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Week 2 delivered a massive wave of injuries across the league. In this episode of Sports Medicine on Tap, we examine the clinical reality, tissue mechanics, and fantasy implications behind the biggest names banged up across the NFL. Topics Covered: - Jaxson Dart: Knee injury mechanics and navigating potential surgical concerns vs. isolated MCL sprains. - Jayden Daniels: Recurrent non-throwing elbow dislocation, capsular laxity, and long-term stabilization discussions. - Caleb Williams: Non-contact eccentric hamstring strain and expected recovery windows. - Saquon Barkley: Cervical spine evaluation and brachial plexus stinger management. - Pass-Catchers: Dallas Goedert's MCL sprain, Jayden Reed's spine board scare, and Alec Pierce's left heel re-injury following his March surgical clean-up. - Fantasy Football Implications: Waiver wire priorities and injury replacements. Sponsored by: 🏥 Virtua Health Orthopedics & Spine (virtua.org/ortho) 🛡️ Protect3D (protect3d.io)

Live from NATA Radio Row with Jay Ostia, MS, LAT, ATC, USMC Reserve Veteran and the founder/product visionary behind Nexus Sports Medicine! Jay shares his journey from art school to sideline athletic training and entrepreneurship. We talk about the creation of Nexus, translating tactical military design into purpose-built athletic training gear, solving sideline gear frustrations, and rethinking sideline readiness at every level of sport. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio turf setup!

We are sitting down on NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Dr. Shelly DiCesaro, PhD, LAT, ATC, Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh Dr. DiCesaro brings decades of academic leadership and clinical insight to the mic. We dive into the management of pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, the evolution of collegiate athletic training education, and how athletic trainers can navigate academic leadership while fiercely advocating for the profession. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio turf setup!

From our NATA Radio Row series in Philadelphia with Joe Vogler, MS, ATC, Supervisor of Athletics at Unionville High School! Having served as both a frontline head athletic trainer and now an athletic administrator, Joe offers a unique dual-perspective on high school sports. We discuss how athletic trainers can better communicate with athletic directors, funding sports medicine budgets, building emergency action protocols, and aligning district leadership with student-athlete healthcare needs. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio turf setup!

Live from NATA Radio Row at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! We sit down with Dr. Shawn Hanlon, PhD, ATC, CSCS, Assistant Professor and MSAT Faculty at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Hanlon dives into the latest clinical research surrounding tendinopathy management, tendon loading mechanics, and bridging musculoskeletal research into sideline practice. We also explore the future of MSAT education and how young clinicians can incorporate evidence-based practice into daily clinical workflows. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio turf setup!

We are live from NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Kevin Briles, MS, LAT, ATC, ATSNJ Hall of Famer and Head Athletic Trainer at Delsea Regional High School! In this episode, Kevin shares the realities of life on the secondary school sidelines, managing high-volume scholastic athletic departments, building foolproof Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and the ongoing advocacy needed to protect high school athletic trainers at the state and national levels. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio turf setup!

Draft season is here! In this special episode of Sports Medicine on Tap, we analyze the 2026 fantasy football draft board from a sports medicine and clinical perspective. We break down reported training camp injuries, surgery timelines, and tissue mechanics for the biggest names in fantasy: - Recent Training Camp Landmines: Breece Hall (groin), Ja'Marr Chase (hyperextension), Chuba Hubbard (hamstring), and Jeremiyah Love (high ankle sprain). - The Tight End Tightrope: George Kittle’s rapid return from a January 2026 Achilles tendon repair. - Surgical Comebacks: Patrick Mahomes (ACL/LCL reconstruction), Jonathon Brooks (revision ACL), Malik Nabers (ACL reconstruction & debridement), and Rashee Rice. - Rapid-Fire Verdicts: The biggest draft-day injury traps, value buys, and high-risk gambles. Sponsored by: 🏥 Virtua Health Orthopedics & Spine (Virtua.org/ortho) 🛡️ Protect3D (protect3d.io)

A true legend joins us on NATA Radio Row! We are honored to sit down with NATA Hall of Famer Dr. Rod Walters. With decades of experience across collegiate athletics, the NFL, MLB, and national sports safety consulting, Dr. Walters drops invaluable pearls on risk management, catastrophic injury prevention, emergency protocols, and the history of our profession. A huge thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio setup! 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive elite sports medicine & Radio Row breakdowns. #NATARadioRow #DrRodWalters #NATAHallOfFame #SportsMedicineOnTap #AthleticTraining #InjuryPrevention #NATA2026 #RiskManagement

Live from Philadelphia on NATA Radio Row! We are joined by Dr. Ricker Adkins, Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Adkins shares his wealth of experience transitioning from Division I collegiate athletics to shaping the next generation of athletic trainers in academia. We dive into the current state of MSAT clinical education, preceptor development, and how to bridge the gap between classroom theory and sideline reality. A huge thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying our mobile studio setup! 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive elite sports medicine & Radio Row breakdowns! #NATARadioRow #DrRickerAdkins #ThomasJeffersonUniversity #MSAT #AthleticTraining #SportsMedicineOnTap #NATA2026 #AthleticTrainingEducation

We are sitting down on NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, NATA's Director of Membership and AT-in-Residence! Katie breaks down the association's latest initiatives to support athletic trainers at every stage of their careers. We discuss building meaningful member connections, expanding professional support systems, and how NATA is working behind the scenes to strengthen the profession. A huge thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout! #NATARadioRow #NATA2026 #KatieScott #AthleticTraining #SportsMedicineOnTap #NATA #SportsMedicine

Welcome back to Sports Medicine on Tap! Today we’re running a rapid-fire "Around the Horn" style breakdown of the biggest injury headlines in pro sports. Episode Highlights: - Conor McGregor’s devastating ACL/meniscus tear at UFC 329 - Joshua Kuroda-Grauer’s emergency testicular surgery & sideline triage - Ben Askren’s miraculous wrestling comeback 1 year after a double lung transplant - LeBron James signing with the Philly 76ers: Old Man vs. Joel Embiid Injury Watch Special thanks to our sponsors Virtua Health (Virtua.org/ortho) and Protect3D (www.protect3d.io)

The future of protective athletic bracing is here! We are back at the desk on NATA Radio Row sitting down with Kevin Gehsmann, the Co-Founder and CEO of Protect3D. In this episode, Kevin explains how Protect3D is giving athletic trainers the power to order a full suite of custom-molded protective gear using a simple 30-second iPhone scan. We go behind the scenes of how their custom 3D-printed splints, AC joint pads, and custom facemasks are keeping players in the NBA, NHL, and MLS fully protected and functional on the field. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

We are live from NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Charles Dawson, the CEO of TenCate Grass! In this fast-paced discussion, Charles dives into the cutting-edge engineering and surface mechanics behind Pivot Performance Turf. We break down how modern synthetic turf is designed to optimize cleat release, mimic natural grass, and actively lower lower-extremity injury rates on the field. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!

We are kicking off our exclusive on-location series straight from the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Welcome to NATA Radio Row on Tap. To get things started, we are sitting down at the desk with NATA President AJ Duffy, ATC. In this fast-paced discussion, AJ breaks down the heavy-hitting topics impacting athletic trainers on the ground today. We dive straight into the current state of professional advocacy, major legislative milestones securing clinical recognition, and the actionable steps the association is taking to actively advance the profession. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout! Grab a drink and talk shop with us right from the expo floor!

We are going to release a slew of excellent episodes over the next few weeks, all of which, were recorded at the NATA annual meeting 2026, held in Philadelphia. We will likely be posting two episodes per week, and this one serves as both an overview and wrap up of what is on the horizon!