Foundation in Sports Nutrition
Athletic Trainers are frequently the first sports medicine professionals athletes consult regarding daily energy, hydration, and nutritional strategies. This comprehensive course equips ATs with foundational, evidence-based sports nutrition principles necessary to guide athletic performance, body composition goals, and injury recovery. Clinicians will examine macronutrient timing, energy availability concepts, micronutrient optimization, and fluid replacement guidelines tailored to varying training loads and athletic environments. The curriculum details the physiological role of nutrition in muscle protein synthesis, glycogen replenishment, and systemic inflammation reduction during acute and chronic injury rehabilitation. Additionally, the course provides practical guidance on evaluating dietary supplements, recognizing red flags for...
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint
The pelvic complex serves as the central hub of force transfer between the upper body and lower extremities. This course provides Athletic Trainers with a modern, holistic understanding of pelvic anatomy, sacroiliac joint (SIJ) mechanics, and pelvic floor function within athletic performance. Led by Dr. Sonja Forster, DPT, the curriculum explores how pelvic ring alignment, intra-abdominal pressure regulation, and deep core stability influence lumbopelvic hip complex stability. ATs will learn non-invasive assessment techniques to evaluate SIJ dysfunction, pelvic tilt, and muscular imbalances in adductor, gluteal, and abdominal groups. The course demystifies the role of the pelvic floor in athletic hernia...
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Post-acute edema and chronic soft-tissue swelling can severely impede range of motion, delay tissue healing, and increase pain following athletic injury or orthopedic surgery. Taught by an Athletic Trainer specialized in lymphatic manual therapy, this course provides ATs with specialized skills in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) tailored for sports medicine environments. Clinicians will study the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, lymph node pathways, and fluid dynamics. The curriculum covers gentle, rhythmical light-touch strokes designed to stimulate lymphatic vessel contractility, accelerate interstitial fluid removal, and decrease localized swelling. ATs will learn how to apply MLD safely for acute ankle...
Treating the Complex Shoulder
The overhead athletic shoulder presents complex anatomical, biomechanical, and neurological challenges that require multifaceted manual care. Taught by osteopathic practitioner Rebecca Tyler, this comprehensive 8-CEU course offers Athletic Trainers an advanced manual therapy approach to managing shoulder complex pathologies. Clinicians will dive into the interrelated mechanics of the glenohumeral, scapulothoracic, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular joints. The curriculum covers specific osteopathic manual techniques, soft-tissue mobilization, fascial releases, and capsular stretching tailored for impingement, rotator cuff tendinopathies, labral stress, and scapular dyskinesis. Emphasis is placed on evaluating thoracic spine mobility, rib cage positioning, and cervical nerve influence on shoulder function. ATs will enhance...
Yoga Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
Mind-body movement modalities such as yoga are increasingly integrated into sports medicine for flexibility, injury prevention, and athletic recovery. Led by Dr. Constance Bradley, this course offers an anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical analysis of yoga postures (asanas) for Athletic Trainers. Clinicians will study joint angles, fascial tension, muscle activation patterns, and spinal loads involved in foundational postures. The curriculum covers the physiological effects of controlled breathwork (pranayama) and parasympathetic nervous system stimulation on athletic recovery, stress regulation, and pain perception. ATs will learn how to critically evaluate yoga postures, modify poses for injured athletes, and safely utilize movement sequences to...