This afternoon the Sports Medicine and Atheltic Training Department hosted a reception party for Gary Ward. Gary was inducted into the Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA) Hall of Fame last week during the annual District meeting. We are pleased to report there was a wonderful turnout to honor Gary for this event! Those that attended … [Read more...] about Gary Ward Hall of Fame Induction Party
Archives for March 2013
A few weeks ago, the SMAT department was invited to attend a Movement Restoration Project workshop for the Mercy Springfield, MO Athletic Trainers. Brandon Hetzler, Karen Rakowski, and Jim Raynor lead the group through a 2-day workshop where they first reviewed the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and focused attention on consistency among evaluators in the screen. … [Read more...] about Movement Restoration Project Workshop
Meet Amanda Cooper, ATC/L. Amanda is nearing completion of her first year as a Graduate student in our Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. She also is employeed as a Graduate Assistant at Mercy Sports Medicine. Amanda comes to the MSU Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Department from Overland Park, Kansas. She attended the University of Tulsa for her … [Read more...] about SMAT Spotlight; Graduate Student Amanda Cooper
Athletic Trainers Steve Sawchak and Will Baum spoke to the 2nd year practicum course this week on mouthguards. Steve and Will both are responsible for the athletic health care of the Missouri State University Football team as well as Men's and Women's Golf. Steve and Will were able to relate some of their … [Read more...] about Steve Sawchak and Will Baum Present on Mouthguards
Each spring session of the Missouri General Assembly, the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association schedules specific dates for state-licensed athletic trainers and athletic training students to meet with their respective state legislators. As part of the ATC 425 Contemporary Topics in Athletic Training course, Dr. Michael Hudson leads the class of graduating … [Read more...] about 4th Year Students Travel to Jefferson City