Welcome to JAT Chat presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, hosted by Dr. Kara Radzak speaking with Dr. Michelle Weber Rawlins from San Diego State University. This episode delves into the complexities of medical disqualification following concussions, highlighting Dr. Weber Rawlins' recent publication on case characterization and athletic trainers’ perceptions.

Explore the mixed methods study that reveals the intricacies of concussion management, focusing on the involvement and beliefs of athletic trainers. Key findings include the frequency of disqualifications and factors influencing these decisions, such as concussion history and long-term health considerations.

The discussion emphasizes the need for comprehensive guidelines and support for clinicians navigating these challenging decisions, ensuring the well-being of student-athletes both now and in the future. Join us to uncover the multi-faceted process of concussion management and the role of athletic trainers in supporting their patients' long-term health and transition post-sport.

Full Article Link: https://tinyurl.com/y5mxtjhj

Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Dr. Yuki Sugimoto, a postdoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University. Dr. Sugimoto discusses her recent publication on sensory reweighting system differences in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

Full article: https://tinyurl.com/yj27h68z

Guest Biography: Yūki Sugimoto is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University. She is currently exploring postural control and the sensory reweighting system in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Welcome to JAT Chat, presented by the Journal of Athletic Training, the official journal of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Baez is joined by Kelsey Roberts (formerly Griffith), MS, a mental skills specialist at The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention at Boston Children's Hospital and by Dr. Melissa Christino, an orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

Ms. Roberts and Dr. Christino discuss how the mental skills training they conducted with collegiate athletes was viewed as a positive contributor to well-being and sport performance. They also provide insights into how they conducted the mental skills training and what aspects were most meaningful in female collegiate athletes.

Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/yft8k7re