and resources to help you better talk about and help treat athletes struggling with mental health issues.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹Why Lindsey chose to focus on mental health.
🔹The importance of normalizing conversations around mental health.
🔹The big rocks of mental health for athletes.
🔹Mental health and high performance.
🔹Resources.
🔹Finding the right provider.
🔹Mental health misconceptions.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/mental-health
▶️ http://www.gopromotionhealth.com
▶️ Crisis Text-line: 741741
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59min
May 11, 2021 Episode 18: Financial Strategies That We Weren't Taught in School with Matt Shade
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On today’s episode, we have Matthew Shade, M.Ed. and Financial Representative from the Independence Planning group in Philadelphia. But Matthew didn’t start his career in finance...he started it on the sidelines as an athletic trainer. Now he had dedicated his time to provide financial resources and education to athletic trainers and other healthcare workers.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Mathew’s journey from AT to finance.
🔹Financial organization.
🔹Budgeting.
🔹Shifting your focus throughout your career.
🔹Protecting your income.
🔹Debt management.
🔹The most common mistakes folks make.
🔹(Financial) Residency Program.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.ipgroup.info
▶️ www.thelivingbalancesheet.com
▶️ www.wealthsteps.com
▶️ Matthew’s Cell: 215-595-7132
▶️ Matthew’s email: [email protected]
#athletictrainer #athletictraining #nata #gopats #sportsmed #sportsmedicine #finance #financialsecurity #money
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40min
April 13, 2021 Episode 17 Tanya Miller Governmental Affairs Committee
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On today’s episode, we are joined by the Chair of the PATS Governmental Affairs Committee, Tanya Miller, MS, LAT, ATC. If you are a young professional or you are not well versed in the Pennsylvania Practice Act, you won’t want to miss this show. Tanya dives into so much valuable information that is critical for ATs to know and understand.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹How Tanya got started in the world of governmental affairs.
🔹What it means to be licensed and how it protects the residents of PA.
🔹The importance of reading and understanding the PA Practice Act.
🔹Written protocols vs standing written prescriptions.
🔹The emergency declaration expansion act.
🔹What’s next for the governmental affairs committee.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.gopats.org
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50min
March 09, 2021 Episode 16: National Athletic Training Month
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On today’s episode, we have a mash up of guests from across the state who have had to drastically pivot from their traditional role in light of the pandemic. We are joined by Janelle Nolt, MS, LAT, ATC, Dr. Jason Scibek, PhD, LAT, ATC and athletic training student Christine Abdel to highlight the adaptability of athletic trainers and their essential role in healthcare.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Roles pre and post pandemic.
🔹How athletic training prepared our guests for a pandemic.
🔹Why ATs are essential to healthcare.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.UPMCSPORTSMEDICINE.com
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49min
February 25, 2021 Episode 15: Concussions with Dr.Collins and Dr. Kontos
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Anthony P. Kontos, PhD and Dr. Michael (Micky) Collins, PhD to discuss the concussion protocols they are using and researching at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
In this episode:
🔹Pathophysiology of a concussion.
🔹The 6 types of concussion.
🔹Targeted treatment.
🔹Assessment.
🔹VOMS.
🔹Early exertion and exercise.
🔹Return to play.
🔹Recovery time.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Concussion A Clinical Profile Approach to Assessment and Treatment
▶️[email protected]
▶️[email protected]
▶️rethinkconcussions.upmc.com
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33min
February 25, 2021 Episode 14: Covid-19 Playbook with Dr. Jeanne Doperak
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On today’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Jeanne Doperak, DO to tackle everything COVID-19. Dr. Doperak is a primary care sports medicine physician with UPMC and she played a pivotal role in developing the UPMC Sports Medicine Playbook which provides guidelines for return to sports during the pandemic. This show does not disappoint. We had questions and Dr. Doperak gave us answers.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Dr. Doperak’s experience working for UPMC
🔹The UPMC Sports Medicine Playbook
🔹Guidelines for return to sport during COVID-19
🔹Common sense strategies for spacing and scheduling
🔹Surface contact, respiratory droplets and masking
🔹Making decisions based on the current climate within your community
🔹Testing and contact tracing
🔹Return to play after COVID-19
🔹The vaccine
Resources and contact info:
▶️ www.upmcsportsmedicine.com
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1h 2min
February 25, 2021 Episode 13: Telehealth with Dr. Winkelmann
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Zachary Winkelmann, PhD, SCAT, ATC to dive into the topic of Telehealth. This is a super informative show and we cover everything you need to know to start treating patients virtually.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹How a long commute to the doctor’s office sparked an interest in telehealth.
🔹Best practices to legally and safely practice telemedicine.
🔹The best tech options to optimize the patient/clinician experience.
🔹How to assess an injury virtually and the importance of a good history.
🔹Creative ways to measure ROM and do special tests.
🔹Telerehabilitation. What is it and how to do it.
🔹Unique ways to integrate telemedicine into your practice.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ DOXY.ME
▶️ HEALTHYROSTER.COM
▶️ CCHPCA.ORG
▶️ AMERICANTELEMED.ORG
▶️https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(20)30542-5/fulltext
▶️ @zachwinkelmann (Twitter)
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45min
February 25, 2021 Episode 12: PATS Diversity and Inclusivity Committee Part 2
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Welcome back PATS Podcast fans. On today’s episode, the PATS Diversity and Inclusivity Committee joins us for round 2 to discuss Inclusivity within Athletic Training. Plus, Em Munson joins us as a special guest to discuss their research and experience. This is a truly impactful show that you don’t want to miss.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Terminology surrounding inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ community.
🔹Everything pronouns.
🔹The difference between inclusion and tolerance.
🔹Simple ways to ensure your AT facilities are inclusive.
🔹Transgender medicine and important thoughts on optimizing healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ DLMA.ORG
▶️ WPATH.ORG
▶️ CAMPUSPRIDE.ORG
▶️ HRC.ORG
▶️ PFLAG.ORG
▶️ TRANSEQUALITY.ORG
▶️ @LGBTQNATA
▶️ [email protected]
▶️ @lgbtATstudy
▶️ [email protected]
▶️ [email protected]
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59min

FAQs about The PATS Podcast:

How many episodes does The PATS Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.