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    Mental Health and Resiliency for Health Care Providers

    This session will address the stressors experienced by the provider and how providers can better improve their psychological and physical resiliency.

    This presentation is a replay from COPA Con 2023, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

    Abstract:
    This session will address the stressors experienced by the provider and how providers can better improve their psychological and physical resiliency.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Analyze the stressors that affect health care providers.
    • Recognize skills that may improve mental resiliency.
    • Develop skills to improve physical and mental resiliency.
    • Develop understanding of how physical and mental resiliency are related.

    Level:
    Advanced

    Domain(s):
    Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy 
    Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis 

    CEUs:
    1.0 Category A

    Keywords: mental health, stressors, resiliency

    Enhanced Access On-Demand Course Expiration:
    This course will expire from your account if not completed by December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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    Melissa Graham, PhD

    Dr. Melissa Graham is a licensed psychologist who has dedicated her career to supporting first responders, veterans, and their families. She completed her residency and internship with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs before transitioning to work for the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), where she functioned for nearly 20 years. During her tenure with SAPD, Dr. Graham initiated many innovative training programs, including crisis intervention training and the peer support program. Dr. Graham was a respected staff instructor at the SAPD Training Academy and was responsible for conducting pre-employment psychological screenings for prospective police applicants. Dr. Graham also provided therapeutic programs and clinical psychological services for officers and their families. Dr. Graham was a member of the SAPD Hostage Negotiation Team, where she was a subject matter expert, providing critical de-escalation guidance during rapidly evolving life-threatening events.

    In May 2019, Dr. Graham was promoted to Director of Psychological Services for the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). In this role Dr. Graham designed new state-of-the-art training programs in support of firefighter needs, including post-incident stress debriefing (PSD) and firefighter wellness programs. In addition, she oversaw the department’s crisis intervention training and peer support team, which she created. Dr. Graham retired from SAFD in May of 2024 but continues to provide clinical therapy through her private practice.

    In 2018, Dr. Graham was awarded Mental Health Professional of the Year for the State of Texas for her efforts on the Texas Crisis Intervention Team. She received her Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University in July 2004 following her Masters in Community Counseling from the University of Oklahoma in 1998. Dr. Graham serves as the Psychological Services representative in several community action groups and on multiple conference planning committees.

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    Gender Equity - Strategies & Tools to Level the Playing Field

    Female ATs are represented in all practice settings and throughout healthcare, but glaring equity gaps exist in the workplace. Inequities in salary, leadership positions and promotion for women ATs are well documented. As an example, the salary gap between men and women ATs INCREASED from 2018 to 2021 (NATA 2021 Salary Survey). This session will address recognition of the problem, analysis of underlying mechanisms and proactive measures to overcome them. It will bring awareness to the issues surrounding inequity in the workplace and will provide strategies for all ATs to work together to address them. Resources will be presented…

    This presentation was part of the Executive Council for Education’s 2024 Strategic Issues in Athletic Training District Lecture Series.

    Abstract:
    Female ATs are represented in all practice settings and throughout healthcare, but glaring equity gaps exist in the workplace. Inequities in salary, leadership positions and promotion for women ATs are well documented. As an example, the salary gap between men and women ATs INCREASED from 2018 to 2021 (NATA 2021 Salary Survey). This session will address recognition of the problem, analysis of underlying mechanisms and proactive measures to overcome them. It will bring awareness to the issues surrounding inequity in the workplace and will provide strategies for all ATs to work together to address them. Resources will be presented to help ATs address equity issues in the job interview process, current employment, and post-employment. Leadership training will be emphasized to empower women with the skills needed to address and achieve workplace equity. Gender inequity is a societal issue and pervasive throughout healthcare. Related literature on this topic specific to women in healthcare will be presented, as well as documentation demonstrating how gender equity enhances patient care. Equity initiatives and policies of other professional societies and associations will be shared to encourage collaboration on the state, regional and national levels.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Identify the underlying mechanisms of gender inequity. 
    • List the ways to identify gender inequity in the workplace.
    • Develop an effective plan to address gender inequity in their individual workplace.
    • Identify how gender equity enhances patient care. 
    • Develop a plan to collaborate with other healthcare professionals/societies to address/create Gender Equity Policy Statements.

    Level:
    Advanced

    Domain(s):
    Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

    CEUs:
    0.50 Category A

    Keywords: pay gap, gender equity, salary, promotion

    On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
    Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
    For full details, refer to the expiration policy on our FAQ page.

    Marjorie J. Albohm, MS, AT-Ret

    Ms. Albohm was one of the first women certified athletic trainers in the nation. She began her career as the first full time female athletic trainer at Indiana University. Marje is a proud 52 year member of the NATA. She has held various positions of leadership in the NATA throughout her career including President of the NATA Research and Education Foundation and the 11th President of the NATA from 2008-2012. She has received numerous NATA and related awards and was a 1999 inductee into the NATA Hall of Fame.

    As an athletic trainer, Ms. Albohm served in key positions on medical staffs for multiple national and international sporting events, including track and field and swimming Olympic Trials, the Pan American Games, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games and the Atlanta Olympic Games. She currently serves on the Gender Equity sub-group of the NATA Compensation Task Force and is a Commissioner on the CAATE. She received her BS from Valparaiso University and her MS from Indiana State University. She resides in Charleston SC.

    Rebecca Lopez, PhD, LAT, ATC

    Dr. Rebecca M. Lopez is a Professor in the Athletic Training Program at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine and a Fellow of NATA. Dr. Lopez is currently serving as an Assistant School Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences at USF. She also serves as Co-Chair of NATA’s DEIA Task Force. Through her leadership as a Co-Chair of this task force, she has been working to ensure the profession of athletic training continues to grow as health care providers by embracing diversity, cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment, and reducing the health and health care disparities of underrepresented groups. 

    Research interests include exertional heat stroke and other exertional heat illnesses, cooling methods for hyperthermic athletes, ergogenic aids and thermoregulation, hydration and exercise performance, exercise heat tolerance issues with American football uniforms, sickle cell trait & the athlete, preventing sudden death in sport, return to activity following heat stroke, youth sports injury, and diversity, equity & inclusion in athletic training.

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    Workers' Compensation, the Traditional Sports Med Model, and the AT: Working Together to Improve Patient Care and ROI

    More and more athletic trainers are making the move to the industrial and physician practice settings. The reasons to move off the sidelines is varied, and the opportunities are increasing, so the profession needs to be ready to meet the needs of the potential stakeholders. There is a gap in the AT's education in the workings of workers' compensation. With the knowledge gained in this session, ATs will be able to communicate with safety teams and physicians to increase patient satisfaction and revenue for both parties.

    This presentation is a replay from COPA Con 2023, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

    Abstract:
    More and more athletic trainers are making the move to the industrial and physician practice settings. The reasons to move off the sidelines is varied, and the opportunities are increasing, so the profession needs to be ready to meet the needs of the potential stakeholders. There is a gap in the AT's education in the workings of workers' compensation. With the knowledge gained in this session, ATs will be able to communicate with safety teams and physicians to increase patient satisfaction and revenue for both parties.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Illustrate basic workers' compensation terms and limitations for providers.
    • Evaluate the role the athletic trainer can play in the confines of OSHA and workers' compensation.
    • Identify gaps in the injury process for workers and ways the AT can improve patient experience and outcomes.

    Level:
    Advanced

    Domain(s):
    Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention 
    Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

    CEUs:
    1.0 Category A

    Keywords: workers' compensation, OSHA, industrial, physician practice, safety team

    On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
    Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
    For full details, refer to the expiration policy on our FAQ page.

    Tiffany McGuffin, MS, LAT, ATC

    Tiffany currently works in the industrial setting as the Lead Athletic Trainer for Pivot Onsite Innovations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She has been in the industrial setting for five years, with previous experience in physician practice, concussion management and research, the secondary and the collegiate settings. She currently serves as the District 6 Secretary, and is a proud COPA Alumni.

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  • An Evidence Based Approach to the Shoulder Exam

    There are over 100 different physical examination tests described to evaluate the shoulder. Confusion exists with regard to not only the proper technique but the validity of commonly used tests. In today's fast paced environment evidence based accuracy and efficiency when examining athletes is very important. This presentation will review the proper technique and statistical validation, and relevance of the best tests based on current literature. The discussion will include a demonstration of an efficient sequence and algorithm incorporating all necessary tests to complete a thorough and comprehensive examination of the shoulder.

    Abstract:
    There are over 100 different physical examination tests described to evaluate the shoulder. Confusion exists with regard to not only the proper technique but the validity of commonly used tests. In today's fast paced environment evidence based accuracy and efficiency when examining athletes is very important. This presentation will review the proper technique and statistical validation, and relevance of the best tests based on current literature. The discussion will include a demonstration of an efficient sequence and algorithm incorporating all necessary tests to complete a thorough and comprehensive examination of the shoulder.

    Objectives:

    • Participants will be able to describe the history and proper indications for the most commonly used shoulder exam tests., 
    • Participants will be able to explain basic statistical terms (i.e., sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic accuracy) to describe the validity of physical exam tests., 
    • Participants will be able to describe the proper technique for performing shoulder exam tests.


    Level:
    Advanced

    Domains:
    Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis

    CEUs:
    0.75 Category A

    Keywords: shoulder, examination, tests, diagnostic, pitching, throwing,

    On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
    Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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    Steve Jordan, MD

    Dr. Steve Jordan is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Jordan earned his Medical Degree from Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Jordan specializes in sports medicine; however, he takes a special interest in shoulder injuries, throwing injuries, ACL reconstruction, and Tommy John reconstruction. Dr. Jordan is the Team Physician for both Washington High School and Chipola College.

  • A Systematic Approach for Return to Sport Testing and Management Following Lower Extremity Injury

    History of prior injury is the strongest risk factor for future lower extremity injury. In addition, a large portion of secondary injuries occur during the first 2-3 months following return to sport. Thus, there is a gap in determining when an individual is ready to safely return to sport following initial injury. Individuals who pass a comprehensive return to sport testing battery are at lower risk for subsequent injury once returning to sport. As such, the development and utilization of a comprehensive return-to-sport testing battery can help determine one´s readiness to safely return to sport. This presentation will discuss the key components of…

    This presentation is a replay from NATA 2019 in Las Vegas, offering a second chance to experience the event's valuable content and insights.


    Abstract:
    History of prior injury is the strongest risk factor for future lower extremity injury. In addition, a large portion of secondary injuries occur during the first 2-3 months following return to sport. Thus, there is a gap in determining when an individual is ready to safely return to sport following initial injury. Individuals who pass a comprehensive return to sport testing battery are at lower risk for subsequent injury once returning to sport. As such, the development and utilization of a comprehensive return-to-sport testing battery can help determine one´s readiness to safely return to sport. This presentation will discuss the key components of an evidence-based return to sport testing battery following lower extremity injuries.

    Objectives:

    • Participants will be able to describe the changes in injury rates following initial lower extremity injury and subsequent return to sport., 
    • Participants will be able to describe the known risk factors for secondary injury following initial lower extremity injury., 
    • Participants will be able to utilize validated return to sport testing that can determine an individual´s readiness to return to sport., 
    • Participants will be able to discuss the role of training load monitoring and management in the return to sport process following lower extremity injury.

    Level:
    Advanced

    Domains:
    Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy, Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis

    CEUs: 1.0 Category A

    Keywords: knee, injury, lower extremity, return to sport, ankle, leg, testing

    On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
    Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
    For full details, refer to the expiration policy on our FAQ page.

    Darin Padua, PhD, ATC

    Darin A. Padua is the Associate Provost for Academic Operations of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an academic leader, he works to listen, collaborate, and empower others to work as a team towards our shared mission, vision, and priorities.

    The Joseph Curtis Sloane Distinguished Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, Padua has been a member of UNC’s faculty since 2001. He teaches courses in biomechanics, human anatomy, and kinesiology with a focus on injury risk mitigation and optimizing human performance. Throughout his career, Padua has mentored fellow faculty, along with hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students. He served as chair in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science from 2013 to 2023.

    With more than 25 years of experience, Padua is an internationally recognized scholar and is the Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (MOTION) Science Institute. His research revolves around prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, such as ACL rupture, by studying the role of movement quality and biomechanics as injury risk factors and intervention targets. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, and his work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He

    He received the Young Investigator Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (2006) and was later awarded the O’Donoghue Sports Injury Research Award for the most outstanding sport injury related research paper by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (2008). He attained Fellow status in the National Academy of Kinesiology, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and received the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. His career research achievements were recognized by the by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association with receipt of the Medal for Distinguished Research (2017).

    Padua earned a B.S. in athletic training from San Diego State University, M.A. in exercise and sport science/athletic training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and PhD in sports medicine from the University of Virginia. Born and raised in Visalia, California, he lives with his wife Jody and three daughters in Durham, NC.

  • Diagnostic Testing Series: Knee

    Knee pathologies are common complaints for athletes and active patients presenting to athletic trainers for assessment and intervention, and though often not as complex as other joints in the body (ie, shoulder or hip), can present significant diagnostic challenges when imaging techniques are not readily or immediately available. Common traumatic disorders of the knee include forces that impact the menisci, ligaments, bones, and associated joints (ie, patellofemoral, tibiofemoral), while overuse injuries involving the patellofemoral joint, surrounding tissues (ie, IT Band), patellar tendon and tibiofemoral joint can challenge the unsuspecting diagnostician, as well. Undiagnosed, or improperly diagnosed knee conditions can also lead to lifelong disability and/or profound decreases in…

    Abstract:
    Knee pathologies are common complaints for athletes and active patients presenting to athletic trainers for assessment and intervention, and though often not as complex as other joints in the body (ie, shoulder or hip), can present significant diagnostic challenges when imaging techniques are not readily or immediately available. Common traumatic disorders of the knee include forces that impact the menisci, ligaments, bones, and associated joints (ie, patellofemoral, tibiofemoral), while overuse injuries involving the patellofemoral joint, surrounding tissues (ie, IT Band), patellar tendon and tibiofemoral joint can challenge the unsuspecting diagnostician, as well. Undiagnosed, or improperly diagnosed knee conditions can also lead to lifelong disability and/or profound decreases in health-related quality of life and functional enjoyment. Unsuspecting or inexperienced clinicians in all branches of sports medicine, if not careful can naively rely on special test results in isolation, or upon medical imaging for a working or final diagnosis, which includes false positive and negative results, increases overall healthcare costs, and/or cause unnecessary delays in treatment or return to participation. Experts in medical research have confirmed that accurate diagnoses come from the history portion of the exam in over 80 to 90% of cases and that individual physical exam test results should be viewed with suspicion in isolation. The focus of this presentation is to present the athletic training profession a review of physical examination special tests for common knee injuries and conditions, while also introducing or reviewing the evidence behind each test's respective diagnostic accuracy. In so doing, an overview of diagnostic accuracy terms and principles will be presented, followed by available diagnostic accuracy dates for each test presented in order for clinicians to become more aware of the strengths and limitations of tests commonly used to help assess athletic injuries of the knee.

    Objectives:

    • Participants will be able to state the fundamental principles and terms associated with diagnostic accuracy of physical examination tests, including sensitivity and specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios, positive and negative predictive values, and overall utility scores., 
    • Participants will be able to identify the most useful, evidence-based physical examination tests for assessing various conditions of the knee., 
    • Participants will be able to recognize and incorporate the best-evidence tests in times of acute and chronic assessment of common knee injuries., 
    • Participants will be able to apply use of pooled tests in order to more accurately assess various orthopedic conditions of the knee in athletes and active patients.

    Level:
    Advanced

    Domains:
    Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis

    CEUs:
    1.25 Category A

    Keywords: knee, orthopedic, menisci, ligaments, bones, joints, patellofemoral, tibiofemoral

    On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
    Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
    For full details, refer to the expiration policy on our FAQ page.

    Paul Geisler, EdD, AT Ret.

    Associate Dean Geisler is a native of Lakeville, MA and current resident of Boston, MA. A certified athletic trainer since 1987 with over 15 years of varied clinical practice and 23 years' experience directing athletic training education programs at Georgia Southern University and Ithaca College. He is deeply interested in the development and assessment of the medico-clinical thinking processes of novice and experienced clinicians, the development of adaptive expertise in clinicians, progressive curriculum design, capability-based education, and meaningful programmatic assessment. He has over 170 national and international presentations and publications on clinical and educational based subjects in athletic training and health professions education to his credit. He is a member of the European Board of Medical Assessors, and past member of the Association of Medical Education, Europe.

    As a scholar, he is the recipient of two manuscript awards from the Journal of Athletic Training and the Athletic Training Education Journal. For his many professional contributions, he has been the recipient of the NATA Athletic Training Service Award and NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. As an educator, he was awarded the NATA Executive Council on Education's Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award in 2021 and has received two Dean's Awards for Excellence & Innovation in Teaching, a Dean's Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion in Teaching and Learning, and the all college Faculty Excellence Award, all from Ithaca College.

    He admits to being an enthusiastic but slow road cyclist, an amateur shutterbug of nature and wonder, an aspiring wine snob and amateur foodie, and an unabashed promoter of equal rights, freedom, justice, and authentic democracy for all living beings. Susan, his life partner and wife of 34 years and he are fulfilled parents of two amazing young men – Nicholas, a writer living in Los Angeles, CA and Benjamin, a photographer and artist living in Brooklyn, NY.



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