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Mike Diede, PhD, ATC

Mike Diede, PhD, ATC

Dr. Mike Diede is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) with a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and a Master Degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University and a PhD from the University of Arizona in Higher Education while working as a high school AT in Tucson. Mike was the initial program director of an entry level masters program at Montana State University Billings. He was on faculty at MSUB for five years. Mike is currently an associate professor and the BYU program director for the undergraduate athletic training education program. Mike is transitioning the current AT program to the masters level (MAT). Mike has 5 children and enjoys the outdoors with his family.

Research Interests

Joint Dislocation, Reduction Techniques
Lower Extremity Injury evaluation
Diagnostic Accuracy of special tests
Administrative topics in Health Care

Teaching Interests

Lower Extremity Evaluation,
Clinical and Educational Administration,
Clinical Education in Athletic Training,
Capstone Experience in Athletic Training

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  • Reduction Techniques for Athletic Trainers
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    A discussion of reduction techniques is necessary following the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Immediate Management of Appendicular Joint Dislocations, which clarified their potential use in clinical practice. These techniques have not been taught or used consistently enough in athletic training clinical practice to study evidence-based practice. Bridging the gap between evidence and clinical practice in athletic training is essential for effectively applying medical reduction techniques. It is key to discuss the decision processes, when to use and when not to reduce dislocations in the field. The techniques included in this session will include...