The second-year graduate class was instructed on the Mulligan technique today by Meghan Howell, ATC. Megan is a clinical preceptor for the AT program working for Mercy. … [Read more...] about Mulligan Technique Presentation by Meghan Howell to Graduate AT Class
Archives for September 2014
Earlier this week, athletic training students in the department of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training (SMAT) meet at Mediacom Ice Park in Springfield, MO for an annual hockey in-service. While there, students learned about hockey equipment, considerations for health care providers in the sport, and were able to practice spine boarding in this setting. Members of the … [Read more...] about Hockey In-Service
Congratulations to Dr. David Carr of the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training (SMAT) department for his recent publication in the Athletic Training Education Journal. In a collaborative study, Dr. Carr explored gender and self-efficacy rating of athletic training students over time. A full-text version of this original article can be viewed … [Read more...] about Publication by Dr. David Carr
Athletic Training Students from the Department of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training (SMAT) at Missouri State University continue their fall clinical rotations. Students Katie, Amber, Tricia, and Andrew are seen here working under their Preceptor, Bert Boyd, the Certified Athletic Trainer at Kickapoo High School. Keep up the good work students! … [Read more...] about Athletic Training Students at Kickapoo High School
Program Director and Departmental Head Dr. Tona Hetzler of the SMAT department recently met with faculty to discuss public image of the department. Through the conversation, she recommended that several faculty update their professional pictures. She compliments Dr. Allan Liggett and Kristin Tivener for recently updating their pictures and encourages other faculty to follow … [Read more...] about Dr. Tona Hetzler Focuses on SMAT Faculty Public Image