tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.comments2023-09-01T07:00:44.249-05:00SWATA Young ProfessionalsTiffany McGuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06098239241424015884noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-89620652751691617432014-10-01T20:29:22.332-05:002014-10-01T20:29:22.332-05:00It also makes sense to talk to the health teacher ...It also makes sense to talk to the health teacher and work together to teach the young people about preventative health care and avoiding injuries. Excellent tips here!Stethoscope Guidehttp://www.stethoscopeguide.com/review-3m-littmann-classic-ii-s-e-stethoscope/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-80363152256025702712014-03-26T08:42:29.198-05:002014-03-26T08:42:29.198-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Board of Certificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597869286875565822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-24823356250026556732014-03-26T08:42:07.103-05:002014-03-26T08:42:07.103-05:00Make sure to find the Board of Certification (BOC)...Make sure to find the Board of Certification (BOC) on LinkedIn also to find updates and articles about the athletic training profession. https://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3450140Board of Certificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597869286875565822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-69373188209009623042013-10-17T11:21:30.046-05:002013-10-17T11:21:30.046-05:00I came across this post and although I am not a Gr...I came across this post and although I am not a Graduate Assistant, I found it very informative in general. The tips, especially the ones about incorporating and planning are useful in any field. Dontae Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815465503051234475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-25706372975076010522012-12-27T05:00:05.320-06:002012-12-27T05:00:05.320-06:00You are keeping we motivated!
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Holiday Ren...You are keeping we motivated!<br />thanks,<br /><a href="http://www.gdaystays.com" rel="nofollow"> Holiday Rental Apartments </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gdaystays.com" rel="nofollow"> Accommodation in New Jersey </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gdaystays.com" rel="nofollow"> Reliable Housing in Manhattan </a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365423217154207645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-23291975943291300722012-11-06T22:03:04.796-06:002012-11-06T22:03:04.796-06:00I have shared your frustration and had a similar u...I have shared your frustration and had a similar upbringing in that saying "trainer" was unacceptable. I'm from California where licensure has not yet been obtained, and where "trainer" almost always means personal trainer. Then, I moved to Texas where "trainer" often means athletic trainer. This was a really hard adjustment for me because I'm so used to cringing and feeling a bit disrespected/misunderstood when I am called a trainer. That said I have been an advocate for proper terminology in Texas just like I was in California. I'll say that it is certainly harder here.<br /><br />Advocating for proper terminology is not easy, but I've found that if I approach others with respect and courtesy, I can make some real gains. It is so important to not transfer my frustration onto those I am educating. It's not their fault they don't understand, and it's not going to change over night. But, with persistence and hard work, it will change. We just have to be patient and committed to the cause. <br /><br />Some ideas:<br /><br />1) I do a similar concept to a "swear jar" where I have words that are not allowed to be said in your ATR. For example, my list includes perf, totes, other annoying abbreviations, curse words, and of course trainer and training room.<br /><br />2) I tease my athletes when they say "trainer" and say things like "excuse me? What was that?" and eventually, they get it and it becomes sort of a fun thing. Also, I've found that often after being teasingly corrected a couple times, the athlete will ask "what's the big deal, anyway?" and then I have an opportunity to educate them on their terms. These athletes have also been known to educate each other (ie. incoming freshmen)<br /><br />3) Maybe at the beginning of the next school year or semester, sit down with your coaches in your staff meeting and ask them to refer to you as an "athletic trainer." I did this, and expected to get shot down but surprisingly my coaches were supportive. I explained the reasons why it is important to me (the NATA asks us to, it's a respect thing, media relations), and then just told them how much I would appreciate it if they could use proper terminology.<br /><br />Hope my experiences may prove helpful to some of you others out there. Bottom line is you have to do what works for you, but whatever it is, figure it out and do it! You will see change happen!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117981167305178291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-86432031995102981842012-10-27T05:30:04.721-05:002012-10-27T05:30:04.721-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.DumbShit ATsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-62109678642759404912012-10-03T10:44:12.434-05:002012-10-03T10:44:12.434-05:00Not only is this a frustration for athletic traine...Not only is this a frustration for athletic trainers, but it creates a situation where the coaches are telling kids not to report injuries and/or go to the doctor! What we started doing was contacting the physician directly and asking them to clarify the student-athlete's limitations. If it is a shoulder injury, can s/he ride the bike? do lower body lifting? If they are on total rest for the knee, can they do abs? I express to the doctors that I am working to keep them active, conditioned and engaged and not interested in prolonging their injury. I have found that by developing a relationship with several doctors in town, their notes are getting much more specific.<br />I feel your pain!Carissa Spraberry M Ed, ATC, LAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091606947168357348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-66680835062103386942012-10-02T17:57:16.576-05:002012-10-02T17:57:16.576-05:00The Nike Training Club is a great app for exercise...The Nike Training Club is a great app for exercise ideas and workouts, each workout is laid out with video and picture demos and range from beginner to advanced. <br /><br />We use accuweather and SkyGuard for our weather alert system, accuweather has a free app that has a great map.Stephanie Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317104015147388793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-70917035919904994482012-09-25T15:56:03.587-05:002012-09-25T15:56:03.587-05:00Is anyone using the Vivature Injury Tracking Softw...Is anyone using the Vivature Injury Tracking Software? We just started using it and I love it. We have iPads as well to assist with treatment and injury tracking while we are at our satellite areas and/or on the road. Has anyone had any issues with their app?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182930462779056968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-81392154304905872012-09-18T09:18:42.811-05:002012-09-18T09:18:42.811-05:00Great post! I didn't know about some of those...Great post! I didn't know about some of those apps!<br /><br />Another great one is CoachSmart, developed by Vanderbilt University.<br /><br />It uses your phone's location show lightning strikes within 25 miles of your location and track lightning strikes within 6, 12 and 24 miles<br />•Monitor heat index and wind chill<br />•View current weather conditions <br />•Access information that athletic trainers commonly share, such as hydration and nutrition tips, injury prevention, concussion guidelines, and when to go to the emergency room<br />•Build team contact lists and use the group texting feature to make game day and practice updates a breeze.<br /><br />I have it and have all my coaches use it.<br /><br />In the Apple App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coachsmart/id523269171?mt=8<br /> <br />For Android: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=coachsmart<br /><br /> Carissa Spraberry M Ed, ATC, LAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091606947168357348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-41872057157587258992012-02-02T15:50:39.266-06:002012-02-02T15:50:39.266-06:00As an athletic training student in high school, I ...As an athletic training student in high school, I was mentored by a woman who had never been married and to my knowledge had not dated in a while. She did not have children. Now that she is just over 50, she has began dating a man, but will never have kids. She put her life into her work and now she has realized there is more than just work.<br /><br />Most local female ATs work in the high schools. Some of them are leaving their athletic training positions to only teach. Others are moving to be PTAs and work 8-5 hours.<br /><br />When I went to college, I found that the females employed in the ATR were all single. The eldest in her mid-thirties also did not date or have a husband or children. She has recently moved to a physician extender position and out of the collegiate setting.<br /><br />Other AT friends my age do not have children and some are beginning to get married (middle-late 20s). My non-AT friends are almost all married and have one child if not more at this time. <br /><br />I think it is really sad, but being on a bus traveling for 53 away baseball games of the 57 scheduled(home games are over Easter weekend) is not condusive to a happy family life. This is the life my boyfriend who is an AT lives.<br /><br />ATs should answer to physicians, not to coaches or ADs. The medical care model that Boston University has out of student health is much more family orientated.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903270856943264172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-60685163347199816382012-01-10T00:29:57.893-06:002012-01-10T00:29:57.893-06:00Hello,Very nice article iam seeing after a long ti...Hello,Very nice article iam seeing after a long time with valuable and clear content.Thanks for posting.<a href="http://www.sampleforms.org/student-self-evaluation-form.html" rel="nofollow">Student Self Evaluation Form</a>Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850162650223557313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-40128759722080588172011-11-12T18:06:37.344-06:002011-11-12T18:06:37.344-06:00Congrats on the new job, TIffany! I love your pos...Congrats on the new job, TIffany! I love your post. You're so right, and we should be so proud of what we can do!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117981167305178291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-77079705253419631322011-11-08T12:12:19.707-06:002011-11-08T12:12:19.707-06:00You are so right! It is my hope that these titles...You are so right! It is my hope that these titles, Physician Extender, OPA, etc., which are synonymous in duties and knowledge to Athletic Trainers will be recognized as such.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565192301652949635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-12098533609843557222011-10-18T00:32:55.439-05:002011-10-18T00:32:55.439-05:00I expected an athletic trainer salary to be pretty...I expected an <a href="http://athletictrainersalary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">athletic trainer salary</a> to be pretty good. I'm surprised to hear AT's are struggling to get by on their wage.Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-43063199638333117632011-06-07T14:57:19.958-05:002011-06-07T14:57:19.958-05:00Bravery... brave to know that there is more out th...Bravery... brave to know that there is more out there for someone like you. Brave to step on faith that your knowledge, skills and education were meant for more. Brave to believe that your input can create a greater output. Brave to state all of this for others who are struggling with the same thoughts!Valnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-45597257102287942622011-01-13T10:24:35.068-06:002011-01-13T10:24:35.068-06:00Great post Carissa. I want to change the future o...Great post Carissa. I want to change the future of athletic training by working hard to see that every high school in the US has the services of an ATC!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980914139834268115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-49029332749302766162010-10-22T08:22:41.778-05:002010-10-22T08:22:41.778-05:00So true Beth! I am so sorry for their loss, but I ...So true Beth! I am so sorry for their loss, but I am sure it took a small part of the sting away knowing so many people were there to support them. My running joke lately is that all athletic trainers should be required to get a psychology minor because of all of the "other" things we deal with. The chair in my office becomes a venting point for many of my athletes, but I take pride in the fact they trust me with their feelings. I agree that we are in a unique situation to know things beyond the injury and the name, and we can use that to support, encourage and inspire our athletes, coaches, co-workers and ourselves! <br />All the best,<br />ValerieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-31243088825087609402010-10-12T18:39:34.430-05:002010-10-12T18:39:34.430-05:00Thank you for your honest and humble evaluation of...Thank you for your honest and humble evaluation of a fear that I know continually haunts me. I think that this dilemma is one that all YPs can relate to, and I hope you keep us updated!<br />Just know that your professionalism inspires me and I'm sure it will continue to do so when you are a mom!Carissa Spraberry M Ed, ATC, LAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091606947168357348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-35774772860352351712010-10-10T16:19:47.565-05:002010-10-10T16:19:47.565-05:00Wow, Tiff you haven't popped that baby out yet...Wow, Tiff you haven't popped that baby out yet! I wish I could leave you some great advice but I've never been in your current situation (if I ever am I'll be selling my story to the tabloids and retiring). The best I can do is leave a suggestion. How about checking out the mentor list on the SWATA web page and finding someone who has been in your situation? Good luck on your big day! - TroyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-20211565334131408112010-09-27T11:22:57.788-05:002010-09-27T11:22:57.788-05:00This is in response to Lindsay's "ethical...This is in response to Lindsay's "ethical question" from Friday. I think it's a great discussion topic Linds, and certainly, there can't be only one way to answer this. So what I offer, of course, is merely what I've found works best for me in my professional experience. I do realize each situation is different and every administration is different. I was extremely lucky to have supportive and encouraging administration in my former position as a high school Athletic Trainer.<br />I agree, first and foremost Lindsay, with the statement that we can't ethically allow an injured athlete to go without care or at least our minimal attention. We've worked hard to keep the student-athletes informed and trusting in our abilities and passion for their health. Injuries from non-school related sports, should therefore, be evaluated, treated as we the health care professional feels adequately staffed and comfortable with, however, we MUST include all parties of the care team: parents, coaches (club coaches included), athlete, administrators and the team physician in the communication about our evaluation and recommendations for treatment and the safest return to play options. These should include anything from rest, referral to team physician, request for formal PT in supplement to AT work, to specific home exercises. And then, the hard part....you let the cards fall where they may. If any one party chooses non-compliance with these requests, guidelines, or recommendations, you do the best you can with what you've got left and make sure you DOCUMENT! In my experience with non-compliant issues and non-compliant parents or coaches, it's best to refer them on to your team physician and request formal PT as necessary. Ultimately, we can't control for others' actions. If they choose to do other than as per your instructions and continue to drain resources, you again inform administration of the FACTS! If disctrict/school policy is just that you don't treat outside injury, then I think you can 1) petition coaches/administration to make club sport participation in conjunction with school season mututally exclusive, or 2) you evaluate, give self treatment recommendations and refer on to team ortho or appropriate physician regardless of severity....and then DOCUMENT!<br />This is a hard position for us to be in...we are conditioned, often hard-wired as individuals to be as helpful as possible in all situations. We are doers, supporters and problem solvers by nature...it's part of why the profession of Athletic Training is so appealing to us...there's an endless supply of challenge for us :) We do have to acknowledge the restraints put upon us by our respective working systems. We can't be afraid to admit there is a limitation to the amount of good we can do...using all of our resources and encouraging parents to do the same will only make us stronger professionals and more useful to more indviduals and teams. In my personal opinion, I see within all of us, not just a desire to help, but a self fulfillment in helping. Ethically, we have to be sure to offer assistance where it's needed, but we can not rely on fulfillment in being needed and helpful as judged by others. Sometimes, all that we can do is pass along an issue that is outside of our realm. I certainly hope there are others with comments and other ideas! I so appreciate the opportunity to offer an opinion and hope it is read as such. <br />Respectfully, Sara Kinsel MS, ATC, LAT<br />Physician Extender THC Bone & Joint Clinic FW, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-14988094267595016122010-09-07T10:01:53.244-05:002010-09-07T10:01:53.244-05:00Great advice! I would add that in addition to bei...Great advice! I would add that in addition to being visible to administrators and teachers, it is important to be visible to parents. Be available to answer questions and make your presence known!Carissa Spraberry M Ed, ATC, LAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091606947168357348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-1227616752881939852010-08-27T08:03:24.774-05:002010-08-27T08:03:24.774-05:00That is awesome! Well done, UVa.That is awesome! Well done, UVa.Carissa Spraberry M Ed, ATC, LAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091606947168357348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946647877986416525.post-6708488609818512002010-08-19T13:05:33.070-05:002010-08-19T13:05:33.070-05:00The 3 Day is an amazing way to get involved. There...The 3 Day is an amazing way to get involved. There are so many walkers who need help and it is so fun to have them request and athetic trainer!!Elizabeth Heyer Roberts M.Ed. ATC LAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370752686117240141noreply@blogger.com