Kirstin Schwart went to London, England for a week to attend the International Sports Science Medical Conference: Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation of Injuries in Elite Upper Extremity Athletes. During her trip not only was she able to meet and learn from professionals in the top of their career, but she was also able to spend a few days exploring historical sites and … [Read more...] about BSAT student’s willingness to learn more in-depth, evidence-based approaches in patient care leads her to London
The Missouri State University Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) hosted their annual welcome back BBQ Sunday at Phelps Grove Park. The event was attended by second, third, and forth year athletic training students. In addition, most Sports Medicine and Athletic Training (SMAT) faculty attended the event. Dr. Michael Hudson and Gary Ward did an outstanding job … [Read more...] about ATSA Welcome Back BBQ 2014
The MSU Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSA) volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Children's Hospital the past two Saturday mornings. This Ronald McDonald House is Springfield's second Ronald McDonald House and serves families of children who are hospitalized. The purpose of these facilities is to bring comforts of home to families of hospitalized … [Read more...] about ATSA Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House
(written by Dr. Allan Liggett) Missouri State University SMAT faculty and students along with Mercy Sports Medicine staff provided football equipment fitting for the Ozarks Football League. Approximately 700 middle school aged athletes attended the session for fitting of helmets and shoulder pads for the upcoming spring football league. In addition to the fitting of … [Read more...] about Ozarks Football League Equipment Fitting
(Written by Dr. Michael Hudson) On February 19, the 2014 graduating class of athletic training students for Missouri State University had a very successful day speaking with their legislators at the Capitol in Jefferson City. As part of their Contemporary Topics in Athletic Training course, students participate in an activity that communicates the interests of athletic … [Read more...] about Capitol Day 2014