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Devan Baker ATC AT/L

Devan Baker ATC AT/L. Easy Do’s. Be proactive Already one step ahead, you’re here!! Proper equipment Shoes, protective equipment, helmet, mouth guard Good communication No need for misunderstandings Ask the right questions. Easy misconceptions. Using heat vs ice Medication use

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Devan Baker ATC AT/L

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  1. Devan Baker ATC AT/L

  2. Easy Do’s • Be proactive • Already one step ahead, you’re here!! • Proper equipment • Shoes, protective equipment, helmet, mouth guard • Good communication • No need for misunderstandings • Ask the right questions

  3. Easy misconceptions • Using heat vs ice • Medication use • If it’s braced … they can play • It’s not broken … so why can’t they play? • It plays on Sunday/Saturday • The doctor cleared them, why won’t the ATC?

  4. When should we go to the doctor? • Dislocation, obvious deformity • A joint gives out • Numbness, tingling • Not getting better after R.I.C.E • Head injuries • When in doubt, sit them out • LOC = ER • If the thought pops into your head, it did so for a reason

  5. Who should we see? • Easy to get in may not be the best option for your child • How often do they see this injury? • Are they up to date with current treatment? • Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot • Sport medicine trained primary care • Orthopedic surgeon (Sports Medicine) • Hand, Wrist • Hand specialist, WORTH THE WAIT!!!!

  6. Why does it take so long to heal? • NFL vs college • College vs High School • Tissue healing time • What plays and what doesn’t in the NFL?

  7. When is it not OK to play on it? • Any suspected head injuries • Doesn't have full strength compared to the opposite side • Can’t complete a functional workout • Didn’t practice all week • Has to use narcotic pain medication

  8. Why is it not OK to play on it? • Pay a little now or a lot later • Long term • This week vs next • Is it worth not having chronic injury for rest of season/year • Body's are not built to take repetitive stress • Overuse injuries • Senior vs. freshman • Both are 6’2 230 why treat them different?

  9. Internet research Good vs. Bad • Do you believe everything you read? • There is no quick fix with injures • Just like life, otherwise we would all be millionaires • Are you being sold a product? • What is their background?

  10. Where can I find good Information? • http://aaos.com • http://www.wheelessonline.com/ • http://www.nata.org/ • http://www.apta.org/ • http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/ • http://www.cramersportsmed.com/ • http://www.medco-athletics.com/

  11. Questions?

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