Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Athletic trainers and sports medicine providers in schools across the state have a new resource to seek professional guidance
In partnership with the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Institute (HPNRI), the OSU Center for Health Sciences launched the Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Project ECHO Line on Wednesday.
“Developed in partnership with OSU’s Institute for Human Performance and Nutrition, this new ECHO line will enable us to support healthcare providers caring for student-athletes across the state,” said Johnny, OSU-CHS President. Dr. Stevens said “More than half of Oklahoma counties have zero athletic trainers or sports medicine professionals to support the health and well-being of young athletes.
“The goal is to share therapeutically specific knowledge to help student-athletes reduce injury and stay active and healthy. We thank the Tobacco Settlement Fund Trust (TSET) for providing OSU-CHS with $4.5 million in funding to help more health care providers and physicians across the state to improve health outcomes. It’s a region of Oklahoma.”
project echo It provides access to specialized care for complex health conditions, especially in rural and underserved communities where there are few specialists and access is difficult. Project ECHO provides best-practice medical care to patients who might not normally get it because of where they live. Rather than moving people, Project ECHO uses a hub-and-spoke telementoring model to move knowledge, so local primary care providers have access to expertise to deliver high-quality care to patients in their communities. We can provide professional care.
The new ECHO line, the first ever focused on athletic training, will be delivered to athletic trainers and sports medicine providers in schools across the state, offering virtual mentoring from experts in athletic training, sports medicine, counseling and nutrition. You will have access to a diverse and multidisciplinary team. Education network through Project ECHO.
Athletic Training – Sports Medicine ECHO is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from noon to 1:00 pm. His new ECHO will include athletic trainers, athletic directors, coaches, nurses, nursing practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, local physicians, school administrators, and everyone involved in the care of student-athletes. You are invited to
Participants will learn best practices in identifying, mitigating, and treating sports-related injuries to keep student-athletes active, healthy, and facilitate their return to competition. In addition, participants will learn about policy implementation and management strategies to improve outcomes, sustainability, and quality of life across Oklahoma. Participants are encouraged to submit cases to her ECHO team of experts. A team of experts will review cases and provide feedback, best practices, and educational resources that can be implemented to improve student-athlete care. Athletic trainers also have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
HPNRI is led by Lance Walker, executive director of Rick and Gail Muncrief. A licensed physiotherapist and internationally recognized expert in the fusion of sports performance, sports science and sports medicine, Walker has seen significant changes in the industry over the past 30 years.
Walker said the new ECHO line, the first of three new ECHO lines that HPNRI plans to launch, will bring change to athletic trainers, sports medicine professionals, and the people who serve them. He said he will provide practical, research-backed solutions that bring
“That’s what HPNRI is about, to help the people of Oklahoman live better lives through performance thinking. I do that by working as a
“Early in my career, there were times when I felt like I was on an island. Having this level of expert guidance from the academic community, regardless of your experience level, is a game-changer for athletic trainers. This is no simple profession.Human health is complex and athletics presents unique challenges.Project ECHO will provide convenient access to professionals, whether they are located in the city or in the corner of the state. We bring the latest research-based information and tactics into the hands of those who need them, regardless of where they live.”
For more information, please visit here and register for upcoming Project ECHO sessions. https://okla.st/athletictrainingECHO.