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Navigating Constraints and Keeping Skills Sharp as an NBA Athletic Trainer
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In this episode, an NBA athletic trainer discusses the constraints he faces in his role, including limited time with players, access to facilities/equipment, and scope of practice. He talks about how he manages player health and safety within those constraints by prioritizing risk mitigation and quality of care. The trainer also shares how he keeps his clinical skills sharp when he doesn't see certain injuries often, emphasizing the importance of reflection, reviewing diagnostic and treatment algorithms, and seeking opportunities to assist with less common injuries.
296 episodes
Manage episode 428498484 series 2954634
In this episode, an NBA athletic trainer discusses the constraints he faces in his role, including limited time with players, access to facilities/equipment, and scope of practice. He talks about how he manages player health and safety within those constraints by prioritizing risk mitigation and quality of care. The trainer also shares how he keeps his clinical skills sharp when he doesn't see certain injuries often, emphasizing the importance of reflection, reviewing diagnostic and treatment algorithms, and seeking opportunities to assist with less common injuries.
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