Today was dry needle day with Katie Harman, ATC, DPT in the manual therapies class in the MSAT program. After an interesting discussion of theory and application each student was allowed to experience the process. Fun was had by all. … [Read more...] about Dry Needling in Manual Therapies Class
This week Mercy Springfield Athletic Trainers, Athletic Training Students, Emergency Medical Services, and Springfield Fire Department personnel came together for an annual emergency medical training in-service. Each year, this interprofessional group practices skills that may be needed during athletic events during these warm summer days or during high-risk sport … [Read more...] about Mercy Emergency Service Training
Recently Dr. W. David Carr traveled to Amman, Jordan, on behalf of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy to teach an introductory course, a continuing education course, and make a research presentation. While in Jordan Dr. Carr was able to interact with Jordanian physiotherapists and sports therapists. … [Read more...] about Dr. Carr Travels to Amman, Jordan
A very BIG congratulations to MSU BSAT 2016 alum Brittany Kiefer, Kyle Lemar, and Christopher Enriquez for their recent publication in the International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. Under the guidance of Dr. Kristin Tivener, this team conducted an original research study on the effects of the Voodoo Band as part of their 4th year research requirements. Following … [Read more...] about Student Research Group Publishes Study
The University Communications office at Missouri State University developed a series of "how to..." videos on a variety of areas. In this 'How to Save a Life' video, Dr. Kristin Tivener, clinical instructor in the department of sports medicine and athletic training gives tips to empower a bystander to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Tivener explains that the … [Read more...] about How to Save a Life